A/HRC/11/20 Page 15 77. Poland recommended that Azerbaijan improve the living standards and conditions in prisons. Poland wished to learn how the authorities would explain the ban on foreign broadcasters using FM frequencies. Poland recommended that Azerbaijan take effective measures to ensure the full realisation of the right to freedom of expression. It congratulated Azerbaijan on the decision to extend a standing invitation to all special procedures of the Human Rights Council. 78. Pakistan noted that the work being done under the adoption of the first National Plan of Action for the Protection of human is impressive. The penitentiary reform is a clear example of collective efforts. Pakistan appreciated the priority being given to the issue of IDPs, to the elimination of violence against women and bringing all perpetrators to justice. 79. Bangladesh hoped that the oil revenue will be used equitably across the population to raise their overall standard of life. Bangladesh added that the issue of gender mainstreaming and equality has been identified as a critical challenge and recommended that Azerbaijan continue to address the challenge in a purposeful manner. Bangladesh said that the issue of freedom of media should also be looked at and recommended that the Government of Azerbaijan continue to work in earnest to address some of the legitimate concerns in this regard. 80. Senegal welcomed the possibility afforded to NGOs to submit draft legislation and to participate in the consideration and adoption of those bills, noting that it is a practice in which Azerbaijan could take pride. In the light of the excellent provisions adopted by Azerbaijan concerning human rights issues, Senegal encouraged Azerbaijan to hold fast to its course so as to strengthen its efforts in the area of protecting the rights of the child and eradicating poverty. 81. Syrian Arab Republic stated that Azerbaijan achieved progress, inter alia, by the the protection of the independent judicial power of the courts including the Constitutional Court. As a member of the CoE, Azerbaijan recognizes the jurisdiction of the European Court of Human Rights. It took note with appreciation of the efforts to provide all basic human services to more than one million Azerbaijani refugees and IDPs, especially women and children. 82. Estonia noted the Law on Fighting against Trafficking in Human Beings and the relevant National Action Plan. Despite that, trafficking remains a serious problem in Azerbaijan and Estonia asked what steps have been taken to implement this National Action Plan with regard to the actual penalties to the perpetrators. Estonia recommended that Azerbaijan ensure the effective implementation of the National Action Plan against Trafficking and to provide the necessary assistance to the victims of trafficking. 83. Chad encouraged Azerbaijan to continue its efforts to improve the human rights situation in the country and urged the international community to assist the country in coping with the challenges. However, Chad expressed concern at reports of the abortion of female foetuses by families which preferred not have female children. 84. Afghanistan appreciated that places of detention were officially opened up to human rights organizations. Azerbaijan signed in 2000 an agreement permitting ICRC officials to visit convicted persons in detention without interference, and Afghanistan asked about the renewal status of that agreement. While welcoming the positive improvements in women and children’s rights, especially measures taken to combat domestic violence, Afghanistan recommended to continue efforts in this direction.