A/HRC/40/10 97. Norway commended Jordan on its progress since the second review cycle, especially the repealing of article 308 of the Criminal Code. It remained concerned about women’s rights, freedom of speech and access to basic legal guarantees in Jordan. 98. Oman expressed appreciation for the adoption of many measures, such as the Comprehensive National Human Rights Plan 2016–2025, the National Plan for Implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals 2030 and the second phase of the National Strategy for Persons with Disabilities. 99. Pakistan expressed particular appreciation for the introduction of the second phase of the National Strategy for Persons with Disabilities 2010–2015, the Implementation Plan to Strengthen the Institutional Response to Domestic Violence Cases 2016–2018 and the Jordanian National Strategy for the Elderly 2018–2022. 100. The Philippines commended Jordan on its Comprehensive National Human Rights Plan (2016–2025), and welcomed measures to protect women from domestic violence. It acknowledged the efforts made to combat human trafficking and to improve the regulations governing the employment of migrant workers in the domestic service sector. 101. Portugal commended Jordan for its cooperation with the special procedure mandate holders and for its adoption of the Comprehensive National Human Rights Plan (2016– 2025). It welcomed the amendments made to the Law on the National Centre for Human Rights. 102. Qatar expressed appreciation for all of the efforts made in the legislative, executive and judicial spheres to promote human rights and fundamental freedoms. It particularly welcomed the measures taken to strengthen the judicial framework. 103. The Republic of Korea welcomed the efforts made by Jordan to accommodate refugees. It appreciated its efforts to achieve gender equality, including through the increased participation of women in various branches of the Government. 104. Romania noted with satisfaction the efforts made to promote a culture of human rights and to promote and protect the rights of women and children. It encouraged Jordan to continue consolidating its human rights record. 105. The Russian Federation welcomed the adoption of the Comprehensive National Human Rights Plan. It called upon Jordan to pay more attention to victims of domestic violence. It commended its efforts to protect refugees and noted the measures taken to prevent discrimination against persons of non-Jordanian origin. 106. Saudi Arabia welcomed the efforts made to combat poverty and unemployment, and the adoption of the Comprehensive National Human Rights Plan 2016–2025 and the Programme for the Promotion of Economic and Social Productivity. 107. Senegal welcomed the efforts made to promote a culture of human rights among security officials and the police through training programmes and workshops, and to increase awareness of human rights among schoolchildren and university students. 108. Serbia welcomed the adoption of legal measures aimed at strengthening the institutional framework for the respect of human rights and fundamental freedoms, and the establishment of national institutions and departments across several ministries to promote human rights. 109. Singapore welcomed the establishment of the Ministerial Committee for the Empowerment of Women and the repealing of article 308 of the Criminal Code, which had exempted rapists from punishment if they married their victims. 110. Slovakia welcomed the important steps taken by Jordan to strengthen its national human rights framework. It expressed concern about restrictions on freedom of expression and opinion and about the continued imposition of death sentences. 111. Slovenia commended the positive changes that had been made by Jordan since the previous review cycle, particularly regarding the protection of women’s rights. It expressed concern over child marriage and over the Personal Status Law. 9

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