A/HRC/23/6 16. The delegation noted that the crisis through which Mali is now living has a pernicious effect on the maintenance and consolidation of progress made in human rights: hence the need for assistance from the international community. 17. Mali was asking for support from the international community in the following areas: • Capacity-building for the interministerial committee to facilitate the drafting of initial and periodic reports; • Capacity-building for the team on the strategy for communication and awarenessraising to foster new behaviour; • Continued implementation of the strategy for encouraging women to apply to the civil service; • Capacity-building for the prison administration in order to improve prison conditions; • Training of prison guards and social workers; • Continued implementation of the PRODEJ operating plan for 2010–2014; • Continued implementation of the national action plan on the recommendations resulting from the national consultations on corruption and financial crime; • Capacity-building on defence and security; • Ample technical and financial assistance in the electoral process; • Material, technical and financial assistance in addressing the humanitarian impact of the crisis. B. Interactive dialogue and responses by the State under review 18. During the interactive dialogue, 69 delegations made statements. Recommendations made during the dialogue are to be found in section II of the present report. 19. Cuba welcomed the commitment of Mali to the universal periodic review. It supported the focus on areas identified by Mali in which it requires international cooperation to address the current situation, in particular those that relate to technical capacity and assistance. Cuba made a recommendation. 20. The Czech Republic hoped that order would be restored soon and that measures would be undertaken to protect and promote human rights. It took note of some achievements. However, it remained concerned about the continuing violence that women face, including excision. It made recommendations. 21. Norway was concerned at reports of violations, abuses and acts of violence in the northern parts of Mali. It emphasized the need for complete humanitarian access to the northern regions of Mali and to the affected population. Norway made recommendations. 22. Djibouti commended Mali for the preparation of the report with the involvement of civil society organizations. It acknowledged the challenges and priorities faced by Mali. It called on the international community to support Mali in the effective implementation of UPR recommendations. Djibouti made recommendations. 23. Egypt supported the endeavours by Mali to implement its human rights obligations, taking into consideration the current political and security situation. It supported the calls made by Mali for the international community to provide its assistance, through increasing financial and material resources. Egypt made recommendations. GE.13-11815 5