A/HRC/11/24* grounds of sexual orientation or gender identity. It recommended Senegal review national legislation which results in the discrimination, prosecution and punishment of people solely for their sexual orientation or gender identity. Slovenia noted reports of restrictions on the freedoms of expression, association and assembly and recommended that Senegal protect the rights of assembly and freedom of expression. It noted the concern of the Committee on the Rights of the Child at the lack of juvenile judges, the insufficient number of juvenile courts and the detention of girls in adult prisons. 41. The Democratic Republic of Congo noted Senegal’s ratification of many international instruments and the legal approach adopted in legal proceedings including allowing persons to object to a law which infringes human rights. It highlighted policies in favour of people of vulnerable age and the recognition of equality and the role of women. It requested information regarding the changes made to institutions, including the National Assembly. It encouraged Senegal to pursue its policy regarding persons with HIV and the elderly, which makes its commitment to the cause of human rights more concrete. 42. The Holy See noted the constitutional provision on free practice of religious beliefs and commended Senegal’s involvement in interreligious dialogue. It noted the apparent tendency to limit the freedom of journalists and recommended that the police and armed forces receive training on human rights and freedom of the press in order to prevent any deterioration in this respect. The Holy See noted the high maternal mortality and recommended that Senegal further invest in achieving the MDG on maternal health, including access to equipment, drugs and supplies; transportation for medical referrals; and partnerships with other medical personnel. Acknowledging the priority given to education, the Holy See recommended that Senegal further invest in education and give special attention to the education of girls and young women. 43. China noted the reduction of poverty as a priority and acknowledged progress in the promotion of the right to health, education and culture. China noted progress in the elimination of discrimination against women and the protection of children’s rights. China asked about measures planned by Senegal to alleviate the impact of the food crisis and the financial crisis on the rights of its people. 44. Ghana noted the efforts aimed at ensuring an adequate standard of living, providing support to vulnerable groups, and securing the right to health and education. It welcomed the enactment of legislation criminalizing sexual harassment and domestic violence against women and recommended that Senegal increase its efforts to eliminate all forms of discrimination against women, including by adopting effective measures to implement relevant existing legislation. It also recommended that Senegal, with the assistance of the international community, increase its efforts to speed up the implementation of the next phase of its Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper with a view to promoting the right to an adequate standard of living. 45. Germany asked about measures to guarantee equality and to abolish discrimination of children born out of wedlock, children with disabilities, children affected by HIV/AIDS, girls, street children and talibés. Germany recommended that Senegal continue its efforts to effectively combat human trafficking, to protect child victims of sexual exploitation and to prevent the abuse of girls as domestic servants. It also recommended that Senegal expand its efforts to ensure universal access to maternal and child health-care services and facilities, in particular in rural and remote areas. Germany recommended that Senegal continue to take all necessary measures to ensure that teachers are adequately trained, that girls and boys from all areas have equal access to education and that enrolment in primary and secondary education, including in rural and less developed areas, increases significantly. GE.09-16280 9