A/HRC/11/28 Page 4 poverty programmes at the heart of the economic programme launched in 2006 to restructure the Mauritian economy. It has also established a Fund with the aim of doubling enrolment in tertiary education institutions by 2015. With a view to fostering a culture of human rights in the country, it has set up a Human Rights Centre that is responsible for promoting human rights education among citizens. Mauritius is, at present, finalizing a National Action Plan on Human Rights which seeks to develop a strong culture of human rights in Mauritius. 10. In line with the Government Programme for 2005-2010, the enforcement mechanism of the Protection from Domestic Violence Act has been strengthened. The Government is also in the process of finalizing a Combating of Trafficking in Persons Bill. 11. The Government approved the National Gender Policy and National Plan of Action in April 2005. It has also developed a National Gender Policy Framework which provides broad guidelines for the implementation of gender-mainstreaming strategies. 12. The Government Policy Paper and Plan of Action on Disability contains a series of measures relating to, inter alia, health, education, training, employment, human rights, and accessibility. An Implementation and Monitoring Committee has been set up to work on the implementation of the recommendations of the Plan of Action for early ratification of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD). 13. The HIV and AIDS Act aims at ensuring that all persons living with HIV/AIDS are treated in fairness and respect. HIV/AIDS is not treated as a disability and any discriminatory behaviour towards people living with HIV/AIDS is punishable by law. 14. The death penalty was abolished in Mauritius in 1995 with the passage of the Abolition of Death Penalty Act. Mandatory sentences, including mandatory life sentences, have been ruled to be unconstitutional and are being reviewed on a case-to-case basis. 15. Answering the advance questions, the delegation stated that Mauritius would welcome the Special Procedures of the Human Rights Council and is considering whether to issue a standing invitation to all Special Procedures. A decision in this regard will be taken shortly. 16. As for the question on measures available to protect the rights of detainees' children and registration procedures available to ascertain caring responsibilities of detainees, the delegation said that the law provides that the infant children of female detainees may be taken care of in a reform institution at public expense until the age of five. The children will be provided with health care and specialized medical care, when required, and may attend a pre-primary school in the community as from the age of 3. Social aid may, if required, be provided to the child. If the child is left without parental supervision, he or she is referred to the Child Development Unit of the Ministry of Women’s Rights, Child Development and Family Welfare. 17. With respect to the human rights training provided to law enforcement and judicial officers with regard to the protection of human rights of women, children and persons of minority sexual orientation or gender identity, the delegation replied that the Police and Prisons Departments offer training and refresher courses on human rights and other subjects. It is expected that the Equal Opportunities Division of the NHRC, once set up, will conduct educational and other programmes to eliminate discrimination on grounds of status, including sexual orientation. Relevant technical assistance from other States or organizations would be appreciated.