A/HRC/8/19 Page 11 at ensuring that coming generations can enjoy new technologies. Bahrain indicated that it ensures the settlement of any conflict related to the migrant workers through arbitration and/or the courts irrespective of gender or nationality. Bahrain added that there is a hotline to deal with violence against women domestic workers, and ongoing inspection of employment agencies and houses. Contracts are for a limited time, and the salaries of workers are clearly set out. Legislation also indicates that migrant workers can become union members without any conditions, and Bahrain referred to the law regarding unemployment benefits which are available if migrant workers lose their jobs. Bahrain also indicated that in the area of equality between men and women, it is always seeking to ensure and enhance the principle of equality without discrimination, and to enact laws to promote equality, for instance for retired women, or for those who decide to stay home. Bahrain referred to laws enacted to ensure maternity leave, to ensure integration of women, and to support those who choose to stay at home to be involved in convenient economic activity if they so choose. A law was also enacted with the aim of enshrining the equality between men and women in the State budget law. 51. Azerbaijan noted Bahrain’s accession to relevant international instruments and the adoption of many important national laws such as the exercise of political rights, freedom of expression, political societies and social security. Azerbaijan also noted current Bahraini policy regarding assistance to unemployed people as well as the impressive record of educational and health services. Health services cover 100 per cent of Bahrain and the State provides free health care. It also noted that steps initiated by the Government, particularly the establishment of the Supreme Council for Women, create favourable conditions for women to participate actively in public life of the country. According to the national report, it can be concluded that Bahrain includes human rights dimensions into all its relevant policies. According to Azerbaijan, Bahrain sets a good precedent for UPR and looks forward to benefiting from some of the useful practices in this regard. 52. Indonesia noted Bahrain’s institutional framework for the rule of law which guarantees human rights, constitutionally protected human rights norms, distinct roles of the executive and the independent judiciary, and ongoing efforts to advance womens’ rights. Indonesia was also encouraged by national provisions for the protection of people with disabilities and expressed an unambiguous commitment to combating trafficking in persons. Indonesia sought clarification on what Bahrain currently considers as the greatest challenge in its long term strategies to take the promotion of human rights to the next level. In this regard, does Bahrain consider the role of national human rights institutions inseparable from its future endeavours to apply human rights norms? 53. Djibouti took note of efforts to expand the political space, including the new draft law of freedom of the press, and to future empower women. It also welcomed the establishment of a committee to deal with human rights issues and was encouraged with sound economic decisions that have improved health, education and housing. It asked Bahrain to elaborate on specific measures to address problems of unemployment. 54. Oman drew attention to the fact that Bahrain has taken concrete steps to ensure cooperation with human rights bodies. It noted that Bahrain’s national UPR report proves that the Government has been constantly working to draft a wide-ranging human rights programme. 55. Jordan indicated that Bahrain has set a high standard and a model to be followed in the UPR process. Bahrain has taken giant steps in promotion and protection of human rights. Human rights can only be improved in a healthy environment, which is why Bahrain attaches importance legislatively (i.e. against discrimination) and institutionally to protect human rights. Freedom of belief and expression are sacred rights and Bahrain is known for support of pluralism and freedom