A/HRC/8/22 Page 7 equality between men and women in the budget in the context of its economic reform. In 2008, Morocco carried out a budget analysis with the support of UNFPA, and has worked towards improving its national capacity. 28. With regard to terrorism, Morocco referred to how terrorism had struck the country and to the resources it had mobilized to combat it. Moroccan counter-terrorism laws were no different than other laws, apart from including the right to inspection, freezing and confiscation of property and money used to finance terrorism of those convicted for terrorism. Morocco endeavoured to involve citizens in combating terrorism and in these programmes. Morocco stated that it had proposed financial compensation for victims of serious violations of human rights in the past and was undertaking an ambitious programme to propose collective compensation. Morocco has also set up national archives to maintain a collective memory, in particular in regions where violations took place, in order to raise public awareness. Finally, Morocco referred to its plans for the consolidation of a human rights culture since the adoption of a national programme in 1994 that generated a dynamic movement to promote human rights and to raise awareness of Moroccan citizens. Morocco believes that working through schools will help shape the society of the future. Thus, Morocco has optimized this platform with the participation of all stakeholders. 29. Egypt praised Morocco’s pioneering role in the UPR process. It raised the issue of adequate housing and the need for further information on the efforts undertaken to increase the number of persons benefiting from decent housing. 30. Bangladesh noted with particular attention the creation of IER, CCDH and the Ombudsman. It requested information on actions taken to promote and implement child rights and on how the INDH will help implement economic, social and cultural rights. Bangladesh recommended that the request by Morocco for technical cooperation be included in the report of the Working Group. 31. Saudi Arabia welcomed the reforms and commitment of Morocco to the promotion of human rights, and recommended that Morocco’s achievements in the field of human rights be included in the report. Saudi Arabia also asked for further clarification on the INDH. 32. Oman asked for further information on the initiative with Switzerland related to human rights education, and on local actions taken in this respect. 33. Germany noted the achievements of the IER and that the Constitutional Council on Human Rights will ensure follow-up to the Commission’s recommendations. Germany expressed satisfaction at the high priority given to these recommendations, specifically the strengthening of human rights guarantees in the Constitution and other laws, and requested more information regarding the follow-up and activities generated as a result of these recommendations. Germany enquired about the adoption of the code de la presse and, when drafting this law, how the importance of protecting freedom of expression will be incorporated. 34. Mali thanked Morocco for its contribution to the development of the UPR mechanism and its efforts to promote and protect human rights. Mali was in particular attentive to the rights of the child and found the reply to its questions on the content of the plan “Morocco Worthy of its Children”, satisfactory. 35. Bahrain, noting Morocco’s adoption of the Convention on the Rights of the Child, asked about the steps Morocco has taken to adapt its national legislation to the Convention. 36. Belgium noted the role of the Ambassador of Morocco as facilitator of the establishment of the UPR mechanism, and welcomed the institutional steps taken by Morocco to promote and