A/HRC/13/15 efforts undertaken relating to the administration of justice but underlined the increase of criminality and the slowness of the judicial system in handling cases and compensating victims. Switzerland made recommendations. 62. Slovakia commended Costa Rica for the active cooperation with the international and regional human rights mechanisms. It noted that social stereotypes still prevailed, which encouraged discrimination against women. It made recommendations. 63. Azerbaijan commended Costa Rica’s achievements in the promotion and protection of human rights. It noted that Costa Rica was the first to ratify the American Convention on Human Rights. Azerbaijan formulated recommendations. 64. Panama recognized its human rights achievements, in particular the establishment of the Commission on Indigenous Electoral Affairs and the ratification of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. It noted bilateral efforts undertaken in the areas of trafficking of people, the eradication of child labour and indigenous migration. Panama inquired about measures adopted to strengthen the participation of persons with disabilities in the policies concerning them. It made recommendations. 65. Morocco noted that the Constitution ensures that international instruments have precedence over national law. It was pleased by the fact the human rights are at the centre of the National Development Plan 2006-2010 and underlined a series of programmes relating to poverty and social disparities reduction. Morocco underlined the strong commitment of Costa Rica at the international level on human rights education, notably through the World Programme for Human Rights Education. Morocco made recommendations. 66. El Salvador noted it was a reference for democracy and peace, for the sub region and the world. It highlighted efforts to advance human rights promotion. It recognized Costa Rica’s leadership in the Human Rights Council and internationally in the promotion of human rights education. It encouraged Costa Rica to pursue and even strengthen the human rights protection and promotion. 67. The Republic of Congo noted the institutional framework, which is an example of democracy, peace and development. It noted various initiatives relating to children’s rights, notably within the family and the establishment of a centre for young children of detainees. It also congratulated Costa Rica for the establishment of the office of the Attorney for Indigenous Affairs and its role related to human rights education. It noted with satisfaction the policy related to access to drinking water. It formulated recommendations. 68. Portugal asked about the recommendation made by the independent expert on the issue of human rights obligations related to access to safe drinking water and sanitation to address the lack of national policy on water that takes into account the special situation of people living in poverty. It made recommendations. 69. Jordan commended Costa Rica for spearheading international efforts for the adoption of OP-CAT and in advancing human rights education. Jordan made recommendations. 70. Argentina recognized Costa Rica’s efforts to allocate public resources to improve living conditions of its population, as well as the construction of a solid institutional structure to uphold human rights. Argentina presented questions in advance related to gender equality, rights of the child and social rights. It made recommendations. 71. Colombia highlighted Costa Rica’s seriousness, openness and transparency and commitment so that UPR recommendations may be addressed by relevant institutions, widely disseminated and executed in the shortest time possible. It recognized Costa Rican leadership in the field of human rights education at the international level. It noted the law 11