A/HRC/27/15 expended by Qatar to protect the rights of women and migrant workers, to combat domestic violence and to cooperate with international human rights protection mechanisms. 103. The Philippines highlighted the assistance provided by Qatar to developing countries. It encouraged Qatar to continue supporting international and regional partners to combat human trafficking, and urged it to step up implementation of policies and programmes aimed at promoting workers’ rights in accordance with international standards. 104. The United States of America urged Qatar to take action against the violation of labour laws and to strengthen workers’ rights. It expressed concern that individuals were imprisoned simply for exercising their freedom of expression, as well as concern about media restrictions and censorship. 105. The Republic of Moldova asked what measures had been taken to provide migrant workers with legal protection and access to justice. While welcoming legal and institutional developments in Qatar, it noted the concerns of treaty bodies about gaps in fully addressing the issue of human trafficking. 106. Romania asked about steps being taken to revise education laws to protect and ensure the right to education for all in accordance with the National Vision 2030 and the National Development Strategy 2011-2016. 107. The Russian Federation noted that some progress had been achieved since the first review. It also noted the existence of some inconsistencies with international human rights standards, including in the area of gender equality. 108. Rwanda noted the progress achieved in human rights, especially the adoption of legislation on human trafficking, education and health care. It commended the National Vision 2030 and appreciated that it included women’s empowerment and children’s rights. 109. Senegal noted that Qatar had acceded to various international and regional human rights instruments and had endeavoured to ensure socioeconomic rights and to combat human trafficking. It encouraged Qatar to continue with its positive efforts. 110. Sierra Leone commended Qatar for the legislation enacted and awareness-raising campaigns conducted to combat human trafficking. It urged Qatar to make further efforts to protect the rights of migrant workers, in particular female domestic workers, and to strengthen accountability mechanisms to dissuade perpetrators of violence against women. 111. Singapore noted that significant progress had been made in advancing the role of women in society and that measures had been taken to ensure the inclusion of persons with disabilities in society. 112. Sri Lanka noted developments in human rights and asked what efforts were being made to protect and ensure the right to health for all. It noted progress in the promotion of migrant workers’ rights, including those of female domestic workers. 113. Eritrea congratulated Qatar for discharging its obligations to promote and protect the basic human rights of its people, and for its focus on UPR as the main mechanism for doing so. 114. The head of delegation said that human rights principles were incorporated in school curricula at all levels as subjects, exercises or illustrative examples. International instruments, such as those aimed at combating discrimination against women, were used as reference material. A framework for inculcating values such as tolerance, rejection of violence, democracy and freedom of expression, and a framework for family education focusing on health had been prepared. Workshops and symposiums had been organized for 13

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