A/HRC/13/17 Page 14 91. The Sudan noted that Ethiopia was rich with tradition, that its constitution banned torture and contained provisions on the equality before courts and tribunals guaranteeing fair trial. It commended Ethiopia for the steps taken to tackle unemployment and appreciated its decision to make primary, general secondary education and related training free of charge. 92. Kyrgyzstan noted that human rights are enshrined in the constitution and other legislative documents and the adoption of a national plan of action for the rehabilitation of persons with disabilities. Kyrgyzstan wished to receive more information regarding: mother and child health, gender equality, improved education, actions to speeding-up the country-wide primary healthcare, cooperating with human rights bodies. 93. In response to statements made, Ethiopia appreciated and shared the concerns raised as regards women and children, and indicated that a national committee has been established to address harmful and traditional practices against women. Also, advocacy in relation to the rights of women are being carried out through ethical and civic education, through the mass media and other forums. 94. Ethiopia indicated that a department dealing with children’s affairs exists within the Ministry of Women’s affairs and there is a policy of training for law enforcement officials on child trafficking crimes. The delegation stated that this reflects that Ethiopia takes the trafficking of women and children very seriously. 95. The delegation highlighted that the National Human Rights Commission is finalising its accreditation process in accordance with the Paris Principles. 96. Ethiopia referred to the question that a particular ethnic group dominates the Government, and stressed that it took exception to that characterisation. The delegation indicated that given the composition of the branches of Government, i.e. the legislature, the executive, the judiciary, the armed forces and the police, the delegation finds the characterisation given objectionable. II. CONCLUSIONS AND/OR RECOMMENDATIONS 97. The following recommendations listed below enjoy the support of Ethiopia: 1. Consider ratifying the International Convention on the Protection of the Rights of All Migrant Workers and Members of Their Families (Democratic Republic of the Congo); 2. Consider implementing recommendations of relevant treaty bodies in accordance with their national priorities (Pakistan); 3. Formulate a national plan of action on human rights and strengthen the Ethiopian Human Rights Commission (EHRC), for example, by assisting in opening regional offices and providing access to all detention centres (Canada); 4. Undertake efforts to ensure that EHRC complies with relevant international standards (India);