A/HRC/8/32 Page 15 that by law women have the full right of say over their bodies. The law on the Choice on Termination of Pregnancy provides a choice to women based on their personal circumstances. On the question of treaty body reporting, the delegation clarified that there was no political obstacle to the preparation of reports, but rather that it consumed a considerable effort, and South Africa was seeking ways to optimize the preparation of such reports. Regarding treaty ratification, the delegation confirmed that it had listed the instruments in the process of signing and ratifying, and that South Africa will inform the Working Group of the instruments it would have become party to when it reports back in four years. The delegation also stated that it had taken note of recommendations made, which it would examine. It also took note of the positive comments made by States which had experienced similar challenges in the past. 50. Tunisia expressed its appreciation to South Africa and stated that its approach in the area of human rights was a source of inspiration. Tunisia noted with interest the national report which provides exhaustive presentation of instruments adopted in various areas to protect human rights. Tunisia commended South Africa on the very important achievements in particular in the field of education where there has been remarkable development, and on its activities in particular for children with special needs and in ensuring general equality for education. Tunisia sought more information in these areas, and recommended to South Africa to persevere in its efforts to promote the rights of education and to pay particular attention to continuing and disseminating the culture of human rights among young people as part of its educational and pedagogical programme. 51. Brazil acknowledged the achievements to overcome the great challenges imposed by the unique history of the country, specially the long years under institutionalized racial discrimination, the scourge of apartheid. Brazil praised South Africa for its commitments to human rights and stressed the achievements in the area of protection against racial discrimination and expected an important participation of South Africa in the preparatory process of the Durban Review Conference. Brazil also commended South Africa on its political will to face human rights challenges but expressed concerns about the promotion of the right to health and the rights of women. In this context, two specific questions were put forward on how South Africa was assessing its policies to the prevention of HIV/AIDS and the policies or measures South Africa has adopted to promote the rights of women, especially women’s reproductive rights. Also, Brazil recommended to South Africa to consider ratifying the ICESCR and the OP-CAT. 52. Sudan noted that the elimination of apartheid in South Africa was a source of pride and that the transition period to a democratic society was achieved through persistent and determined efforts by the people of South Africa. It commended South Africa on its efforts in succeeding to reduce the prevalence of HIV/AIDS. Sudan expressed its conviction that economic rights in their various forms can only be realized through international cooperation especially between developed and developing countries under the umbrella of the United Nations and its programmes, notably to achieve the MDGs. In view of the leading role it played at both the regional and international level, Sudan recommended that South Africa give special attention to the role of international cooperation for the enjoyment of economic, social and cultural rights and recommended to South Africa to share its experience, programmes and plans in this field with other developing countries. Sudan also commended South Africa on its decision to host the Durban Review Conference and its historical role in this regard. 53. Zambia commended South Africa for the major strides that the country has made in terms of promoting and protecting human rights, especially considering its history with apartheid. Zambia noted the positive strides South Africa has made in terms of human rights, such as the establishment of the South African Human Rights Commission; the promulgation of a national Constitution which caters for both civil and political rights and economic and social rights; the establishment of