A/HRC/11/18* (b) extend a standing invitation to human rights mechanisms to visit the country and to support national efforts in these areas. It also recommended that Bangladesh positively consider acceding to (c) ICRMW, (d) CED and (e) ILO No. 169 Convention on Indigenous and Tribal Peoples; and that it (f) consider accession to the 1951 Refugee Convention and taking measures to ensure effective protection of the human rights of refugees. 69. Liechtenstein welcomed measures taken to increase girls and women’s literacy rates. Recalling concerns expressed by CEDAW and CRC about the existence of harmful traditional practices, Liechtenstein (a) recommended that Bangladesh intensify its efforts to protect children from early and forced marriages. Stressing CEDAW’s concern at the persistence of violence against women, including domestic violence, rape, acid throwing, dowry-related violence, fatwa-instigated violence and sexual harassment in the workplace, Liechtenstein recommended that Bangladesh (b) adopt a comprehensive strategy to combat all forms of violence against women and girls. It also recommended (c) acceding to OPCAT. 70. India congratulated Bangladesh for the significant steps taken recently to strengthen democracy and enhance the promotion and protection of human Rights. India noted the enactment of the Right to Information Act. They also praised the various achievements reached in primary education. 71. Cambodia commended efforts to conduct, among others, police and local government reforms. Efforts made to reduce poverty included the introduction of new social safety nets such as the Cash transfer Programme and the 100 Days of Employment Generation programme. Cambodia wished that Bangladesh continue those programmes. Cambodia recommended that Bangladesh continue to fight poverty with the active support of the international community. 72. China said that Bangladesh has taken effective measures to combat corruption, promote democracy, reform State institutions and the police system and promote national economic development. Remarkable results were achieved in advancing the status of women, protecting the rights and interests of minority groups and combating trafficking in persons. China called on the international community to continue to provide and increase economic and technical assistance to Bangladesh and help it to strengthen capacity building to raise the level of economic, social and cultural rights. China recommended to the government to continue to promote non- formal education in order to make greater progress in advancing people’s education level. 73. Germany asked about measures envisaged to address the problem of food insecurity. It noted the serious concerns expressed by CRC, including on ill-treatment and violence against children, juvenile justice, and child labour. Germany asked about the measures taken to protect children, plans to increase the number of birth registrations and whether Bangladesh is considering withdrawing its reservations to the CRC. It recommended that Bangladesh (a) continue combating discrimination and violence against women and girls by enacting effective laws and implementing them effectively, (b) adopt without delay a uniform Family Code that fully complies with the provisions of CEDAW, and (c) fight impunity and holds all officers and persons acting on their behalf accountable for acts of torture and harassment of civilians. 74. Nigeria noted the efforts made regarding women’s rights and empowerment as well as progress made in children’s rights and welfare, education and primary healthcare. It called on the international community to provide support to Bangladesh to fulfil its human rights obligations and attain its overall MDGs. Nigeria congratulated and encouraged Bangladesh to continue to improve its policies and programs towards advancing the status of women, girls, children, including those with disabilities and the overall human rights GE.09-16252 13