A/HRC/11/24* B. Interactive dialogue and responses by the State under review 16. During the interactive dialogue, statements were made by 60 delegations. Additional statements by 5 delegations which could not be delivered during the dialogue due to time constraints are posted on the UPR extranet when available.* 17. A number of delegations thanked Senegal for the comprehensive national report and its open, candid and self-critical presentation and for the responses provided to advance questions. Statements were made welcoming Senegal’s commitment to the UPR process, its constructive participation and the broad-based consultations with stakeholders that took place in preparing the national report. 18. Nigeria noted that Senegal has continued to strengthen its human rights infrastructure. It noted Senegal’s policies and action plans for children’s and women’s empowerment, and efforts made regarding juvenile justice. Nigeria noted Senegal’s challenges, including inadequate finances, capacity-building and technical know-how. Nigeria called on the international community to support Senegal in the creation of wealth, the fight against poverty, and the provision of basic social services to further promote and protect human rights. Nigeria encouraged Senegal to continue to improve its policies and programmes for strengthening the capacities of its national institutions and public decisionmaking authorities and to improve the legislative and judicial environment, as well as the overall human rights infrastructure. 19. Algeria stressed Senegal’s commitment to the rights of migrant workers and encouraged Senegal to continue with its commitment to promoting awareness among the largest number of countries regarding the importance of ratifying the International Convention on the Protection of the Rights of All Migrant Workers and Members of Their Families (ICRMW). Algeria requested information on the implementation of the GOANA plan and recommended that Senegal continue its efforts to guarantee the right to food for the Senegalese people and consider requesting technical assistance from OHCHR on the right to food. It welcomed Senegal’s efforts to reaffirm the tolerant and peaceful nature of Islam and encouraged the Government to continue with its international commitment to promoting a spirit of tolerance and dialogue between religions, civilizations and cultures. 20. Morocco noted the reflection of Senegal’s commitment to human rights in the Constitution, which recognizes the pre-eminence of international agreements over national law. It noted the ratification of almost all international human rights instruments. Morocco noted the legislative and institutional infrastructure and recommended that Senegal continue with its efforts to harmonize its reforms and consolidate its mechanisms and institutions. Noting that the fight against poverty is a priority, Morocco recommended that Senegal continue and strengthen its efforts to combat poverty and asked the international community to give Senegal the necessary assistance in that regard. 21. Sudan noted the ratification of the Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC) and the African Convention on the Welfare of the Child. It noted the Pre-School Children Fund, programmes to combat human trafficking, and laws to protect women’s rights. Sudan recommended that Senegal continue its efforts to eradicate poverty, achieve the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs), and coordinate its efforts with other developing countries and stakeholders. 22. Tunisia welcomed the ratification of most international human rights instruments, their incorporation in the Constitution and the establishment of institutions for the promotion of human rights. It noted the creation of mechanisms to tackle poverty through a * Niger, Russian Federation, Albania, Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, and Bangladesh. GE.09-16280 5