A/HRC/23/7 107. Slovakia acknowledged the commitment of Botswana to following up the recommendations of the first UPR cycle. Particularly noteworthy was the adoption of the Domestic Violence Act and the new Children’s Act and the progress towards achieving Millennium Development Goals 2 and 7. Slovakia made recommendations. 108. Slovenia commended the efforts of Botswana to meet its international human rights obligations. There were gaps to fill, however, such as the failure of the new Children’s Act to prohibit corporal punishment in any setting and the lack of authority, capacity and resources allocated to the Women’s Affairs Department. Slovenia made recommendations. 109. South Africa noted that Botswana remained committed to fulfilling its international human rights obligations, notwithstanding the obstacles and constraints present. It called on the international community to assist Botswana with the capacity-building and technical assistance it had requested. South Africa made recommendations. 110. Spain said that the climate of peace and political stability prevailing in Botswana and its effective macroeconomic management had enabled the development of human rights promotion and protection. It welcomed the reform of school curricula to include education in human rights and fundamental freedoms from early childhood. Spain made recommendations. 111. Sri Lanka noted the commitment of Botswana to eradicating poverty, which had been steadily declining since 2009. It acknowledged progress made in the health sector, and efforts to protect and promote the rights of women and children, but was concerned that three fifths of women were victims of gender-based violence. Sri Lanka made recommendations. 112. Lesotho stated that the ratification of almost all the core human rights treaties was a testament to the commitment of Botswana to enhancing human rights. Moreover, Botswana had strengthened its institutional framework and enacted legislation to protect human rights in accordance with its Constitution and international obligations. Lesotho made a recommendation. 113. Bangladesh was impressed by government efforts to promote and protect human rights in Botswana, not least through taking steps to improve the socioeconomic development of its citizens. Nonetheless, the country had many challenges, which could be overcome with the assistance of the international community. Bangladesh made recommendations. 114. In its concluding remarks, the delegation noted the recommendations from various delegations, with a view to accepting as many as possible, within the framework of its laws and policies; and indicated that they would contribute significantly to the improvement of the human rights situation in Botswana. II. Conclusions and/or recommendations** 115. The recommendations listed below have been examined by Botswana and enjoy its support: 115.1. Incorporate into domestic law the provisions of the treaties that Botswana has freely acceded (Chad); ** Conclusions and recommendations have not been edited. 13