A/HRC/15/15 international human rights instruments. It asked for further information about the role of the Environment Public Authority in guaranteeing the right to health and an adequate environment. It also commended Kuwait for its humanitarian assistance to the victims of natural disasters. Kazakhstan made recommendations. 47. The Sudan referred to efforts made by Kuwait to protect foreign workers, women, children and the elderly. It welcomed the establishment of a high-level authority to address the issue of persons with disabilities. It encouraged Kuwait to continue its efforts to establish a Family Court. The Sudan paid tribute to Kuwait for its efforts in the area of development assistance. The Sudan made recommendations. 48. Norway noted that the ratification of many human rights treaties had provided a good legal basis for continuing to improve Kuwait’s human rights standards and indicated that a constructive dialogue with the United Nations treaty bodies was also essential to that end. Norway remained concerned about the fact that Kuwaiti laws continued to discriminate against women in several areas, as well as about the vulnerable situation of female domestic workers. It made recommendations. 49. Armenia acknowledged that the advancement of the human rights agenda in recent decades had been well-grounded in the newly created institutions, policies and practices. Thus, Kuwait’s achievements in promoting political rights seemed to be laying a solid foundation for further progress. Armenia encouraged Kuwait to continue its efforts to ensure full freedom of belief and association, and to strengthen the capacities of the World Centre of Mediation. Armenia made recommendations. 50. Israel noted that women were finally afforded civil and political rights in the electoral process in 2005 and that four women were elected in parliament four years later. Israel welcomed recent victories in the area of women’s rights. However, it expressed concern at the instances of grave human rights violations against women, children, foreign workers, Beduns and other minorities that had continued within Kuwait’s borders. Israel made recommendations. 51. Palestine noted the measures taken to strengthen human rights in various areas and welcomed Kuwait’s role in ensuring human development. It praised the important role of women in Kuwait. It stressed the role of Kuwait in supporting the inalienable rights of the Palestinian people and in establishing their State and the right to return for refugees. It noted the support provided to Al-Quds by maintaining the resiliency of its citizens and keeping its Arabic, historical, Islamic status and its status as the capital of Palestine. Palestine made a recommendation. 52. The Libyan Arab Jamahiriya noted that many articles of Kuwait’s 1962 Constitution covered human rights and freedoms and were in line with international principles. Libya noted that the 2009 Human Development Report showed that Kuwait had succeeded in obliterating illiteracy, which stood at only 3.5 per cent. Libya commended Kuwait for its efforts to integrate persons with disabilities into the educational system and into their communities. The Libyan Arab Jamahiriya made recommendations. 53. Oman acknowledged the issue of the development and strengthening of human rights, which had become a Government priority, based on its Constitution and in line with its international law obligations. It noted the developments regarding constitutional guarantees and legislation and the practice on the ground in protecting and respecting human rights and in the creation of a culture of human rights. Oman made recommendations. 54. Bangladesh was pleased to know that Kuwait was poised to achieve almost all of the Millennium Development Goals and noted with appreciation that family cohesion and unity and mothers and children were protected and safeguarded by the law. Bangladesh also 9