A/HRC/25/3 77. India commended Saudi Arabia on streamlining the labour situation, advancing the protection of children and the adoption of the Child Protection Act and the signing of two memoranda of understanding with OHCHR. 78. Indonesia expressed appreciation for the steps taken to protect migrant and domestic workers and to protect and enhance women’s rights and participation in public, political and social life. 79. Iraq welcomed Saudi Arabia’s accession to OP-CRC-SC, OP-CRC-AC and ILO Convention No. 138. It commended the efforts to promote and protect human rights. 80. Ireland was concerned that Saudi Arabia has not enacted a law guaranteeing the right to form civil society organizations, that independent non-governmental organizations could not register and that male guardianship has not been abolished. 81. Italy noted the encouragement to strengthen bilateral dialogue on human rights and welcomed the progress achieved regarding political empowerment of women. 82. Japan welcomed the appointment of women to the Shura Council, the progress in empowering women and increasing their educational opportunities. 83. Jordan commended Saudi Arabia’s efforts to promote and protect human rights, particularly protecting children from all forms of violence. It welcomed the measures taken concerning migrant workers and the efforts being made in the legal field. 84. Egypt noted progress in the legal area to promote human rights. It welcomed the work to strengthen the role of women, particularly ensuring their participation in the Shura Council. 85. Kyrgyzstan noted with appreciation Saudi Arabia’s cooperation with the OHCHR. It welcomed the adoption of legislation on migrant workers and on combating human trafficking. 86. The Lao People’s Democratic Republic noted the measures to prevent human rights violations by promoting greater social awareness and improving the well-being of citizens. 87. Latvia commended Saudi Arabia’s efforts to fight domestic violence and its recent adoption of legislation in that regard. It noted its accession to OP-CRC-SC and OP-CRCAC. 88. Lebanon praised Saudi Arabia for its cooperation and positive approach to the first UPR cycle. 89. Libya congratulated Saudi Arabia on acceding to OP-CRC-SC, OP-CRC-A and ILO Convention No. 138 and continued efforts to promote and protect human rights. 90. Lithuania welcomed the accession to OP-CRC-AC and OP-CRC-SC. It was concerned that a previous recommendation “to enact and implement a law of association” has not been implemented. 91. Malaysia welcomed Saudi Arabia’s progress in promoting women’s and children’s rights and its commitment to protecting integrity and fighting corruption. It commended Saudi Arabia for protecting the rights of visiting pilgrims. 92. Maldives commended Saudi Arabia for encouraging women to participate fully in society and for establishing mechanisms for women’s advancement and protection from violence. 93. Mauritania welcomed progress towards equality, justice and socioeconomic prosperity and efforts to enable the participation of women at all levels. It noted initiatives on interreligious dialogue 9