A/HRC/11/L.10 page 122 made Senegal a model and required the support of relevant international bodies to help Senegal to implement its programmes of action and promote the achievement of the Millennium Development Goals. 498. The United States of America appreciated Senegal’s commitment to further strengthen its efforts to eliminate the economic exploitation of children, including by enhancing access to education and enforcing laws against child labour and trafficking. It noted the concern expressed by several delegations regarding the criminalization of homosexuality, as well as harassment and discrimination based on sexual orientation. It also echoed concerns regarding intimidation and harassment of journalists and media organizations. It urged Senegal to fulfil the African Union mandate regarding the trial of Hissène Habré in Senegal. It encouraged Senegal to undertake an awareness-raising campaign on female genital mutilation. 499. Ireland thanked the delegation of Senegal for the constructive way in which it had participated in the universal periodic review process. It noted with appreciation that Senegal had accepted its recommendation concerning the need for an awareness-raising campaign on the application of the law on female genital mutilation. Ireland stressed the importance of the mandate given to Senegal by the African Union concerning the need to bring to justice Hissène Habré, the former President of Chad. 3. General comments made by other relevant stakeholders 500. Comité sénégalais des droits de l’homme noted with great satisfaction the replies provided by the Government to its complaints. It highlighted the open and sincere dialogue the Government had established with the national institution and all civil society organizations. It called on the authorities to continue their partnership with civil society and to be even more vigilant in their struggle for human rights. It was prepared to assist the Government in the implementation of the recommendations it had accepted. 501. The European Region of the International Lesbian and Gay Association noted the recent release from jail of nine gay men but stated that public statements condemning homosexuality had led to an increase in homophobia. It indicated that the penal code threatened sexual minorities and violated the African Charter on Human and Peoples’ Rights and the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights. It urged Senegal to abolish article 319 of the penal code