A/HRC/13/56 d’Ivoire’s acceptance of most of the recommendations, and called upon the international community to support Côte d’Ivoire in the implementation of its recommendations. 504. Congo stated that Côte d’Ivoire had shown its readiness and resolve to work with the international community to promote and protect fundamental human rights. The additional information provided by Côte d’Ivoire showed that substantial action had been taken to improve the human rights situation, and it welcomed the efforts made in this regard. Congo stated that, given the particular situation in Côte d’Ivoire, it would be most appropriate for the international community to provide support in order to consolidate the progress already made. 505. The Central African Republic urged the international community to respond to Côte d’Ivoire’s call for technical assistance and cooperation. It acknowledged the Government’s efforts to end the troubles that had shaken the country. It remained convinced that African wisdom would allow Côte d’Ivoire to prevail. It called upon all parties in Côte d’Ivoire to build peace and national reconciliation, without which human rights would be meaningless. 3. General comments made by other relevant stakeholders 506. The International Federation for Human Rights Leagues commended the Government’s acceptance of the recommendation related to toxic waste. Nevertheless, it remained concerned at the way reparations to victims of the spill over of the Probo Koala ship had been carried out to date. It also noted the Government’s commitment to improve prison conditions, specially the separation of minors from adults and women from men. It regretted the fact that Côte d’Ivoire had not accepted some recommendations, such as the ratification of several human rights instruments. It deplored the decision to postpone, once again, the elections. Fair and free elections would set off durable peace, national reconciliation, the rule of law and respect for human rights. 507. Franciscans International and Front Line, in a joint statement, regretted that key human rights instruments had not been ratified, and that requests for visits by special procedures would be examined on a case-by-case basis. They stated that the social and political climate in Côte d’Ivoire could adversely affect the implementation of recommendations. They called for the strengthening of legislation in relation to sexual and domestic violence, and for the setting-up of psychological and medical care for victims. Primary school education should be free; they requested Côte d’Ivoire to increase its support for the World Programme for Human Rights Education. 508. Interfaith International, Rencontre africaine pour la défense des droits de l’homme and the Al-Hakim Foundation, in a joint statement, stated that they had been following with interest the human rights situation in Côte d’Ivoire since the beginning of the political and military crisis, which had caused many problems and split the country in two. The syndrome of “Ivoirité” continued despite the statements before the Council. The organization of free and transparent elections had been postponed six times and the recent withdrawal of alleged foreign electors from the rolls had led to violence. They took note of the various recommendations made by several countries and considered that their effective implementation would improve the human rights situation in Côte d’Ivoire. 509. The Canadian HIV/AIDS Legal Network commended Côte d’Ivoire for its acceptance of the recommendation in relation to non-discrimination on the grounds of sexual orientation or gender identity. However, Côte d’Ivoire had not accepted the recommendation to implement awareness-raising programmes in this regard, as this was not viewed as a “current priority”. Côte d’Ivoire was encouraged to consider the implementation of such programmes. The Canadian HIV/AIDS Legal Network expressed its willingness to work with Côte d’Ivoire to develop and implement initiatives to ensure non-discrimination on the grounds of sexual orientation and gender identity. 155