A/HRC/24/4 decree on the appointment of Commissioners to the National Human Rights Commission. It made recommendations. 52. Canada noted the existence of two draft laws on torture, and asked about their status, as well as planned specific measures to eradicate torture. As maternal health was a priority, it noted the poor quality of health services for women. Canada made recommendations. 53. Cape Verde acknowledged the improved internal normative framework, including an anti-trafficking law, a child trafficking action plan, the Labour Code, child rights legislation, the National Committee to Combat Female Circumcision and the zero tolerance action plan on FGM. It welcomed reduced illiteracy. It made recommendations. 54. Chad noted the implementation of past UPR recommendations, institutional and normative reforms, and the establishment of a national human rights institution, as well as dialogue with the leader of the political opposition. It welcomed education on human rights and the ratification of international instruments. 55. Chile welcomed progress in implementing recommendations and normative and institutional reform, notably ratification of the Convention against Torture and other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment, the International Convention for the Protection of All Persons from Enforced Disappearance, the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities and the UNESCO Convention against Discrimination in Education. Chile made recommendations. 56. The Congo commended, amongst others, the creation of a human rights Ministry and the National Human Rights Commission, and policies on FGM and gender equality. It asked the Human Rights Council and the human rights mechanisms to provide technical assistance to Burkina Faso. 57. Costa Rica noted human rights awareness-raising campaigns, progress towards universal education and increased primary school attendance. It remained concerned at harmful practices and violence against women. Costa Rica made recommendations. 58. Côte d’Ivoire welcomed the established action plan to implement UPR recommendations, the improved situation of women and children, plans to eradicate maternal and neonatal mortality, and the national microfinancing strategy. It regretted that women accused of witchcraft were discriminated against. It made a recommendation. 59. Cuba recognized the focus on combating HIV/AIDS and sexually transmitted diseases, improving health and education coverage and eradicating impunity. It welcomed the Programme for Strategic Development in Basic Education 2012–2021 and the National Action Plan on Human Rights and the Promotion of Civic Responsibility 2012–2022. Cuba made recommendations. 60. Cyprus welcomed the ratification of the UNESCO Convention against Discrimination in Education, the Optional Protocol to the Convention against Torture and other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment, the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities and the Optional Protocol to the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. Challenges remained in children’s rights, despite the adoption of a strategic policy framework, the establishment of a National Council and a reporting hotline. Cyprus made a recommendation. 61. The Democratic Republic of the Congo noted legislation on improving economic and social rights, the ratification of international conventions and the creation of national structures. It asked about measures to eradicate female circumcision and the population’s reaction to abolishing the death penalty. It made recommendations. 62. On the issue of birth registration, the delegation said that Burkina Faso had adopted an action plan to ensure that children were duly registered at birth. The plan was piloted by 8 GE.13-15534