A/HRC/10/80 page 14 concluded that the climate of impunity for human rights violations remains a problem and that the current legal framework is insufficient to deal with it. Slovenia expressed concern about the restrictions on freedom of assembly and demonstrations, according to the law of 8 May 2008. Slovenia recommended that Burkina Faso ease current restrictions to allow for full, unhindered freedom of expression and freedom of assembly. It commended Burkina Faso for allocating 25 per cent of the national budget to education; however, it noted discrepancies in access to education for girls and boys. Slovenia was most concerned about child labour. Slovenia recommended that Burkina Faso develop and implement the preventative and protection policies and measures for victims of child labour. In that respect, Slovenia encouraged Burkina Faso to indicate its needs for technical assistance and capacity-building. Slovenia highlighted the phenomenon of trafficking in women and children and asked about steps taken to address it. Slovenia recommended that Burkina Faso set up an anti-trafficking public campaign and take measures to protect its victims and to give them the necessary legal and psychosocial assistance and societal reintegration. 75. Côte d’Ivoire noted the significant efforts made by Burkina Faso to protect the rights of the child. It noted the efforts in promoting the right to education, the measures taken to ensure free schooling for girls and the free distribution of textbooks. It encouraged Burkina Faso to make even greater efforts in this area. It enquired about measures intended and taken to curb cross-border trafficking of children and child labour in West Africa. 76. Bangladesh noted the establishment of a number of ministries and the creation of the national human rights commission. It also noted the progress in education, the status of women and children and the fight against HIV/AIDS. Bangladesh recommended that Burkina Faso, with the support and cooperation of the international community, continue to fight poverty, ensuring that the benefits are accrued by all citizens in all regions; continue to make progress in the campaign to achieve universal basic education, including through non-formal education; continue to improve the health-care system and combat deadly diseases like HIV/AIDS. 77. Ghana congratulated Burkina Faso on the establishment of the Economic and Social Council, the higher council for communication and the national human rights commission, the recent increase in access to education and the establishment of the Ministry for the Advancement of Women. It also noted that a separate body has been established to monitor the implementation of the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women. It recommended that, with the assistance of the international community, Burkina Faso strengthen its human and institutional capacity in education and health, and increase activities aimed at incorporating human rights education in official school curricula and strengthen the capacity of national authorities to promote the enjoyment of human rights. 78. Gabon noted that Burkina Faso has always cooperated with regional and interregional human rights mechanisms. Gabon encouraged Burkina Faso to (a) submit regularly its reports to the treaty bodies, and recommended (b) that the international community provide technical support to Burkina Faso, in order for it to implement its ambitions in the promotion and protection of human rights. It welcomed the State’s willingness to do more in the area of women’s rights, particularly with regard to young girls, their schooling and the banning of forced marriage. It also welcomed the creation of a ministry for the promotion of human rights and the

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