A/HRC/15/60 with the targeted sectors of the population before legislative measures sanctioning these practices could be taken. 677. Concerning the issue of humanizing the detention system, prisoners of different sexes were imprisoned separately. Efforts were being made, funded by development partners, to improve the situation of prisoners. 678. With regard to the inclusive educational system, the Government was of the view that this could only be achieved through progressive measures. The Constitution guaranteed the right to private schools and specialized or general schools, which could be created by individuals or associations. The delegation referred to a private initiative school created by Associaçao Guineense de Rehabilitaçao e Integraçao dos Cegos and various international non-governmental frameworks. The association provided special teaching in an institution known as Bengala Branca, funded by the Canadian Fund for Local Initiatives and the Caritas office in Bissau. There was also another association devoted to special teaching for deaf and mute persons. 679. Parliament would soon adopt a law to ensure that the existing national human rights institution is in conformity with the Paris Principles. 680. Regarding child and maternal mortality, trends over recent years had showed that this was gradually being reduced. There was a reduction in the death rate of infants between 0 and 5 years of age, thanks to free vaccination campaigns carried out by the Ministry of Health throughout the country. The delegation also confirmed the support of the international community to minimize the suffering of those who needed assistance. 681. The national human rights commission representative stated that the Government of Guinea-Bissau would continue to implement the recommendations made during the universal periodic review process. She reiterated the commitment of Guinea-Bissau to continue to promote and protect human rights. 2. Views expressed by Member and observer States of the Council on the review outcome 682. Algeria underscored Guinea-Bissau’s commitment to promote human rights and cooperate with the Council. It noted the political instability and extreme poverty the country had experienced since independence, as well as the measures taken in the area of good governance, drug trafficking, national reconciliation and to establish favourable conditions for lasting peace, security and political stability in the country. Despite the reestablishment of constitutional order in 2009, the process of consolidating stability still encountered enormous obstacles, notably the lack of reform in the security sector. Algeria called upon the international community to provide Guinea-Bissau with the assistance necessary to meet challenges. 683. Cuba congratulated Guinea-Bissau on its commitment, and stated that it had been engaged in extensive exchanges of opinion, offering information on the human rights situation with participating countries. Guinea-Bissau had shed light on the steps taken in the areas of health and education, and on programmes aimed at helping the poor. It had accepted the majority of recommendations, including those from Cuba. The implementation of these recommendations would enhance the well-being of the people; the cooperation and financial assistance of the international community were of vital importance. Cuba was ready to continue to provide its modest cooperation to Guinea-Bissau. 684. The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland thanked Guinea-Bissau for its responses to the recommendations, and was particularly pleased to note that all its recommendations had enjoyed the support of Guinea-Bissau. The United Kingdom reaffirmed the importance it attached to Guinea-Bissau working with regional and other 184 GE.11-17043