A/HRC/16/2 other offices promoting equal opportunities, and focusing on combating gender discrimination and domestic violence. 444. Uruguay welcomed Panama’s acceptance of most recommendations and the information on the process of recent ratification of some international human rights instruments. It also welcomed the strengthened cooperation with the OHCHR regional office. Uruguay encouraged Panama to finalize the standing invitation for special procedures, which would enable closer cooperation and technical assistance. Concerning education, it welcomed the information on improving infrastructure and projects to ensure the enrolment of all children in schools, and the tours, conducted mostly in indigenous areas, to identify children working in prohibited activities, such as agriculture. It commended Panama for home visits by social workers guiding parents and allocating scholarships, thus withdrawing over 100 children from the labour market and reintegrating them into the educational system. It appreciated the information on progress made in combating discrimination and on women’s rights, and encouraged Panama to continue in the same direction. 445. Morocco applauded Panama for the openness demonstrated throughout the universal periodic review, illustrated by the frank and constructive debate in the Working Group discussions. It noted with appreciation the important number of recommendations accepted, reflecting Panama’s commitment to the promotion and protection of human rights. It particularly noted Panama’s acceptance of the three recommendations made by Morocco, on human rights training for security forces and prison and judicial personnel, the promotion of rights of migrants and refugees, and the comparison of Panama’s experience with that of other States Members of the United Nations. It noted with interest Panama’s efforts to improve the human rights situation and to realize economic, social and cultural rights despite difficulties faced, particularly poverty and crime. Morocco called on the international community to assist Panama in its efforts. 446. Brazil welcomed Panama’s acceptance of the recommendations made and its openness to take the measures necessary to ensure the promotion and protection of human rights. Brazil confirmed its readiness to share its perspective and experience regarding the protection and promotion of human rights. It noted with interest Panama’s decision to establish an inter-institutional committee to continue to monitor the implementation of accepted recommendations. 447. Guatemala recognized Panama’s efforts in the promotion and protection of human rights, and noted the progress made in the implementation of many recommendations, underlining Panama’s acceptance of most of them. Guatemala also noted the progress made in the ratification of human rights instruments and the extension of a standing invitation to special procedures. It appreciated the information provided on migrant workers and migrants in general, and expressed hope that progress in this area of concern would continue. 3. General comments made by other relevant stakeholders 448. The International Voluntarism Organization for Women, Education and Development expressed its concern at the situation of indigenous peoples and those in marginalized areas, especially in Darien. It noted that, despite Panama’s abundant water resources, most areas far from cities suffered from a partial or total lack of safe drinking water, and insufficient aqueducts. It recommended that Panama guarantee the right to water for all its citizens and invite the independent expert on the human right to safe water and sanitation to visit the country. Despite the adoption of law No. 34 in 1995, it noted that the current education system neither provides bilingual education nor recognizes the value of indigenous culture. It recommended that Panama implement legislation to guarantee 166 GE.11-17059