A/HRC/25/4 44. China welcomed the implementation of recommendations accepted during the previous review on poverty reduction, women and children’s rights, gender parity, reduction of FGM and health development. It urged the international community to support China in reducing poverty. China made a recommendation. 45. Comoros noted efforts to protect the rights of women, children and persons with disabilities, particularly in maternal and child health. It noted the commitment of Senegal to human development and encouraged it to continue its efforts in human rights. 46. The Congo commended efforts to implement the recommendations from the previous UPR cycle, namely the strengthened institutional framework and new legislative measures. It applauded legislation on gender parity in all public policies. Congo made a recommendation. 47. Costa Rica welcomed implementation of recommendations from the previous UPR cycle, especially on institutional reform. It asked whether the circular indicating that pregnant girls should leave school would be withdrawn. It made recommendations. 48. Cote d’Ivoire welcomed steps taken to protect children from violence, promote gender equality, freedom of the press and the right to food, and combat FGM. It called on the international community to provide further support. It made recommendations. 49. Cuba applauded efforts to achieve gender equality, eradicate child exploitation and remove children from the streets. It noted increased numbers of staff and enrolments in schools and better access to health services. Cuba made recommendations. 50. The Democratic Republic of the Congo asked whether the National Observatory of Places of Deprivation of Liberty had improved prison conditions and what the impact had been of programmes to keep girls in school. It made recommendations. 51. Djibouti asked about the results of programmes to strengthen national decisionmaking institutions and bodies. It commended the ratification of international instruments, particularly CRPD. Djibouti made a recommendation. 52. Ecuador welcomed ratification of CRPD, reduction of child mortality and steps towards the abolition of female circumcision. It noted the establishment of the National Observatory of Places of Deprivation of Liberty, in line with the Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment (CAT). Ecuador made recommendations. 53. Egypt believed that Senegal had taken numerous measures and initiatives in its efforts to achieve broadest possible enjoyment of all human rights and fundamental freedoms. It made recommendations. 54. Ethiopia commended Senegal on setting up institutional frameworks, including in the areas of combating human trafficking and gender parity, and the National Human Rights Advisory Council. It made recommendations. 55. France congratulated Senegal on ratifying CPED, combating impunity and opening the Extraordinary African Chambers. It considered the creation of domestic security centres and universal medical insurance for all children as further advances. It made recommendations. 56. The Senegalese delegation thanked the delegations for their encouragement and explained that it had grouped their observations and recommendations into four broad categories: combating discrimination; places of detention; access to economic, social, and cultural rights; and combating impunity. 57. The Senegalese Government had taken a three-pronged approach to combating excision, which was harmful to women’s health. The practice was punished, awareness of it GE.13-18935 7