A/HRC/27/15 public life. Recognizing the measures that had been taken, it asked about the results of the implementation of the Human Trafficking Act and the associated National Plan. 79. India welcomed the reforms introduced and the measures taken by Qatar, including on human trafficking, health, education, the environment, greater protection for children and empowerment of women. It looked forward to further initiatives on the protection and promotion of migrant workers’ rights and noted the commitment of Qatar to human rights through its provision of aid and assistance. 80. Indonesia welcomed measures to promote a culture of human rights, family values and migrant rights, particularly female domestic workers’ rights, and expressed the hope that Qatar would continue to promote family values at the international level. 81. Ireland welcomed the cooperation of Qatar with the special procedures but expressed concern at reported widespread violations of migrant workers’ rights in the preparations for the FIFA World Cup, at the kafala system and the denial of freedom of movement, and at restrictions faced by civil society organizations. 82. The Islamic Republic of Iran commended Qatar on its integrated social development, noting the attention paid to improving the situation of women, children and persons with disabilities and measures taken to consolidate the family and its essential role in the community. 83. Italy expressed particular appreciation for the medium-term perspective adopted by Qatar, including through the National Vision 2030 and measures to reform and debate the kafala system, in particular in view of projects related to the FIFA World Cup. It welcomed the de facto moratorium on capital punishment and the progress achieved on freedom of expression, but expressed concern at the current debate on a new media law. 84. Japan noted the measures taken to promote women’s participation and protect children’s rights and encouraged Qatar to continue its efforts to advance the legal and social status of women. It appreciated the cooperation of Qatar with international human rights mechanisms, and its commitment to improving the living conditions of migrant workers. 85. Jordan noted the progress achieved in economic, social and cultural rights in Qatar, particularly the rights to health and education. It welcomed efforts to strengthen the legal and institutional human rights framework by the adoption and the amendment of laws on matters such as torture, trafficking and health. 86. Kuwait appreciated the commitment, efforts and achievements of Qatar in the field of migrant workers’ rights, including the adoption of laws and procedures. It commended Qatar for the introduction of measures to enforce the minimum wage for migrant workers, and for conducting awareness programmes in that regard. 87. Lebanon expressed appreciation for the efforts of Qatar to promote human rights and the progress achieved in that regard at the legislative and institutional levels, and in the implementation of previously accepted recommendations. 88. Libya recognized the progress achieved by Qatar towards improving human rights by its ratification of a number of international treaties. It noted the progress achieved in protecting the rights of children and persons with disabilities under the national strategic plan. 89. Malaysia commended Qatar on the enactment and amendment of human rights legislation and welcomed the progress made in combating human trafficking. It encouraged Qatar to continue to implement policies and programmes designed to enhance and promote human rights. 11