A/HRC/22/10 86. Spain congratulated the Republic of Korea for the launching of its second National Plan of Action for the Protection and Promotion of Human Rights, and celebrated the de facto moratorium on the death penalty since 1997. Spain made recommendations. 87. Sri Lanka commended progress in promoting and protecting children’s rights and in achieving gender equality and equity. It also commended the efforts to address work-related grievances of migrant workers and the implementation of regulations with respect to their rights, through the establishment of a counselling centre and support centres for workers’ assistance and advice. It made a recommendation. 88. The Sudan appreciated efforts to ensure the right to education and equal opportunities in the area of education, including for children with disabilities. It enquired about legislative and administrative measures to guarantee education for all, including migrants. Sudan highlighted challenges regarding the human rights of vulnerable groups, including women migrant workers, who suffered from violence and discrimination. It made recommendations. 89. Switzerland commended the de facto death penalty moratorium, which had been established for many years. It would seem that the Republic of Korea had subjected legislative provisions on freedom of opinion and of the press to more restrictive interpretations since 2008. Switzerland noted deficiencies in the birth registration system. It made recommendations. 90. Thailand commended the establishment, by the Ministry of Gender Equality and Family, of Emergency Support Centres for foreign women married to Korean men. Additional interpreters would hopefully be provided at those centres. Thailand noted the promotion and protection of the welfare of migrant workers, but was concerned by the withholding of travel documents and involuntary relocation of migrant workers, who were frequently subjected to unfair treatment. It made recommendations. 91. Timor-Leste asked how the Republic of Korea viewed the risk that the policy of creating jobs tailored to women would entrench differentiation between women and men, instead of promoting employment equality. Noting that two draft anti-discrimination bills submitted to the eighteenth National Assembly had expired at the end of its term, TimorLeste asked if their processing had been rescheduled. 92. Tunisia noted measures to guarantee the right of children to education, including those from less favoured backgrounds and disabled children. It also noted initiatives to combat domestic violence and to promote and protect the rights of children and migrants. It encouraged the Republic of Korea to adopt a general anti-discrimination law. It commended the adoption of Framework Act on International Development Cooperation. It made recommendations. 93. Turkey commended the launching of the second National Plan of Action for the Protection and Promotion of Human Rights in 2012. It encouraged the human rights efforts made by the Republic of Korea through the implementation of the Official Development Assistance programme. It drew attention to the endeavours of the Republic of Korea to expand the coverage of the national health insurance. Turkey made a recommendation. 94. The United Kingdom urged the Republic of Korea to ratify OP-CAT and asked if it would be willing to set a timeline to that end. It was concerned that the use of the death penalty was still permitted. It urged the Republic of Korea to bring the National Security Act into line with international standards. It made recommendations. 95. The United States of America noted that the Republic of Korea had emphasized the necessity of the National Security Act, but remained concerned that it was vague and, in some cases, restricted freedom of expression, including Internet freedom. It was also 12