A/HRC/11/26* extrajudicial executions by police and recommended (d) ensuring that all members of the security forces and the police operate within the law. 84. Finland inquired on the relations between the Government and the Human Rights Commission and whether this relationship is due to change in the new legislation. Finland recommended that (a) Nigeria expedite amendments to the Human Rights Commission Act and ensure independence for the Commission and further recommended that the Commission reapply for accreditation to the International Coordination Committee, and (b) that the Nigerian Government take measures to recognise and protect the rights of sexual and gender minorities, and that the law prohibiting same-sex marriages be abrogated. 85. Holy See referred to children stigmatized as “witches or “wizards”, commended Nigeria for the recent law to end this practice and (a) recommended Nigeria to apply this law vigorously. Holy See noted considerable investment in education. It recommended that Nigeria (b) continue to invest in education in order to reduce the illiteracy rate further, especially among girls and young women, and (c) to increase its efforts in the field of maternal health, educating birth attendants and increasing the number of obstetrics clinics throughout the country. Finally, Holy See referred to the Working Group on Minorities according to which a number of ethnic groups are discriminated against and asked about efforts for improvement. 86. Argentina asked about measures taken or planned to diminish the risks of extrajudicial executions and guarantee the rights of life, liberty and security. Argentina expressed concern over the situation of women who suffered discrimination in marriage, divorce, inheritance, child custody and adoption, the persistence of cultural stereotypes and asked about what policies to favour gender equity were being considered for implementation. Argentina (a) recommended that Nigeria consider the possibility of adhering to the Second Optional Protocol of the ICCPR, abolishing the death penalty. 87. Nepal commended Nigeria’s commitments to democratic principles and empowerment of people. Nepal pointed out the legislation put in place to implement international and regional instruments and the national human rights infrastructure. Nepal also noted Nigeria’s role in forging regional cooperation in Africa and shaping African unity. Nepal recommended that Nigeria (a) share its experiences in promoting human rights through its role as promoter of regional cooperation and development mediator in conflict resolution and peace building in the West African sub-region. 88. Botswana noted the extending legislative reform, particularly during the last decade, the satisfactory efforts in domesticating many important international human rights instruments that Nigeria has ratified. Botswana recommended that (a) the Government continue to pursue its efforts in fights against HIV/AIDS, particularly in addressing its reported disproportional impact on women and (b) that the Government, within the framework of its national Inter-Religious Council and the Institute for Peace and Conflict, continue its commendable efforts in promoting the inter-ethnic, inter-communal and interreligious harmony. 89. The Republic of Korea highlighted the National Consultative Forum as a major opportunity to boost efforts to promote and protect human rights. The Republic of Korea hoped Nigeria would continue to build upon its achievements and (a) recommended the Nigerian government to pass the bill for the early domestication of the CEDAW. The Republic of Korea asked about plans and measures to prevent the kidnapping of foreigners in the Niger Delta. 90. Mauritius noted the leading role of Nigeria in many African political and economic initiatives and its commitments to human rights, good governance, and development, notably by being one of the founders of the New Partnership for Africa’s development (NEPAD) and among the first countries to accede to the African Peer Review Mechanism. 16 GE.09-16312