A/HRC/11/29 Page 11 in politics, as evidenced by the number of woman in parliament, local authorities and the judiciary. Lebanon recommended that Jordan (a) continue to promote the status of women and to empower them and (b) step up its excellent cooperation with civil society and ensure that this helps further to protect human rights. Lebanon asked about steps to protect children’s rights to education and prevent forced labour. 46. Philippines noted the strengthened efforts to promote women’s equality and empowerment and the positive results achieved. Philippines recommended that Jordan (a) continue these efforts, with emphasis on promoting enhanced economic opportunities for women and equality in the workplace. It also recommended that the Government (b) continue measures to improve the wellbeing and human rights protection of migrant workers, including domestic workers. 47. Nicaragua noted the consolidation of internal democratic processes through structural change and recommended that Jordan continue to strengthen its institutional framework so that its society can continue to enjoy their rights and to fully participate in the democracy that prevails in Jordan today. 48. Chile recommended Jordan (a) harmonize national legislation with standards and requirements contemplated in international human rights instruments ratified by Jordan, (b) lift reservations to CEDAW to ensure greater participation by women in public life, nondiscrimination and effective protection against violence against women; (c) lift reservations to the Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC); (d) establish a moratorium on the death penalty as a way of achieving its full abolition; (e) amend practices and deficiencies in national legislation and accede to OP-CAT to prevent and punish cases of violations in this regard; and (f) accede to Optional Protocols 1 and 2 to ICCPR. 49. The Netherlands commended Jordan’s efforts regarding the protection of human rights. In relation to the concerns expressed by the HRC about practical limitations to the right to freedom of religion, including freedom to change religion, it recommended that Jordan should (a) pursue the protection of those who convert to another religion according to international human rights standards. With regard to the so-called honour crimes that still occur and the reduction of penalties for the perpetrators, it recommended Jordan should (b) continue its efforts to strengthen the position of women and in particular ensure that perpetrators of honour crimes do not benefit from a reduction of penalty, take into consideration the recommendations of the Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women and furthermore also strive to provide victims of honour crimes with the necessary protective shelters. The Special Rapporteur on torture’s follow-up report raised concerns with regard to the continuing use of torture and impunity and the Netherlands therefore recommended that (c) further action is taken to prevent impunity for torture and ill-treatment and follow-up is given to the recommendations of the United Nations Special Rapporteur on torture. 50. Brazil noted the “A”-status Centre for Human Rights, the National Coalition for Children and the Plan of Action for Children, the reduction of poverty, and the success in ensuring universal basic education. Brazil recommended that Jordan (a) consider, within the context of paragraph 1 (a) of HRC resolution 9/12, reviewing the nature of its reservations to CEDAW and CRC; (b) establishing a moratorium on executions, with a view to abolishing the death penalty, (c) continue its efforts aimed at eradicating poverty; (d) continue its measures to address all forms of violence against women and girls.