A/HRC/11/L.10 page 123 and to review other legislation that resulted in the discrimination, prosecution and punishment of people solely for their sexual orientation or gender identity. The Association asked Senegal to take measures to promote tolerance and to provide law enforcement and judicial officials with training on human rights and sexual minorities. 502. Organisation pour la communication en Afrique et de promotion de la coopération économique internationale, in a joint statement with the Indian Council of South America and the International Human Rights Association of American Minorities, noted the efforts made by Senegal to promote the rights of women, above all to make sure that their social status was commensurate with their eminent social role. It encouraged the Government to pursue its effort to implement its commitments. It also commended the attention paid by Senegal to the promotion and protection of the rights of the child. It pointed out that Senegal had made progress in improving access for women to positions of political responsibilities. It recommended the ratification of other international human rights instruments. 503. Rencontre africaine pour la défense des droits de l’homme welcomed the re-election of Senegal to the Council, which reflected the vitality and the mission of Senegal regarding human rights. It welcomed the acceptance by Senegal of most recommendations. It recalled that the independence of the judiciary was guaranteed by the Constitution, but that the composition of the High Judicial Council made it dependent on the executive branch and gave a political content to some judicial cases. Senegal should therefore pay attention to the recommendation made in that regard. 504. Cercle de recherche sur les droits et les devoirs de la personne humaine expressed its full support for the follow-up to the recommendations. It highlighted the fact that the President of Senegal was devoted to human rights and development in Africa. It also referred to the fact that the first President of Cameroon was buried in Senegal and the question of repatriation of his remains had led to much ill feeling in Cameroon and at the international level. It asked for more information on this issue. 505. Comité international pour le respect et l’application de la Charte africaine des droits de l’homme et des peuples noted the strong institutional support for young people and to better protect women, children, the disabled and migrant workers. It welcomed Senegal’s efforts to