A/HRC/25/6 36. Azerbaijan praised the human rights measures adopted in Nigeria, including cooperation with special procedures mandate holders, and emphasized that Nigeria’s security challenges were caused by external factors. Azerbaijan made recommendations. 37. Bangladesh commended the progress made by Nigeria, particularly in education and health. It recognized Nigeria’s efforts to address the HIV/AIDS epidemic. Bangladesh made a recommendation. 38. Belgium praised the strengthening of the NHRC, and press freedom, but was concerned by torture in detention centres and failures concerning the Child Rights Act. Belgium made recommendations. 39. Benin noted with satisfaction the rights-based economic development plan, the judicial reforms and the measures addressing security issues. It urged Nigeria to continue adopting human rights measures. Benin made recommendations. 40. Botswana commended measures taken by Nigeria, including strengthening the NHRC, acceding to human rights instruments, combating religious intolerance and addressing HIV/AIDS. Challenges remained, for example with regard to orphaned children. Botswana made recommendations. 41. Brazil praised the ratification of human rights instruments and the establishment of the Federal Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Development. It noted challenges, including FGM and early marriage. Brazil made recommendations. 42. Bulgaria noted concerns regarding the low rate of enrolment of young children in schools, geographical disparities in education, and Nigeria’s failure to extend an invitation to the special procedures. Bulgaria made recommendations. 43. Burkina Faso commended several measures, including the steps taken to raise awareness of harmful cultural practices. It urged the international community to support Nigeria. It made a recommendation. 44. Cambodia welcomed the strengthening of the NHRC; Nigeria Vision 20:2020, which promoted human rights; and the accession to several international instruments. Cambodia made recommendations. 45. Canada asked what action would be taken to enforce laws to protect the right to religious freedom. It recognized the difficulties in combating terrorism, and welcomed the strengthening of the NHRC. Canada made recommendations. 46. Cape Verde noted that Nigeria had a range of legislative and institutional human rights provisions, and encouraged the swift adoption of human rights bills. It made recommendations. 47. Chad commended the collaborative approach taken when drafting the report. It noted that Nigeria was party to several international instruments and had made voluntary commitments. It made a recommendation. 48. China commended the Nigeria Vision 20:2020 economic and social development programme, and efforts to eliminate violence against women. It highlighted progress made in primary education, health care and protecting children’s rights. China made recommendations. 49. The Congo commended the amendment of the Constitution to grant financial autonomy to the Independent National Electoral Commission, the adoption of judicial reforms and the organization of training seminars to raise the security forces’ awareness of human rights. 7