A/HRC/13/15 under the law. It would like the law be strengthened to reduce the rate of femicide, sexual violence and trafficking of women. It referred to stakeholders’ submissions about strengthening the framework against racism and racial discrimination although they reflected that xenophobia was still prevalent. It noted that the 1996 law on equality for disabled persons appeared insufficient and would welcome action to change perceptions towards disabled people, as well as towards lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender groups. It made recommendations. 56. Burkina Faso noted with satisfaction the various initiatives undertaken to ensure human protection to Costa Ricans and migrants. It noted that Costa Rica is party to various international and regional human rights instruments and collaborate with human rights mechanisms. It further noted the various plans and policies adopted for the implementation of human rights. Burkina Faso made recommendations. 57. Responding to additional questions, Costa Rica highlighted that the DirectorateGeneral for Migration and Alien Affairs is responsible for the implementation of the new Law on Migration, which will enter into force on March 2010. The new law seeks to have a positive impact in the acceptance of migrants by the society, through key measures, such as the integration into the social security system and participation in social work at communal level. It favours the creation of adequate measures to combat xenophobia and discrimination against migrants. Public campaigns in this regard have been initiated already, including with the cooperation of various Consulates. Reference was also made to a project to promote and protect the rights of Ngobes temporary migrants during the period of the coffee harvest. Costa Rica also made reference to jurisprudence established by the Constitutional Chamber of the Supreme Court, with regard to extending social benefits to foreigners legally residing in the country, as well as irregular children that are in conditions of poverty or extreme poverty. Health services are also provided to all migrants in the border areas. Costa Rica is committed to bilateral cooperation, taking into account the common responsibility of the migration processes and therefore promotes and implements several bi-national projects, including some with the support of the IOM. Costa Rica made reference also to the recognition made by ECLAC with regard to some health and other projects. 58. Regarding children of migrants, Costa Rica noted that in addition to the rights guaranteed by the country, the 2009-2021 National Policy for Children and Adolescents, guarantees the right to universal education for all persons residing in the country, without any discrimination. It also noted that all children, regardless of their migratory situation, with or without identification, have free access to public health services. 59. Concerning refugees, and with the support of UNHCR, Costa Rica is working towards the establishment of an Office for the Study of Refugee cases. It is also providing regular training to migrant and boarder officials. The new law, which is more in line with international commitments, including with the principle of non refoulement, will establish simplified control procedures and create a specialized Migration Police. The new legislation will also establish simplified procedures to request visas and establish a mechanism to appeal decisions by the Directorate General for Migration and Alien Affairs and by the Asylum and Visa Commission. 60. The treatment of migrants in temporary detention centres is done in compliance with international human rights standards, including the principle of non refoulement, the prohibition to be detained for more than 24 hours and the provision of health services. Costa Rica has been cooperating with UNHCR in all areas of refugees and asylum seekers. 61. Switzerland congratulated Costa Rica for its fight against impunity. While noting the adoption of a law and other activities or awareness raising campaigns, Switzerland expressed concerns at the persistence of sexual exploitation of children. It also noted the 10