A/HRC/25/11 68. Senegal noted that peace and security were crucial for development and human rights enjoyment. It urged that action be taken to end acts of violence and underscored the importance of international support. 69. Sierra Leone commended the establishment of the National Human Rights Commission and legislation prohibiting violence against women. It noted the challenges and constraints facing the Central African Republic. It made recommendations. 70. Singapore stated that internal security must be restored and the rule of law upheld for the enjoyment of human rights. It noted that while utmost efforts were made to maintain access to health-care services, there remained many challenges. It made recommendations. 71. Slovakia encouraged the Central African Republic to cooperate with the special procedures of the Human Rights Council, including the Independent Expert. It expressed concern over the enrolment of child soldiers and the continuous reports of sexual and gender-based violence. It asked what measures, in addition to amending the Penal Code and the Code of Criminal Procedures, were envisaged to address sexual violence. It made recommendations. 72. Slovenia expressed concern over the reports on the situation of children who were recruited and used as child soldiers. It also expressed concern over conflict-related sexual violence, as well as sexual and gender-based violence rooted in the customs of the population. Slovenia made recommendations. 73. South Africa noted the post-conflict challenges and constraints faced by the Central African Republic. It called upon the international community to provide technical assistance and capacity-building. It remained committed to assisting the Central African Republic and would continue to support the work of the African Union in that regard. It made recommendations. 74. South Sudan noted progress in combating crimes, improvements to prison facilities and prison staff training. As a neighboring country, it was deeply concerned about the human rights situation. It made recommendations. South Sudan called on the international community to provide more technical assistance and capacity-building. 75. Spain noted positive cooperation with the Human Rights Council and the upcoming appointment of an Independent Expert. It encouraged the transitional Government to focus efforts on protecting the most vulnerable, especially women and children. It made recommendations. 76. The Sudan noted the determination of the Central African Republic to protect and promote human rights. It commended the implementation of most of the recommendations accepted in 2009. Sudan called on the international community to provide technical assistance in the field of human rights. It made a recommendation. 77. Canada requested information on measures to combat the recruitment and use of child soldiers by armed groups and encouraged further efforts to register, demobilize and reintegrate such children into civilian life. It made recommendations. 78. Indonesia commended the reactivation of the National Human Rights Commission and sought more information on that issue. It appreciated the efforts made by the Central African Republic to ensure education for all. Indonesia made recommendations. 79. Burkina Faso noted progress made, despite obstacles and difficulties, such as the amendment to the Family Code, efforts to ensure equal rights for children born out of wedlock, women’s participation in political life, the prohibition of FGM and compensation for victims. It made recommendations. GE.14-10056 9