A/HRC/38/14 71. In 2016, a standard contract had been introduced that reflected all the rights and obligations of the parties. There were requirements in place that the contract be issued in a language that was understood by the prospective worker and that the corresponding file would be submitted to the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratization to ensure compliance. 72. Since 2016, employees with a standard, open-ended contract had been able to change employers after giving three months’ notice. Employees with a fixed-term contract could change employers without giving prior notice. 73. Workers must be provided with accommodation and a salary. Employers were liable to a fine of 1,000 dirhams in cases where salary payments were delayed by two months. Workers had the right to recourse or remedy through the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratization and, ultimately, through a tribunal. 74. The Supreme Council for Motherhood and Childhood oversaw the implementation of the strategies regarding childhood and children with disabilities. The goals of the National Strategy for Motherhood and Childhood included caring for mothers and children within a sustainable healthy environment, and strengthening an integrated and comprehensive child protection system. The main goal of the strategy for children with disabilities was to strengthen the mainstreaming of their rights into all policies and programmes, and to enhance their participation in an inclusive society. 75. Concerning human trafficking, the United Arab Emirates had tightened legislation and created a social support system to address cases and to rehabilitate victims. International cooperation was vital, given that the United Arab Emirates was an attractive economy and a transit country for persons from across the world. 76. The United Arab Emirates had set up institutions to protect women and children from domestic violence, and to immediately provide health, social, psychological and legal support to women in need. Victims were assisted in filing complaints and providing evidence for the prosecution of perpetrators. 77. Uruguay welcomed the establishment of the national Human Rights Committee, and the progress made regarding the rights of women and children and of persons with disabilities. 78. Uzbekistan acknowledged the comprehensive system comprising national strategies and plans on the promotion and respect of human rights, including National Vision 2021. 79. China highlighted the promotion of economic and social development, and the Strategic Plan of the National Committee to Combat Human Trafficking. 80. Viet Nam acknowledged the legislative steps taken to better protect the rights of migrant workers, including the adoption of Federal Act No. 15 of 2017 on domestic service. 81. Yemen noted the national strategies for the empowerment of women, motherhood, childhood and youth, and efforts to establish an independent human rights commission. 82. Afghanistan commended the adoption of Federal Law No. 2 (2015) on combating discrimination and hatred, and amendments to the provisions of Federal Anti-Human Trafficking Act No. 51 of 2006. 83. Algeria praised measures to protect the rights of contract workers, and efforts made in the field of education and of the dissemination of a human rights culture. 84. Angola welcomed the creation of the Strategic Plan of the National Committee to Combat Human Trafficking and of the National Strategy for the Empowerment and Advancement of Emirati Women. 85. Argentina welcomed the ratification of the Optional Protocol to the Convention on the Rights of the Child on the sale of children, child prostitution and child pornography. 86. Armenia encouraged the United Arab Emirates to raise awareness of human trafficking, and to continue protecting and promoting the rights of the child. 7