A/HRC/25/8 poverty, human rights training and the ratification of CRPD and OP-CRC-SC. It made recommendations. 61. New Zealand welcomed the adoption of the policy of inclusive education and steps taken to improve equal access to education for children with disabilities, noting, however, that challenges remained in the implementation. New Zealand recalled that it had raised the issue of ongoing traditional attitudes and stereotypes concerning women in family and society in 2009. It made recommendations. 62. Slovenia noted positive developments in the area of children’s protection, especially in the context of abuse and violence, but noted that there was no mention of sexual and reproductive health education in schools. It made recommendations. 63. South Africa noted the ratification of international instruments and the establishment of institutional protection mechanisms to enhance the promotion, protection and enjoyment of rights by children. It also welcomed the launching of the National Human Rights Action Plan. It made recommendations. 64. South Sudan noted the efforts to reform the political and legislative systems, and increase women’s participation in politics and decision-making. It welcomed the ratification of OP-CRC-SC. It made a recommendation. 65. In its response to the issues raised so far, Mauritius stressed the relevance of the National Human Rights Action Plan and stated that the political will exists to implement it and that necessary budget will be allocated for it. It also referred to the steps taken to ratify or accede to major international human rights instruments, especially those that are still outstanding. 66. Mauritius stressed the importance of respect for its territorial integrity. It reiterated that the Chagos Archipelago, including Diego Garcia and Tromelin, form an integral part of the territory of the Republic of Mauritius. Chagossians are full-fledged citizens of Mauritius, enjoying the same rights as other Mauritian citizens. With a view to improving the well-being of the Chagossians, the Government of Mauritius has taken special measures in their favour, such as donating land for the construction of houses and setting up the Chagossian Welfare Fund. 67. With regard to the standing invitation to the special procedures of the Human Rights Council, Mauritius stated that although it has not yet extended a standing invitation, one of the recommendations of the National Human Rights Action Plan is to invite special procedures of the Human Rights Council to visit the country. Mauritius indicated that it will therefore consider extending such a standing invitation to the special procedures. 68. On ratification of the International Convention on the Protection of the Rights of All Migrant Workers and Members of Their Families, Mauritius noted that as it is a small country with limited resources, it would not be able to allow migrant workers to bring their families. Mauritius explained that a series of measures have been taken to protect the legitimate rights of migrant workers. 69. On the issue of the asylum seekers, Mauritius indicated that it has not signed the 1951 Convention relating to the Status of Refugees and its 1967 Protocol, but that it always extend the necessary assistance to those who apply for asylum through the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees. 70. Regarding gender-based violence, Mauritius reiterated the information already provided and highlighted some of the salient parts of the National Action Plan to Combat Domestic Violence and gave detailed information in this regard. 71. On human rights training for police officers, Mauritius provided information on the measures taken, including a tailor-made training module on human rights. 9

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