A/HRC/11/29 Page 7 in the way of the effective implementation of human rights, such as honour crimes and crimes of revenge. It recommended (d) efforts aimed at protecting the rights of foreign workers and prohibiting abuses that might be practiced against them and (e) that Jordan share with other interested countries its experience and best practices on the protection and consolidation of the right of persons with disabilities. 23. Finland expressed concern regarding the situation of women, the status of their rights, domestic violence and honour crimes. Finland recommended (a) that the penal legislation concerning discrimination and violence against women be developed in a comprehensive manner; (b) Jordan withdraw its reservations to articles 9 (2), 15 (4) and 16 (1), (c), (d) and (g) of the Convention on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW); (c) and that the visit requested in 2007 by the Special Rapporteur on violence against women be carried out and the opportunity be used to organize transparent consultations with all stakeholders. 24. Egypt noted the challenges faced, particularly regarding the number of refugees, and asked about the efforts made in this regard. It noted strides in the protection of women’s and children’s rights, including street children, and in the implementation of the first Millennium Development Goal (MDG). Egypt recommended Jordan (a) continue its implementation of national policies aimed at the protection and promotion of human rights, and (b) refuse any attempts to impose any values alien to the contractual obligations and commitments of Jordan, based on the universally agreed human rights principles. 25. Bahrain appreciated the campaign on violence against women, the hosting of the regional office of UNIFEM and the establishment of a centre for the protection of families. Bahrain recognised the efforts to ensure basic education for all. Bahrain recommended Jordan (a) continue efforts in promoting the rights of women and their participation in higher decisionmaking posts and (b) continue efforts in providing all with basic education. 26. Qatar praised the constitutional and legal guarantees to promote the economic, social and cultural advances in accordance with the MDGs. It noted that Jordan is a host to a number of Iraqis and, despite economic and social challenges, has made efforts to ensure their basic needs are met equally with Jordanians’. Qatar asked what assistance and services the authorities required to meet these needs and recommended that Jordan seek financial support from the international community in order to continue providing the necessary assistance to thousands of Iraqis hosted in the Kingdom. 27. Sudan noted the importance Jordan attached to the family and the steps taken for its protection, including the national plan for children for 2004-2013. It asked what progress had been made in acting on the recommendation of the Committee on the Rights of the Child to guarantee the implementation of the plan. It recommended Jordan (a) share with developing countries and least developed countries (LDCs) its experiences in the health field. It also recommended (b) not responding to any comment that is outside of Jordan’s legal commitments and international principles agreed upon by consensus. 28. Kuwait noted the sophisticated national strategy for the health system. This social and health care protection system, including health insurance, covers all area of Jordan. Kuwait recommended that Jordan (a) continue its efforts in this direction and encouraged it (b) to continue to cooperate with human rights mechanisms and the Human Rights Council (HRC).