A/HRC/22/13 epidemic and reduction of HIV prevalence, and the achievement by Zambia of its millennium development goals target. Singapore made recommendations. 43. Slovakia commended Zambia on ratification of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities and the International Convention for the Protection of All Persons from Enforced Disappearance. It acknowledged the standing invitation to special procedures. Slovakia welcomed the level of 50 per cent women on the Zambian High and Supreme Courts. It made recommendations. 44. Slovenia welcomed several positive steps, including the enactment of the AntiGender-Based Violence Act and the national action plan on gender-based balance. However, it raised concern over lack of incorporation of human rights treaties into policy and legislation, and apparent lack of cooperation with treaty bodies. Slovenia made recommendations. 45. South Africa commended the enactment of the 2011 Anti-Gender-Based Violence Act and requested further information on the progress of the national action plan against gender-based violence. It welcomed the open invitation extended by Zambia to special procedures. It made a recommendation. 46. Spain congratulated Zambia for ratifying the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities in 2010. It also appreciated efforts made in combating gender-based violence and its efforts in bringing its national legislation in line with the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women. It welcomed the open standing invitation extended by Zambia to all special procedures. Spain made recommendations. 47. Sri Lanka noted the introduction of programmes aimed at accelerating the socioeconomic empowerment of citizens, especially youth and women. It commended the focus by Zambia on the rights of vulnerable groups. It welcomed the 2008 Anti-Human Trafficking act and commended the continued developments in the education sphere. Sri Lanka noted the major challenge posed by the HIV/AIDS epidemic. It made a recommendation. 48. The Sudan commended the combat against gender-based violence and the 2011 enactment of the Anti-Gender-Based Violence Act. It noted the establishment of a commission on gender-based violence to monitor related activities. The Sudan requested to know about the impact of this commission and enquired as to whether the commission contributed to establishing guidelines on assistance to victims of gender-based violence. 49. Swaziland noted the constitutional, judicial and policy measures for the protection of human rights adopted by Zambia. It commended Zambia for the appointment of a Technical Committee in 2011 to draft a new constitution. Swaziland made a recommendation. 50. Thailand welcomed steps taken by Zambia in enhancing women’s access to decision-making positions and addressing gender-based violence. However it expressed concern over adverse cultural norms, traditions and stereotypes regarding the roles and status of women. It encouraged the international community to share good practices and provide assistance. It made recommendations. 51. Togo welcomed legislation to protect persons with disabilities and combat genderbased violence and human-trafficking. It noted the increased health budget, higher school enrolment and better gender equality in schools. It welcomed the 2011 law on education to make way for free compulsory basic education. Togo made recommendations. 52. Uganda noted extensive legal and policy reforms in response to UPR recommendations. It commended efforts to combat HIV/AIDS. Uganda made a recommendation. 8