A/HRC/29/6 51. China appreciated progress made by Guinea since the last review and noted the formulation of numerous laws and regulations, the strengthening of institutional building and efforts in eliminating traditional harmful practices to women and children. 52. Comoros highlighted the results achieved by Guinea, in the context of the crisis faced in recent years. It hoped that, with the support of the international community, Guinea would be able to meet its objectives as reflected in its national report and the recommendations received. 53. The Congo welcomed Guinean efforts, including to combat traditional practices that were harmful to women and children, the ratification of the Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment (CAT) and the process to address the events that occurred in 2009. It encouraged Guinea to strengthen its cooperation with the special procedures of the Human Rights Council. 54. Costa Rica welcomed efforts to consolidate democracy through elections and encouraged Guinea to continue promoting participation. It noted the importance of establishing independent State mechanisms for the promotion and protection of human rights, including the establishment of guarantees to prohibit torture. 55. Côte d’Ivoire welcomed the adoption of a national plan of action to ensure follow-up to recommendations from the UPR, the treaty bodies and the International Fact-Finding Commission, in the areas of institutional strengthening and human rights policies. 56. Cuba highlighted the importance of international cooperation in the fight against the Ebola outbreak and urged the international community to step up cooperation and financial assistance to Guinea, including for strengthening of its health infrastructure. 57. The Czech Republic appreciated the information provided on the implementation of the previous UPR recommendations. 58. While welcoming significant efforts made by Guinea to address the human rights situation and the implementation of UPR recommendations, the Democratic Republic of the Congo took note of remaining challenges. 59. Denmark commended Guinea for its constructive engagement with the UPR and for its progress made in the promotion and protection of human rights. It hoped that concrete steps were being undertaken to honour commitments made to ratify OP-CAT. Denmark offered assistance from the CAT Initiative, if deemed helpful. 60. Djibouti appreciated the various actions undertaken by Guinea, notably the measures undertaken to meet its due reporting obligations to treaty bodies. It wished Guinea success in meeting its objectives for the realization of human rights. 61. Egypt recognized important measures to promote human rights in Guinea, in particular reform programmes in the areas of justice, defence, security and administration. It highlighted the establishment of the Ministry of Human Rights and Civil Liberties with the task of implementing and monitoring human rights policies. 62. Equatorial Guinea welcomed efforts made by Guinea to reinforce the promotion and protection of human rights, in particular in the areas of education, work and equality. Guinea had adopted policies to reinforce human rights education and to ensure equal access to education for women and girls at all levels. 63. Ethiopia commended Guinea for identifying priority areas in the promotion and protection of human rights, and enhancing the legal framework. It encouraged Guinea to continue working on the political, economic and social development areas. 8 GE.15-07505