A/HRC/24/11 access to services and quality of education for all children, especially to minority and marginalized groups. It made recommendations. 92. The former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia asked about measures undertaken to implement the recommendations of the Independent Expert on minority issues concerning the representation of minorities in political structures and institutions. It made a recommendation. 93. Togo noted that Canada had accepted 54 recommendations and had undertaken nine voluntary commitments. It highlighted the polyvalent approach followed by Canada in favour of indigenous peoples. However, discrimination and violence against women and children persisted. Togo made recommendations. 94. Trinidad and Tobago referred to the human rights framework supported by the independent courts system and complementary laws, policies and programmes. It made recommendations. 95. Tunisia encouraged Canada to continue strengthening its legal framework through ratification of other international instruments and the implementation of treaty body recommendations. Tunisia made recommendations. 96. Turkey referred to Canada’s support system, not only for refugees and the oppressed, but also for professionals, innovators and investors. It noted however, negative reports in the implementation of the rights of migrants, refugees, persons with disabilities, women and Aboriginal peoples. Turkey made recommendations. 97. The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland encouraged Canada to sign OPCAT. It referred to inequalities between Aboriginals and other Canadians; the divide in economic security and well-being, and the continued violence against Aboriginal women. The United Kingdom made recommendations. 98. Costa Rica was concerned about the possibility that minors victims of sexual exploitation could be brought to trial for offences regarding child prostitution. It asked why Canada had not ratified OPCAT, if it has independent national mechanisms for visits to detention facilities and given the active participation of Canada during the elaboration of this instrument. Costa Rica made a recommendation. 99. Uruguay highlighted measures to protect women and children from violence, penal reform, the 2012 action plan to combat trafficking, the institutional and legal responses to protect the most vulnerable and support provided to the elderly. Uruguay made recommendations. 100. Uzbekistan noted the concerns expressed by treaty bodies about the rights of Aboriginal people and national minorities and cases of violence against women and girls from Aboriginal communities, and excessive use of force by the police. Uzbekistan made recommendations. 101. Viet Nam commended Canada for its programmes to guarantee social inclusion, equality and tolerance. It noted, however, that discrimination based on gender, race and religion tended to rise in multiple forms, particularly against ethnic minorities and migrants. Viet Nam made a recommendation. 102. Afghanistan noted various initiatives to implement UPR recommendations, to improve the socioeconomic conditions of its citizens, especially First Nations and Aboriginal people, in areas such as health, education, housing, and protection of persons with disabilities; and promoting social inclusion and equality. 103. Algeria recalled that UPR demonstrated that no country was exempted from human rights problems. For instance, the Special Rapporteur on the promotion and protection of 11