A/HRC/23/7 disadvantaged groups, but further noted that Botswana continued to face serious challenges, particularly relating to refugees and education. Malaysia made recommendations. 87. Mauritania welcomed efforts to guarantee access to justice and the rights of children, women, persons with disabilities and minority and disadvantaged groups, to eradicate poverty and to improve the situation of indigenous people. It encouraged continued promotion of cultural diversity and the establishment of an independent national institution in accordance with the Paris Principles. 88. Mexico encouraged the Supreme Court of Botswana to continue reviewing customary practices that discriminated against women. It noted that, in response to the recommendation by Mexico, Botswana had adopted a preferential strategy on indigenous peoples and had received a visit from the Special Rapporteur on the rights of indigenous peoples in 2009. Mexico made recommendations. 89. Morocco commended the commitment of Botswana to human rights principles and respect for the rights of children, women and persons with disabilities. It also commended efforts to combat HIV/AIDS, including making special provision for migrants, refugees, and HIV-positive mothers and their infected children, and raising awareness among prisoners. Morocco made recommendations. 90. In response to the questions raised from the floor, the delegation stated that the Constitution was the supreme law of the land. Cultural practices that were deemed to be inconsistent with the Constitution would not prevail, if challenged. 91. Furthermore, the delegation stated that, as a predominantly Christian nation, Botswana had not reached a stage where it could accept same-sex activities. It would be necessary to engage in educational campaigns on this issue so that when the laws were changed, the people would be carried along. 92. Regarding cultural sensitivities that had a bearing on existing legislation, the delegation confirmed the commitment of Botswana to comply with its treaty obligations. In that regard, the Government was determined to undertake educational awareness campaigns with a view to raising these issues, including sexual orientation, corporal punishment and the death penalty. Thus far, public consultations had confirmed that Botswana still supported the retention of corporal punishment, the death penalty and the criminalization of same-sex activities. 93. The delegation also stated that wildlife management areas outside the CKGR had been established with a view to preserving the ecosystem and promoting sustainable tourism. Special hunting licenses had been issued for hunting in the wildlife management areas. However the hunting should be undertaken using traditional methods, and not for commercial purposes using sporting rifles. 94. The delegation stated that, as a country that fully upheld the rule of law, Botswana had fully implemented the court decision on the CKGR case. In addition, the Government had taken a decision to provide water for residents of the CKGR. 95. With respect to education for remote area dwellers, the Government had provided boarding facilities to encourage parents to give their children an opportunity to go to school. For those in the CKGR, boarding facilities had been established outside the Reserve, in areas such as New Xade. The Children’s Act provided that all children should be afforded an opportunity to attend school, and parents denying their children that opportunity could face prosecution. 96. Namibia commended the efforts of Botswana to improve the promotion and protection of human rights, in particular advances made in women and children’s rights and 11