A/HRC/12/5* addition to its present prohibition by law, and take effective measures to eradicate it; (d) declare a new moratorium with a view to ensuring definitive abolition of the death penalty; (e) take immediate actions to establish a minimum age of 18 for recruitment and ensure that those still fighting are demobilized, and take measures to prevent recruitment of minors in refugee camps. 66. South Africa was particularly concerned about the high incidence of rape and sexual violence of women and girls, including among internally displaced persons. It asked questions, inter alia, on measures taken to address gender violence and increase girls’ enrolment in schools and on impunity and corruption, particularly within the police and military. It encouraged Chad to continue its efforts aimed at, inter alia, the restoration of peace and security, the reform of the judicial system and the implementation of the National Programme of Action for children. 67. The Congo asked for information on the representation of women in State institutions. It recommended (a) that Chad ratify pertinent conventions and proceed with the harmonization of national legislation; (b) that the international community provide the necessary assistance, in accordance with Chad’s enormous needs. 68. Djibouti commended the Government of Chad for its devotion to the principles of human rights as defined in the international, regional and subregional instruments. Djibouti requested the international community to extend a wide range of support to the Government of Chad, helping it to fulfil its commitments. 69. Gabon encouraged Chad to promote literacy and strengthen existing legislation in view of ensuring free primary and secondary education. It recommended that Chad multiply its actions with the view to reinforcing legislation in the domain of human rights. 70. Guinea stated that despite the burden of the past and the present geopolitical constraints, Chad has been carrying on the long process of the promotion of human rights. Therefore, Guinea called upon the Human Rights Council, OHCHR and the international community to support and accompany Chad’s efforts for lasting peace. 71. Ghana asked for information on measures aiming to eliminate discriminatory practices against women and girls. It recommended that Chad endeavour to adopt readily workable measures aimed at improving the capacity of its institutions to fully address the sociocultural impediments to the promotion and protection of human rights. 72. China encouraged the Government of Chad to continue the formulation of a national programme of action on the protection of children, its judicial reform and the human rights education of its citizens, especially military and law enforcement personnel. China encouraged Chad to take measures to readjust its domestic law in line with the international human rights conventions it has acceded to and to seek international cooperation to improve the livelihood of its people. China urged the international community to show full understanding of the difficulties encountered by the Chadian Government and provide all forms of assistance and technical support to help the Chadian Government to improve its ability to protect human rights. 73. Senegal encouraged Chad to increase efforts to incorporate in a more effective way international treaties into national legislation and with a view to better protection of children from vulnerable groups, as pointed out by the Committee on the Rights of the Child. Senegal also invited Chad to explore further all the possibilities for cooperation with the mechanisms for protection of human rights, including with the special procedures of the Human Rights Council. 74. Latvia welcomed the ratification of, inter alia, the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court. It was pleased to note that Chad is prepared to extend a standing invitation GE.09-16375 13