A/HRC/25/3 102. Norway welcomed the measures to ensure access to work for women and progress in their access to education. Norway expressed concern about the high number of executions and the situation of human rights defenders. 103. Oman noted the progress in the area of housing, access to health services, social services to needy people in schools, education and food. It commended the participation of women in the Shura Council 104. Pakistan welcomed the establishment of new institutions and efforts to protect and promote women’s and children’s rights. 105. Paraguay welcomed the establishment of national human rights institutions, the ratification of international and regional instruments and national legislation to protect children and promote women. 106. The Philippines commended efforts to combat human trafficking and improve the protection of the rights of migrant workers. 107. Switzerland recalled Saudi Arabia’s acceptance of recommendations regarding freedom of expression and discrimination against women. It expressed concern at the use of corporal punishment. 108. Qatar welcomed the laws to combat trafficking and protect the rights and improve the living conditions of migrant workers. Qatar noted the greater participation of women in public life and efforts to protect their rights. 109. The Republic of Korea commended Saudi Arabia’s efforts to protect women’s rights, including participation in political life, and equal recognition of children of women married to non-Saudi nationals. 110. The Republic of Moldova welcomed the reforms to increase women’s participation in politics and encouraged the inclusion of women in decision-making, including at the regional government level. 111. Romania noted progress in achieving the rights of women, children and migrant workers and legislation introduced to combat domestic violence. 112. The Russian Federation welcomed the progress in combating human trafficking and asked about measures undertaken to implement the new law on human trafficking. It also asked if the Government intended to extend the new definition of a child to all laws. 113. Senegal welcomed the measures to protect the rights of migrant workers and women, ensure justice for minors and promote maternal health. 114. Sierra Leone congratulated Saudi Arabia on its progress made through new legislation, institutional reforms and policies and its accession to international treaties. 115. Singapore noted the measures taken to enable women to hold political and public positions. It commended the efforts to combat corruption. 116. Slovakia welcomed Saudi Arabia’s accession to OP-CRC-SC and OP-CRC-AC and ILO Minimum Age Convention No. 138. It was concerned about the high number of executions and the reported use of the death penalty for minors. 117. Slovenia commended the positive changes made by Saudi Arabia with regard to human trafficking and discrimination against women, the judicial reforms and its accession to OP-CRC-SC and OP-CRC-AC. 118. Somalia welcomed the high priority given to human rights, the harmonization of sharia law and international human rights law and the advancement of women’s rights. 11