A/HRC/10/75 Page 12 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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