A/HRC/27/5 63. Algeria noted the country’s constructive approach to the UPR process and to human rights, as evidenced in its constitutional and legislative reforms and the human rights institutions it had established. 64. Angola welcomed the laws introduced by the State under review and the ratification of international instruments in order to promote and protect human rights. It acknowledged the efforts for peace, namely the signature of the Addis Ababa Agreement. 65. Argentina was concerned by the human rights situation in the State under review. It noted actions taken and challenges with respect to the organization and functioning of courts and its cooperation with the International Criminal Court. 66. Australia commended the progress achieved in ending the recruitment of child soldiers, but remained concerned by the prevalence of child labour and the level of sexual and gender violence. 67. Austria encouraged the Democratic Republic of the Congo to continue its fight against impunity. It welcomed the 2012 plan of action to combat recruitment of child soldiers. It noted with concern that journalists and civil society activists had been killed in order to silence them. 68. Bangladesh acknowledged the developments made in the promotion and protection of human rights, including, inter alia, the establishment of the NHRC, and the adoption of the Child Protection Code and the decree ordering the demobilization of child soldiers. 69. Belgium welcomed the Government’s efforts to combat sexual violence and the recruitment and use of child soldiers. It remained deeply concerned by the high incidence of gender-based violence. 70. Benin commended efforts made in the implementation of recommendations from the first review, notably the adoption of a strategy and operationalization of the National Agency to Combat Violence against Women and Girls, the establishment of the NHRC and the provision of free primary education. 71. Replying to the questions asked, the delegation of the Democratic Republic of the Congo indicated that the National Assembly was responsible for appointing the members of the National Human Rights Commission. The delay in the appointment process was due not only to the National Assembly but also to the participation of NGOs, given that they had to elect their representatives to the Commission. The Government would ensure that the Commission was allocated adequate resources to allow it to function efficiently. 72. Regarding free primary education, the delegation mentioned article 43 of the Constitution, which stipulated that primary education was compulsory and free in public establishments. The Government had committed itself to refurbishing or building 1,000 schools. 73. Regarding sexual violence, the delegation pointed out that the figures cited by certain States were inaccurate and did not match those provided during the high-level panel on sexual violence. The delegation noted that the Prime Minister had considered a draft decree on establishing compensation funds for victims of sexual violence and that any relevant contributions from the international community would be welcome. 74. Regarding the promotion and protection of economic, social and cultural rights, the delegation referred to the President’s five priority development areas, the programme to modernize basic infrastructure, the programme to speed up economic growth and the establishment of the Economic and Social Council. 75. Regarding the abolition of the death penalty, the delegation noted that a bill had been submitted to the National Assembly in 2010 and explained that, faced as it was with 8 GE.14-07547