A/HRC/11/29 Page 15 reduce restrictions on their activities and allow them adequate freedom of action. It expressed concern about conditions of detention and alleged torture by the General Intelligence Department and said allegations in their regard should be investigated. 71. The Russian Federation noted the importance given to human rights cooperation and Jordan’s openness to dialogue. Noting the “A”-status of the Centre for Human Rights, it asked for information about the Centre’s operation, the challenges the Centre faces in carrying out activities, its sources of funding and the extension of its mandate to monitoring all State institutions, including the police and the armed forces. 72. Cuba commended Jordan for maintaining its identity between the Arab culture and Muslim religion. It noted the constitutional and legal framework for human rights and the equality among citizens regarding rights and obligations. It noted the reduction in poverty and indications that Jordan will achieve MDG 1. Cuba asked about measures to attend to the needs of migrant workers. Cuba recommended Jordan (a) continue its efforts to achieve MDG 1 by 2015 so that its population can fully enjoy the rights inherent to a decent and respectable life and (b) continue the enlargement and consolidation of the quality of the national health system, if possible, by earmarking more financial resources in the total national budget and through the training of specialised personnel. 73. Bangladesh commended the progress in socio-economic development and the near universal access to education. It recommended Jordan (a) further strengthen human rights education and training for the judiciary and law enforcement agencies with the assistance of OHCHR and other relevant international organizations; (b) continue to work to enhance access to water through efficient water-resources management with the support and assistance of the international community. 74. Argentina noted the reduction of the list of crimes punishable by the death penalty as a step toward its abolishment. It recommended Jordan consider the possibility of signing and ratifying the International Convention for the Protection of All Persons from Enforced Disappearance (CED) and accept the competence of the Committee on Enforced Disappearances. 75. Lithuania stated that notwithstanding improvements in the situation of women, further steps were needed regarding honour killings and domestic violence. Lithuania recommended (a) establishing a shelter system for victims of domestic violence and undertaking public-awareness campaigns against domestic violence; (b) ratifying the Optional Protocol to CEDAW (OPCEDAW) and facilitating the visit of the Special Rapporteur on violence against women, its causes and consequences. 76. Romania commended the progress regarding economic, social and cultural rights and the fight against illiteracy. It noted efforts made to promote tolerance and welcomed the new curriculum for religious education. Noting positive aspects in the legal framework for gender equality, it asked what other steps had been taken to strengthen promotion of women’s rights. 77. Slovenia, while commending Jordan’s efforts regarding children’s rights, noted reports of violence, exploitation, trafficking and violation of the rights of migrant, refugee and asylumseeking children, children with disabilities and juvenile offenders. Slovenia noted the concern of the Committee on the Rights of the Child regarding physical punishment at home and the disciplinary action permitted under the Criminal Code. Further to recommendations by the