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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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