A/HRC/10/80 page 11 human rights commission and the establishment of a parliamentary committee on general, institutional and human rights affairs. It noted the high rate of illiteracy and the low rate of secondary schooling, and the challenge of providing education owing to a lack of infrastructures and human resources. Mauritius appealed to the international community to support the efforts of Burkina Faso to combat poverty and ensure the right to education for all. Mauritius appealed to OHCHR to provide appropriate technical assistance to enhance the State’s capacities in terms of promoting human rights in the areas mentioned in paragraph 108 of the national report. 56. Morocco noted with satisfaction the significant progress that Burkina Faso has made since its independence and welcomed the efforts made to guarantee children’s rights and the establishment of a solidarity fund for HIV-positive children and the initiative to guarantee the right to health. It requested further information on the measures taken to counter child labour and to promote the access of children to health care. 57. Sweden referred to reports on the lack of independence in the judicial system, impunity and corruption that obstruct the rule of law. Sweden noted with interest that Burkina Faso has adopted a strategy for 2008-2010, including the establishment of a process whereby individuals can report human rights violations. Sweden requested whether the complaint procedure has been set up and asked about any initial experiences in this process. Sweden recommended that Burkina Faso intensify its efforts to reinforce the human rights protection system, fight impunity and ensure the independence of the judicial system. Sweden remained concerned at the situation of women’s rights, especially sexual and reproductive health and rights, rape, including marital rape, polygamy and women’s limited rights to inheritance. Sweden recommended that Burkina Faso increase efforts to strengthen the respect of women’s rights and to promote gender equality. 58. Belgium welcomed the creation of a ministry for the promotion of human rights, but expressed concern about the lack of an independent justice system and the uncompleted fight against corruption. While noting that the reform of justice and the fight against corruption are key priorities and that the justice inspectorate has been strengthened, Belgium emphasized that tangible efforts and concrete actions are needed. National courts have not yet been seized of any case of corruption. Belgium enquired about measures taken to improve the working of justice and when the higher State supervisory authority will be able to publish a report, which can be translated into tangible measures to combat corruption. Belgium recommended that Burkina Faso (a) make every possible effort to ensure that justice can operate independently and that all political influence on the legal system is eliminated. With regard to corruption, Belgium recommended that (b) the Government translate its intentions into tangible results and measures. Belgium recommended that (c) the national human rights commission be independent, in conformity with the Paris Principles, particularly in adopting its competences and funding. 59. Angola welcomed the strategic policy framework for the promotion of children’s rights for the period 2006-2015. It asked how the international community can contribute to help Burkina Faso achieve the objectives of this strategy. Angola welcomed the efforts to reduce poverty, in particular among women, by setting up the Ministry for the Advancement of Women, and requested further information concerning its work and the challenges the authorities are facing in implementing these policies. Angola recommended that Burkina Faso continue to strengthen educational policies.

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