A/HRC/10/75 Page 7 national report. They were particularly impressed by innovative steps such as field visits and the construction of a website for the universal periodic review, participation of civil society, empowerment of women, the quality of education and health systems and the fight against human trafficking. 28. Qatar noted the economic support provided to OHCHR and the Global Initiative to Fight Trafficking. Citing references in the report to the country’s laws on publication and on journalism, Qatar recommended that the 1980 law on publications and all other related laws take into account the evolution of freedom of expression and opinion. It invited the Council to commend and encourage the steps taken by the State to promote human rights and fundamental freedoms. 29. Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of) referred to the right to education, observing the great efforts taken to implement programmes for the development of an education system, as in the case of the Morning School Programme. It offered its experiences in education and asked if the State had planned to introduce universal human rights principles in its school programmes. 30. Egypt expressed appreciation for the efforts made in preparing the national report, saying it covered all legal aspects that guarantee human rights. It requested further clarification on how the Government intended to strengthen the position of women and enable them to pursue advancement. It recommended that the country continue efforts to strengthen and protect human rights in accordance with international standards that are in keeping with cultural values of the Emirati people, and continue to refuse to apply any standards or principles that are outside agreed upon international human rights principles and standards, including any attempt to impose foreign values and customs on the Emirati people. 31. Saudi Arabia commended the inclusion of human rights principles in the Constitution and national laws, the ratification of core international human rights instruments and the creation, in 1998, of a ministerial commission in charge of civil liberties and human rights. It recommended that the State continue with its achievements in human rights and take them into account as an encouraging factor for the promotion and protection of human rights. Saudi Arabia asked about measures taken to protect the economic and social rights in the country from the fallout of the international economic crisis. 32. Singapore indicated that the State hosted, in January 2008, a ministerial consultation on overseas employment and contractual labour for countries of origin and destination in Asia. It noted that the State has called on employers to provide adequate housing and access to basic health-care services for all migrant workers and created bank guarantees that earmark funds for worker compensation. It added that labour laws punish those who employ or harbour illegal workers. Singapore said the State is addressing the issue of human trafficking seriously, going beyond the enforcement of the law to assist victims. 33. Bahrain noted the State’s efforts to combat human trafficking, including through adoption of a national law, creation of a national commission and accession to relevant international instruments. Bahrain complimented the State for its pioneering and considerable experience in ending employment of children in camel racing. It recommended that the State invite the Special Rapporteur on trafficking in persons, especially women and children, to visit the country and asked for more information about the national strategy for combating human trafficking.