A/HRC/ 8/29 Page 9 45. Canada requested information on issues related to the amendment of the Family Code, as well as on the issue of impunity. Canada recommended that Algeria review its Family Code to remedy provisions, which still represent discrimination against women regarding the issues of divorce and rape witnesses. It also recommended that Algeria lift its reservations to CEDAW. Concerning impunity, Canada expressed concern that the Charter on National Peace and Reconciliation would end investigations on the disappearance of 10,000 persons. Canada recommended that Algeria review the Charter in line with the recommendations of the Human Rights Committee to make sure that those who violated human rights be judged and prosecuted according to international standards, and to make sure that those who criticized the Government are not subjected to criminal prosecution. 46. Belarus noted the serious work done to guarantee economic and social rights, highlighting the access to free education and medical care, as well as social protection and pension rights. Regarding the rights of women, it welcomed the establishment of a post of a minister delegate for family and women’s affairs and a national council on family and women’s affairs. 47. The Russian Federation expressed interest about combating terrorism, as noted in the national report. Noting that many citizens have been under threat, the Russian Federation requested more information as to how human rights are ensured while combating terrorism. 48. The Islamic Republic of Iran invited Algeria to elaborate on achievements concerning the fight against poverty and efforts to promote the right to health and education, and to explain to what extent the MDGs will be met by 2015. It also wanted to know how Algeria dealt with the issue of migration at the regional and international level. Lastly, Iran enquired about concrete measures taken to promote employment and to implement protective programmes with regard to the most vulnerable segments of society. 49. The Syrian Arab Republic noted Algeria’s efforts in promoting the rights to education, food, labour, the rights of children, women, as well as the right to development. It enquired about measures to promote the rights of women and encouraged to continue its efforts to ensure the right to education. 50. The Democratic People Republic of Korea welcomed achievements in the realization of civil, political and economic, social and cultural rights and invited Algeria to share its strategy to reach the MDGs, noting that this is an issue of great interest to developing countries. 51. Azerbaijan noted Algeria’s efforts and policies adopted after 1989 with the objective to develop and consolidate democracy and defend and promote human rights. Azerbaijan noted the establishment of a national council for family and women’s affairs, as well as the adoption of a national strategy to fight violence against women. Azerbaijan requested information on measures to reduce poverty in rural areas, as well as on efforts to regularize migration, particularly internal migration. 52. With reference to a growing problem of recent years, Egypt referred to issues faced by Algeria, Egypt and other developing countries, namely immigration and emigration, in the context of ICRMW. Since Algeria has ratified the Convention, Egypt wanted to hear Algeria’s views on the situation and on its impact on the enjoyment of rights of migrant workers. 53. Tunisia welcomed the achievements made in regard to education, health and labour, as well as civil and political rights. Tunisia noted Algeria’s policy of national civil reconciliation, as well as challenges faced resulting from extremism and terrorism. Tunisia requested information on how the country was combating these phenomena.