A/HRC/12/6 page 12 finding manifestation in systematic violence even though the Constitution prohibits that discrimination. Germany asked what measures have been undertaken to guarantee the full and equal enjoyment of civil, political, social and economical rights of different ethnic groups and to combat discrimination that might occur. Germany recommended that the Congo (a) enhance the mandate as well as the capacity of the National Human Rights Commission and to bring it in line with the Paris Principles; (b) cooperate closely with United Nations bodies to address the issue of overdue reports inter alia to CESCR, the Human Rights Committee, the Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women and the Committee against Torture; (c) ensure the compliance of the provisions against torture as laid down in the Penal Code and the prosecution of all perpetrators of torture; and (d) establish a monitoring mechanism in order to verify this compliance. 56. Tunisia noted that the Congo profoundly devoted to the respect and promotion of human rights and that Congolese law grants a particular place to human rights by enshrining them in the Constitution and in various codes. Tunisia referred to the achievements of the Congo in the area of human rights, in particular the policy regarding promotion of the rights of women, the national action plan and the successful projects for promoting women’s emancipation by involving them in public affairs. In conclusion, Tunisia recommended that the Congo continue its efforts in the area of equality of gender and promotion of the health of mothers and the girl child. 57. Nigeria commended inter alia the reforms by the Congo with regard to vulnerable groups, the establishment of the Department for Legal Protection of Children, the centre for research, information and documentation on women and the special schools for the disabled testifies to the concerns of the Government for these vulnerable groups. Nigeria also noted the challenges that the Congo is facing and which impede the full realization of promoting and protecting human rights of its population. These challenges include weak political and socio-economic structures, lack of vital infrastructure, corruption and misappropriation of public funds. Nigeria thereby called on the international community to provide the Congo with much-needed technical and financial assistance as well as capacity-building for the promotion and protection of human rights for its people. 58. Canada urged the Congo to ensure that democracy and rule of law, the two pillars of good governance, are respected. Canada recommended that the Congo (a) step up its efforts to make the community aware of the risks of HIV and establish a campaign to increase awareness among young people. It also recommended that the Congo (b) open an inquiry as soon as possible into all allegations of torture and of deaths in detention, and prosecute and convict those who have committed acts of torture in prisons or other places of detention and (c) establish a program to monitor places of detention and a training programme with respect to human rights for staff working in places of detention. It further recommended that the Congo (d) adopt measures, together with NGOs and anti-corruption groups, to combat corruption, in particular in the judicial system, and promote respect for human rights. Canada requested more information on the arrests of two anti-corruption activists, Christian Mounzeo and Brice Mackosso. 59. The Czech Republic recommended that the Congo (a) ensure the independence of judiciary, improve access to justice and (b) provide specific training aimed at the protection of