A/HRC/25/9 52. The United States of America commended the commitment to limit the jurisdiction of the State Security Court. It noted challenges regarding freedom of expression. It expressed concern over the situation of persons with disabilities and of migrant, domestic and child workers. It made recommendations. 53. Uruguay highlighted the constitutional reform reinforcing the principle of the separation of powers and measures to strengthen the independence of the judiciary, the respect for human rights and the principles of justice and equality. It made recommendations. 54. The Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela noted the cooperation of Jordan with the human rights treaty bodies. It commended the national strategy for persons with disabilities to ensure them a dignified and sustainable life and the investment in education, which has increased the school enrolment rates. It made recommendations. 55. Viet Nam noted efforts to improve socioeconomic development, the legislative system and national mechanisms to protect human rights. It commended achievements in social security, employment and the participation of women in political and economic activities. It made recommendations. 56. Yemen welcomed the adoption of laws and strategies to promote civil, political, economic, social and cultural rights. It commended public awareness campaigns to foster a human rights culture and the alignment of national legislation with international human rights standards. It made a recommendation. 57. Afghanistan noted cooperation with international human rights bodies and mechanisms and welcomed strategies to further civil, political, economic, social and cultural rights. It noted efforts to ensure the rights of women and children and align national legislation with international standards. It made a recommendation. 58. Algeria noted the creation of mechanisms to implement the recommendations of the first cycle of the universal periodic review. It highlighted the adoption of strategies to strengthen civil, political, economic, social and cultural rights, particularly for marginalized groups. It made recommendations. 59. Argentina noted efforts to promote the political participation of women and ensure their socioeconomic rights. It welcomed the importance attached to the elderly and the national strategy to assist orphans. It urged Jordan to continue adopting measures to limit the use of preventive detention and to eliminate torture. It made recommendations. 60. Australia recognized the pressure the Syrian conflict was placing on Jordan and commended its immense generosity in hosting Syrian refugees. It also commended its withdrawal of a reservation to the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women. It made recommendations. 61. Austria commended the efforts of Jordan in hosting Syrian refugees and the measures to implement the recommendations of the first cycle of the universal periodic review. It was concerned about amendments to the Press and Publications Law, which threatened freedom of expression and extended control over online media and about the use of torture and ill-treatment of prisoners. It made recommendations. 62. Bahrain paid tribute to Jordan for strengthening the rights of women and gender equality. It noted the enactment of new legislation on women victims of violence and trafficking in persons, as well as laws and initiatives to protect human rights. It made recommendations. 63. Bangladesh noted achievements in education, the empowerment and participation of women, the protection of migrant workers and the provision of human rights education and training for judicial officials. It made recommendations. 9