A/HRC/12/6 page 6 measures to ensure that these practices are dropped as a result of broad awareness-raising campaigns; (c) adopt measures immediately and in line with human rights international standards with respect to the rights of children to prohibit in particular child labour and prevent, criminalize and punish sexual exploitation and child trafficking; and (d) sign and ratify the Optional Protocol to the Convention of the Rights of the Child concerning the involvement of children in armed conflicts (CRC-OP-AC). 21. The Sudan noted that despite the fact that the implementation of international human rights instruments is the primary responsibility of the concerned country, it can also be realized through international cooperation and provision of technical assistance, particularly in developing countries. The Sudan commended the ambitious programme of the Congo concerning the right to health and particularly the efforts to put an end to the HIV pandemic. It called for support to this programme at the national and international level. It also commended the Congo for the efforts made in the framework of improving, protecting and enhancing human rights in the African continent and recommended supporting these efforts particularly through the African Committee for Human and Peoples’ Rights. 22. Egypt requested more information on the specific measures aimed at alleviating poverty and providing basic services. It recommended Congo (a) to continue its efforts aimed at protecting and promoting human rights and fundamental freedoms; (b) to specifically determine its needs in order to be able to seek international assistance in its endeavours; and (c) to continue to resist attempts to enforce any values or standards beyond the universally agreed base, through the exercise of its sovereign rights to implement its laws and legislation in conformity with these values and standards. 23. The Netherlands recommended that the Congo (a) guarantee that each detainee has the effective right to contest the legality of his or her arrest, (b) end immediately the detention of those who are not held in detention centres as foreseen by article 241 of the Code Penal, (c) introduce legislation that eliminates discrimination in ownership, co-sharing and inheritance of land, (d) protect victims of sexual violence and criminalize marital rape, (e) give women equal rights in marriage and pre-marriage, and (f) prohibits female genital mutilation. The Netherlands finally recommended (g) that in line with ICCPR, Congo repeals article 331 of the Penal Code that criminalizes same sex practices between consenting adults, also with a view to more effective HIV/AIDS prevention and treatment of vulnerable sectors of the Congolese population. 24. Morocco requested further information on legislation and institutional measures for children with specific needs and for those who require alternative care. Morocco recommended that the Government take additional measures to strengthen the fight against discrimination against women. Morocco noted that both countries have signed a cooperation agreement in the area of education with a view to modernizing and promoting education and vocational training. In this spirit, Morocco asked about the nature of the difficulties confronting that sector and the type of assistance the Congo would like to receive from specialized agencies of the United Nations. 25. Djibouti noted with satisfaction the electoral law of 2007 complementing the law of 2007 setting minimum quotas for female candidatures in elections. Djibouti encouraged the Congo to