A/HRC/21/6 8. Major achievements were reviewed over the past four years, starting with education. Bahrain pays full attention to this sector, is committed to providing educational and cultural services to its citizens as a right that is prescribed in its Constitution and Education Law. The Education for All (EFA) Global Monitoring Report for 2011 indicated that Bahrain is among the high-performance States for achieving the EFA's goals. 9. The delegation reported on the National Strategic Plan for Human Rights Education, which was reviewed based on the commitment in 2008, and a plan was developed to foster a human rights culture. A special subject on human rights has been included in the citizenship course for all classes at different levels of education. 10. The delegation stated that the Constitution of Bahrain provided for the right of all citizens to enjoy equal health standards without discrimination. In support of that right, the Ministry of Health has prepared development programmes and plans in collaboration with the World Health Organization. The Government bears the full cost of treatment whenever it is inaccessible locally. 11. The delegation stated that women in Bahrain have assumed leading positions, and proactive steps have been taken to involve them in activities alongside men. Women in Bahrain are being empowered to be further involved in decision-making, leadership and ministerial positions, as well as in the private sector, civil society institutions and political associations. The establishment of the Supreme Council for Women is a milestone in the empowerment process of women. The Council is in the process of studying the removal or amendment of reservations to the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women, so as to be consistent with national legislation and laws, while preserving the sovereignty of the State. 12. In respect of nationality, the delegation mentioned the discussions currently underway on proposed amendments to the Nationality Law, in order to grant Bahraini nationality to children of Bahraini women who are married to foreign husbands, in conformity with the regulations and constructive standards preserving their rights. 13. In the same context, the delegation reported on the gains of women, such as Law No. 35 of 2009, which was promulgated to treat non-Bahraini wives of Bahraini husbands in the same manner as Bahraini citizens, with regard to fees for Government-provided services. 14. The delegation stated that the Supreme Council for Women had played an effective role in the promulgation of the provisions of the Family Law, of which part one pertains to the Sunni school section implemented as part of Bahrain's obligations under the 2008 UPR. Efforts are underway to expedite the promulgation of the second part of the Family Law pertaining to the Ja’afari school section as an urgent and significant need requested by the community. 15. The head of delegation pointed out that the Government is striving to finalize the adoption of two laws that are still under discussion by the legislative authority, namely, the Child Protection Law and the Law on the Protection of Victims of Family Violence. 16. With regard to workers, the delegation stated that Bahrain has issued a series of new laws. The Ministry of Labour, in collaboration with the relevant authorities conducts periodical inspections of workers’ accommodations and their work places in order to ensure the adequacy of health and safety conditions. In addition, a special office has been established to receive and investigate workers’ complaints, and take necessary action to redress the situation or retrieve the worker’s rights. The new revised Labour Law which is expected to be adopted very soon also includes a special chapter regulating issues pertaining to domestic workers. 4