A/HRC/8/42 Page 8 Reform Action Plan, Portugal asked about mechanisms to monitor and ensure their implementation. It also enquired about specific measures that have been put in place to stop the practice of ‘honour’ killings of women and prevent the domestic violence against women. Portugal recommended that Pakistan follow up on the CEDAW recommendation to withdraw its declaration that subjects Convention obligations to the Constitution. Portugal recommended that Pakistan give the most serious consideration to allowing the Special Rapporteurs that have requested to visit the country to do so. Portugal expressed concern about the situation of religious minorities and asked about concrete steps taken to protect them from discrimination. 32. Kuwait noted the efforts to combat terrorism, and asked how these measures where in conformity with basic human rights. Regarding the fact that Pakistan is home to the largest number of refugees in the world, Kuwait asked what the major challenges are faced in this context. Kuwait recommended including amongst the recommendations the positive reaction of Pakistan in its efforts to confront this humanitarian problem which could be an example for other countries. 33. Mexico recommended the ratification of ICCPR and CAT and recommended that Pakistan accept visits requested by Special Procedures, responds to communications and questionnaires sent by Special Procedures. It recommended that Pakistan continue with its appropriate measures to eradicate discrimination and violence against women, including domestic violence and would appeal to it to strengthen existing measures to thoroughly investigate crimes against women. Mexico recommended that Pakistan ratify the Rome Statute, the International Convention on the Protection of All Persons from Enforced Disappearance and the 1977 Protocols Additional to the Geneva Conventions of 12 August 1949. Mexico is aware of the challenges faced by Pakistan in combating terrorism, and appeals to it that in so doing, it strictly adheres to international human rights, humanitarian and refugee law. Mexico requested information on the status of the 1951 Refugee Convention and its 1967 Protocol. 34. Japan wished to learn what measures are planned to secure freedom of expression and freedom of association. Japan appreciated the launching of various policy measures for the protection of women’s rights and asked what action is planned to implement such measures and further monitor them. 35. Oman asked to what degree civil society organizations take part in the drafting of national plans of action in the field of human rights, and recommended that Pakistan pursue its efforts in the promotion and enhancement of human rights by taking the necessary measures to achieve this goal. 36. Qatar noted the important measures taken to grant protection to minorities, women and children, noting in particular measures taken against trafficking and pornography, as well as its national policy for the decent living of the disabled. 37. France welcomed the launching of a procedure to establish a national institution and asked about steps to ensure that its status is in accordance with the Paris Principles. France enquired whether Pakistan envisages the ratification of the International Convention on the Protection of All Persons from Enforced Disappearance and recommended that it do so. It asked whether Pakistan envisages further amending the Blasphemy Act; and enquired about steps aimed at ensuring the independence of the judiciary and fostering access for all to justice. Lastly, France asked what steps Pakistan intends to take pursuant to the General Assembly resolution on a universal moratorium on the use of the death penalty. 38. While commending Pakistan on progress made in the areas of education and health, Senegal encouraged Pakistan to spare no efforts to meet the challenges associated with security as was done for the disasters of 2005 and 2007. It asked if Pakistan would consider ratifying the International Convention on the Protection of the Rights of All Migrant Workers and Members of Their Families.