A/HRC/14/6 25. The Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela underlined the Gambia’s efforts relating to the rights of women, including its accession to the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women, whose principles, such as the right to equal treatment and opportunities in all areas of national life, were recognized in the Constitution. Venezuela underlined the presence of women in positions of high responsibility and the establishment of the Ministry for Women Affairs, the Women’s Bureau and the National Women’s Council. All those efforts had been made despite the economic situation. Venezuela made a recommendation. 26. The Sudan noted that the Gambia’s ratification or accession to various international and regional treaties reflected its commitment to the promotion and protection of human rights. The Sudan commended the Gambia’s efforts to develop the legislative framework necessary to protect the rights of women and children. Sudan made recommendations. 27. The Libyan Arab Jamahiriya commended Gambia’s ratification of most core human rights instruments and noted that the Constitution guaranteed fundamental rights to, inter alia, life, privacy, expression, a fair trial, marriage, freedom from slavery and freedom of movement, and provided for an Ombudsman to investigate allegations of human rights violations. It also noted Gambia’s efforts to protect the rights of women and children, and to provide welfare services to all on an equal basis. It made recommendations. 28. Cuba cited the Gambian report, which described the exemplary activities undertaken to promote human rights in the context of a deep worldwide crisis. Cuba congratulated the Gambia on its actions relating to the rights of children and persons with disabilities. Cuba mentioned the 2015 goal aimed at universal basic education and access to health for all as a guideline for national policies and requested the international community to step up its efforts to support the country. Cuba made recommendations. 29. Kuwait welcomed initiatives consolidating the provisions of the 1997 Constitution, which already contained safeguards with regard to the right to expression, assembly and protection from discrimination. Kuwait noted the constraints faced by the Gambia, especially in the protection of women, the fight against trafficking and the development of the judiciary. Kuwait noted the Gambia’s efforts to achieve education for all. Kuwait made recommendations. 30. Algeria commended the Government’s commitment to human rights despite the lack of resources, as well as other challenges to socio-economic development. It expressed appreciation for the Gambia’s hosting of the African Commission and praised the Gambian Constitution because it enshrined respect for human rights in the country, which was rich in religious, social and cultural diversity. It commended the adoption of the national plan of action on human trafficking, the law on children and the poverty reduction strategy. Algeria made recommendations. 31. Nigeria emphasized the Gambia’s commitment to the promotion of human rights, particularly through the ratification of core human rights instruments and through its national legislation. Nigeria recognized the challenges faced by the Gambia, including inadequate resources and a lack of capacity. Nigeria encouraged the country to continue to seek assistance from the international community and to continue its laudable policies and programmes aimed at the promotion of human rights. Nigeria made recommendations. 32. Kazakhstan acknowledged the ratification by the Gambia of many human rights conventions and welcomed its ongoing legislative work, particularly bills on women, asylum and elections. While noting the work of relevant institutions, Kazakhstan noted with concern stereotyping of and discrimination against women. It commended the adoption of the national action plan on the trafficking in persons and the Poverty Reduction and Growth Strategy. Kazakhstan made recommendations 6