A/HRC/13/16 39. The Congo stated that reforms in urban planning and infrastructure are of interest as they play a role in improving living conditions and ensuring the full enjoyment of economic, social and cultural rights. It commended the adoption of a national plan for the development of education, effective until 2015. It indicated that the determination to combat child abuse and discrimination against women should be supported, and inquired whether there were any laws prohibiting forced and early marriages. 40. The Republic of Korea asked about follow-up measures taken or to be taken to address the issues raised by the Special Rapporteur on torture in 2008 and the Working Group on Arbitrary Detention in 2007, particularly about the measures against torture perpetrated by law enforcement officials, practices of secrete detention and unlawful military jurisdiction over civilians. It acknowledged serious efforts to protect women’s rights, and welcomed the recent measures for minimum wage equality in all private sectors as a meaningful step to promote women’s economic and social rights. It made recommendations. 41. Norway indicated that effective cooperation with the United Nations human rights machinery is fundamental for the improvement of human rights. Noting that the active participation of civil society is essential to a meaningful universal periodic review process, Norway enquired how it had been included in the reporting process and how it would be included in the follow-up. Norway stated that human rights defenders play an important role in fostering a culture of human rights and expressed concern about the vulnerable situation of human rights defenders and journalists defending human rights. Norway made recommendations. 42. The Libyan Arab Jamahiriya noted with interest achievements in the right to education, in particular the 2003 national strategy for education for all, the reform of the national education system at all levels, the scholarships program, training of teachers and the importance given to schools for persons with disabilities. It noted that there are challenges with regards to the enrolment of girls in schools and considered that the building of schools in rural areas, the building of roads and the improvement of the living conditions could help alleviate these challenges. It made a recommendation. 43. South Africa praised the adoption of the Constitution, the 2009 Judiciary Act and numerous strategies developed and being implemented to contribute towards the practical and full enjoyment of economic, social and cultural rights. It noted areas of concern, requesting clarification on: the success rate of the national plan for the reduction of poverty and challenges impeding effective implementation thereof; allegations of torture and arbitrary detentions particularly by the military; and the measures taken to strengthen measures aimed at increasing enrolment rates in primary and basic education, particularly for girls, and to raise awareness among parents about the value of early childhood education. It made recommendations. 44. Morocco appreciated the sincere commitment to human rights and the dynamic of openness and democratisation to strengthen the rule of law and affirm the role of constitutional institutions in the promotion of good governance. It was pleased about efforts to consolidate a climate of peace and solidarity between the different social and cultural groups, strengthened by respect of local specificities. Morocco expressed interest in efforts in the areas of work, health, education, infrastructure, housing, protection of vulnerable groups and dissemination of a human rights culture and asked about the government plans and expectations of assistance by the international community in this regard. Morocco made a recommendation. 45. Gabon noted the Project for the Promotion of Self-Employment for Rural Women (PRAMUR), which seeks to improve the income of women in rural areas. In relation to children’s rights, Gabon indicated that Equatorial Guinea has reinforced its policy on the 8