A/HRC/13/59 79. The Working Group urges the Government to further support the ongoing development of free legal aid as a measure to combat the overrepresentation of AfroEcuadorian people in detention centres. 80. As a measure to address stereotypes and prejudice directed at Afro-Ecuadorian people, the Working Group emphasizes the necessity of relevant training for specific professional groups (police, lawyers, judges and teachers). 81. The Working Group urges the Government to strengthen the Office of the Ombudsman, including by creating a separate sub-unit dedicated to Afro-Ecuadorian people. 82. The Working Group emphasizes that particular attention should be paid to the situation of Afro-Ecuadorian women (regarding such issues as education and work and as victims of violence). Special programmes are needed to educate women and provide them with the opportunity to achieve the qualifications necessary to attain more rewarding employment. There is also a need for a quota system and special protection mechanisms that are easily accessible to women. 18 GE.10-10207