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would empower girls and women in society. It also commended it for the incorporation of
ratified international norms and human rights instruments into national legislation. It welcomed
the initiatives aiming at increasing the participation of women in the political and social sphere,
especially with regard to the national commitments to the Millennium Development Goals.
227. Morocco noted that Djibouti had accepted 37 recommendations and reiterated its call to the
international community to support Djibouti in its efforts to promote human rights, in particular
in the area of the harmonization of domestic legislation and related institutional reform. Djibouti
should be encouraged to make specific technical assistance requests to relevant agencies and
international institutions, including OHCHR, in order to develop and promote the Millennium
Development Goals.
228. Yemen said that the presentation and report made by Djibouti during the universal periodic
review clearly illustrated its achievements and challenges. The acceptance of a large number of
recommendations was a further indication of the importance given by the country to many of the
issues raised and of the moral commitment to promote and protect human rights. It encouraged
Djibouti to persevere in its efforts.
229. Senegal welcomed the efforts made and policies put in place by Djibouti to promote the
social condition of its citizens, in particular through programmes to reduce unemployment and
the promotion of the rights to housing, education and health. It noted that the measures taken by
the authorities in various areas showed the determination of Djibouti to overcome the constraints
faced and to attain its objectives in the area of human rights. Senegal called on the international
community to express more solidarity for Djibouti.
230. Nigeria was impressed by Djibouti’s initiative to take measures to strengthen its capacity
in the administration of justice; establish a juvenile justice system; train judicial and law
enforcement officers dealing with juvenile cases; and develop and strengthen legislative
measures to ensure prompt investigation and prosecution of sexual offences against children.
231. Burkina Faso encouraged Djibouti to pursue its efforts to implement the recommendations
made during the review. It noted with satisfaction the action already taken to this end.
Burkina Faso expressed its solidarity with Djibouti in its efforts to implement strategies for the
realization of human rights.
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