A/HRC/17/16 ensuring the full enjoyment of human rights. It called upon the international community to help with such environmental challenges as the recent floods. Angola made recommendations. 34. Morocco applauded the effective and non-discriminatory participation of all ethnic groups in the decision-making process both in the legislative branch and the executive. Morocco referred to the recent election of provincial assemblies as a step towards effective local governance. Morocco requested the international community to support Mozambique in its strategies. Morocco made recommendations. 35. Singapore noted that Mozambique faces considerable challenges in access to water and noted the increased coverage of access from 5 per cent to 51 per cent as impressive. It noted that HIV/AIDS is expected to affect 16.8 per cent of the population between 15 and 49 years old in 2010, and that Mozambique has rightly prioritized HIV/AIDS in its overall national human and economic development agenda. Singapore made recommendations. 36. Botswana referred to Mozambique’s promotion of gender equality and its heavy investment in the health and education sectors. Botswana asked about measures being considered to address poverty affecting rural women and to address the reported high incidence of teenage pregnancies. Botswana expressed the hope that Mozambique will benefit from the goodwill and support of the international community. Botswana made a recommendation. 37. Turkey praised the setting of the minimum age of criminal responsibility at 16 years of age. It considered that an increase in the number of functioning juvenile courts throughout the country would contribute to the improvement of children’s rights. It appreciated the significant presence of women in political decision-making positions. It welcomed the efforts in combating HIV/AIDS, malaria and cholera. Turkey made recommendations. 38. Slovenia commended Mozambique for recent legislative reforms, including its incorporation of the principle of the best interests of the child in its legislation. Slovenia asked about measures to enforce the “zero tolerance” policy on sexual abuse in schools and when Mozambique will incorporate the principle of non-discrimination on the ground of sexual orientation, including into its Penal Code. Slovenia made recommendations. 39. France referred to reported cases of arbitrary detention, torture and extrajudicial executions and excessive use of force during the 2010 demonstrations. It highlighted discrimination against women in accessing basic social and education services, particularly in rural areas. It stated that, according to the Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women, certain forms of violence against women and girls and traditional harmful practices still persist despite the new family law. France made recommendations. 40. Ireland welcomed Mozambique’s signature and ratification of many international instruments. Ireland asked when the National Human Rights Action will be adopted. Ireland, while acknowledging recent actions to promote and improve women and children’s rights, asked about Mozambique’s plans to retain pregnant students in school and of its intentions to repeal legislation requiring the transfer of pregnant girls to night-time schools. Ireland made recommendations. 41. The Holy See congratulated Mozambique for its efforts to maintain peace and stability, and support the family, for its tradition of welcoming refugees, local provincial elections and its efforts with regard to education and to reduce illiteracy and to ensure clean drinking water for the population as well as combating forced and child labour. It made recommendations. 7