A/HRC/40/4 91. The Philippines noted the efforts made to protect the rights of migrant workers and to promote a culture of human rights in partnership with OHCHR. 92. Poland noted the progress achieved in various areas, including women’s rights, labour legislation and the social and economic human rights institutional framework. 93. Portugal welcomed the efforts made to protect the rights of children and women, particularly the ratification of the Minimum Age Convention, 1973 (No. 138) of the International Labour Organization. 94. Qatar denounced the unilateral coercive measures imposed on it by Saudi Arabia, and expressed concern regarding cases of arbitrary detention and enforced disappearance involving Qatari citizens. 95. The Republic of Korea noted the implementation of Saudi Vision 2030 and the efforts made to eliminate sexual harassment and protect the rights of persons with disabilities. 96. Romania noted the efforts made to improve the situation of women and to protect the rights of workers through the amendment of the Labour Law in 2015. 97. The Russian Federation noted the efforts made to ensure the participation of women in the social and political sphere. It expressed concern about the situation of prisoners and detained persons. 98. Senegal welcomed the adoption of Saudi Vision 2030 and the national strategy on human rights. 99. Serbia commended the adoption of Saudi Vision 2030 and the establishment of the Human Rights Commission and the National Society for Human Rights. 100. Singapore noted the efforts made to protect the rights of persons with disabilities, ensure quality education and achieve Saudi Vision 2030. 101. Slovenia welcomed the steps taken to promote gender equality, but remained concerned that the male guardianship system was still in place. It was concerned about the increase in the use of the death penalty and shocked by the killing of Jamal Khashoggi. 102. Spain thanked Saudi Arabia for its participation in the universal periodic review. 103. The State of Palestine noted the efforts made to protect human rights through accession to human rights instruments, through development and through combating human trafficking. It welcomed the adoption of Saudi Vision 2030. 104. The Sudan commended the adoption of Saudi Vision 2030, and noted the efforts made to ensure economic prosperity, protect women and children and strengthen civil society. 105. Sweden remained concerned about several human rights issues, including the case of Jamal Khashoggi. It noted that some progress had been made to improve the situation of women. 106. Switzerland commended the efforts made to promote the rights of women, but noted that discrimination against women still occurred. It was concerned that persons were persecuted for exercising their right to freedom of expression. 107. Thailand noted the efforts made to promote gender equality and to protect the rights of children, persons with disabilities, older persons and migrant workers. 108. Tunisia welcomed the adoption of laws and decrees, the establishment of a national human rights institution and the efforts made to protect children, prevent harassment and combat trafficking in persons. 109. Ukraine commended the efforts made to combat trafficking in persons, ensure quality education and freedom of religion, and guarantee the rights of migrant workers. It welcomed the commitment made by Saudi Arabia to investigate the case of Jamal Khashoggi. 8

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