A/HRC/17/2 interlocutors, adopting those that were good and rejecting those that were not. It was Rwanda’s primary responsibility to ensure respect and dignity for its people, and it would not take lessons from any source that contravened this policy. 2. Views expressed by Member and observer States of the Human Rights Council on the review outcome 280. Algeria noted with appreciation Rwanda’s commitment to the rule of law throughout the review. The fact that Rwanda had accepted the three recommendations made by Algeria was highlighted. These recommendations related to the continuing efforts to implement the Vision 2020 programme, the adoption of measures to resolve prison overcrowding and the strengthening of the national human rights institution through additional financial and human resources. Algeria applauded the significant progress made by Rwanda in the field of human rights, economic growth and national reconciliation. 281. Cuba noted that Rwanda had moved forward in the promotion of human rights, despite the negative consequences of the genocide. Cuba congratulated Rwanda on envisaging the achievement of most of the Millennium Development Goals before 2015, including the eradication of extreme poverty and hunger, the introduction of universal primary education and the promotion of gender equality. Cuba commended Rwanda for accepting most of the recommendations. It also commended Rwanda for having set up institutions and developed programmes to promote human rights. 282. Morocco highlighted Rwanda’s acceptance of a large number of recommendations, including those that it had made. Morocco stated that its recommendations related to the systematic integration of the promotion of human rights into Rwanda’s development programme, reform of the prison system, legal reform and the repeal of discriminatory measures in laws, in particular with regard to women. Morocco paid a special tribute to the work of the National Commission for Unity and congratulated Rwanda on its progress in achieving the Millennium Development Goals by 2015. 283. The Republic of Moldova appreciated Rwanda’s acceptance of its recommendations, which related to the implementation of policies to promote women’s rights and combat sexual and family violence, the adoption of a national strategy to combat all forms of violence against women, and the acceleration of the process of legal reform to ensure that all discriminatory provisions in its legislation were repealed. It encouraged Rwanda to continue its efforts to construct a democratic society and to implement the recommendations accepted. 284. Nigeria thanked Rwanda for its commitments and efforts to promote and protect human rights. Nigeria noted with encouragement Rwanda’s acceptance of most of the recommendations, which reflected Rwanda’s engagement with the United Nations human rights system. It encouraged Rwanda to strive for the implementation of the recommendations accepted, and called on the international community to assist Rwanda in this regard. 285. Senegal expressed appreciation for Rwanda’s acceptance of a large number of recommendations, including those for the promotion of women’s and children’s rights. Rwanda had also accepted recommendations on the improvement of living conditions of its population. These initiatives, together with the progress made in the social and economic sphere, would bring Rwanda closer to its Millennium Development Goals. Senegal referred to Rwanda’s 2011 report to the Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination as further evidence of the authorities’ commitment to the promotion and protection of human rights. 286. Uganda expressed satisfaction with Rwanda’s consideration of the recommendations made. It noted that almost 20 recommendations were already in the process of being 126 GE.12-13630