A/HRC/11/28 Page 8 37. Botswana noted that Mauritius has set up a very firm and enviable institutional foundation for the realization of human rights that have continually been reinforced by a very cohesive legislative reform in the different sectors over the years. Botswana recommended to Mauritius to: (a) within the context of its National Gender Policy Framework of 2008 and other mechanisms, to continue to apply a gender perspective in its policies and programs, including in the follow up on the results of the current review. It also recommended to Mauritius to: (b) to continue its impressive efforts towards realization of children’s rights, and in this context, to share its experiences on the work of the Ombudsperson for Children. 38. The Democratic Republic of Congo referred to the principle of the Government of Mauritius of not disassociating economic, social and cultural rights from civil and political rights and to its equitable distribution of the national budget so that all citizens will have their rights recognized. It asked however if there is a socio-economic explanation with regard to the coexistence of the insufficient work force with residual poverty. The Democratic Republic of Congo recommended to the Government to see to it that competent institutions carry out a campaign to explain the content of the Constitution distributed to different groups of the society. 39. Pakistan noted that Mauritius has an appropriate legal framework and infrastructure for the promotion and protection of human rights. It appreciated the measures taken by the Government to develop the National Gender Policy Framework and address the issue of domestic violence. Pakistan asked about Mauritius’s experience with the implementation of the Domestic Violence Act and recommended continued and strengthened focus on addressing domestic violence. 40. Djibouti asked for Mauritius to elaborate on the achievements of the Gender Unit within the Ministry of Women’s Rights, Child Development and Family Welfare. It asked how many of the recommendations made by the NHRC in its 2007 annual report had been implemented, and if recommendation C (regarding police investigations) and recommendation D (regarding measures to be taken to rationalise the system of inspection of prisons and the processing of complaints) were among those implemented. 41. Malaysia noted the Government’s efforts to eradicate poverty and the success achieved, and in this regard it asked if there are other measures planned to further increase the level of income of the people. Malaysia encouraged Mauritius to continue with these positive efforts and share its experience in this area with other countries. Malaysia recommended to Mauritius to: (a) make more strenuous effort to address the issue of violence against women including through intensifying public awareness campaigns and strengthening violence prevention measures. It also recommended to Mauritius to: (b) strengthen the existing National Plan of Action on the Protection of Children, in particular on its policies in the prevention, recovery and reintegration of children victims of sexual exploitation. 42. In response to the statements, Mauritius stated that it was in the process of finalising its National Action Plan on Human Rights and that a survey of its technical assistance needs would be effected for that purpose. It would, in particular, seek to provide for training of trainers. 43. With regard to combating trafficking in persons, Mauritius has amended the Child Protection Act in 2005 to introduce the offences of child trafficking, abandonment and abduction, with tough penalties. In 2007, a National Parental Empowerment Programme was launched to provide guidance to parents. A Community Child Protection Programme was launched and a residential drop-in centre was constructed to rehabilitate victims of commercial sexual exploitation. Closer collaboration had been established between the “Brigade de Protection des