A/HRC/18/10 recommended by the TRC, and to reduce illiteracy by increasing free and compulsory education. Cuba made recommendations. 33. Austria welcomed the elaboration of the national report in consultation with civil society. It commended institutional reforms, including the establishment of the Human Rights Commission Anti-Corruption Commission, the Human Rights Secretariat and the Parliamentary Human Rights Committee. It noted that important TRC recommendations had yet to be implemented and asked for further information on the delivery of benefits to war victims and completion of the constitutional review process. It expressed concern about the high level of violence against women, particularly the widespread practice of FGM and asked about concrete steps taken to discontinue the practice. Austria made recommendations. 34. Germany noted the establishment of a Commission to review the Constitution, a key recommendation of the TRC. Germany wished to know how the Government would advance its efforts to overcome the contradiction between Constitutional provisions and progressive human rights-supportive laws, for example, in the field of equality between women and men. Germany noted estimates that 90 per cent of women in Sierra Leone had undergone FGM. It made recommendations. 35. Argentina highlighted the actions of the Special Court for Sierra Leone to investigate, prosecute and punish those responsible for the crimes committed during the armed conflict. Argentina placed stress on the implementation of mechanisms to recognize the conflict’s victims and provide them with reparation. It made recommendations. 36. Brazil welcomed Sierra Leone’s commitment to combat poverty, consolidate democracy and revitalize the economy through the implementation of the “Agenda for Change”. Brazil noted such achievements as the Presidential Apology to women and girls, the adoption of the Domestic Violence Act, the establishment of mechanisms to investigate cases of sexual and domestic violence and free health care programmes. It appreciated assurances that the abolition of the death penalty was on the legislative agenda and that a standing invitation was issued to the special procedures. Brazil noted the persistence of a high incidence of gender-related crimes and that challenges remained in relation to access to medical care and legal assistance. It made recommendations. 37. Australia congratulated Sierra Leone for its request to be considered by the United Nations Peace Building Commission. Australia called for the domestic implementation of international human rights treaties and the TRC recommendations. Australia expressed concern about extended periods of detention without trial resulting from a lack of prosecutorial capacity, and reported impunity in cases of gender-based violence as well as the exploitation of child labour. It encouraged Sierra Leone to strengthen its judicial system. Australia was pleased to have provided assistance to Sierra Leone. It made recommendations. 38. Chile pointed to the TRC and its 2004 report as an important transitional-justice mechanism to fight impunity, promote national reconciliation and guarantee their nonreoccurrence. Chile congratulated Sierra Leone on its efforts to implement the TRC recommendations. Chile especially welcomed the recent free public health programme and noted the death-penalty commutations. Chile made recommendations. 39. Hungary acknowledged the TRC’s remarkable work, the adoption of the Health Sector Strategic Plan 2010-2015 and the establishment of the National AIDS Secretariat. Hungary noted that primary education was still not free of charge and that the lack of infrastructure and overcrowded classrooms affected the learning environment. Hungary suggested that Sierra Leone use the concluding observations of treaty bodies to identify the most pressing human rights issues. It made recommendations. 7