A/HRC/25/16 84. Canada asked what measures had been adopted to combat the spread of HIV, in line with its 2009 recommendations. It welcomed the significant fall in maternal mortality rates since 2005, thanks to the provision of free caesareans. It made recommendations. 85. Cabo Verde stressed the importance of the Congo ratifying international human rights instruments that it had already signed and of their incorporation into domestic legislation. It encouraged international partners to respond to requests for support. It made a recommendation. 86. Central African Republic noted ratification of OP-CRC-SC, OP-CRC-AC and the Trafficking in Persons Protocol to UNTOC. It encouraged the Congo to continue reforms to improve living conditions for the Congolese people. It called upon the international community to support the Congo in its efforts. 87. Chad commended the “matrix for the implementation of the recommendations of the UPR of the Congo” framework document. It welcomed efforts to protect the rights of women, children and indigenous peoples. It called upon the international community to support the Congo. 88. Chile commended ratification of important international instruments, as well as legislative and institutional reforms, which had led to laws to improve enjoyment of civil and political rights. It made recommendations. 89. China noted increased economic growth and democracy; and efforts to improve employment opportunities, medical services and free education. It welcomed laws to protect the rights of children and indigenous peoples. It called upon the international community to provide financial and technical assistance. It made recommendations. 90. Maldives encouraged enactment of core human rights instruments in domestic law. It expressed concern over the level of gender-based violence and discrimination. Noting widespread use of torture, it encouraged adoption of a related law and definition. It made recommendations. 91. Côte d’Ivoire noted structural reforms, strengthened legal framework and good governance, which would have a positive impact on health, education, growth, employment, reducing poverty and fighting corruption. It made recommendations. 92. Cuba noted efforts to guarantee the right to education and non-discrimination; and welcomed initiatives to improve access to drinking water, reduce infectious diseases, eliminate all forms of discrimination against women, and the investment in women’s and children’s health. It made recommendations. 93. The Democratic Republic of the Congo took note of economic growth, slightly improved living conditions and other impacts from human rights programmes. It welcomed strengthened normative framework and laws to protect women and children. It made recommendations. 94. Djibouti noted provisions to protect vulnerable groups, and commended the strengthened five-year development plan to fight poverty. It invited the international community to provide financial and technical assistance to help expand the national human rights policy. It made recommendations. 95. Ecuador noted the design of a poverty reduction strategy and progress in consolidating peace, strengthening the State and improving public health, especially regarding immunizations and the diagnosis and treatment of persons with HIV. It made recommendations. 96. Egypt commended the implementation of existing legislation and programmes. It noted widespread structural reforms and improved governance, and urged the Congo to GE.14-10049 11