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rights of indigenous communities and the present status of the adoption of this law. In conclusion,
Burkina Faso encouraged the Congo to pursue efforts to continue to improve the rights of
Congolese people.
37.
Chad welcomed the legislative and regulatory measures to incorporate the various
international agreements and treaties in the area of human rights. Chad recommended that the
Congo continue its efforts to improve the human rights situation in its country and that the
international community provide assistance to the Congo to take up the various challenges
confronting it.
38.
China noted that the Congo is progressing in the improvement of living conditions, minimum
wages, the payment of domestic debts and delayed wage payments. China asked about the
implementation and results of the 2008 law which eliminates payments to people with tuberculosis,
malaria and AIDS. China noted that the Congo faces great difficulties in the realization of the
MDGs and asked if the Congo has a specific national plan of action to promote their achievement.
39.
South Africa noted that the Congo faces significant challenges particularly in the areas related
to combating HIV/AIDS, high infant and maternal mortality rates, absence of legislation prohibiting
the trafficking of persons, street children, access to education and health facilities and child labour.
It sought clarification on the Congo has done to provide adequate schooling facilities, increase
school enrolment rates and provide access to clean water and basic health services, and how it
intends to facilitate access to affordable judicial services. It recommended that the Congo consider
reviewing strategies aimed at comprehensive protection of children with a view to developing a
plan and aligning it with the provisions of CRC and all applicable international human rights
instruments to which the Congo is party.
40.
Gabon noted that the status of Congolese women has improved over the years thanks to the
creation of the Ministry of Promotion of the Women and the Integration of Women in
Development. These trends merit the support of the international community, including technical
assistance from OHCHR. Gabon recommended in line with the recommendations of the Committee
on the Rights of the Child, to sign and ratify CRC-OP-AC. Gabon encouraged the Congo to further
cooperate with the mechanisms for the promotion and protection of human rights, including special
procedures.
41.
Italy noted that according to figures provided by UNICEF, about one quarter of children are
not registered at birth and recommended that the Congo (a) improve procedures aimed at raising the
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