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sexual exploitation, including prostitution and pornography; and (c) to undertake further
appropriate measures to improve the situation of children, in particular taking into account
the rights and needs of children in its national Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper and in all
other programmes intended to improve the standards of living in the country.
58.
Burundi encouraged the Government to strengthen to make more effective measures
such as the improvement of governance through the National Governance Program, the
desire to tackle impunity of law enforcement officials, the fight against disparity between
boys and girls in basic education, improvement of employment conditions through the
National Conservatory for Employment and Vocational Training and the sectoral health
strategy. Burundi asked the Council to provide the technical and financial support
necessary.
59.
Belarus noted the fairly modern judicial system in Cameroon, juvenile justice and
the application of habeas corpus, recommending that Cameroon (a) continue its work to
strengthen independence and authority of the national judicial system. It noted progress
made towards eliminating instances of “lynch law” and Cameroon’s desire to effectively
protect economic, social and cultural rights, and its fight against financial corruption and
theft of state financial resources. It proposed that the Government continue efforts to
protect and encourage economic and social rights of citizens. It recommended that
Cameroon continue its work to improve the scope of education and its quality at every
level.
60.
Burkina Faso noted tangible progress in Cameroon’s human rights and highlighted
Government measures to protect rights of vulnerable individuals, women and girls;
establishment of a National Anti-Corruption Commission and steps to combat corruption,
which encouraged good governance. It noted that the international community, particularly
OHCHR, had a responsibility to provide support to the country through technical and
financial assistance to ensure human rights were respected.
61.
Mauritius highlighted Cameroon’s commitment to human rights, citing that
international human rights instruments acquired constitutional status automatically; its
intention to adhere to certain instruments to which it was not a party; and its national
institutional framework to ensure their proper implementation. Mauritius noted Cameroon’s
pursuit of good governance through, inter alia, strengthening of the rule of law and judicial
system, and the fight against corruption and impunity of law enforcement personnel.
Mauritius pointed out a lack of human rights education and dissemination, inviting it to
share measures taken or envisaged.
62.
Pakistan said Cameroon’s commitment to eliminate corruption and ensure good
governance deserves international support. It sought information about the training and
strengthening of specialized police units to intervene in cases of violence against women. It
recommended that the Government should continue to be supported in its endeavours to
address the issue of violence against women.
63.
Uganda urged the Government to strengthen its effort to fight impunity and ensure
that all persons enjoy their full rights. Uganda noted that despite the efforts of Cameroon to
fight poverty, increase household income, ensure access to health and education as well as
access to housing and fight against corruption, challenges still did remain. Uganda called
upon the Government to double its efforts as well as the international community to extend
to Cameroon the necessary assistance to enable it fulfil its obligations. Uganda encouraged
Cameroon to extend an open invitation to the special procedures.
64.
Serbia noted measures to improve the human rights situation, including the creation
of a Special Division for Oversight for the Police in the Department of National Security
and encouraged Cameroon to continue with reform. Serbia welcomed efforts in combating
impunity, especially of law enforcement personnel. Serbia noted the system of education in
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