A/HRC/11/20 Page 8 awareness of the trafficking in human beings threat. With regard to the CoE Commissioner recommendation to adopt robust measures to counter trafficking in human beings, Ukraine asked what measures have been taken. 35. Saudi Arabia noted that the Constitution contains provisions aimed at protecting human rights and includes measures geared towards overcoming the difficulties which Azerbaijan needs to cope. Azerbaijan’s experience in promoting human rights elicits the following question: What difficulties is Azerbaijan facing in the provision of more health and education services for children? What role are international organizations (such as UNICEF) playing in the development of the rights of the child in Azerbaijan? In the light of the above, Mr. Chairman, my country’s delegation commends the real achievements made by Azerbaijan in the field of human rights and recommended that the positive aspects of those achievements be taken into consideration in order to act as an incentive and a stimulus for further progress in the promotion and protection of human rights in Azerbaijan. 36. France asked about measures to ensure the independence of justice and the respect of international norms related to a just and fair trial. Noting that in the domestic legislation discrimination is a crime, France asked why no process has been so far held on this charge. France recommended that Azerbaijan ensure the full exercise of freedom of expression and of the freedom of all independent media, both national and foreign ones, regardless to their nature: press, internet, radio or television. France recommended Azerbaijan to take all measures to grant access to justice for all women victim of violence, and take measures for their protection and rehabilitation, and to train police authorities on violence against women. 37. South Africa applauded Azerbaijan for, inter alia, the Programme on strengthening the Fight against Corruption. It referred to CESCR’s previous request to provide training to law enforcement officials and judges on the serious and criminal nature of domestic violence. South Africa recommended that the Government reviews its Poverty Reduction Programmes with a view to addressing the root causes of poverty and the adoption of effective ways of dealing with the social challenges. 38. Qatar noted the separation of powers underlined in the Constitution and that the final objective of the state is to protect human rights and fundamental freedoms. It also noted that the Constitution indicates that ratified treaties become part of national law and have supremacy over other laws. It welcomed the adoption of a number of, including on the rights of children. Qatar expressed the hope that Azerbaijan will overcome the remaining obstacles, particularly where children and IDPs are concerned. 39. Bahrain noted the efforts taken in order to promote, strengthen and protect civil, political, economic, social and cultural rights. These efforts are greatly valued as Azerbaijan made progress in many disciplines, especially freedom of religion and belief, religious tolerance and harmony. Bahrain also valued the efforts made regarding formulation of plans and human rights training of the judiciary in order to enhance the legal reform. 40. Liechtenstein recalled that, in 2006, the CRC expressed concerns at the growing numbers of street children and the lack of recovery, medical treatment, social integration or educational programmes and asked about further measures planned. It recommended that Azerbaijan accede to the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court. Liechtenstein welcomed the measures taken to improve the training of law-enforcement officials regarding the prevention of torture and ill-treatment.

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