A/HRC/25/6 107. Singapore acknowledged Nigeria’s strengthened framework for women’s rights. It recognized the improved access to health care, reduced maternal and child mortality, and increased health-related funding. Singapore made recommendations. 108. Slovakia remained concerned about executions, particularly in the case of minors. It noted that access to education should be improved, and asked about the measures envisaged to promote girls’ enrolment in schools. Slovakia made recommendations. 109. Slovenia commended the ratification of the OP-CRC-AC and OP-CRC-SC, the appointment of a national special rapporteur on children’s rights, and the enactment of legislation on children’s rights. It expressed concern about violence against children and women, and about FGM. Slovenia made recommendations. 110. South Africa noted Nigeria’s investment in education to reduce illiteracy and promote qualitative education. It called on the international community to provide technical assistance as requested. It made a recommendation. 111. South Sudan, noting the measures taken to improve internal security, expressed concern about the current security challenges. It encouraged Nigeria to remain committed to unity in diversity. It made a recommendation. 112. Spain expressed concern about the Anti-Same-Sex Marriage Bill, and asked how Nigeria would guarantee such rights, since they were recognized in the Constitution. It made recommendations. 113. The State of Palestine encouraged Nigeria to incorporate CEDAW into its national law. It urged the NHRC to ensure compliance with the Paris Principles. It made recommendations. 114. The Sudan commended Nigeria on its efforts since its first UPR in 2009 to promote human rights, and on its accession to international and regional human rights instruments. It made recommendations. 115. Sweden, referring to the execution of four prisoners in Edo State, asked why the de facto moratorium on the death penalty had been broken and whether there were plans to reinstate it. It made recommendations. 116. Switzerland applauded the efforts made by the Government since its first UPR. It made recommendations. 117. Thailand commended Nigeria’s comprehensive and inclusive approach to dealing with the violent Boko Haram insurgency. It welcomed the initiative to ensure access to quality health care and recognized the efforts to guarantee a sustainable environment. It made recommendations. 118. Togo commended the priority given to combating violence against women. It made recommendations. 119. Tunisia encouraged the Government to abolish any form of corporal punishment used against children. It urged the international community to respond to Nigeria’s request for technical assistance. It made recommendations. 120. Turkey requested an update on the latest situation regarding the declaration of a state of emergency in three north-eastern states owing to the terrorist activities of Boko Haram and Ansaru. It made recommendations. 121. Turkmenistan applauded the Government’s accession between 2009 and 2013 to several core human rights instruments, and noted the measures taken to improve access to affordable housing. It made recommendations. 12