A/HRC/15/15 22. Bahrain referred to a number of policies to strengthen human rights and fundamental freedoms, as reflected in the national report. Bahrain commended Kuwait for its efforts to provide health services for all, including children and the elderly. It praised Kuwait for providing education free of charge at all levels, as well as opportunities for persons with disabilities. Bahrain made recommendations. 23. The Russian Federation commended Kuwait on its achievements in the field of human rights, including civil and political rights. It noted Kuwait’s progress in the 2005 adoption of a law on granting political rights to women and the holding in 2009 of parliamentary elections. It requested further information about the measures taken by Kuwait to combat human trafficking. The Russian Federation made recommendations. 24. Greece noted Kuwait’s efforts to promote and protect human rights, in particular in the area of women’s rights. It noted, however, that more could be done. It also welcomed recent actions that had led to the disruption of illegal networks exploiting foreign workers, as well as cooperation with ILO in that regard. Greece made recommendations. 25. Bhutan commended Kuwait for its progress in all areas of human development, as reflected by Kuwait’s UNDP Human Development Index ranking. Bhutan also commended Kuwait for its 100 per cent enrolment rate for primary and intermediate education and for its inclusion of human rights education in schools in order to disseminate a culture of human rights. Bhutan made recommendations. 26. Kyrgyzstan noted that Kuwait had established national mechanisms for the implementation of the Government’s obligation to encourage and protect human rights. It was interested in studying the experience regarding the work of the high commission on human rights and of the national commission on international humanitarian law. Kyrgyzstan made recommendations. 27. Italy commended Kuwait for progress made, as highlighted in the national report. It noted that the role and the freedom of media in Kuwait could be considered a positive example in the region. Italy welcomed the fact that Kuwait had not carried out executions since 2007 and also referred to the situation of migrant domestic workers. Italy made recommendations. 28. Lebanon commended Kuwait for enhancing the structure of human rights in both law and practice and the dynamic parliamentary system in guaranteeing the rights of its citizens, in particular with respect to social and economic rights and freedom of opinion and expression. It referred to the role of Parliament in supervising human rights and monitoring Government actions in that area. It referred to the executive committee established to find solutions for the group who were considered to be residing in the country illegally. Lebanon made recommendations. 29. Switzerland noted that the establishment of concrete measures and cooperation with international mechanisms were essential milestones in the implementation of Kuwait’s human rights commitments. Switzerland raised concern about the situation of Beduns and the protection of domestic workers, and asked when the resolution mentioned in article 5 of the new labour law would be adopted. Switzerland made recommendations. 30. Cuba referred to achievements highlighted in the national report. It emphasized progress made in the areas of education and health care, as well efforts regarding persons with disabilities and senior citizens. It noted significant progress made in reducing illiteracy, ensuring access for women to higher education and reducing maternal and infant mortality. Cuba made recommendations. 31. The Syrian Arab Republic noted that Kuwait had made progress in all fields, particularly the development and protection of human rights for all. Kuwait’s report emphasized Kuwait’s human rights priorities, which were in line with its cultural and 6