A/HRC/13/9 assurance that amnesty would not be applied to perpetrators of serious human rights violations. It expressed concern about reports on security forces’ abuse, children’s rights, the right to information, freedom of the media, and participation in public and political life. Sweden made recommendations. 55. Angola asked for information on health programmes and whether there had been an increase in the allocated budget, referring to the National Health Development Plan. It welcomed initiatives on women’s rights. Angola noted the creation of a Ministry for Solidarity and War Victims to assist internally displaced persons and asked how the international community can contribute in resolving the issue. Angola made recommendations. 56. Egypt commended Côte d’Ivoire for its efforts in establishing independent national human rights institutions, particularly the mandate of the State Mediator as an independent administrative authority with jurisdiction to conduct investigations in any Government office or agency, concerning human rights violations and freedoms of citizens. Egypt welcomed the establishment of a national committee, in 2000, to combat violence against women and children. Egypt made recommendations. 57. Morocco applauded the 2000 constitutional reform reaffirming Côte d’Ivoire’s commitment to the principles of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. It noted positively the decision to review the National Human Rights Commission and its compliance with the Paris Principles. It saluted the efforts in education and vocational training, and the dissemination of universal human rights principles. Morocco made recommendations. 58. Saudi Arabia noted efforts made to protect and strengthen human rights. Saudi Arabia drew attention to the strengthening of children’s rights and emphasized that the Government made every effort in the fields of human rights. It made one recommendation. 59. Bangladesh noted Côte d’Ivoire’s challenges: peace and security, rule of law, development and human rights. Decades of civil strife had affected social life and the national economy and poverty is widespread. It noted that Côte d’Ivoire was trying to improve the situation and that international support would be required. Bangladesh made recommendations. 60. Slovakia expressed concern about the conditions in detention centres and prisons, especially the lack of necessary infrastructure which resulted in overcrowding and poor hygiene. It noted that Côte d’Ivoire signed the Rome Statue of the International Criminal Court in 1998. Slovakia expressed concern about the lack of necessary infrastructure and qualified personal resources, population poverty and the alarming rate of school violence and sexual abuse, which resulted in an inadequate enjoyment of the right to education. Slovakia made recommendations. 61. China referred to measures taken to protect the rights of women and children, disabled persons and other vulnerable groups. It also noted the good cooperation with international and regional human rights organization. China asked what concrete difficulties the country faces and which measures it plans to take with regard to children who are unable to receive appropriate education. 62. Slovenia commended Côte d’Ivoire for the abolition of death penalty and the prohibition of female genital mutilation. While noting the willingness of the state to combat sexual violence, Slovenia was concerned about violence against women and children. Slovenia inquired which measures Côte d’Ivoire was considering to tackle the problem and effectively implement the 1998 law on female genital mutilation. Slovenia made recommendations. GE.10-10140 9