A/HRC/32/16 95. Maldives welcomed the adoption of a number of laws. It encouraged Sierra Leone to address the high rates of child mortality and early and forced marriages as a matter of priority. 96. Mexico was pleased to note the adoption of the Persons with Disabilities Act and the creation of a commission on the issue, that measures had been taken to combat gender violence and the fact that Sierra Leone had voted in favour of the General Assembly resolution on the abolition of the death penalty. 97. Montenegro asked whether the delegation could elaborate on the Government’s plans to combat and criminalize the harmful practice of female genital mutilation, bearing in mind its negative impact on women’s physical and mental health. 98. Morocco applauded the work of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, particularly its recommendations on women’s representation, and welcomed in that regard the provision to establish a quota of 30 per cent. It welcomed the ratification of the Convention against Torture and the signing of the Optional Protocol to that Convention and the Optional Protocol to the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women. 99. Mozambique commended the success in halting the Ebola virus disease and joined those who urged the international community to redouble its multifaceted assistance so as to help the country to get back on its feet in the aftermath of Ebola. 100. Namibia commended Sierra Leone on the implementation of the National Gender Strategic Plan, the National Action Plan on Security Council resolutions 1325 (2000) and 1820 (2008), the National Action Plan on Gender-based Violence and the National Referral Protocol on Gender-based Violence. 101. The Netherlands welcomed the implementation of the Right to Access Information Bill (2013) and the HIV/AIDS Commission Act. It noted that laws criminalizing consensual same-sex relations were still in place. 102. The Niger congratulated Sierra Leone for its efforts to combat the Ebola disease and noted with satisfaction the strengthening of the legislative framework in the field of human rights through the adoption of several laws. 103. Nigeria appreciated the commitment of Sierra Leone to promoting and protecting human rights and commended the enactment of the Persons with Disabilities Act, 2011, the Right to Access to Information Act, 2013 and the Sexual Offences Act, 2012. 104. Oman took note of the national report submitted by Sierra Leone and made recommendations. 105. Pakistan appreciated the efforts of Sierra Leone to implement the recommendations from the previous cycle and the impediments due to the Ebola crisis. It noted measures taken to promote and protect human rights, particularly of women, children and persons with disabilities. 106. Brazil commended the efforts of Sierra Leone in strengthening the independence of its human rights commission and commended the ratification of the Convention against Torture and the signature of its Optional Protocol. 107. France welcomed the measures taken by Sierra Leone since its first review cycle, and appreciated in particular the adoption of the law on legal aid and the law on sexual violence. 108. The Plurinational State of Bolivia appreciated the efforts of Sierra Leone to improve women’s health through the initiative of Free Medical Care for pregnant women, nursing 13