A/HRC/24/4 committees existed on the ground at the regional and departmental levels and were effectively combating child trafficking. 74. Denmark noted that FGM remained widespread, despite a zero tolerance policy. It welcomed the ratification of the Optional Protocol to the Convention against Torture and other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment, noting that torture and other cruel treatment remained in detention centres and prisons. It asked about the accreditation process for the National Human Rights Commission. Denmark made recommendations. 75. Djibouti welcomed the national action plan 2009–2013 of zero tolerance of FGM and the national strategy for protection and promotion of persons with disabilities. It asked the international community and the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights to assist Burkina Faso in the implementation of the UPR recommendations. Djibouti made recommendations. 76. Egypt commended the creation of the Ministry of Human Rights and the Promotion of Civic Responsibility, the National Council of Civil Society Organizations and the National Council for the Advancement of Women. Egypt made recommendations. 77. Ethiopia welcomed the National Policy on Human Rights, the introduction of free birth certificate issuance and the Consultative Council for Political Reforms. Efforts should continue to ensure gender equality and fight harmful traditional practices. Ethiopia made recommendations. 78. Finland noted that despite the criminalization of FGM and the establishment of the National Committee to Combat Female Circumcision, FGM remained widespread. It asked what measures were being taken to bring offenders to justice. It also asked about steps to be taken to abolish the death penalty. Finland made recommendations. 79. France welcomed the ratification of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, the International Convention for the Protection of All Persons from Enforced Disappearance, the Optional Protocol to the Convention against Torture and other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment, and the adoption of a National Action Plan on Human Rights and the Promotion of Civic Responsibility. France made recommendations. 80. Gabon commended Burkina Faso for the ratification of a number of international instruments, the adoption of national laws and the establishment of institutions to defend human rights. Gabon encouraged Burkina Faso to continue in its efforts to combat excision. Gabon made a recommendation. 81. Germany expressed appreciation for the progress achieved by Burkina Faso in combating corruption and encouraged the redoubling of efforts, particularly in the legal system. Germany requested to know about measures envisaged to combat impunity in the areas of corruption. Despite progress in combating FGM, the practice remained rife. Germany made recommendations. 82. Ghana noted the creation of the Ministry of Human Rights and the Promotion of Civic Responsibility and the National Council for the Advancement of Women, progress in educating the public about human rights and the challenges to further progress. International assistance was required to meet challenges, particularly with regard to human trafficking. 83. Guatemala welcomed creation of the Ministry of Human Rights and the Promotion of Civic Responsibility, the National Human Rights Commission and the National Council of Civil Society Organizations. It expressed concern regarding discrimination against women, FGM, forced and early marriage and women’s land rights. Guatemala made a recommendation. 10 GE.13-15534