A/HRC/27/15 30. Turkmenistan noted the establishment of the Supreme Council for Family Affairs, in addition to the adoption of legislative and policy measures to combat domestic violence and the exploitation of women and children. 31. The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland noted the progress made in combating human trafficking, providing protection against torture and increasing opportunities for women. While it welcomed efforts to promote migrant workers’ rights, it urged Qatar to reform the kafala system. It remained concerned that there was no specific law criminalizing domestic violence. 32. Portugal welcomed the establishment of the NHRC and the standing invitation extended by Qatar to the special procedures. It noted that the Qatar National Vision 2030 reaffirmed the need to strengthen women’s capacities and to empower women. 33. Uruguay recognized the cooperation of Qatar with the special procedures of the Human Rights Council. 34. Uzbekistan noted the achievements of Qatar in promoting human, social and economic rights and welcomed the adoption of the National Development Strategy 2011-2016. It noted the strengthening of the role of women in society and the protection of children’s rights. 35. The Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela recognized the progress made by Qatar in implementing the recommendations of the first UPR cycle. It noted the introduction of legislative and governance measures to improve social development and welcomed the Education and Training Strategy 2011-2016. 36. Viet Nam noted the measures taken to address human trafficking, to prevent torture and to improve health care and education. It noted with satisfaction the creation of a committee to consider accession to the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights. 37. Yemen welcomed the improvements made to the legislative framework for human rights in Qatar, including the adoption of the Health Insurance Act, the Criminal Code and the Human Trafficking Act. It also welcomed initiatives to protect women, persons with disabilities and children, in addition to the humanitarian and developmental support provided by Qatar to least developed countries. 38. Afghanistan noted the establishment of the Qatar Foundation for Social Action to monitor human rights bodies and institutions, as well as the efforts made by Qatar to raise public awareness of human rights and to protect the rights of migrant workers. 39. Albania noted the adoption of legal and administrative measures, including the Human Trafficking Act and the Health and Education Fund Act, and of various sectoral strategies in the area of integrated social development. 40. Algeria welcomed the improvements made to the legislative framework, including the adoption of acts to prevent human trafficking. It also welcomed the launch of national strategies to promote human rights. 41. Angola noted the progress achieved in education, health and employment, as well as in the protection of children’s rights. It asked about measures taken to prohibit all forms of corporal punishment. 42. Argentina congratulated Qatar on the establishment of the NHRC, as well as on the implementation of the National Development Strategy 2011-2016 and on improvements in women’s rights. It encouraged Qatar to provide greater legal protection for migrant workers. 7