A/HRC/18/9 36. Morocco highlighted the issue of human trafficking, referring to Latvia as a country of origin, and praised Latvia for its achievements in combating this scourge. It recalled the importance of international cooperation on this issue. Morocco also raised the issue of fictitious marriages that lead in certain cases to human trafficking or labour exploitation. It sought further information relating to the measures undertaken by Latvia to address this challenge and its expectations for international cooperation. It also enquired whether Latvia had included a human rights dimension in school curricula and about the training of judges, lawyers, security and police forces. Morocco made a recommendation. 37. Azerbaijan noted with satisfaction Latvia’s cooperation with United Nations human rights mechanisms. It noted the legal protection for the rights of women and the Program for Eliminating Domestic Violence 2008-2011. It welcomed the measures taken to promote children’s rights and the efforts to protect the rights of persons with disabilities. Azerbaijan made recommendations. 38. Germany acknowledged Latvia’s efforts to promote a peaceful coexistence of groups of different language origin. It asked whether Latvia planned to proceed with the ratification of Protocol No. 13 of the European Convention on Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms. Germany also enquired about measures taken to address pretrial detention and the high risk of ill-treatment it entailed, and human trafficking. 39. Bulgaria commended Latvia for the establishment in 2007 of the National Human Rights Office in accordance with the Paris Principles and the implementation of the National Programme for the Promotion of Tolerance 2005-2009. It asked about the progress achieved in implementing the State Language Law and the recommendations of the European Commission against Racism and Intolerance on the implementation of this Law. 40. Norway was concerned about the capacity of the Ombudsman for human rights. It was pleased that Latvia offered protection and rehabilitation programs to victims of human trafficking. It expressed concern about the deterioration of children’s rights as a result of the financial crisis. It was concerned about the large number of non-citizens and stressed that pro-active measures were needed to address this issue. Norway made recommendations. 41. Czech Republic welcomed Latvia’s voluntary pledge as a candidate to the Human Rights Council to consider ratifying human rights treaties and avoiding reservations. Czech Republic made recommendations. 42. While encouraged about the reforms undertaken to reduce the number of noncitizens residing in Latvia, Austria enquired as to how Latvia ensured that these people enjoyed equal economic, social and cultural rights. Austria also inquired about the steps taken to ensure that all children born in Latvia from eligible non-citizens acquired Latvian citizenship. Austria asked about efforts made to reduce overcrowding in prisons and about the new model for the reintegration and employment of ex-convicts. Austria made recommendations. 43. Spain commended Latvia on its National Programme for the Promotion of Tolerance. It noted that Latvia was the only country in Europe that still maintained the death penalty in its legislation, though only for cases of murder in times of war. Spain welcomed Latvia’s moratorium on the death penalty established in 2006. Spain made recommendations. 44. Argentina thanked Latvia for its information on measures implementing the principle of non-discrimination for children belonging to minority groups, especially the Roma, with regard to access to education services. Argentina enquired whether Latvia planned to implement measures aimed at ensuring greater participation of women in the 7