A/HRC/14/2 noted with appreciation the legislative and administrative measures taken to deal with the protection and welfare of migrant workers and to improve their situation. 71. Spain noted with interest the creation of the national human rights committee and the national committee for integrity and transparency. It expressed concerns about the death penalty and made recommendations. 72. France raised two questions regarding the specific manner in which Qatar was implementing its 2003 judicial reform, and its intention to make a reform to re-establish equality between its nationals. France made recommendations. 73. Morocco commended Qatar on its progress in promoting and protecting human rights, which was clear from its interest in protecting the political, social, economic and cultural rights of its nationals and residents. The sustained improvement in human development was significant, in particular for women and children. Morocco noted the positive measures taken at the legislative and institutional levels for the protection of children, such as the setting-up of women and children foundations and the national foundation to combat trafficking in persons. It requested additional information on the role and aims of the Doha International Center for Interfaith Dialogue and on the human rights dimension on Qatar’s cooperation strategy. Morocco made a recommendation. 74. Belarus noted that the Constitution clearly emphasized the need to protect and promote human rights. Qatar had been taking comprehensive measures to implement, at the level of legislation and practice, the human rights provisions of the Constitution. Qatar had joined a number of international human rights instruments. The effective measures taken by Qatar to combat trafficking in human beings could be an example for other countries. Belarus made recommendations. 75. Indonesia took note of the interest in Qatar’s intention to accede to the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights and the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights. It appreciated the efforts made to meet its commitments to human rights. It commended the establishment of the National Commission for Human Rights and similar institutions for the coordination and dissemination of a human rights culture. It referred to the active participation of civil society and the private sector in handling the issue of trafficking in persons and the protection of women and children. Indonesia welcomed the establishment of the Doha International Center for Interfaith Dialogue and the creation of the Doha Center for Media Freedom. Indonesia made recommendations. 76. Bosnia and Herzegovina highlighted that Qatar had achieved significant human development progress and was on target to achieve the Millennium Development Goals prior to 2015, though some weaknesses relating to the role of women in public life and the gender gap in education remained. It appreciated the efforts to prohibit the use of child labour and assist victims of abuse and trafficking. It made recommendations. 77. Chile noted that the new Constitution enshrined human rights, and congratulated it on the accreditation of the National Committee of Human Rights with “A” status. Chile noted the special interest in women rights, and congratulated Qatar on its ratification of the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women. Chile made recommendations. 78. Bangladesh noted the remarkable economic growth combined with pro-people policy initiatives that had contributed to the overall improvement in human rights. Bangladesh hoped that Qatar would be able to tackle the welfare challenges of migrant workers and facilitate the full repatriation of children involved in camel racing and support their family reunification. Bangladesh encouraged Qatar to continue its efforts to advance the role of women in socio-economic activities and engage them as key partners in the development process. Bangladesh made recommendations. 12

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