Justice Minister Judith Collins has welcomed the recommendations in a largely-positive United Nations report on New Zealand's human rights records.
The Government made its report for the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) on human rights to the United Nations Human Rights Council in Geneva on Monday.
Ms Collins said the reception New Zealand received was "fantastic''.
"Nearly all countries commended our excellent human rights record,'' she said.
"Many countries acknowledge the progress New Zealand is making in protecting women and children against violence and recommend New Zealand to continue its efforts in these areas.''