A/HRC/11/L.10 page 56 would empower girls and women in society. It also commended it for the incorporation of ratified international norms and human rights instruments into national legislation. It welcomed the initiatives aiming at increasing the participation of women in the political and social sphere, especially with regard to the national commitments to the Millennium Development Goals. 227. Morocco noted that Djibouti had accepted 37 recommendations and reiterated its call to the international community to support Djibouti in its efforts to promote human rights, in particular in the area of the harmonization of domestic legislation and related institutional reform. Djibouti should be encouraged to make specific technical assistance requests to relevant agencies and international institutions, including OHCHR, in order to develop and promote the Millennium Development Goals. 228. Yemen said that the presentation and report made by Djibouti during the universal periodic review clearly illustrated its achievements and challenges. The acceptance of a large number of recommendations was a further indication of the importance given by the country to many of the issues raised and of the moral commitment to promote and protect human rights. It encouraged Djibouti to persevere in its efforts. 229. Senegal welcomed the efforts made and policies put in place by Djibouti to promote the social condition of its citizens, in particular through programmes to reduce unemployment and the promotion of the rights to housing, education and health. It noted that the measures taken by the authorities in various areas showed the determination of Djibouti to overcome the constraints faced and to attain its objectives in the area of human rights. Senegal called on the international community to express more solidarity for Djibouti. 230. Nigeria was impressed by Djibouti’s initiative to take measures to strengthen its capacity in the administration of justice; establish a juvenile justice system; train judicial and law enforcement officers dealing with juvenile cases; and develop and strengthen legislative measures to ensure prompt investigation and prosecution of sexual offences against children. 231. Burkina Faso encouraged Djibouti to pursue its efforts to implement the recommendations made during the review. It noted with satisfaction the action already taken to this end. Burkina Faso expressed its solidarity with Djibouti in its efforts to implement strategies for the realization of human rights.

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