A/HRC/31/11 83. Slovakia acknowledged efforts to improve the level of protection of children’s rights. It encouraged Oman to explore further ways of increasing cooperation with other special procedure mandate holders. 84. Slovenia noted positively the withdrawal of reservations to the Convention on the Rights of the Child, and efforts towards the eradication of child labour. It remained concerned about the lack of legal protection addressing violence against women. 85. Spain acknowledged the progress made in the participation of women in public life and the reform of the law on nationality. It welcomed the visit to Oman of the Special Rapporteur on the rights to freedom of peaceful assembly and of association. 86. Sri Lanka noted the promulgation of the child law, which made education compulsory and free; Health Vision 2050, including strategies for the advancement of women; and the national plan for the elderly. 87. The State of Palestine noted the efforts in strengthening the judiciary to ensure its independence. It commended Oman for making education free and compulsory and for incorporating human rights into the curricula. 88. The Sudan commended Oman for the constitutional, legislative and institutional changes, such as the child law, the law on nationality and the establishment of the general directorate for persons with disabilities. 89. Sweden made recommendations to Oman. 90. Switzerland welcomed the absence, for over 10 years, of executions in Oman. It expressed concern about restrictions on the rights to freedom of expression, association and peaceful assembly. 91. The Syrian Arab Republic noted that Oman had taken on a humanitarian role of bringing religions and cultures together. 92. Tajikistan noted the measures taken in the area of labour, measures to improve the situation of families and measures to improve education through an approach promoting human rights. 93. Thailand acknowledged the progress made in education, health care and social services and welcomed initiatives to promote and empower Omani women. 94. Tunisia noted the adoption of laws to strengthen human rights; the ratification of treaties and the agreement to accede to additional treaties; and the implementation of the strategy for the empowerment of women and persons with disabilities. 95. Turkey encouraged Oman to continue its efforts in the area of women’s rights, particularly in respect of women’s representation in decision-making mechanisms such as the Shura Council. 96. Turkmenistan noted that Oman enhanced the working conditions of expatriate labourers by issuing legislation and regulations. 97. Ukraine noted the elaboration by Oman of national strategies and plans for the advancement of women, children and elderly persons, for health care and for the combating of human trafficking. 98. The United Arab Emirates commended Oman for the measures taken to achieve human development, in particular through the adoption of a number of national strategies on women, the elderly and children. 99. The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland welcomed the visit to Oman undertaken by the Special Rapporteur on the rights to freedom of assembly and of 10