A/HRC/12/2 page 5 B. Interactive dialogue and responses by the State under review 16. During the interactive dialogue, 43 delegations made statements. A number praised the Central African Republic for its detailed and comprehensive national report, including a self-critical assessment, and for its commitment to the UPR process. Several delegations welcomed the voluntary commitments it had made. A number of delegations noted with great appreciation the poverty reduction strategy paper and the 2007-2011 National Action Plan to combat gender-based violence. The conduct of an inclusive political dialogue was also commended. 17. Algeria noted the State’s commitment to consolidating peace and stability. Algeria recommended that the State (a) avail itself of technical assistance offered by OHCHR to submit its overdue reports, also sharing in this respect the recommendation of the Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination (A/HRC/WG.6/5/CAF/2, para. 68); (b) consider implementing, with the assistance of OHCHR, a training and awareness-raising programme on international human rights and humanitarian law for members of the security forces, law enforcement officials and judicial officials; and (c) as stated by the Committee on the Rights of the Child, solicit and receive technical and financial assistance from the international community, particularly from United Nations bodies and programmes, to give tangible form to various sections of the poverty reduction strategy paper, especially restoration of security, consolidation of peace and prevention of conflict, promotion of good governance, reconstruction of the economy and diversification and development of human capital. 18. Brazil welcomed the Government’s commitment to addressing gender-based and sexual violence; health policies; and educational measures for the integration of refugee children from neighbouring countries. Brazil sought elaboration on the National Action Plan, especially regarding genital mutilation and efforts to prevent discrimination against women in education. Brazil (a) proposed considering acceding to the Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or degrading Treatment or Punishment (CAT); (b) noted that efforts to abolish the death penalty and to ratify the Second Optional Protocol to the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR-OP 2) would be most welcomed; and (c) encouraged the Government to accomplish progressively the human rights goals set forth in Council resolution 9/12, in particular increased cooperation with all United Nations human rights mechanisms, including special procedures and treaty bodies. It called for international assistance in strengthening national institutions. It asked about measures to facilitate the return of internally displaced persons (IDPs) to their localities. 19. The Netherlands noted the challenges faced by the State, requiring the international community’s support. It enquired about measures to uphold the rights of IDPs and refugees and improve prison conditions. Citing United Nations reports, it recommended (a) strengthening efforts to guarantee minimum conditions within police custody and detention centres in accordance with international standards, and following up the specific recommendations of United Nations bodies in this regard; (b) taking as soon as possible the necessary measures to safeguard the rights of IDPs and refugees, ensure protection of the civilian population in accordance with international standards and follow up on the specific recommendations in this regard of the Human Rights Committee and the Representative of the Secretary-General on the