A/HRC/40/5 104. Concerning freedom of demonstration, the delegation said that there were no restrictions on that right, as the country had opted for a system of prior notification. Decisions denying the right to demonstrate could be appealed before the Senegalese courts. 105. Regarding freedom of the press, the Minister said that that freedom was respected in practice because, although press offences were covered by law, no journalists had been detained. All that was required to establish a media outlet was a simple declaration, and the proliferation of such outlets attested to the freedom enjoyed by journalists in Senegal. 106. In terms of education, Senegal had introduced important incentives with a view to ensuring quality education that was accessible to all, including the introduction of free education. 107. As to employment policy, the delegation said that six strategies had been implemented to promote employment, particularly among young people. The aim was to better match training with the needs of the labour market and build capacity in employment services, particularly the Youth Employment Agency. Programmes had also been launched for young people living in rural areas. 108. Regarding natural resources, Senegal had signed up to the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative, adopted the Petroleum Code and set up the Observatory of Human Rights in the Mining Sector. In that respect, in 2018, Senegal had been the first country found to have made “satisfactory progress” – the highest ranking – in implementing the Initiative. 109. Algeria commended the measures to increase school enrolment rates, and establish specialized institutions for children with disabilities and the Ministry for Children’s Affairs. 110. Paraguay inquired about progress on the adoption of a policy to provide talibe children with education and to protect them from exploitation and all forms of abuse. 111. Uruguay welcomed the broad accession to human rights instruments. It acknowledged progress in promoting the rights of women, urging Senegal to continue taking steps in that regard. 112. The Philippines applauded the approval of an electronic data collection system on judicial actions regarding trafficking, the programmes to address gender-based violence in schools and the national action plan for the eradication of gender-based violence. 113. Portugal made recommendations. 114. Qatar welcomed the adoption of the national disability action plan, the national strategy on gender equality and equity and the progress in women’s representation in parliament, noting that Senegal had received an award for fighting illiteracy from the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization. 115. The Republic of Korea commended Senegal for empowering its national human rights bodies, particularly the Senegalese Human Rights Committee, and wished the country every success in implementing the Emerging Senegal Plan. 116. Romania praised the work of Senegal at the Human Rights Council and encouraged it to continue its efforts to uphold human rights for all citizens. 117. Rwanda commended the initiatives of Senegal to improve the social and economic status of people and urged it to enhance efforts to combat gender discrimination and to consider adopting a sexual and reproductive health policy for adolescents. 118. Saudi Arabia applauded efforts to promote the rights of persons with disabilities, in particular through the National Community-based Rehabilitation Programme, and their vocational training. 119. Serbia welcomed the adoption of the national strategy for gender equality and equity and measures in the field of children’s rights, particularly the establishment of the Ministry for Children’s Affairs. GE.18-22584 9