A/HRC/11/L.10 page 120 2. Views expressed by Member and observer States of the Council on the review outcome 490. The United Arab Emirates welcomed the comprehensive policies implemented by Senegal in vital human rights areas, such as the alleviation of poverty, the empowerment of women and the rights of children. It commended the Government for its efforts to give priority to education. It noted that Senegal played a pivotal role in interreligious and intercultural dialogue and was a symbol of coexistence and tolerance. It pointed out the commitment of Senegal to continue the implementation of universal periodic review recommendations and acknowledged its achievements. 491. Qatar applauded Senegal’s cooperation in the framework of the universal periodic review and the spirit of understanding and openness shown regarding the recommendations made. It noted that the Constitution of Senegal made all citizens equal before the law. Qatar valued Senegal’s efforts in the protection and promotion of human rights - economic, social and cultural rights - with special attention to the rights to education, health and housing. Qatar applauded the peaceful coexistence of Muslims and Christians and the building up of a culture of tolerance and dialogue, as well as its efforts to alleviate poverty, protect street children, and combat child trafficking and HIV/AIDS. 492. Algeria pointed to the seriousness of Senegal in considering the universal periodic review, as was perfectly illustrated by the acceptance of nearly all recommendations. Algeria appreciated the acceptance of its recommendations by Senegal concerning the promotion of universalization of the International Convention on the Protection of the Rights of All Migrant Workers and Members of Their Families, the continuation of efforts to guarantee the right to food for its population and the possibility of requesting technical assistance from OHCHR, and the efforts to promote dialogue for peace and tolerance among religions, civilizations and cultures. Algeria called on the international community to assist Senegal in the implementation of the recommendations made. 493. Pakistan regarded Senegal’s acceptance of the majority of the recommendations as an encouraging sign that illustrated its constructive attitude in dealing with human rights. It was encouraged that Senegal had indicated that, despite resource constraints, it would continue to build on its progressive achievements in human rights. Pakistan noted the steps taken in judicial

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