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expended by Qatar to protect the rights of women and migrant workers, to combat
domestic violence and to cooperate with international human rights protection
mechanisms.
103. The Philippines highlighted the assistance provided by Qatar to developing
countries. It encouraged Qatar to continue supporting international and regional partners to
combat human trafficking, and urged it to step up implementation of policies and
programmes aimed at promoting workers’ rights in accordance with international
standards.
104. The United States of America urged Qatar to take action against the violation of
labour laws and to strengthen workers’ rights. It expressed concern that individuals were
imprisoned simply for exercising their freedom of expression, as well as concern about
media restrictions and censorship.
105. The Republic of Moldova asked what measures had been taken to provide migrant
workers with legal protection and access to justice. While welcoming legal and
institutional developments in Qatar, it noted the concerns of treaty bodies about gaps in
fully addressing the issue of human trafficking.
106. Romania asked about steps being taken to revise education laws to protect and
ensure the right to education for all in accordance with the National Vision 2030 and the
National Development Strategy 2011-2016.
107. The Russian Federation noted that some progress had been achieved since the first
review. It also noted the existence of some inconsistencies with international human rights
standards, including in the area of gender equality.
108. Rwanda noted the progress achieved in human rights, especially the adoption of
legislation on human trafficking, education and health care. It commended the National
Vision 2030 and appreciated that it included women’s empowerment and children’s rights.
109. Senegal noted that Qatar had acceded to various international and regional human
rights instruments and had endeavoured to ensure socioeconomic rights and to combat
human trafficking. It encouraged Qatar to continue with its positive efforts.
110. Sierra Leone commended Qatar for the legislation enacted and awareness-raising
campaigns conducted to combat human trafficking. It urged Qatar to make further efforts
to protect the rights of migrant workers, in particular female domestic workers, and to
strengthen accountability mechanisms to dissuade perpetrators of violence against women.
111. Singapore noted that significant progress had been made in advancing the role of
women in society and that measures had been taken to ensure the inclusion of persons with
disabilities in society.
112. Sri Lanka noted developments in human rights and asked what efforts were being
made to protect and ensure the right to health for all. It noted progress in the promotion of
migrant workers’ rights, including those of female domestic workers.
113. Eritrea congratulated Qatar for discharging its obligations to promote and protect
the basic human rights of its people, and for its focus on UPR as the main mechanism for
doing so.
114. The head of delegation said that human rights principles were incorporated in
school curricula at all levels as subjects, exercises or illustrative examples. International
instruments, such as those aimed at combating discrimination against women, were used as
reference material. A framework for inculcating values such as tolerance, rejection of
violence, democracy and freedom of expression, and a framework for family education
focusing on health had been prepared. Workshops and symposiums had been organized for
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