A/HRC/17/16 during the dialogue are to be found in section II of the present report. A number of delegations acknowledged Mozambique’s constructive engagement with the universal periodic review mechanism. They noted with satisfaction various achievements in the promotion and protection of human rights since the Peace Agreement in 1992, notwithstanding remaining challenges. 25. Algeria stressed that the invitation extended to nine special procedures mandate holders in May 2010 showed the commitment of Mozambique to the promotion of human rights. It noted the significant progress made for women’s liberation, protection of children, right to education and the achievements in fighting leprosy. Algeria made recommendations. 26. Finland asked about intended measures to reduce poverty and inequality. While recognizing efforts made, Finland wished to emphasize the importance of bilingual and mother tongue education and asked about the measures taken to increase the school completion rate of girls. Finland made recommendations. 27. The Russian Federation commended Mozambique’s efforts to preserve peace and stability in the post-conflict period, bring about development of the economy, and combat poverty. It also commended the prohibition on the application of the death penalty, assistance to refugees and its international cooperation in human rights as well as the active interaction with OHCHR. Russia made recommendations. 28. Zimbabwe noted Mozambique’s achievements in human rights since independence in 1975 and following the destabilization it suffered until 1992. Zimbabwe was impressed by the people-centred policies on land, education, water, sanitation, health, housing and environment. Zimbabwe made recommendations. 29. Canada was concerned about reports of summary executions, torture and illtreatment of prisoners and detainees including arbitrary arrests and violent repression of protesters by police. Canada noted important challenges with respect to conditions of detention and lack of separation of adult and child offenders outside Maputo. It encouraged Mozambique to continue its efforts to eliminate discrimination, including on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity, and to facilitate civil society contributions in this regard. Canada made recommendations. 30. South Africa welcomed Mozambique’s frank assessment of the challenges it faced as a developing country and one which emerged from conflict. South Africa encouraged the international community to provide the technical assistance required, as outlined in the national report, to overcome those challenges. South Africa made recommendations. 31. Nigeria welcomed Mozambique’s accession to most United Nations human rights conventions but noted that there are international human rights instruments that it is not yet party to. Nigeria recognized the various challenges, including poverty, inadequate human and financial and technical resources, hindering the efforts to guarantee human rights by its citizens. Nigeria called upon all relevant bodies to provide all the necessary assistance. Nigeria made recommendations. 32. Lesotho noted with satisfaction the efforts made by the Government to fight corruption and promote transparency and encouraged Mozambique to maintain this course. Lesotho encouraged Mozambique to maintain course regarding reforms to improve policies and programmes for the promotion and protection of all human rights. It also encouraged Mozambique to take the necessary steps to ratify or accede to other major international human rights instruments which are still outstanding. Lesotho made a recommendation. 33. Angola noted that the Constitution contributed to stabilization, multiparty democracy and the holding of general elections. Angola called upon the international community to support Mozambique in implementing human rights instruments and 6