A/HRC/24/13 70. Norway commended the high level of ratification of human rights treaties and the establishment of the National Action Programme which foresees the implementation of provisions in conventions ratified by Azerbaijan. It expressed concern over the difficult conditions for journalists, editors and human rights defenders. 71. Oman noted the progress achieved and challenges faced by Azerbaijan and urged it to pursue persistent efforts in all spheres and to take further measures to improve reproductive health. 72. Pakistan welcomed the approval of the National Action Programme to protect and promote human rights. It noted the new law on domestic violence, the National Action Plan to combat human trafficking, the programme for justice reform and the strategy to fight corruption. 73. Paraguay hailed Azerbaijan’s accession to CRPD and OP-CRPD, cooperation with the special procedures and the appointment of the Ombudsman. It noted the National Action Programme, the laws against domestic violence and on the protection of detainees, the strategy on reproductive health and the national plan to combat trafficking in persons. 74. The Philippines acknowledged the plan to enhance human rights education and training for law enforcement personnel and civil servants. It encouraged continued improvement of the protection of vulnerable members of society, especially women and children and noted some legal changes to improve migration management. 75. Poland was concerned about reports of torture and ill-treatment in prisons and deaths and suicides in custody. It was seriously concerned about media restrictions, and urged Azerbaijan to develop an environment conducive to freedom of expression. 76. The Republic of Korea welcomed the recent legal and institutional developments in human rights. Noting with satisfaction the recent decrease in poverty, it called on Azerbaijan to ensure the proper implementation of the State Programme on Poverty Reduction and Sustainable Development. 77. The Republic of Moldova noted Azerbaijan’s efforts to improve women’s participation in political and public life and to combat child sex tourism. It also acknowledged the efforts to combat human trafficking and address its root causes. 78. Romania welcomed the ratification of OP-CAT and CRPD. It noted the legislation enacted to combat domestic violence and ensure detainee rights and freedoms, and the National Action Plan to combat human trafficking for the period 2009-2013. 79. The Russian Federation noted the measures adopted to foster tolerance, particularly religious tolerance, enhance transparency in the activities of State bodies and improve the quality of public services. Commending the creation of the ASAN service centres, it suggested that Azerbaijan share its experiences in that domain. 80. Saudi Arabia commended the adoption of legislation to promote and protect human rights, especially on education, combating domestic violence and human trafficking, and the ratification of international human rights instruments. 81. Senegal welcomed the improvements to the human rights legal framework, including the adoption of new legislation, action plans and measures in support of judicial reform, and the steps taken to combat corruption and promote the employment of persons with disabilities. 82. Serbia welcomed the ratification of CRPD and OP-CRPD, the adoption of legislation on education and combating domestic violence, measures to enhance human rights’ protection and provide training for public officials and the development of joint projects with United Nations specialized agencies and other international organizations. 11