A/HRC/24/3 52. Bhutan applauded domestic legislation to promote and protect human rights and accession to OP-CEDAW and OP-CRPD. The incorporation of provisions from international human rights treaties into domestic legislation was also noted. Bhutan made recommendations. 53. Brazil noted long-term programmes to improve the situation of vulnerable groups and asked for details of their implementation. Information would be appreciated on how the human rights of persons living with HIV/AIDS were addressed. Brazil made recommendations. 54. Bulgaria took positive note of initiatives for human rights teaching throughout the education system. Measures for gender equality and initiatives to eliminate discrimination against women were also noted. Bulgaria made recommendations. 55. Cambodia welcomed the accession by Turkmenistan to CRPD and OP-CRPD, International Labour Organization (ILO) Convention No. 182 (1999) concerning the Prohibition and Immediate Action for the Elimination of the Worst Forms of Child Labour and the 1954 Convention relating to the Status of Stateless persons. Cambodia made a recommendation. 56. Canada asked about the status of the review process for bringing its laws into line with articles 14 and 15 of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR) and for the removal of restrictions on journalists to report freely and criticize government policy without fear of repression and the Government’s related policy of directly appointing editors and senior managers to media outlets. Canada made recommendations. 57. Chile noted progress made by Turkmenistan in different areas, such as the promulgation of the new Family Code and laws to strengthen human rights. Chile welcomed measures to prohibit torture and asked about the stage of ratification of OP-CAT. Chile made recommendations. 58. China commended Turkmenistan on its various plans for social and economic development, which had gradually narrowed the gap between urban and rural living standards. Turkmenistan had achieved 11 per cent economic growth over the past years and was also committed to protecting the rights of women and children. China made recommendations. 59. Costa Rica noted that Turkmenistan had been seeking better enjoyment of human rights for its population. Costa Rica was concerned at information on torture and illtreatment. It asked questions about investigations into enforced disappearances and whether human rights defenders could develop their activities. Costa Rica made recommendations. 60. Cuba highlighted the reforms in the new Constitution; the dissemination of human rights instruments and teaching of human rights in education centres; the promotion and protection of women’s and children’s rights; the prevention of HIV/AIDS and free access to education. Cuba made recommendations. 61. The Czech Republic welcomed the release of several political prisoners, including Valery Pal and Mukhametkuli Aymuradov, but was concerned that other individuals remain imprisoned on politically motivated charges. It made recommendations. 62. The Democratic People’s Republic of Korea commended the efforts made by Turkmenistan for the adoption of a new version of the Constitution, successful reform of the national legal system, and implementation of the 2011-2030 national programme for development. It made recommendations. 63. Egypt welcomed the remarkable efforts by Turkmenistan to promote economic, social and cultural rights and invited Turkmenistan to share with the Human Rights Council its future plans to address these issues. Egypt also noted the increase in the cooperation 9