A/HRC/30/5 happening and had taken measures to address the issue in order to protect people living with albinism. Those initiatives were supported by the police and traditional leaders. 104. On the issue of loss of citizenship due to marriage, the delegation stated that the Citizenship Act was under review. However, under section 48 of the Marriage, Divorce and Family Relations Act, persons would not lose their citizenship because of marriage. 105. There were no reports in the country of people being persecuted, simply because they were human rights defenders. The delegation welcomed and encouraged mandate holders to visit the country and to find out whether allegations of this nature were credible. 106. The Human Rights Commission was established by the Constitution. The Commission has an A-status accreditation with the International Coordinating Committee of National Institutions for the Promotion and Protection of Human Rights. The Commission has always been encouraged to act and carry out its duties independently from the Government. The Government has never made any attempt to interfere with the work of the Commission. 107. Violence against children was a criminal offence. However, in the light of the comments and observations that had been made, the Government would review the relevant law to see what else could be done. 108. On the issue of education, the delegation stated that primary education was both free and compulsory. However, enforcement mechanisms were lacking. Steps had been taken to ensure that children went to school. 109. On the issue of prevention of violence against women, the delegation stated that the relevant legislation was currently under review by the Law Commission. By the end of that review, the concerns raised during the interactive dialogue should be addressed. II. Conclusions and/or recommendations 110. The following recommendations have been examined by Malawi and enjoy its support: 110.1 Continue the process of ratification of international instruments, particularly those related to human rights, to which the country is not yet party (Côte d’Ivoire); 110.2 Consider ratifying the International Convention for the Protection of All Persons from Enforced Disappearance and the Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide (Democratic Republic of the Congo); 110.3 Accede to the Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide (Armenia); 110.4 Consider ratifying the International Convention for the Protection of All Persons from Enforced Disappearance (Argentina); 110.5 Sign and ratify the International Convention for the Protection of All Persons from Enforced Disappearance, as well as the Optional Protocol to the Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment (France); ** Conclusions and recommendations will not be edited. 13