A/HRC/10/84 Page 10 the rights of people to worship are well protected and is fully committed to addressing where there have been omissions. 39. In relation to concerns raised about discrimination on the basis of sex and land ownership, Tuvalu emphasized that further consultations between the Government and all stakeholders were absolutely necessary to ensure peace and order before these issues could be legally provided for in the laws of Tuvalu. 40. Tuvalu reaffirmed its awareness of the practicality of an office of the Ombudsman as a possible initial step to addressing human rights issues in Tuvalu, and that the Government was considering such a proposal within the constraints of resources available. 41. The Head of Delegation confirmed that the issue of corporal punishment was being addressed as part of efforts of the Government to harmonize domestic laws and practices with the requirements of international human rights standards. He noted that, at the same time, the population of Tuvalu is influenced by traditional practices, some of which allow for the use of corporal punishment at home as a disciplinary measure. He considered that Tuvalu society has allowed the use of corporal punishment by parents at home and has, to some extent, permitted its use at primary school as well. The Government was working hard to promote awareness and understanding of parents, society and the community of the human rights implications of corporal punishment and was committed to the need to consult further on how these can be addressed practically in legal arrangements. 42. Algeria noted that the national report emphasized the difficulties in implementing priorities, particularly as a result of the effects of climate change, and that the lack of resources affected the State’s ability to meet the Millennium Development Goals. Algeria considered it important that the international community should heed the request for technical and financial assistance submitted in the national report. Algeria welcomed the State’s efforts in literacy, with a rate of 95 per cent, but noted that the United Nations Development Assistance Framework report for 2003-2007 indicated there had been some regression in terms of education. Algeria recommended that Tuvalu accord appropriate attention to this sector in the medium and long term as the only way to correct the lack of human resources and institutional capacities in the country. It also noted that Tuvalu has acceded to the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women and the Convention on the Rights of the Child only and asked what obstacles have prevented it from acceding to other international instruments. Algeria recommended that Tuvalu consider the possibility of acceding promptly to at least the main international instruments, such as the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights and the International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination. It also noted that the establishment of a mission in Geneva for all Pacific island countries could be useful. 43. The United Kingdom recognized the capacity constraints that Tuvalu faced and applauded the efforts made despite them. It recommended that Tuvalu continue to work with civil society in the follow-up to the review, and welcomed the answers to the advance questions, including on the impact of climate change on the human rights of the citizens of Tuvalu. Mindful of the constraints faced, the United Kingdom would welcome further efforts by the Government to implement rights and obligations under the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women and the Convention on the Rights of the Child. It expressed concern that Tuvalu had yet to report as required to the Committee on the Rights of the Child. It also strongly encouraged Tuvalu to meet its reporting obligations and would be keen to