A/HRC/41/15 107. The Republic of Korea noted the ratification of five major international legal instruments in areas such as the rights of women, children and persons with disabilities. 108. The Republic of Moldova commended the ratification of the Optional Protocol to the Convention on the Rights of the Child on a communications procedure, the Istanbul Convention and the Charter on Inclusion of Persons with Disabilities in Humanitarian Action. 109. Romania welcomed the emphasis on promoting women’s rights and gender equality and the active role of Cyprus in protecting and promoting cultural heritage. 110. The Russian Federation noted the efforts to conduct a voluntary review on the implementation of the 2030 Agenda, to ratify international human rights instruments and to implement the National Action Plan for Gender Equality. 111. Saudi Arabia appreciated the steps taken to protect children’s rights, including to education and health. 112. Senegal welcomed the adoption of the National Action Plan for Gender Equality and the constitutional provisions to be implemented following reunification focusing on women’s participation in political life. 113. Serbia commended the initiative for the voluntary national review on the implementation of the 2030 Agenda and welcomed the implementation of the National Action Plan for Gender Equality. 114. Seychelles commended Cyprus for becoming a party to the Optional Protocol to the Convention on the Rights of the Child on a communications procedure and the adoption of the National Action Plan for Gender Equality. 115. Slovakia appreciated the ratification of the Optional Protocol to the Convention on the Rights of the Child on a communications procedure and the adoption of the Strategy on the Health Rights of the Child. 116. Slovenia noted the adoption of the National Action Plan for Gender Equality. 117. Spain congratulated Cyprus on progress made in combating violence against women and gender inequality and on the recognition of homophobia as an aggravating criminal circumstance. 118. Sri Lanka was encouraged by steps to combat gender discrimination in the areas of education and employment, and to address the gender pay gap. 119. The State of Palestine acknowledged efforts to combat gender stereotypes from an early age and to promote diversity and combat racism in the classroom. 120. Sweden welcomed the continuous positive developments regarding human rights, while recognizing that the unresolved Cyprus issue hindered the full enjoyment of human rights, including property rights, and other human rights violations in the area not under the Government’s effective control. 121. Togo welcomed the adoption of the legislative and administrative measures to combat human trafficking and the mechanisms put in place to support victims. 122. Tunisia commended the adoption of national strategies and legislation on gender equality and the empowerment of vulnerable groups. 123. Turkey stated that its intervention on Cyprus carried out in the wake of a coup d’état in 1974 was fully legal under the Treaty of Guarantee of 1960. 124. Cyprus, raising a point of order, stated that the statement of Turkey contravened the rules of procedure of the Working Group on the Universal Periodic Review, which was mandated to examine the human rights situation in Cyprus. Cyprus stated that it was imperative that all erroneous references, including non-United Nations terminology, be omitted from the record and the report of the Working Group meeting, and that Turkey cease the politicization of the process. Cyprus requested the President of the Human Rights Council to make a ruling to that effect. 10