A/HRC/23/7 51. Angola noted legislation and strategies aimed at children and youth, the National Strategy for Poverty Eradication, the empowerment of women in rural areas, and the establishment of several new institutions. Progress in the field of health was welcomed, particularly the measures introduced for persons living with HIV. Angola made a recommendation. 52. Argentina welcomed the establishment of the National Children’s Council and the launch of a plan for monitoring and evaluation under the framework of the national plan to combat HIV/AIDS. Argentina made recommendations. 53. Armenia welcomed the ratification of several international conventions and the introduction of an implementation mechanism for international human rights obligations. It noted initiatives taken to promote education and development, as well as measures to improve women’s lives through public campaigns and improved legislation. Armenia made recommendations. 54. Australia acknowledged the enactment and promotion of the Domestic Violence Act of 2008. It made recommendations. 55. Brazil noted the progress in combating gender-based discrimination, in particular the landmark decision of the High Court revoking a customary inheritance law that discriminated against women. Brazil made recommendations. 56. Burkina Faso encouraged further ratifications of international human rights treaties. It noted efforts made in the legal sphere and intentions to establish a national human rights institution. Restrictions had been identified on certain rights, including the right of refugees to education. Burkina Faso made recommendations. 57. Burundi commended Botswana for its efforts with regard to the empowerment of women. It was pleased to note that gender equality and the campaign to combat violence against women were priorities. It urged Botswana to continue its initiative to support HIV/AIDS orphans. Burundi made a recommendation. 58. Canada asked about plans to continue promoting the empowerment of women and the protection of their rights, and how Botswana intended to address concerns about inequality under customary laws and practices. Work with regional partners to spread a culture of respect for human rights should be maintained. Canada made recommendations. 59. Cape Verde noted the legislative and institutional measures taken to improve the human rights situation. It encouraged Botswana to persist in its efforts in the field of human rights, despite a difficult background of traditional social practices. Cape Verde made recommendations. 60. Chad noted the Independent Electoral Commission and the Office of the Ombudsman. It welcomed measures for women’s empowerment, the incorporation of CRC into national law and the launch of youth development programmes. Chad made a recommendation. 61. Chile noted that Botswana would soon meet Millennium Development Goals 2 and 7. Work to establish a national human rights institution was welcomed. Chile made recommendations. 62. China commended the progress made in the field of poverty reduction, and noted the efforts taken to protect women’s and children’s rights. Although new HIV infection rates had fallen, due to improved prevention and treatment, many challenges remained. China made a recommendation. 63. The Congo noted the adoption of new legislation on childhood, including a charter of rights, and youth development programmes. Although significant progress had been 8