A/HRC/11/37 491. Qatar applauded Senegal’s cooperation in the framework of the universal periodic review and the spirit of understanding and openness shown regarding the recommendations made. It noted that the Constitution of Senegal made all citizens equal before the law. Qatar valued Senegal’s efforts in the protection and promotion of human rights — economic, social and cultural rights — with special attention to the rights to education, health and housing. Qatar applauded the peaceful coexistence of Muslims and Christians and the building up of a culture of tolerance and dialogue, as well as its efforts to alleviate poverty, protect street children, and combat child trafficking and HIV/AIDS. 492. Algeria pointed to the seriousness of Senegal in considering the universal periodic review, as was perfectly illustrated by the acceptance of nearly all recommendations. Algeria appreciated the acceptance of its recommendations by Senegal concerning the promotion of universalization of the International Convention on the Protection of the Rights of All Migrant Workers and Members of Their Families, the continuation of efforts to guarantee the right to food for its population and the possibility of requesting technical assistance from OHCHR, and the efforts to promote dialogue for peace and tolerance among religions, civilizations and cultures. Algeria called on the international community to assist Senegal in the implementation of the recommendations made. 493. Pakistan regarded Senegal’s acceptance of the majority of the recommendations as an encouraging sign that illustrated its constructive attitude in dealing with human rights. It was encouraged that Senegal had indicated that, despite resource constraints, it would continue to build on its progressive achievements in human rights. Pakistan noted the steps taken in judicial reforms, the rights of migrants and in addressing the issue of violence against women and gender equality through a comprehensive strategy. Pakistan stated that the successful implementation of the recommendations would lead to the effective promotion and protection of human rights. 494. Bahrain noted the importance attached by Senegal to the promotion and protection of human rights at the national and international levels. Bahrain welcomed the positive measures that Senegal had taken to implement certain recommendations. It noted the considerable efforts of the Government to reinforce primary education in rural areas and to provide study grants to students at public and private schools. 495. Egypt noted that Senegal had achieved significant progress in the promotion and protection of human rights, despite all difficulties, including through efforts to establish a strong human rights infrastructure. It noted Senegal’s special attention to the prevention of smuggling of migrants, in addition to advances in economic, social and cultural rights, with a special focus on poverty eradication. Egypt called on the international community to assist Senegal in implementing national strategies to achieve the Millennium Development Goals. Egypt reiterated its belief in Senegal’s ability to overcome challenges, while upholding its sovereign right to implement national laws based on universal human rights norms. 496. Saudi Arabia noted the willingness of Senegal to cooperate with human rights mechanisms, exemplified by the acceptance of the majority of the recommendations. It encouraged the efforts made by Senegal to reform laws and human rights institutions. It commended Senegal for its determination to continue with its programme of action for the promotion of human rights. It noted that Senegal had stepped up efforts to strengthen dialogue among civilizations, cultures and religions. 497. Morocco congratulated Senegal on its commitment to the universal periodic review, which had raised awareness about the achievements and challenges of protecting human rights in Senegal. It noted that Senegal had accepted most of the recommendations, including those proposed by Morocco, and had promised to consider other recommendations in the same spirit. The institutional human rights structure established by GE.09-16766 133