A/HRC/24/5 55. The Democratic Republic of the Congo noted efforts to ratify and implement human rights instruments. It noted social and economic progress despite limited resources. It welcomed measures to improve protection of children’s rights, increased participation of women, institutions to ensure gender equality and actions to protect vulnerable groups. It made recommendations. 56. Djibouti commended ratification of international instruments and cooperation with human rights mechanisms. It requested information on the results achieved to eliminate patriarchal and sexist stereotypes concerning the role of men and women in the family and in society. Djibouti made a recommendation. 57. Egypt noted the comprehensive report and welcomed accelerated implementation of legislation which had had a positive impact on quality of life. It commended the development of a framework for cooperation with human rights mechanisms. Egypt supported the call for further international cooperation and partnership. Egypt made recommendations. 58. France welcomed ratification of the Rome Statute and OP-CEDAW and CRPD. It commended determination to implement recommendations from the first UPR cycle. It encouraged continued improvement. France made recommendations. 59. Gabon commended cooperation with international human rights mechanisms and ratification of numerous human rights instruments. It encouraged continued efforts to eliminate sexist stereotypes. It highlighted progress in education and the achievement of a high literacy rate. Gabon made recommendations. 60. Germany noted ratification of human rights instruments and efforts to combat gender-based violence. It raised concerns about cases of mistreatment of women and children as well as persons with disabilities requesting information on measures to protect them. It recognized efforts to strengthen the judicial system, but expressed concern about prison conditions. Germany made recommendations. 61. Ghana commended Cape Verde for efforts made in face of challenging resource constraints. It welcomed efforts in education while expressing concern about the high dropout rate in secondary education and urged steps to be taken to address root causes. It raised concerns about treatment of migrants, refugees and asylum seekers. It supported the call to the international community for assistance. Ghana made recommendations. 62. Iceland welcomed the increase in women’s participation in the public sector, requesting information on measures to increase such participation in the private sector. It noted improved protection for children and asked about measures to criminalize corporal punishment and combat sexual abuse of children. Iceland expressed concern over human trafficking and requested information on measures to combat such practices. Iceland commended efforts to eliminate illiteracy. 63. Indonesia welcomed the work by the National Human Rights Committee. It commended the continued commitment on social policies and noted positive measures for vulnerable groups. It commended the minimum non-contributory pension. It expressed hope for continued progress in facing human rights challenges. Indonesia made recommendations. 64. Italy noted the need to strengthen the rights of vulnerable groups. It asked about how Cape Verde intended to improve mechanisms for early detection of sexual abuse of children, and measures envisaged to address root causes of minor delinquency and improve the legal framework in that area. Italy made recommendations. 65. Luxembourg noted that Cape Verde was one of few countries in the region that should achieve the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) by 2015 and commended 9