A/HRC/53/5 105. Israel welcomed the adoption of the Act on Access to Voluntary Interruption of Pregnancy. 106. Italy praised the commitment of Argentina to protecting and enhancing women’s rights. 107. Jordan welcomed the adoption of legislation regarding the right to development and eradication of poverty. 108. Kuwait commended the actions taken on economic, social and cultural rights. 109. Lebanon welcomed the national preventive mechanism and the National Action Plan for Combating Gender-based Violence. 110. Liechtenstein made recommendations. 111. Lithuania acknowledged advancements related to women’s rights and campaigns against gender-based violence. 112. Luxembourg made recommendations. 113. Malaysia commended advances made on the rights of women and of persons with disabilities. 114. Maldives welcomed the adoption of the Act on Minimum Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation Budgets. 115. Malta welcomed the National Action Plan for Combating Gender-based Violence. 116. The Marshall Islands commended efforts related to climate change and expressed regret about the criminalization of human rights defenders. 117. Mauritius applauded the protection of women’s rights and the equal and free access to education. 118. Mexico addressed policies on sexual and reproductive health and encouraged Argentina to close the gender gap. 119. Montenegro highlighted the creation of the Ministry for Women, Gender and Diversity and the national preventive mechanism. 120. Morocco welcomed measures to comply with international obligations and cooperation with civil society. 121. Mozambique applauded the adoption of institutional and policy measures to protect the rights of women. 122. Namibia commended the allocation of financial resources to advance the rights of women. 123. Nepal expressed appreciation for institutional and policy measures to protect the rights of women. 124. The Netherlands commended the legalization of abortion and progress on LGBTIQ+ rights. It expressed regret about the excessive use of force by security forces. 125. Nigeria welcomed measures to address discrimination and the reforms to optimize the judicial system. 126. Norway commended the adoption of the Act on Access to Voluntary Interruption of Pregnancy. 127. Oman welcomed the adoption of institutional measures to protect the rights of children. 128. Pakistan welcomed the adoption of measures on social security, health, discrimination and climate change. 129. Panama expressed appreciation for the presentation of the national report. 130. Paraguay welcomed the adoption of gender-equality measures and urged Argentina to designate a head of the Office of the Ombudsperson of the Nation. 8 GE.23-03427

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