A/HRC/WG.6/5/L.5 page 11 rights of indigenous communities and the present status of the adoption of this law. In conclusion, Burkina Faso encouraged the Congo to pursue efforts to continue to improve the rights of Congolese people. 37. Chad welcomed the legislative and regulatory measures to incorporate the various international agreements and treaties in the area of human rights. Chad recommended that the Congo continue its efforts to improve the human rights situation in its country and that the international community provide assistance to the Congo to take up the various challenges confronting it. 38. China noted that the Congo is progressing in the improvement of living conditions, minimum wages, the payment of domestic debts and delayed wage payments. China asked about the implementation and results of the 2008 law which eliminates payments to people with tuberculosis, malaria and AIDS. China noted that the Congo faces great difficulties in the realization of the MDGs and asked if the Congo has a specific national plan of action to promote their achievement. 39. South Africa noted that the Congo faces significant challenges particularly in the areas related to combating HIV/AIDS, high infant and maternal mortality rates, absence of legislation prohibiting the trafficking of persons, street children, access to education and health facilities and child labour. It sought clarification on the Congo has done to provide adequate schooling facilities, increase school enrolment rates and provide access to clean water and basic health services, and how it intends to facilitate access to affordable judicial services. It recommended that the Congo consider reviewing strategies aimed at comprehensive protection of children with a view to developing a plan and aligning it with the provisions of CRC and all applicable international human rights instruments to which the Congo is party. 40. Gabon noted that the status of Congolese women has improved over the years thanks to the creation of the Ministry of Promotion of the Women and the Integration of Women in Development. These trends merit the support of the international community, including technical assistance from OHCHR. Gabon recommended in line with the recommendations of the Committee on the Rights of the Child, to sign and ratify CRC-OP-AC. Gabon encouraged the Congo to further cooperate with the mechanisms for the promotion and protection of human rights, including special procedures. 41. Italy noted that according to figures provided by UNICEF, about one quarter of children are not registered at birth and recommended that the Congo (a) improve procedures aimed at raising the