A/HRC/21/6 training for judges, so as to ensure that they apply the Convention in their work. The Council has also set up a group to monitor the implementation of the recommendations related to the Convention. The Supreme Council for Women has developed a National Strategy for the Advancement of Bahraini Women. 54. The delegation stated that according to statistics, women’s representation had increased in decision-making positions in the three authorities. The Supreme Council for Women conducted the first national conference for Bahraini women in November 2010 to monitor the national efforts on integrating women’s needs and the gender dimension. 55. The delegation stated that Bahrain plans to revise its legislation relating to family law, to include restrictions and controls on the marriage of young girls, unless permission is obtained from the judiciary, and verification of the husband's reconciliation and compatibility in relation to Islamic law. 56. The delegation stated that discussions were underway on a proposed amendment of the Nationality Law in conformity with regulations and constructive standards to preserve the right to Bahraini nationality for the children of Bahraini women married to nonBahraini men, that was not in contradiction to the sovereignty of the State. Also some temporary measures have been taken to give women equal rights with respect to granting Bahraini nationality to their children. 57. With regard to trafficking, the delegation referred to the Trafficking Law of 2008, which prohibits all forms of trafficking in persons and imposes imprisonment penalties commensurate with the crime. 58. The delegation commended the efforts of Princess Sabeeka bint Ibrahim Al Khalifa, wife of the King of Bahrain, in the fight against trafficking in persons. It stated that Bahrain was in the process of creating an award for companies and institutions interested in combatting trafficking in persons. 59. Qatar commended Bahrain’s efforts to promote and protect human rights by the recent constitutional amendments aimed at enhancing participation and empowering reforms and the democratic approach. Qatar appreciated the consultations and cooperation sought in the preparation of its national report. Qatar made recommendations. 60. Belarus recognized Bahrain’s commitment to implementing the recommendations from the previous UPR and appreciated the steps taken by the Government to develop its legislation. Belarus commended the progress made with regard to civil and political rights and in reducing maternal and child mortality rates. It acknowledged Bahrain’s efforts to combat human trafficking. Belarus made recommendations. 61. Belgium noted with satisfaction Bahrain’s establishment of the BICI following the 2011 demonstrations. Belgium was well aware of the ongoing challenge of the manipulation of Shi’ite movements. It was concerned about the occurrence of new human rights incidents occurring this year. Belgium made recommendations. 62. Brazil noted the establishment of the BICI and urged the Government to honour commitments made towards implementing BICI’s recommendations. It highlighted the goals set to reduce poverty and social inequality, including offering opportunities to the Shia community. Brazil made recommendations. 63. Canada requested information on the processes established, methods used and results achieved with respect to human rights sensitivity training for police officers and security forces. It recalled the commitments in 2008 to increase training on human rights for police officers. Canada encouraged Bahrain to implement all the recommendations presented in the BICI report. Canada made recommendations. 9