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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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