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22.
Israel commended Latvia for its progress regarding women’s rights, including
women’s participation in political processes, and for hosting the 2018 Baltic Pride, which
had attracted a record number of participants.
23.
Italy welcomed the measures Latvia had taken to promote gender equality and
eliminate gender-based violence, including the adoption of the national action plan on
women, peace and security.
24.
Japan appreciated the steps Latvia had taken to advance the rights of women,
including the approval of the national action plan on women, peace and security, and to
prevent violence against women.
25.
Kazakhstan acknowledged the reforms undertaken by Latvia to implement the
recommendations made at the second cycle of the universal periodic review.
26.
Jordan commended Latvia on providing State-funded legal aid to all applicants whose
income or assets were less than the necessary minimum.
27.
The Lao People’s Democratic Republic noted the progress Latvia had made in the
promotion of women’s rights, gender equality and the rights of persons with disabilities and
in the prevention of all types of discrimination.
28.
Lebanon welcomed the adoption by Latvia of a national action plan on women, peace
and security, the increase in the budget of the Ombudsman’s Office and its efforts to combat
human trafficking.
29.
Libya commended Latvia for the steps taken to enhance the enjoyment of economic
and social rights by all, including persons belonging to ethnic minorities.
30.
Lithuania applauded Latvia for its active role in promoting human rights as a member
of the Commission on the Status of Women and of the Economic and Social Council.
31.
Luxembourg welcomed the efforts of Latvia to combat trafficking in persons and the
existence of comprehensive State-funded assistance and support services for victims of
trafficking.
32.
Malaysia noted the efforts of Latvia to prevent violence against women and to address
human trafficking. It looked forward to improved procedures for the identification and
referral of victims of trafficking.
33.
Maldives commended Latvia on its progress in the promotion of gender equality and
was encouraged by its decision to increase funding to the Ombudsman’s Office.
34.
Malta commended Latvia on the approval of its first National Action Plan on the
Implementation of Security Council resolution 1325 (2000) on women and peace and security
for 2020–2025.
35.
Mauritius commended Latvia for promoting economic independence and equal
opportunities in the job market, as well as for raising awareness about the most significant
causes of the gender pay gap.
36.
Mexico acknowledged the adoption of amendments to the Labour Law that reinforced
gender equality and defined harassment as a form of discrimination.
37.
Montenegro welcomed the measures taken to ensure the right of ethnic minorities to
preserve and develop their language, ethnic and cultural identities and traditions.
Nevertheless, it had concerns about the discriminatory impact of certain legal provisions.
38.
Namibia commended Latvia for the adoption of laws aimed at ensuring full equality
between men and women and of a national action plan on women, peace and security.
39.
Nepal welcomed the efforts of Latvia to combat trafficking in persons, noting in
particular the availability of comprehensive State-funded assistance and support services for
victims of trafficking.
40.
The Netherlands commended Latvia for adopting the national action plan for 2020–
2025 aimed at the implementation of Security Council resolution 1325 (2000) on women and
peace and security.
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