A/HRC/50/9 from sources of international funding. The measures were unjust and were inflicting tremendous damage on the economy and hindering the country’s capacity to implement its development goals. 68. Mexico welcomed the launch of the National Disability Policy and the enactment of the law regulating the ratification of treaties. 69. Montenegro noted the underreporting and the low rate of prosecutions for cases of sexual and gender-based violence and called for awareness on this issue to be raised. 70. Mozambique noted the progress made in implementing recommendations from the previous review, despite the unilateral coercive measures imposed by international partners. 71. Namibia noted the negative impact that the unilateral coercive measures had on socioeconomic rights. 72. Nepal noted the impacts of climate change on agriculture, forestry and water resources. 73. The Netherlands expressed concern about legislative amendments that would curtail civic space. 74. The Niger noted efforts to combat corruption in public institutions. 75. Nigeria noted the continued cooperation of Zimbabwe with the human rights mechanisms and the launch of the National Development Strategy I (2021–2025). 76. Norway made recommendations. 77. Pakistan took positive note of the amendments to the Criminal Law (Codification and Reform) Act, the strengthening of laws on domestic violence and the development of mechanisms to ensure food security. 78. The Philippines noted the steps taken to advance the rights of persons with disabilities and the increased investment in the health sector. 79. Portugal noted the campaigns to raise awareness of domestic and gender-based violence and the establishment of a uniform procedure for the consideration of treaties. 80. The Russian Federation took positive note of the criminalization of acts amounting to torture. 81. Senegal noted the enactment of several laws that incorporated ratified human rights conventions into domestic legislation. 82. Serbia commended Zimbabwe for recommendations from the previous review. the measures taken in response to 83. Sierra Leone noted the promulgation of the International Treaties Act for the efficient ratification of international treaties. 84. Slovenia expressed concern about the fact that one third of girls under the age of 18 years were married and also that corporal punishment was inflicted on students for disciplinary purposes. 85. South Africa welcomed the progress made in terms of aligning laws with the Constitution and also welcomed the ratification of the African Charter on Democracy, Elections and Governance. 86. South Sudan commended Zimbabwe for its positive engagement with the human rights mechanisms. 87. Spain appreciated the ratification of the African Charter on Democracy, Elections and Governance but noted the lack of substantive progress in protecting fundamental rights and freedoms. 88. Sri Lanka noted the challenges faced owing to the imposition of unilateral coercive measures and their impact on the enjoyment of socioeconomic rights, and appreciated the efforts made to advance human rights. 7