A/HRC/29/17 47. Tunisia encouraged Kuwait to continue to improve the legal framework for the protection of human rights by ratifying international instruments. 48. Turkey commended the ratification of CRPD, the harmonization of national legislation and improvement in conditions for foreign labourers. 49. Ukraine appreciated equality and non-discrimination efforts and encouraged Kuwait to further the advancement of women. 50. The United Arab Emirates encouraged Kuwait to pursue its efforts in the human rights sector. 51. The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland recognized progress but remained concerned about lack of gender equality. 52. The United States of America urged Kuwait to amend nationality laws, prosecute violators of the 2013 anti-trafficking law, and strengthen protection of workers. 53. Uruguay encouraged Kuwait to ratify fundamental instruments and to protect the rights of migrant workers. 54. Uzbekistan commended Kuwait for measures taken for the protection and promotion of human rights. 55. The Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela highlighted progress in the implementation of UPR recommendations. 56. Yemen commended Kuwait for the manner in which the national report was prepared, in consultation with civil society and other actors. 57. Zimbabwe welcomed efforts to implement recommendations accepted during the first cycle review. 58. Afghanistan welcomed the ratification of CRPD and the establishment of the Council for Persons with Disabilities. 59. Albania noted legal and institutional reforms and commended Kuwait on its efforts to raise awareness on human rights. 60. Algeria noted legal measures taken to combat human trafficking and the smuggling of migrant workers. 61. Angola noted measures taken to implement the recommendations of the first cycle of the universal periodic review. 62. Argentina valued efforts to comply with UPR recommendations, notwithstanding remaining challenges. 63. The delegation of Kuwait indicated that Kuwait had been exerting efforts to find alternatives for the sponsorship system. Over the previous few years, a number of amendments and modifications had been introduced, and the scope of powers granted to employers had been reduced. 64. As for travel documents and registration, a ministerial decree prohibited retention of passports of the workers by the employer. Additionally, under the framework for the implementation of Law 91 of 2013 on human trafficking, a shelter for migrant workers had been initiated with capacity for 700 workers. 65. Legislative Decree No. 40/1992 recognized the rights of domestic workers and established a department for domestic workers to implement complementary ministerial decisions. There was also a proposed law on domestic workers. Responding to a question from Belgium about improving the working conditions of migrant workers, the delegation 8