A/HRC/42/15 110. Burkina Faso highlighted the adoption of laws on domestic employees and migrant workers and the strengthening of the institutional human rights framework. 111. Canada noted the measures taken to strengthen the protection of migrant workers and improve their working conditions. 112. Chad congratulated Qatar on the progress made in the implementation of the recommendations from the second review cycle. 113. Chile highlighted the State’s accession to the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights and the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights. 114. China welcomed the State’s efforts and achievements in promoting and protecting human rights, the Qatar National Vision 2030 and the Second National Development Strategy. 115. Côte d’Ivoire welcomed the progress made in promoting the human rights of migrants, and encouraged further efforts in that area. 116. Croatia noted the policy of combating domestic violence and encouraged Qatar to ensure equal enjoyment by men and women of civil and political rights. 117. Cuba congratulated Qatar on its implementation of the recommendations accepted during the previous review cycle. 118. Cyprus commended Qatar for its criminalization of physical and sexual abuse of women and children and its adoption of the act on domestic workers. 119. Czechia commended Qatar for its accession to the International Covenant on Social and Political Rights and the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights. 120. The Democratic People’s Republic of Korea commended Qatar for its promotion of international cooperation and development of policies and strategies to promote the Qatar National Vision 2030. 121. Denmark expressed appreciation for the State’s efforts with respect to workers’ rights, through its adoption of Act No. 15 of 2017 and cooperation with ILO. 122. The Dominican Republic expressed appreciation for the State’s efforts to improve its normative and institutional framework to promote human rights. 123. Egypt presented its recommendations to Qatar. 124. El Salvador welcomed the State’s accession to the International Covenant on Social and Political Rights and the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights. 125. Jordan welcomed the State’s accession to the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights and the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights. 126. Pakistan expressed appreciation for the State’s system of social protection and rehabilitation for the vulnerable and its adoption of the Second National Development Strategy. 127. In response to questions relating to education, the delegation of Qatar stated that legislation enshrined the right to education without any discrimination whatsoever. The school attendance rate was 51 per cent among girls and 49 per cent among boys, with an average of nine pupils per teacher. Qatar had focused on implementing Sustainable Development Goal 4, on the quality of education, and incorporating it into a national policy. The education strategy aimed at eliminating all forms of discrimination. 128. The Qatar National Vision 2030 consisted of four pillars, including a social protection plan, which provided effective social security, ensured the protection of family and women’s rights and guaranteed the provision of social benefits to all citizens, including persons with disabilities. 129. Concerning the participation of women, the percentage representation of women in decision-making positions was approximately 30 per cent. Women had occupied a number 9