A/HRC/24/5 of several human rights instruments in line with its recommendations from the last review. Brazil made recommendations. 45. Burkina Faso noted improvements since the first review despite social and economic constraints, and urged multilateral support from cooperation stakeholders. It noted implementation of rights for children and vulnerable persons and the combat against sexist stereotypes. It encouraged full implementation of the national plan for gender equality and equity. It made a recommendation. 46. Burundi noted criminalization of gender-based violence and simplified legal procedures with specific measures. It welcomed progress in literacy training and noted with pride improved prison conditions, including separating children and adults. Burundi made recommendations. 47. Canada noted efforts regarding the rights of persons in the judicial and penitentiary systems requesting information on progress made in reducing preventive detention periods in accordance with international standards. It welcomed the 2011 adoption of the law against sexist violence and encouraged its implementation and support services for victims of violence. Canada made recommendations. 48. Chad noted that Cape Verde recognized human rights as the basis for every human community. It welcomed ratification of several international instruments, as well as regional conventions. Chad highlighted the creation of the National Commission for Human Rights and Citizenship. It made a recommendation. 49. Chile appreciated decisive progress in promoting and protecting human rights, as seen in ratification of eight of nine core human rights treaties and five of eight optional protocols. It highlighted the adoption of legal and other measures including to strengthen the independence of judges and lawyers. Chile made a recommendation. 50. China commended accession to eight core international human rights instruments and improved protection of vulnerable groups. It noted with appreciation efforts to promote gender equality and children’s rights, and to punish violations of women’s rights. China called upon the international community, including relevant United Nations bodies, for constructive help. It made a recommendation. 51. Congo recognized the strengthened national human rights framework and commended progress in the achievement of the first cycle UPR recommendations. It noted improved school attendance by girls and boys and government actions improving children’s rights, gender equality, elimination of sex-based violence, rights of vulnerable groups and justice. Congo made a recommendation. 52. Costa Rica recognized efforts in gender equality, participation by women in economic life, high school attendance rate for girls and elimination of violence against women. It noted improved conditions for prisoners urging continued progress. It recognized efforts in dealing with climate change and expressed concern over police brutality against young people. It made recommendations. 53. Côte d’Ivoire noted ratification of several international human rights instruments, including the OP-CEDAW and the Rome Statute. It recognized however that much remained to be done and called for support from the international community to help Cape Verde. It made recommendations. 54. Cuba noted equal access to different levels of education and recognized that children’s rights were an institutional priority. It noted actions implementing legislative measures, such as the Institute for Children and Adolescents. It recognized measures for implementation of gender equality and achievements in health, education, trade, politics and gender-based violence. Cuba made recommendations. 8