A/HRC/44/17 had also provided $1.9 billion to alleviate the humanitarian situation in the Syrian Arab Republic and $200 million to cover humanitarian needs in Iraq. 22. The delegation stated that its international goal was to promote and protect human rights, in compliance with the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, and to collaborate with the work of the international community to advance human rights and strengthen the work of the Working Group and the Human Rights Council. B. Interactive dialogue and responses by the State under review 23. During the interactive dialogue, 122 delegations made statements. Recommendations made during the dialogue are to be found in section II of the present report. 24. Argentina valued the initiatives taken to comply with recommendations of the universal periodic review, despite persisting problems. 25. Qatar welcomed the establishment of the Human Rights Office and progress in child’s rights and care services for the elderly. 26. Australia commended Kuwait for its efforts to resolve the legal status of the Bidoon. It noted the restrictions on public gatherings. 27. Austria encouraged Kuwait to impose a moratorium on the death penalty. 28. Azerbaijan welcomed the progress made in the implementation of recommendations from the previous review. 29. Bahamas noted efforts in the areas of children, persons with disabilities, health, education, employment and gender equality. 30. Bahrain noted progress in the protection of human rights, including those related to women, children and persons with disabilities. 31. Bangladesh noted the commitment of Kuwait to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals. 32. Belarus noted measures to improve national legislation and strengthen institutions to protect human rights. 33. Belgium noted the progress made in the areas of human rights since the previous review. 34. Benin noted the adoption of legislation in the area of human rights and the establishment of a committee to implement the strategy on human trafficking. 35. Bhutan commended Kuwait for the numerous efforts made in improving the human rights situation, including the adoption of various laws. 36. Botswana noted the legislative and policy developments since the previous review. 37. Brazil encouraged Kuwait to take steps towards the abolition of the death penalty and criminalizing violence against women. 38. Brunei Darussalam noted the protection of the social, economic and political rights of women and their access to health care. 39. Bulgaria noted progress in the empowerment of women and in the promotion of the rights of the child. 40. Burkina Faso invited Kuwait to increase efforts to combat violence against women and children. 41. Burundi noted measures to protect the rights of the child and persons with disabilities and the adoption of development plans aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals. 42. Cambodia commended Kuwait for its efforts towards the empowerment of women. 43. Canada commended the steps taken to enhance gender equality and improving the living and working conditions of migrant workers. 4