A/HRC/11/26* 66. Slovenia commended Nigeria for making the rule of law a cardinal principle in governance and notably encouraged it to update its periodic reports to the United Nations treaty bodies and to answer to all Special Procedures’ questionnaires. Slovenia inquired on what Nigeria intends to do to align its tripartite legal system with ratified international conventions. Slovenia further inquired on the measures undertaken to curb the maternal mortality rate. Slovenia recommended that Nigeria regulate minority and indigenous rights on the constitutional and legislative level, establish a National Minorities Commission and set up a national policy for the promotion and protection of minority languages. 67. Azerbaijan noted, inter alia the establishment of the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons, the Legal Aid Council of Nigeria and the NAPPPHR. Azerbaijan recommended Nigeria to (a) consider the measures eventually leading to the abolishment of capital punishment in the country and (b) further implement its programmes and policies in the field of human rights, in particular the National Plan of Action on the Promotion and Protection of Human Rights. 68. China is pleased to note Nigeria’s efforts in achieving MDGs, enhancing school enrolment rate, fighting against trafficking in women and children, increasing education input, adopting measures to resolve domestic religious issues, and in improving housing rights. China noted that Nigeria faces a plethora of challenges, needs to make relentless efforts but, international tolerance, understanding and support are also needed. China asked about experiences and best practices in increasing educational input, enhancing children school enrolment rate and achieving the MDGs. 69. Uzbekistan noted the achievements made regarding the electoral system, the human rights institutions, and the fight against trafficking in persons. Uzbekistan called on the international community to provide Nigeria with all necessary assistance to overcome the challenges still faced for the protection of human rights and in particular the implementation of the NAPPPHR, to harmonize strategies and programmes in the human rights sphere including to reform the judicial system in accordance with international modern standards. 70. Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) noted, inter alia, the National Agency for prohibition of Trafficking in persons, and the Public Complaint Commission. It also appreciated the efforts of Nigeria in meeting the challenges of the MDGs. DRC referred to the alleged exploitation of young girls as domestic servants and asked for more information. While noting the tripartite legal system, DRC asked the Government what measures have been envisaged to ensure that these three systems exist harmoniously. DRC recommended Nigeria to pursue its seven points development programme formulated by the President of the Republic. 71. Norway noted the high level of ratification of human rights instruments and its financial contributions to OHCHR and recommended that Nigeria (a) issue a standing invitation to all special procedures. Norway expressed concern at the discrimination against women within the legal system and at the deep-rooted stereotypes. Norway asked more information regarding access to justice and remedy for women victims of violence.. Norway recommended (b) to establish effective mechanisms to prohibit violence against women and girls, including traditional practices, such as FGM, (c) to continue awarenessraising campaigns to eradicate such practices and (d) to repeal all laws that allow violence and discrimination against women to persist and (e) to ensure that the proposed bill on the domestication of CEDAW is passed without any further delay. 72. Benin expressed gratitude for progress achieved by Nigeria in the promotion and protection of human rights that has a salutary impact on members of the Economic Community of West African (ECOWAS). Benin recommended to (a) take all practical measures in collaboration with neighbouring countries in order to put an end to the GE.09-16312 13