A/HRC/12/6 page 15 invitation to special procedures, which Latvia had also addressed as a written question before the session, and considering the recent request by the Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights and fundamental freedoms of indigenous people to visit the country, Latvia recommended that the Congo consider extending a standing invitation to all special procedures of the Human Rights Council. 68. Guinea noted that the Congo has ratified a large number of human rights instruments, most which have been backed by domestic law. However, the promotion of human rights is a complex and ongoing process which requires resources. Guinea requested the Council, OHCHR and the international community to provide all necessary assistance to strengthen Congo’s institutional capacities and the efforts to promote and protect human rights. 69. Equatorial Guinea commended, inter alia, the establishment of the Mediator of the Republic, and the Ministry for the Promotion of Women and the Integration of Women in Development. It welcomed the adoption of decree 2008 providing for free medical care for those suffering from malaria, tuberculosis and HIV/AIDS. It supported the effort made to guarantee and protect the rights of indigenous peoples and efforts for the promotion and protection of the rights of the internal displaced, as well as the initiative to create a national commission to assist refugees sponsored by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Francophone community. Equatorial Guinea urged the Congo to remain committed to promotion of human rights and to engage in a continuous and constructive dialogue with the leading human rights bodies and international community. 70. The Central African Republic noted that conditions of vulnerable communities and their education need to be addressed. It also noted that the development of a national human rights policy for the translation of various human rights instruments increasing awareness to communities concerned into the national languages, requires technical, material and financial support and called for the assistance of the international community and the technical aid of the Human Rights Council. The Central African Republic recommended the Congo continue with its efforts to assist the indigenous communities, including the Pygmies who are sharing the same culture as those living in the Central African Republic. 71. Cameroon noted with satisfaction inter alia the provisions and the diversity of the programmes adopted on questions such as HIV/AIDS, and the fight against discrimination against women. Cameroon encouraged the Congo to intensify its measures to promote and protect the rights of the child, the rights of the handicapped, and to strengthen the rule of law and good Governance while continuing its efforts in the policy regarding displaced persons and refugees. It urged the international community to provide massive support through multiform aid to Congo to strengthen its technical capacity in the area of human rights. 72. Angola noted that gender inequality in access to education remains a challenge particularly in rural areas and asked on policies to improve this situation. Angola recommended that the Congo (a) continue its efforts to promote and facilitate school attendance, in particular among children from economically disadvantaged families and ensure non-discrimination within the school environment. It noted that the Congo ratified the Convention for the Suppression of the