A/HRC/11/24* (ONDF) but expressed concern about the persistent de jure and de facto inequality between men and women. It asked if the ONDF already reported cases and submitted suggestions for improvement. 29. The Libyan Arab Jamahiriya noted the enshrinement of human rights in the Constitution, the number of laws enacted and the ratification of several international instruments, including the Convention against Torture (CAT) and the optional protocols to the CRC. It asked about the measures taken to launch the campaign for agriculture and the right to food and to increase the production of basic food. 30. Qatar noted that the Constitution guarantees equality to all and welcomed the efforts made to promote human rights, including the rights to education, health and housing. Qatar commended the peaceful coexistence and tolerance, particularly between Christians and Muslims. It welcomed efforts to eradicate poverty and requested information on the methods and resources to address the problem of HIV/AIDS. 31. Switzerland welcomed Senegal’s determination to make human rights a priority. It recommended that Senegal (a) take specific and effective measures required to ensure respect for freedom of expression and freedom of association; (b) contribute towards combating impunity internationally, in particular by implementing the mandate given to Senegal by the African Union to try the former head of State of Chad, M. Hissène Habré; (c) ensure the implementation of the provisions of law 99-05 prohibiting female genital mutilation (FGM) and organize an effective national campaign to prevent and eradicate this practice; and (d) step up its efforts to implement the CRC, particularly in the areas of juvenile justice, trafficking of children and child labour. Switzerland expressed concern about reports of arbitrary detentions of individuals based on their sexual orientation and emphasized the importance of ensuring the full enjoyment of the rights of all persons without discrimination. 32. Pakistan noted the work of the CSDH for the promotion of human rights and the steps taken for the protection of the rights of people with disabilities, including special schools for professional training. Pakistan praised the legislation to combat smuggling of migrants. Pakistan recommended that this law be made available to countries facing problems of smuggling of migrants, in order to help them to develop such laws. Pakistan welcomed the measures taken to eliminate poverty despite Senegal’s vulnerability to natural disasters. 33. France asked about women’s rights and the elimination of discrimination, including polygamy, succession rules, and FGM. France noted the cooperation with special procedures and inquired about a standing invitation to all of them. France recommended the abrogation of article 80 of the Criminal Code concerning infringement of State security, which restricts the right to freedom of expression and, in the light of recent prohibitions of demonstrations and pressures on the organizers of certain political meetings, it further recommended that Senegal ensure the effective freedom of demonstration and freedom of association. 34. Chad indicated that Senegal is a beacon of democracy in Africa and noted the institutional structures established for the protection and promotion of human rights. It saluted Senegal’s commitment to ensuring the right to food and asked for the international community’s support for further improvement in the field of human rights. 35. The United Kingdom welcomed the HCDHPP and the CSDH and encouraged Senegal to ensure their operation within the Paris Principles. It commended the commitment to OP-CAT and expressed hope that consideration would be given to provisions on visits and funding. It recommended that Senegal continue its awarenessraising campaigns to combat and eradicate FGM and other traditional harmful practices against women and girls. It noted concerns regarding the prohibition of some forms of GE.09-16280 7