A/HRC/16/3 devote special attention to children with disabilities and child victims of trafficking and sexual exploitation. It made recommendations. 72. The Congo praised the efforts of the first elected woman President of an African country, in particular the legislative reforms undertaken to restore a State that respected human dignity and accorded particular attention to the situation of women, children and disabled persons, which merited the constant support of the international community. It also mentioned initiatives on human rights training, and the fight against all forms of violence committed against women and children. The Congo made recommendations. 73. The Sudan noted with appreciation the large number of regional and universal human rights instruments acceded to by Liberia. The Sudan asked which most important norms were needed for the management of orphanages and other institutions where there were vulnerable children, and what sanctions had been taken against persons who had breached those measures. The Sudan made recommendations. 74. Liberia expressed appreciation for all questions, comments and recommendations presented. It welcomed all constructive comments and looked forward to collaborating with national and international partners to create a progressive, developed and human-rightsconscious Liberia. 75. To conclude, Liberia listed a few of its expectations in terms of international assistance. These included training assistance to: enhance the capacity of law enforcement agencies, including in the use of advanced law enforcement techniques and equipment; enhance the human rights awareness of citizens and public officials; enhance knowledge about the working methods used by treaty bodies and in treaty body reporting; and enhance the capacity of the relevant institutions to design and implement human-rights-related policies and projects. It also called for assistance in developing and publishing a national human rights action plan, in advancing the process of law reform and in implementing the recommendations of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission. 76. Time constraints did not allow Liberia to address all questions presented today and in advance; however, it would be informing the international community about measures being taken to address concerns and questions raised. The delegation looked forward to working with all to implement the recommendations in order to protect and promote human rights in Liberia. II. Conclusions and/or recommendations 77. The following recommendations formulated during the interactive dialogue and listed below have been examined by Liberia and enjoy its support: 77.1. Consider ratifying the CRPD, along with the two Optional Protocols to the CRC, to which it is a signatory (India); 77.2. Sign and ratify the International Convention for the Protection of All Persons from Enforced Disappearance (France); 77.3. Ratify the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities and the International Convention for the Protection of All Persons from Enforced Disappearance (Senegal); 77.4. Complete the process of examining regional and international human rights instruments to which the country is party, so as to revise national legislation and better fulfil its regional and international obligations imposed by such instruments (Algeria); 13

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