A/HRC/13/17 Page 12 74. Saudi Arabia noted that all of the international agreements recognized by Ethiopia are part of its legislation. It noted that the National Commission for Human Rights and the Commission deal with complaints about injustices and attempt to settle disputes. 75. Pakistan noted legislative reforms in the family and criminal laws which ensured complementarity between the international and national norms. It appreciated the steps taken for the protection of women and the promotion of the social, economic and cultural rights of minorities. It also appreciated the remarkable increase in enrolment rates together with strong emphasis on the human rights education, at different levels. 76. Ireland noted concerns in relation to allegations of human rights abuses in the Somali region and enquired whether Ethiopia was open to an independent international monitoring visit to the region to investigate these allegations and issues of humanitarian access, and visits of any special procedure mandate-holder. It requested information on measures to promote the role of human rights defenders. Ireland expressed concerns at the effects of the Charities and Societies Proclamation 2009, which could reduce the level of NGO activities in the area of human rights. It enquired about Ethiopia’s intention to reviewing this legislation. 77. Angola appreciated the considerably increased school attendance rate and the rapid development of higher education. It requested information on the policies and strategies to achieve these results. Angola noted a number of remaining difficulties and in the country such as the harmful traditional practices such as female genital mutilation, early marriages and abductions linked to forced marriages. It asked about the steps taken by the Government to overcome these scourges. 78. Norway appreciated Ethiopia’s cooperation with the United Nations human rights system, including the recent submission of overdue treaty body reports. It remained concerned about working conditions and the situation of human rights defenders, including as a result of the Proclamation for the registration and Regulation of Charities and Societies. It was further concerned about reports alleging restrictions on opposition party gatherings and meetings. 79. The Libyan Arab Jamahiriya noted the adoption of the National Action Plan for Children and the integration of civic education and ethics as part of Ethiopia’s new policy in the field of education and training. It referred to the importance of policies and programmes on the right to education, which improved the quality of and access to education of girls and boys, especially in primary education. 80. South Africa commended Ethiopia on its recognition of the justiciability of economic, social and cultural rights. It asked about measures to achieve food security through increased production, to address the trafficking of children, to reduce disparities in employment rates between men and women, and to promote gender equality. 81. Yemen highly valued the efforts in health sectors as a result of a successful launching of a health-wide sector modernization plan, which has enabled the provision of primary health care services. 82. Morocco acknowledged the reform of the rights of the family resulting in certain traditional practices being ended and welcomed the promoting of tolerance, coexistence and respect for cultural and religious diversity. It requested information on measures to overcome poverty, particularly in rural