A/HRC/8/46 Page 10 provide services, aid and salaries to areas under the control of the LTTE and the challenges it is facing in this respect. 41. Austria highlighted the high number of IDPs and asked for additional information about their situation as well as Sri Lanka’s strategy to find durable solutions, in particular for those remaining in camps and whose return to their places of origin is impeded by the designation of High Security Zones. Austria recommended that necessary measures be taken to safeguard the human rights of IDPs in accordance with applicable international standards and that particular emphasis should inter alia be given to increased information-sharing as well as consultation efforts as a means to reduce the prevailing sense of insecurity among IDPs and facilitate reintegration in areas of return. Austria furthermore recommended that measures be taken to ensure the provision of assistance to IDPs and the protection of human rights of those providing such assistance. Austria lastly recommended that measures be taken to ensure the effective implementation of legislative guarantees and programmes for the protection of witnesses and victims. 42. Colombia requested information about the results of the campaign to eradicate violence against women as well as about measures taken to ensure greater representation of women in public life. 43. Slovenia asked for clarification on the situation of Up-Country Plantation Tamil and what Sri Lanka is doing to alleviate their difficult situation, especially in regard to the denial of rights to register on voter lists or have Tamil recognized as an official language. Slovenia enquired what the minimum age for voluntary recruitment into Sri Lanka’s armed forces exist, and if so what it is, and about safeguards to ensure that recruitment is not forced. Slovenia recommended to Sri Lanka to: (a) take measures to award Up-Country Tamils with the full set of civil rights, including the right to vote; (b) investigate allegations of forced recruitment of children by the TMVP/Karuna faction and hold accountable persons found in violation of CRC and its Optional Protocol; and (c) promptly invite the United Nations to establish a presence in Sri Lanka, the mandate of which would include protection, monitoring, investigation and reporting. 44. The Philippines appreciated that, despite major challenges such as a separatist group that sows terror and an unforgiving nature, Sri Lanka improved its ranking in Gender Equality, Global Competitiveness and other indexes, particularly ranking first in terms of women’s health and survival, , which indicates Sri Lanka’s consistent progress in political, cultural, social and economic spheres, and has built up an environment conducive to the promotion and protection of human rights. 45. Belarus noted that the fight against terrorism has been diverting Sri Lanka’s resources. It asked whether Sri Lanka is satisfied with its cooperation with international organizations on antiterrorism measures, and asked what the international community could do to increase the effectiveness of the fight against terrorism. Belarus recommended that Sri Lanka actively draw upon the assistance of the international community in the anti-terrorism process and in overcoming its negative consequences. 46. Pakistan enquired about the proposed Constitutional Charter of Rights and the status of the 13th Amendment to the Constitution. Pakistan recommended to OHCHR work closely with Sri Lanka to build the capacity of its national institutions and the international community to assist Sri Lanka’s counter-terrorism strategies, especially by countering terrorist’s fund-raising efforts in their territories and in accordance with Security Council resolutions and international conventions. 47. New Zealand expressed concern about the reported increase in enforced disappearances, extra judicial killings and violations of international humanitarian law since the resumption of