A/HRC/37/10 eliminate the worst forms of child labour and racial discrimination. It also noted the measures that had been taken by Benin to promote youth employment, and the rights to water, food, housing, health and education. 105. Algeria noted that the legislative framework had been reinforced regarding the rights of children, communication and information, elections and justice. It welcomed the ratification of the Protocol to the African Charter on Human and Peoples’ Rights on the Establishment of an African Court on Human and People’s Rights, and the creation of a national institute to promote the rights of women, a national authority to combat corruption and shelters for children. 106. Angola welcomed the ratification of the Protocol to the African Charter on Human and Peoples’ Rights on the Establishment of an African Court on Human and People’s Rights and the adoption of the Human Rights Commission and a national action plan on the elimination of the worst forms of child labour. 107. Argentina thanked Benin for the submission of its national report and made recommendations. 108. Armenia, while welcoming progress made at the legislative level, remained concerned at the persistence of discrimination against women. It welcomed the decennial plan on education and encouraged Benin to ensure free education for all and increase school enrolment for girls. It also encouraged Benin to improve access to birth registration. 109. Australia commended Benin on the removal of provisions for the death penalty from its Code of Criminal Procedure and on its contribution to the launch of the African Union Campaign to End Child Marriage and its related national campaign. Australia was concerned at the reportedly poor conditions in prisons in Benin. 110. Azerbaijan welcomed the establishment of a national authority to combat corruption and the fact that Benin had started to organize competitive recruitment of civil servants. It also commended the efforts of Benin to implement the right to education, in particular its policy on free education. 111. The delegation thanked all speakers and confirmed that their expressions of encouragement would be taken into account. 112. On issues relating to forced labour and forced marriage, the delegation promised that such acts would be prosecuted and that responses to the recommendations would be provided. 113. With regard to the independence of the judiciary, Benin stated that it was making every effort to strengthen its judicial system by extending the judicial map and recruiting clerks and more judges. 114. In a difficult national and global context, satisfying the economic, social and cultural rights of citizens was proving difficult to achieve. However, the Government of Benin remained focused on the human rights situation. 115. In addition, Benin had undertaken to follow up on all the comments it had accepted, including those relating to the establishment and functioning of the Beninese Human Rights Commission. 116. The delegation appealed to technical and financial partners to continue to support Benin in implementing development programmes, including for the promotion and protection of human rights. 117. In conclusion, the delegation reiterated its appreciation to the troika, Council members, Member States and the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights for their support. II. Conclusions and/or recommendations 118. The recommendations formulated during the interactive dialogue listed below have been examined by Benin and enjoy the support of Benin: GE.17-23482 11