A/HRC/11/37 be seen in relation to other activities related to the protection of women and to child education. 512. Senegal recalled its commitment to the principles of indivisibility, universality, interdependence and non-selectivity of human rights. Senegal was very supportive of the fight against impunity and the work of the International Criminal Court. Senegal wanted the Court to be competent for all genocides, war crimes and crimes against humanity anywhere in the world, without exception. Consequently, in spite of rumours, Senegal would not be withdrawing from the Court. 513. With regard to the supposed persecution of homosexuals, Senegal was committed to protecting homosexuals in spite of a public opinion which was against that lifestyle. Concerning the independence of the judiciary, the delegation recalled that it was already ensured; however, it would be reinforced and the composition of the High Judicial Council would be reviewed, although only two members were not currently magistrates. 514. With regard to education for all, 40 per cent of the national budget was allocated to education. In addition, Senegal put emphasis on children and women from rural and remote areas in order to empower them and allow them to play an important role in the country. 515. Senegal made every effort to better protect women’s and children’s rights. A committee had been established to address violence against women and children with the participation of civil society. 516. On the Hissène Habré case, the delegation stated that the dignity of Africa was at stake. Therefore, every effort would be made to organize a just and fair trial. The African Union should complete the budget, which would be managed by international institutions. China 517. The review of China was held on 9 February 2009 in conformity with all the relevant provisions contained in Council resolution 5/1, and was based on the following documents: (a) The national report submitted by China in accordance with the annex to Council resolution 5/1, paragraph 15 (a) (A/HRC/WG.6/4/CHN/1); (b) The compilation prepared by OHCHR in accordance with paragraph 15 (b) (A/HRC/WG.6/4/CHN/2); (c) The summary prepared by OHCHR in accordance with paragraph 15 (c) (A/HRC/WG.6/4/CHN/3). 518. At its 17th meeting, on 11 June 2009, the Council considered and adopted the outcome of the review on China (see section C below). 519. The outcome of the review on China comprises the report of the Working Group on the Universal Periodic Review (A/HRC/11/25), the views of Cuba concerning the recommendations and/or conclusions, and its voluntary commitments and replies presented before the adoption of the outcome by the plenary to questions or issues that were not sufficiently addressed during the interactive dialogue in the Working Group. 1. Views expressed by the State under review on the recommendations and/or conclusions as well as on its voluntary commitments and the outcome 520. China thanked all countries for their active participation in the universal periodic review dialogue, and noted that quite a number of them had spoken highly of China’s human rights endeavours and achievements while putting forward many valuable 136 GE.09-16766