A/HRC/10/83 Page 16 opportunities. Argentina expressed concern with regard to discrimination in the labour sphere with lower pay levels for women. Argentina noted the information of the ILO Committee of Experts in 2008 that women’s work is concentrated in certain jobs and sectors and women are more affected by dismissals than men and they more frequently have more problems in obtaining new jobs after periods of unemployment. Argentina suggested that Uzbekistan consider the possibility of reviewing these practices and also the idea of implementing labour inspections by qualified professionals and with appropriate funding. 81. The Syrian Arab Republic highlighted the adoption of the law against trafficking in persons in 2008. It enquired about the extent to which the legislative and institutional framework provides for the protection of the rights of children, and about the level of empowerment of women and their representation in senior posts in executive bodies, including the parliament. 82. South Africa asked if there are any plans to develop a national action plan on human rights and if more information could be provided on measures to address the challenges of child labour and the success of such interventions. It further asked if there are any programmes in place to deal with the challenges of poverty eradication and high unemployment rate. South Africa recommended that Uzbekistan establish a National Human Rights Institution and accelerate its poverty alleviation programmes. 83. The Islamic Republic of Iran considered particularly initiatives taken for human rights education as an important step to further promotion and protection of human rights. Iran noted that the decision to establish a Children Ombudsman is an important step to better protect the rights of the child. It recommended that Uzbekistan use all appropriate means to further develop and strengthen a culture of human rights, create more human rights capacity-building and promote human rights education and public awareness-raising with a view to better promoting and protecting of all human rights. 84. Brazil enquired about measures envisaged for the implementation of CAT, measures taken to address domestic violence against women, and whether there are some areas where technical assistance would be welcomed by Uzbekistan. Brazil recommended that Uzbekistan fully implement the national strategy to fight against child labour and to promote descent work; that it ratify the OP-CAT and the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court; and that it reach the human rights goals set out by the Council in its resolution 9/12. 85. Viet Nam asked the delegation to provide more information on measures that the country will take to strengthen social policies. It recommended that Uzbekistan continue its efforts in the areas of human rights education and dissemination. 86. Saudi Arabia stated that Uzbekistan provides education and healthcare to children and that statistics reveal the decline in child mortality rates. It recommended that Uzbekistan promote legislation that is in conformity with UNICEF and ILO standards regarding the rights of the child. 87. Norway remained concerned about reports about intimidation, restrictions and imprisonment of human rights defenders. In line with the recommendations of CAT, Norway recommended (a) that Uzbekistan ensure that human rights defenders are protected from unjust imprisonment, intimidation and violence and that it release those imprisoned or sentenced for carrying out peaceful human rights advocacy. Noting with concern alleged difficulties in obtaining registration for domestic and international NGOs, Norway recommended that (b) all