A/HRC/15/6 72. Azerbaijan noted the concern expressed by CEDAW about the persistence of entrenched, traditional stereotypes regarding the roles and responsibilities of women and men. It stated that several United Nations treaty bodies had expressed concern about information indicating a higher frequency of acts of intolerance and incidents of racial violence against migrants and persons of different ethnic or religious backgrounds, as well as the untimely and inadequate response of authorities. Azerbaijan made recommendations. 73. Italy raised questions about the achievements and challenges in the field of promoting human rights education and, given the unemployment rate, about how a balance could be achieved between reducing public expenditure and ensuring the protection of economic and social rights. It noted that, notwithstanding the efforts made to combat gender violence, the phenomenon had not been eradicated. Italy made a recommendation. 74. The Libyan Arab Jamahiriya stated that the establishment of an Ombudsman was insufficient in itself, and therefore that a national human rights institute should be established in accordance with the Paris Principles. It indicated that foreigners were not guaranteed the right to practice their religious beliefs. The Libyan Arab Jamahiriya requested information about the implementation of the recommendations of the national institution established to combat racism and xenophobia. 75. Burkina Faso praised the effort made by Spain during its presidency of the European Union to achieve a global moratorium on the execution of the death penalty by 2015, as well as the country’s efforts to achieve recognition of the human right to water. It mentioned efforts aimed at asylum and refugee policy, integration policy, combating racism and xenophobia, and promoting the rights of foreigners. Burkina Faso made a recommendation. 76. Guatemala welcomed the establishment of the Forum for the Social Integration of Migrants and Spain’s commitment to promoting a public policy aimed at combating racism and xenophobia. It encouraged Spain to share results achieved in combating discriminatory incidents against migrants, as well as best practices related to the fight against human trafficking for the purpose of sexual exploitation. Guatemala made a recommendation. 77. Japan stated that the high unemployment rate for migrant workers could lead to other problems. It noted the strategic plan for citizenship and the integration of migrant workers, and requested Spain to share its experiences and information concerning further measures to protect the rights of migrants. Japan indicated that a considerable number of reports referred to the disadvantaged position of women in society and violence against women, and made a recommendation in that regard. 78. Jordan commended Spain for its efforts in promoting understanding and tolerance among cultures through the Alliance of Civilizations. It noted Spain’s achievements in adopting a legislative and institutional framework for the promotion of human rights; the ratification of most human rights instruments; and Spain’s approach with regard to emerging rights, which had contributed to the development of international law. Jordan made a recommendation. 79. The delegation of Spain proceeded to respond to specific questions that had been raised. Concerning the issue of migrant affairs, it elaborated on the current legal and institutional framework. Specifically, it explained that the Law 2/2009 had broadened the scope of the rights recognized for migrant workers. 80. Moreover, the human rights plan of action had incorporated a comprehensive strategy for combating racism and xenophobia, including data collection and assistance networks for supporting victims. 81. The delegation stated that equal opportunity policies comprised the categories of gender-based violence, equal opportunity for men and women, and non-discrimination 11