A/HRC/17/18 established in February 2009, had tasked the Directorate General of Human Rights with the mission of developing a national plan on human rights education. 55. The delegation recalled that the Constitution recognized the right of indigenous peoples and that Law No. 904/81 on the Status of Indigenous Communities recognized the legal status of these communities, 60 per cent of which had already obtained a legal title. In that regard, in 2010, 156,000,718 hectares had been granted to 17 communities. For its part, the Paraguayan Indigenous Institute had worked on three strategic areas since August 2009: land and territory, participation and ethnic development. For 2011, the institute was planning the establishment of a protocol for consultations. Provisionally, it had adopted Resolution No. 2039 of 2010, establishing compliance with the minimum requirements and obligations of the consultation on the framework of ILO Convention No. 169 and its direct application. 56. In relation to women’s rights, the Constitution had established the principle of equality and non-discrimination and urged the three branches of Government to promote real and effective conditions for freedom and equality, remove obstacles that prevented or disrupted its enjoyment, and facilitate the participation of all citizens in political life. The Women’s Secretariat of the Presidency of the Republic was of fundamental importance to the promotion of measures to help eliminate discrimination against women, for which it had implemented two plans for Equal Opportunity in earlier stages and to date was running the Third National Plan for Equal Opportunities between Women and Men 2008–2017. The Secretariat was also charged with the definition and implementation of the policy of prevention, care and protection for victims of gender violence. A service providing support for victims had been established in 2003. Currently, the Secretariat for Women was defining a policy of prevention, punishment and eradication of gender violence. In the judiciary, a series of measures to ensure access to justice for victims had been set up. On the other hand, in 2008, the National Police had launched a first specialized unit providing special care for women, children and adolescents victims of domestic and gender violence. In 2010, 6 such units had already been created in different parts of the country. The Government intended to open 11 more in the course of 2011. 57. Spain highlighted efforts for the promotion and protection of human rights made by Paraguay, in particular the creation in 2010 of the Human Rights Network of the Executive branch and the elaboration of the Plan of Action 2010–2011. Spain also highlighted the important work of the Truth Commission and its 2008 report and recommendations, which should be implemented. Spain made recommendations. 58. France noted that, according to the Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues, nearly 90 per cent of the indigenous population did not have access to medical services. In addition, according to the Special Rapporteur on the right to education, the illiteracy rate among the indigenous population over the age of 15 had risen to 40 per cent. France also highlighted continuing difficulties faced by the Yakya Axa and Sawhoyamaxa communities regarding access to land. It further drew attention to concerns expressed by the Committee on the Rights of the Child on the problems of street children and child labour. France welcomed initiatives for the protection of rights in connection with sexual orientation and gender identity. France made recommendations. 59. Turkey commended the efforts of Paraguay to establish institutional mechanisms for the promotion and protection of human rights, in particular, for creating a system to followup on the recommendations of the treaty bodies. Turkey asked about progress made in the implementation of the Judicial Assistance Service which provided channels of communication for those who provide justice and for their community. Turkey made a recommendation. 10