A/HRC/8/22 Page 5 financial compensation, medical coverage and rehabilitation, social reinsertion and community reparation; (c) reconciliation through public debate; and (d) recommendations on reforms aimed at ensuring non-repetition and fighting impunity. The CCDH was tasked with the follow-up of the implementation of the various recommendations emanating from the Commission, in close cooperation with the Government and other stakeholders. The process facilitated public debate on human rights and thus contributed to democratic transition. 13. His Majesty King Mohammed VI launched in 2005 the National Initiative of Human Development (INDH), which constitutes an action plan for the promotion of economic, social and cultural rights by placing the human being at the centre of development efforts. The initiative aimed at promoting the full realization of the right to development, and is characterized by its participatory and collaborative character involving a number of stakeholders. 14. While noting its important achievements in the field of human rights, Morocco is at the same time aware of remaining deficits in light of its own ambitions. Finally, the delegation underlined the care with which the national report had been prepared and that its composition demonstrated the importance Morocco attached to the UPR exercise. B. Interactive dialogue and responses by the State under review 15. During the ensuing interactive dialogue, statements were made by delegations. 16. Palestine recalled that Morocco is an old civilization that remains a bridge between the North and the South. Morocco had paid special attention to education, free at all levels, which places it at the forefront of educational development. Palestine further noted that Morocco promotes cultural, economic and social rights, with women participating in a large number of fields related to human rights. Noting that the majority of the Moroccan population are children, Palestine reminded that Morocco was a party to all relevant conventions including the Convention on the Rights of the Child. Noting that Morocco was faced with an increased migratory flow, Palestine enquired about the extent to which the countries of origin and destination contributed to facing this challenge. 17. Kuwait praised the political will of Morocco to protect all human rights, political, civil and social and economic, and to consolidate the role of civil society, noting also its close cooperation with international mechanisms and all parties at all levels. With reference to the National Plan on Childhood for the period 2006-2015 Kuwait requested further information on the objectives of this programme. 18. Pakistan reiterated the unique position of Morocco in the UPR process as Morocco was the architect of this mechanism, and praised Morocco’s respect for pluralism, tolerance and diversity. Pakistan referred to INDH, Morocco’s network of voluntary associations, steps it has taken to harmonize national laws with international instruments to ensure gender equality, and its engagement with the human rights machinery. It referred to the economic constraints, such as drought, faced by Morocco, which stresses the Government’s need for assistance. Morocco was requested to explain steps undertaken to oppose and fight terrorism through the early warning system. 19. The Russian Federation, while commending Morocco on the considerable progress achieved and the political will to move forward, emphasized the need to continue to take concrete steps in implementing economic, social and cultural rights. As regards measures taken to implement a gender perspective, Morocco’s annual reports on gender issues, since 2005, also focus on gender budgeting. The Russian Federation requested further details on this innovative practice which according to CEDAW is used in only 40 States.