A/HRC/23/7 In that regard, special dispensation was given for the employment of members of those communities in the police and defence forces, and in the civil service in general. 32. The delegation stated that the Economic Diversification Drive Policy, adopted in 2010, was aimed at improving livelihoods and food security at the household level, especially in rural and remote areas. Additionally, the Livestock Management and Infrastructure Development Programme was specifically designed to improve the economic status of Botswana in rural areas. 33. In education, the delegation stated that a number of policies and strategies had been put in place to ensure that women and the girl child were not discriminated against. Students who fell pregnant were no longer required to discontinue their education. 34. Regarding empowerment of persons with disabilities, the delegation stated that the Coordinating Office for People with Disabilities had been established in 2010. The Office designated coordinating structures in all government ministries and departments at national and district levels to address issues relevant to persons with disabilities. The Office also undertook a continuing review of the laws, with the objective of adequately providing for persons with disabilities. It also undertook to develop a strategy to address issues of disability. 35. The delegation noted that there were several obstacles, such as a lack of resources to modify the environment to accommodate people with disabilities, a lack of skilled personnel, and a lack of appropriate training facilities for students with disabilities. 36. Regarding measures to discourage practices that were detrimental to women’s rights, the delegation stated that measures such as public awareness and educational campaigns and legislative reform, particularly in relation to the equal right to inheritance by women and men, had been adopted. The Government also took a decision to cascade the campaign to traditional leaders (Dikgosi), with a view to eliminating negative traditional and cultural practices. 37. Regarding a safer environment in prisons and reduction of health risks, the delegation stated that the Government had introduced human rights education in the training curriculum for prison staff. Furthermore, training was provided by health education officers in District Health Management Teams to ensure continuous health education, including on HIV/AIDS, to the prison population. Health education officers also provided education on other public health interventions, including hygiene. Those measures were designed to ensure a safer environment in prisons and reduction of health risks. B. Interactive dialogue and responses by the State under review 38. During the interactive dialogue, 69 delegations made statements. Recommendations made during the dialogue are to be found in section II of the present report. 39. Thailand commended Botswana for the human rights education in schools and equality of access to education for HIV/AIDS orphans, and noted efforts to promote gender equality. It noted the country’s efforts to discourage practices, deeply rooted in customary laws, that were detrimental to women’s rights. However, the challenges of patriarchal attitudes and stereotypes vis-à-vis women remained perceptible in society. Thailand made recommendations. 40. Timor-Leste commended the accession by Botswana to human rights treaties, and noted specific strategies to protect and promote the rights of women, children and youth. However, it was concerned at reports of corporal punishment at home and in schools. Timor-Leste made recommendations. 6