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between the parties, the issue is then sent to the courts and the worker bears no costs in this
regard. Free on-line and telephone line services were set up by the Ministry to communicate with
workers and employers and to provide them with different services.
60.
The delegation indicated that the State has developed a strategy to combat human
trafficking, covering legislation, implementation, protection and international cooperation.
Efforts are now focused on implementation and increased awareness. The Government attaches
considerable importance to the protection of children through the adoption of laws and the
implementation of a number of plans. It put in place a number of kindergartens in cities and
villages and in different ministries and public institutions, which also supports women’s work.
The Government supports disabled children and children with special needs; in 2008, 750
juvenile delinquents, including 82 girls, have been received in special centres. With regard to
fighting terrorism, the State adopted a law in 2004 and aims to strike a balance between its
capacity to deal with this crime and the guarantee of human rights and fundamental freedoms.
61.
Switzerland acknowledged that the death penalty is rarely executed. It recommended (a)
the declaration of a moratorium on the death penalty as a first step towards its abolition, in
compliance with General Assembly resolution 62/149; (b) ratifying the main international human
rights instruments, especially the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, the
International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights and the Convention against
Torture. Switzerland noted the creation of a Global Compact network in Dubai in April 2008,
and sought information on measures taken to urge relevant enterprises to respect the 10
principles of the Global Compact.
62.
Noting that consensual sexual activity between people of the same sex is forbidden by
law in the country, Sweden recommended that the Government (a) consider additional policy
measures to promote tolerance and non-discrimination on the grounds of sexual orientation.
Sweden noted that corporal punishment of adults is practiced in the country, and recommended
that (b) it consider legislative changes to repeal corporal punishment and bring legislation into
line with international human rights obligations. Sweden recommended that it step up efforts to
ensure that economic, social and cultural rights of migrant workers are fully respected.
63.
Maldives welcomed the political modernization process announced in 2005, which lays
down a clear vision for a democracy founded on the promotion and protection of human rights.
In terms of recommendations, Maldives suggested that, building on the decision to accede to the
Convention against Torture, the State might also consider ratifying the Optional Protocol thereto.
64.
Jordan commended the State’s efforts and initiatives to promote human rights, in
particular empowerment of women, freedom of expression and opinion, the rights to education
and health. It asked about practical measures to realize the right to health and the protection of
patient’s rights. It also commended the State for the importance accorded to humanitarian
activities and its cooperation with international humanitarian organizations.
65.
Morocco noted the involvement of civil society in preparation of the national report, and
echoed the delegation’s statement on the dissemination of human rights values, through the
education system and awareness-raising exercises. It noted that the report mentioned human
rights education and training, and asked what additional measures were being taken to
disseminate human rights values. Morocco recommended that the State put in place a concrete
national strategy to disseminate a culture of human rights, in order to ensure their long-term
protection.
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