A/HRC/WG.6/5/L.1 Page 6 18. Brazil welcomed the Government’s commitment to addressing gender-based and sexual violence; health policies; and educational measures for the integration of refugee children from neighbouring countries. Brazil sought elaboration on the National Action Plan, especially regarding genital mutilation and efforts to prevent discrimination against women in education. Brazil (a) proposed considering acceding to the Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or degrading Treatment or Punishment (CAT); (b) noted that efforts to abolish the death penalty and to ratify the Second Optional Protocol to the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR-OP 2) would be most welcomed; and (c) encouraged the Government to accomplish progressively the human rights goals set forth in Council resolution 9/12, in particular increased cooperation with all United Nations human rights mechanisms, including special procedures and treaty bodies. It called for international assistance in strengthening national institutions. It asked about measures to facilitate the return of internally displaced persons (IDPs) to their localities. 19. The Netherlands noted the challenges faced by the State, requiring the international community’s support. It enquired about measures to uphold the rights of IDPs and refugees and improve prison conditions. Citing United Nations reports, it recommended (a) strengthening efforts to guarantee minimum conditions within police custody and detention centres in accordance with international standards, and following up the specific recommendations of United Nations bodies in this regard; (b) taking as soon as possible the necessary measures to safeguard the rights of IDPs and refugees, ensure protection of the civilian population in accordance with international standards and follow up on the specific recommendations in this regard of the Human Rights Committee and the Representative of the Secretary-General on the human rights of internally displaced persons; and (c) taking further measures to combat maternal mortality and give specific follow-up to the recommendation of the Committee on the Rights of the Child’s concerning the availability of free medical assistance to pregnant women. 20. Nigeria noted progressive reforms regarding the Criminal Procedure and Labour Codes, non-governmental organizations, women and girls, persons with disabilities and establishment of the national human rights commission. Nigeria recommended (a) continuing to strengthen its Court of Justice with a view to its carrying out its constitutional role without fear or favour; and (b) continuing its extensive reforms with a view to addressing institutional shortcomings and weaknesses, and developing an integrated agenda of human rights and public security as well as development agenda towards poverty and illiteracy eradication. It asked that international help be extended to strengthen national human rights institutions.