A/HRC/8/43 Page 13 43. Morocco commended the inclusive approach undertaken by Zambia in the preparation of the national report and commended it on the continuous commitments and improvements demonstrated in the field of human rights despite the difficulties and objective obstacles that it is facing. It commended it on the large number of achievements in the area of health and housing as well as the establishment of commissions to apply programmes and the adoption of a law to fight against corruption. It asked about further measures in the area of legislation to combat discrimination against women and strengthening training and education of women on human rights subjects. 44. Botswana congratulated Zambia for its open and inclusive manner employed in the preparation of its national report. It commended it on the establishment of national human rights institutions, including the Human Rights Commission, the Commission for Investigations, the Police Public Complaint Authority and existing processes aimed at enhancing access to justice institutions for the poor and vulnerable. It also noted Zambia’s efforts to incorporate human rights training in the curricula of law enforcement personnel and recruits. It further noted Zambia’s robust civil society, including the church and the media which were historically significant in helping raise awareness of democracy and human rights situations. It also noted Zambia’s impressive record of ratification of regional and international human rights instruments. 45. Azerbaijan appreciated the willingness of Zambia to comply with its human rights obligations, through the establishment of the Human Rights Commission and the Investigator General and through its efforts in combating trafficking in persons. It commended Zambia on methods of eradicating extreme poverty and the measures taken in the area of education, adequate housing, health, employment and in women’s rights. It asked how the Human Rights Commission would be strengthened, and if treaty body recommendations to amend article 23 of the Constitution would be implemented during the ongoing process of renewal of the Constitution. 46. The Libyan Arab Jamahiriya commended Zambia on the legislative reforms to ensure the protection of the rights of the child and the additional resources allocated by Zambia thereto and the adoption of a national plan for children. It recommended that Zambia continue its efforts to strengthen the rights of the child and protect them even further; in particular, the necessary resources should be earmarked so as to protect the weakest segments of the population, above all disabled persons, and assistance should be requested from UNICEF in that regard. 47. The United States of America stated that it was impressed by Zambia’s commitment to good governance and to improving the opportunities available to the Zambian people. It commended Zambia on efforts to focus more on anti-corruption measures within the past couple of years. While progress had been achieved, it stated that there still is a need for more legislative and institutional reforms. It asked about the anti-corruption initiatives planned in the country. In referring to trafficking in persons as a serious issue in Zambia, it asked what steps are taken by the authorities to bring traffickers to justice. 48. The Republic of Korea mentioned the Human Rights Commission and efforts to improve human rights education as clear examples of significant improvements in Zambia. It asked whether steps had been taken to increase awareness of the right to appeal before statutory courts. It also cited the concern of the Committee on the Rights of the Child that Zambia lacks juvenile courts and juvenile judges and asked what measures had been taken to guarantee special protection of juveniles. 49. Slovakia enquired about the freedom of association and referred to the Constitution and the national legislation in that regard. It noted that the number of registered association is impressive. However, it noted some restrictions to form trade unions and to register, as it was reported by an