A/HRC/24/15 29. The delegation reiterated the commitment of Cameroon to continue implementing the recommendations accepted in 2009 and those to be agreed upon at the end of the present review. Cameroon would develop an action plan and a roadmap for the implementation of the recommendations and the consultation of governmental and civil society’s stakeholders and continue its cooperation with the subregional United Nations Centre for Human Rights and Democracy in Central Africa. 30. Regarding the advance questions raised by the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and Slovenia on violence and discrimination against women, the delegation replied that the actual revision of the Penal Code would allow eventually repressing all forms of violence against women. Sexual assaults are the most common form of violence against women and perpetrators are systematically prosecuted and sentenced in most cases. The Government had developed a national strategy to fight against sexual violence around several axes such as prevention; legal and psychosocial counselling of victims; research; and the fight against specific violence. 31. With regard to female genital mutilation (FGM), the delegation noticed that the phenomenon was restricted to the far north, north and south-west parts of the country and to a few sites in Yaoundé. In total, it stated that 1.4 per cent of the population was mutilated in Cameroon. It listed several actions carried out to fight against FGM, such as microprojects to allow persons who practise FGM to develop income-generating activities and the organization of an annual campaign called “Zero tolerance to FGM”. B. Interactive dialogue and responses by the State under review 32. During the interactive dialogue, 82 delegations made statements. Recommendations made during the dialogue can be found in chapter II of the present report. 33. Slovakia acknowledged the ratification of OP-CRC-AC. It commended the upgraded accreditation of the National Commission for Human Rights and Freedoms in accordance with the Paris Principles. It made recommendations. 34. Slovenia commended the ratification of OP-CRC-AC. It encouraged further strengthening Cameroonian efforts towards the elimination of FGM. It praised Cameroon for its endeavours to eliminate and prevent children trafficking but was concerned about child abuse. Slovenia made recommendations. 35. South Africa commended several treaties’ ratification and measures to protect women’s rights, particularly FGM. It noted steps towards the implementation of Integrated Management of Childhood Illness and encouraged Cameroon to similarly heighten its efforts to reduce maternal mortality and ensure women’s access to reproductive health services. It made a recommendation. 36. Spain noted the legislative reforms, including measures to protect and promote the rights of persons with disabilities, the fight against trafficking in persons and the Government’s reorganization for better compliance with its commitment on human rights. It made recommendations. 37. Sudan welcomed the active engagement in the UPR process. It commended the efforts taken in the implementation of the recommendations including the review of policies and the legislation in Cameroon and commended the adoption of the National Plan of Action. It made a recommendation. 38. Thailand commended measures to strengthen the judiciary independence; combat poverty and trafficking in persons; and protect vulnerable groups. It was concerned about women’s violence. Thailand engaged with Cameroon for training on the United Nations Rules for the Treatment of Women Prisoners and Non-custodial Measures for Women 6 GE.13-15472