A/HRC/26/11 44. Oman commended the adoption of a strategy for accelerated growth and sustainable development for the period 2015–2019, a strategy paper on poverty reduction and growth for the period 2010–2014 and public policies aimed at improving the population’s health and supporting persons with disabilities. It noted that women enjoyed the same rights as men. Oman made a recommendation. 45. The Philippines appreciated the steps taken to improve health care and education for women and girls and to address child labour. It encouraged the Comoros to continue to improve its institutional and legislative frameworks in line with international standards and urged it to consider accelerating the process of amending its Criminal Code. It made a recommendation. 46. Portugal welcomed the adoption of measures to promote gender equality, notably through the creation of platforms for women in business, politics and sustainable development. It noted the efforts to ensure the right to education and the de facto moratorium on the death penalty. Portugal made recommendations. 47. Qatar commended the establishment of the National Commission for Human Rights and Freedoms and the Group on Follow-up to the Commitments of the Government relating to Human Trafficking, as well as the ratification of international human rights treaties. It noted the adoption of a strategy paper on growth and poverty reduction. Qatar made recommendations. 48. Saudi Arabia commended the enactment of legislation, in particular regarding health care and employment, the ratification of international treaties and the willingness to cooperate with the special procedures and human rights treaty bodies. It noted the vigorous action taken to promote human rights, despite a lack of resources. Saudi Arabia made a recommendation. 49. Senegal praised the establishment of the National Committee for Human Rights and Freedoms and the National Commission to Prevent and Combat Corruption, as well as the introduction of a national human rights policy. It noted the legislation adopted to combat violence against women and children. Senegal made recommendations. 50. Singapore noted the projects and programmes to reduce maternal and child mortality and to improve access to health-care services, especially for children. It noted the progress made in strengthening the right to education, evidenced by the increased school enrolment rate and a report prepared in cooperation with the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) and the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF). Singapore made recommendations. 51. Slovenia welcomed the reconsideration of the use of corporal punishment in homes and schools and encouraged the Government to prohibit and penalize corporal punishment of children in all settings. It welcomed the policies on gender equality but remained concerned at the high rate of violence against women. Slovenia made recommendations. 52. Somalia welcomed the delegation of the Comoros and congratulated it on the excellent presentation of its thorough and transparent report and on the progress made. It applauded the implementation of most of the recommendations accepted during the first UPR cycle. Somalia made recommendations. 53. South Sudan praised the Comoros on its efforts to strengthen institutional and legislative frameworks. It welcomed the amendments to the Constitution to incorporate human rights principles and the signing and ratification of international human rights instruments. It encouraged the country to continue to cooperate with human rights mechanisms. South Sudan made recommendations. GE.14-13136 7