A/HRC/16/2 be allowed to practise professions freely and that they be issued personal identity documents. Acknowledging the challenges relating to foreign occupation and Palestinian refugees, it regretted that they were being used to justify the deprivation of rights. Disregard for freedom of movement accompanied by military interference had led to the neglect, exclusion and marginalization of Palestinian refugees, particularly in the Nahr el Bared camp. It also noted discrimination related to property issues, particularly the exclusion of Palestinian from the right to own property. 569. Istituto Internazionale Maria Ausiliatrice delle Salesiane di Don Bosco welcomed the achievements made by Lebanon in the promotion and protection of human rights, and the sincere and responsible way in which the Government had handled the review. It noted, however, that, despite efforts to improve the quality of education, problems remained. For instance, measures taken to facilitate the integration of the most vulnerable children in ordinary schools were insufficient. It called for the adoption of a bill extending compulsory schooling to the age of 15 years. It also hoped that the Government would make public education free, modernize school infrastructure and equipment and improve the quality of public education. It remained concerned at the situation of Palestinian children living in refugee camps, of whom only 20 per cent had access to public education. Moreover, it noted that Palestinians were victims of de jure and de facto discrimination with regard to the right to work. 570. Verein Südwind Entwicklungspolitik welcomed Lebanon’s ratification of the Optional Protocol to the Convention against Torture in 2008. At the same time, it noted that its unofficial moratorium on the death penalty had not yet been formalized and referred to 42 people on death row who experienced uncertainty as a result. It urged Lebanon not to abstain from votes on a global moratorium at the General Assembly. It opposed discriminatory provisions regarding marriage, divorce, parenting and inheritance in Lebanon’s multiple personal status codes and regretted the discrimination in nationality rights against children born to Lebanese mothers where the father is of a different nationality. It recommended lifting all reservations to the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women and to the ratification of its Optional Protocol. 571. The Khiam Rehabilitation Centre for Victims of Torture expressed concern that recommendations would not be implemented because of the existence of different factions in Lebanon, which divided the population. A plan of action was needed to implement the recommendations and to end torture in detention. It also noted a need to improve family laws, to end violence against women and to abolish capital punishment. It stated that different factions must not prevent Lebanese citizens from being equal in dignity and rights, and called on Lebanon to review rejected recommendations. 572. Human Rights Watch welcomed the outcome report of Lebanon, which included recommendations on the rights of women, refugees, migrants and victims of enforced disappearance. It would have liked the review of Lebanon to have reflected concerns on the continued detention of foreigners following the end of their sentences. It acknowledged that the amendment of the Labour Law to facilitate work permit requirements for Palestinian refugees was a step in the right direction, and urged the Government to remove other laws and restrictions that discriminate against Palestinians. It was disappointed by the rejection of some recommendations to amend laws discriminating against women. It welcomed the bill introduced in February 2011 by the Minister for Labour to regulate and protect migrant domestic workers, and urged its adoption. It also welcomed Lebanon’s pledge to establish an independent national commission to investigate the whereabouts of missing persons and victims of enforced disappearance. 573. World Vision International noted a growing acceptance in Lebanon of the idea that children have the right to participate and be heard in matters affecting them. It appreciated the fact that children were included in civil society consultations for the preparation of the 186 GE.11-17059