A/HRC/17/13 Principe envisaged taking measures to mitigate the low involvement of women in public and political life. Morocco made recommendations. 25. Chile highlighted the efforts and progress made by Sao Tome and Principe to combat child and adolescent mortality, and to ensure greater life expectancy. Chile also noted Sao Tome’s commitment to reduce poverty. Chile made recommendations. 26. Norway welcomed Sao Tome and Principe’s support for the General Assembly Statement on Human Rights, Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity (2008). Norway was concerned about the absence of mechanisms to protect children against all forms of violence, and the fact that child prostitutes were considered criminals under the law. Norway noted the lack of access to safe drinking water and sanitation in Sao Tomé and Principe, and made recommendations. 27. Mauritania praised the efforts made by Sao Tome and Principe to promote human rights in various areas, despite its limited resources and infrastructure. It encouraged the authorities to pursue its commitment to human rights, despite the various constraints. Mauritania made recommendations 28. Brazil noted the steps taken by Sao Tome and Principe to protect human rights. It welcomed its Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper, the Bolsa Familia initiative, the National Committee on the Rights of Children and the Reproductive Health Program. Brazil enquired about the concrete steps taken to combat all forms of violence against children, and the main initiatives for promoting gender equality. Brazil made recommendations. 29. Sweden appreciated the response provided by Sao Tome and Principe to its advance questions. It was pleased to note that the Constitution and legislation provided for freedom of speech and media freedom, and that the Government generally respects these rights. However, it noted that most of the media outlets were owned by the Government, which may prompt journalists to practice self-censorship. Sweden finally enquired about the intention of Sao Tome and Principe to ratify ICCPR and its two Optional Protocols (ICCPR-OP 1 and OP 2), and the timeline for such ratification. Sweden made recommendations. 30. Angola welcomed the impressive human rights progress made by Sao Tome and Principe. It noted the multiparty democracy, institutional consolidation, and freedom of expression and information. Angola inquired about the impact of the Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper on improving the socio-economic situation. Angola encouraged Sao Tome and Principe to improve the living and housing conditions of its citizens. Angola called on the international community to provide assistance to the country, and made recommendations. 31. Burkina Faso encouraged Sao Tome and Principe to pursue the ratification of international conventions as well as their incorporation into domestic law. It also encouraged further cooperation with special procedures mandate holders. Finally it requested a large dissemination of the recommendations of the Working Group on the UPR after the review. Burkina Faso made a recommendation 32. Mozambique noted Sao Tome and Principe’s political will and commitment to protect human rights, which has led to concrete results, particularly in the field of the education and health rights. Mozambique commended Sao Tome for its new Criminal Code. Mozambique encouraged the authorities to continue with its judicial reform and the implementation of the Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper. 33. France noted with appreciation the ratification of the Convention for the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW) and the Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC). It stressed however that the Committee on the Rights of the Child had raised concerns regarding the increase in prostitution and acts of sexual violence 6