A/HRC/11/16* 36. Iran noted Djibouti’s progress and its significant achievements regarding establishment of the rule of law and the administration of justice since the general meeting on justice held in 2000. It recommended that Djibouti continue strengthening the judiciary and further improve access to justice. Iran also noted with satisfaction the measures taken by the Government to improve access to education, fight poverty and launch new initiatives for social development as well as the specific attention accorded to the promotion and protection of the rights of women and children. Iran recommended that Djibouti continue its efforts to achieve the MDGs by, inter alia, increasing the number of primary and secondary schools to ensure parity at all levels of education, strengthen higher education, curb the high rate of illiteracy among women and reduce child mortality and mortality in general. Iran also welcomed Djibouti’s policies for reform of the health sector and recommended that it continue its efforts to upgrade and develop human resources according to the needs of the health system. 37. Algeria paid special tribute to the Ambassador of Djibouti and his work in 2008 as Vice-President of the Human Rights Council and welcomed the role played by Djibouti in resolving the conflict in Somalia. It also recommended that OHCHR respond to the Government’s appeal to send a mission to assess needs in areas enumerated in paragraph 118 of the national report and, pursuant to the results of this mission, to provide the assistance needed for Djibouti to reach its goals and meet its human rights commitments. Algeria recommended that Djibouti continue, as part of its priority programme, its efforts to present timely reports to the treaty bodies and that OHCHR provide the necessary technical assistance, in particular through the training of officials, to ensure the Government is autonomous in this area in the future. 38. Jordan commended Djibouti’s commitment to the promotion and protection of human rights. It noted the efforts made to boost human rights in the country, particularly the progress made in the areas of education, health care, protection of men and women, children and poverty eradication. It also welcomed the cooperation with human rights mechanisms and asked about the Government’s measures in the field of education to eliminate disparities and meet the needs of children with special requirements. It recommended that Djibouti continue its efforts to achieve the MDGs by setting up a large number of primary and secondary schools. 39. The United Kingdom welcomed the creation of the National Human Rights Commission and recommended that the necessary funding be put in place to allow the implementation of all its activities. The United Kingdom also welcomed the measures Djibouti has taken to promote the rights of women, including the implementation of the Family Code. It recommended that Djibouti takes further steps to improve implementation of its laws on Female Genital Mutilation, and ensure prosecutions through the appropriate judicial channels. It commended the Ministry of Justice for its work in incorporating international human rights law within Djibouti's own domestic law and recommended that the Government consider the establishment of a section within the Ministry of Justice specifically dedicated to human rights. It welcomed the abolition of the death penalty in 1995 and the creation of the Ministry for the Advancement of Women, Family Welfare and Social Affairs. Such steps demonstrated the Government’s commitment to improving human rights. The United Kingdom recommended that Djibouti involve civil society in the follow-up to the UPR review. 40. Mexico acknowledged Djibouti’s efforts to incorporate in its Constitution a legal framework for the promotion and protection of human rights and actions to harmonize international standards with its domestic legislation. Mexico recommended Djibouti continue its efforts to guarantee fully the principle of non-discrimination, efforts the work of the new Ministry for the Advancement of Woman would further boost. It also recommended Djibouti increase its efforts to submit its periodic reports to the Committee 10 GE.09-15263