A/HRC/13/8 Republic of the Congo as a large multi-ethnic country, expressed support to the Government in meeting these challenges and made a recommendation. 69. Cameroon noted measures on child trafficking, education, sexual violence against women, child soldiers and corruption. Cameroon encouraged the Democratic Republic of the Congo to intensify measures to protect the rights of children and women, minorities and vulnerable populations and to combat impunity. It appealed to the Council and the international community for increased assistance. 70. Poland commended the adoption of the Constitution with human rights provisions, the Child Protection Code and the law on sexual violence. It recognized many challenges faced by the Democratic Republic of the Congo and expressed concern at widespread sexual violence. Poland made recommendations. 71. Greece acknowledged that the 2006 Constitution contained important human rights provisions and welcomed the approval of a decree on the creation of the “Entité de liaison des droits de l’homme”. Greece was concerned about the severe humanitarian situation in the eastern part of the country. It took note of the Government’s intention to abolish capital punishment. 72. Luxembourg welcomed ratification of the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women, but noted that inequalities between the sexes remained deeply anchored in society and were recognized in legislation and reflected in political decision-making. Luxembourg observed high maternal and child mortality rates and the prevalence of sexual violence. It welcomed the commitment of the Democratic Republic of the Congo to abolishing the death penalty. Luxembourg made recommendations. 73. The Libyan Arab Jamahiriya considered it of high importance to have joint cooperation to overcome obstacles and eradicate illiteracy and poverty. It supported the Government’s appeal for technical assistance and capacity-building in the field of human rights. 74. Burkina Faso noted efforts in elaborating norms to ensure human rights and strengthen institutions and expressed hope that reparations for victims would be at the centre of the Government’s preoccupations. It expressed satisfaction at efforts to fight violence against women and made a recommendation. 75. Uganda noted the signing and ratification of a significant number on international and regional human rights and humanitarian instruments. It made recommendations. 76. Norway welcomed the establishment of the Ministry for Human Rights, plans to establish a national institution and educational initiatives. It noted that sexual violence continued unabated. It expressed concern about the situation of human rights defenders and journalists. Norway commented on limitations of the law enforcement agencies and made recommendations. 77. The United States of America noted that fighting impunity should be the Government’s number one priority and asked about concrete actions taken in 2009 to remove and suspend perpetrators of serious human rights violations or crimes. It referred to torture, ill-treatment and failure to provide food and health care in prisons. It made recommendations. 78. South Africa commended the Government’s determination to lay a human rights foundation through law reform and enquired about measures to address the illicit exploitation of natural resources, which fuels conflict; training for police, military and security services; and child soldiers. It made recommendations. 10 GE.10-10154