A/HRC/58/7 98. India noted the legal, institutional and policy developments since the previous review, including the establishment of the Central Adoption Authority and the National Commission on Humanitarian Law. 99. Indonesia noted the efforts made to strengthen the legislative framework and to combat domestic violence, sexual violence, rape, forced and early marriages and torture. 100. Iraq welcomed the important developments in the legislative framework, including through the ratification of international human rights instruments. 101. Ireland expressed concern about challenges relating to access to justice, violence against women and discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity. 102. Italy noted the creation of the interministerial council for human rights and the adoption of a new Criminal Code. 103. Japan commended Côte d’Ivoire for its cooperation with the United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women (UN-Women) to support asylum-seeking women, while expressing concern about the lack of policy implementation. 104. Jordan noted the achievements made in protecting human rights, including by ratifying international instruments, establishing institutions and developing human rights programmes. 105. Kenya noted the progress made in protecting human rights and encouraged Côte d’Ivoire to make further efforts to improve detention conditions and address prison overcrowding. 106. The Lao People’s Democratic Republic noted the progress made by Côte d’Ivoire in implementing supported recommendations from the previous review. 107. Lebanon welcomed the commitment to improving access to education and thanked Côte d’Ivoire for hosting a large Lebanese diaspora. 108. Lesotho noted the efforts made to strengthen the promotion of human rights through the implementation of public policies. 109. Liechtenstein thanked Côte d’Ivoire for its national report. 110. Lithuania noted the ratification of an international human rights instrument and welcomed legislative initiatives taken in relation to persons with disabilities. 111. Luxembourg noted the ratification of an international instrument and the impressive progress made to combat torture. 112. Madagascar noted the enactment of legislation setting the minimum marriage age at 18 years and the ratification of international instruments. 113. Malawi noted significant progress in promoting and protecting human rights. 114. Malaysia noted existing challenges in prison management and in implementing alternatives to detention. 115. Maldives commended Côte d’Ivoire for its commitment to advancing human rights, as highlighted by initiatives such as the National Development Programme 2021–2025. 116. Mali noted the initiatives taken to improve the penitentiary system and the efforts made to increase access to education for vulnerable children. 117. Mauritania noted the adoption of a development plan aimed at addressing poverty, climate change and unemployment. 118. Mauritius commended Côte d’Ivoire for the initiatives taken to protect human rights. 119. Mexico welcomed the ratification of the Second Optional Protocol to the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, aiming at the abolition of the death penalty. 120. Montenegro noted the work done in relation to conflict-related crimes and encouraged further improvement in ensuring accountability. 8 GE.24-23209