A/HRC/38/4 35. Japan applauded efforts to combat violence against women and discrimination against Roma. 36. Kazakhstan acknowledged the ratification of international instruments and the adoption of national action plans. 37. The Lao People’s Democratic Republic noted efforts to achieve gender equality and to combat gender violence. 38. Lebanon commended the commitment to promoting citizens’ and residents’ human rights. 39. Libya acknowledged the ratification of international instruments, noting that further efforts were required to combat Islamophobia. 40. Liechtenstein welcomed the prohibition of corporal punishment, noting that it was not banned in all settings. 41. Madagascar commended the ratification of the Optional Protocol to the Convention on the Rights of the Child on a communications procedure, regretting that discrimination persisted. 42. Malaysia praised efforts to prevent discrimination, and to ratify the Optional Protocol to the Convention on the Rights of the Child on a communications procedure. 43. Maldives was encouraged by legislative and constitutional measures to ensure gender parity in political and public life. 44. Mali acknowledged the ratification of the Istanbul Convention and the Optional Protocol to the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights, and praised the leadership of France during the 2015 United Nations Climate Change Conference, held in Paris. 45. Mauritania noted steps to manage migration and fight racial discrimination. 46. Mongolia expressed concern about racial discrimination, and enquired about the right to decent housing for persons with insufficient means. 47. Montenegro commended the adoption of Act No. 2013-404 on marriage for all and of the plan against anti-LGBT hatred and discrimination (2017–2020). 48. Mozambique made recommendations. 49. Myanmar commended the ratification of numerous human rights treaties and efforts to combat terrorism. 50. Namibia applauded France for declaring the fight against racism and anti-Semitism to be a national priority. 51. Nepal praised efforts to ensure gender parity, encouraging France to enhance its official development assistance. 52. The Netherlands commended efforts to achieve gender equality in the workplace, and to improve prison conditions. 53. Norway made recommendations. 54. Pakistan appreciated efforts to combat racism, while expressing regret that religious and racial prejudice remained prevalent. 55. France was committed to fighting terrorism while upholding the rule of law and fundamental freedoms. The measures provided for by the internal security and antiterrorism law of 30 October 2017 were targeted, proportionate and aimed solely at preventing and combating terrorism. Those measures were accompanied by a large number of safeguards and were subject to wide-ranging parliamentary and judicial oversight. 56. The French delegation had explained that the authorities were preparing a new action plan to tackle all forms of human trafficking. The new plan, which was based on the previous one, would have a particular focus on minors. GE.18-05727 5