A/HRC/25/9 31. The Philippines praised the amendments to the Constitution and welcomed the enactment of laws and regulations strengthening the human rights legislative and institutional framework. It commended the success in meeting the Millennium Development Goals. It urged Jordan to implement the international standards on the rights of migrant workers. It made recommendations. 32. Qatar hailed the fostering of democracy and reforms to better protect human rights and fundamental freedoms, despite the challenges prompted by changes in the Middle East, specifically the influx of Syrian refugees. Qatar commended Jordan for continuing to host large influxes of Syrian refugees without discrimination. It welcomed the new national strategy to promote and protect human rights. It made recommendations. 33. Romania congratulated Jordan on amending the Constitution and creating the Constitutional Court and Independent Election Commission which, along with its strategies and policies, demonstrated the human rights focus of the reform process. It commended the interreligious coexistence in the country. It made recommendations. 34. The Russian Federation noted the national strategies Jordan had implemented, particularly those to combat trafficking in persons and ensuring the rights of women and children. It also assessed positively the democratic reforms undertaken by the Government. It made recommendations. 35. Rwanda complimented Jordan on withdrawing its reservation to the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women and on its efforts to increase the number of women in decision-making positions. It commended it for its standing invitation to the special procedures and non-governmental organizations (NGOs). It made recommendations. 36. Saudi Arabia noted that Jordan continues to receive and host large influxes of Syrian refugees, despite the negative implications in terms of available resources and infrastructure. It commended the willingness of the country to promote and protect human rights, as reflected in its constitutional amendments and adoption of numerous laws. It made recommendations. 37. Sierra Leone commended the steps taken by Jordan to promote human rights, particularly the enactment of over 30 laws, its positive response to requests from Special Rapporteurs, its constitutional amendments, the implementation of human rights-related legislation and institutional capacity-building. It made recommendations. 38. Singapore noted the passing of the Personal Status Act to further strengthen the protection of women, including against forced marriages and domestic violence, and its amendments to the Social Security Act and Labour Code, as well as improvements to the education system. It made recommendations. 39. Slovakia noted the constitutional amendments prompting positive reforms and invited Jordan to ensure their full application. It observed that more needed to done to address women’s status and rights, despite the efforts already made, which included the withdrawal of its reservation to the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women. It made recommendations. 40. Slovenia commended the positive changes Jordan had made, but was concerned that impunity in cases of domestic and gender-based violence remained a problem. It regretted that, despite its acceptance of a relevant recommendation, Jordan had not criminalized the corporal punishment of children in the home and in alternative care. It made recommendations. 41. Spain asked the delegation what conditions were required for withdrawing its reservations to the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against 7