A/HRC/19/10 of law enforcement personnel, violence against children and child abuse. Canada made recommendations. 39. Spain acknowledged the legal steps taken by Togo to reach a greater equality through the 2005 Law on Equal Treatment. It expressed its belief that the standing invitation to all special procedures would help Togo in improving the protection of human rights. It asked what measures Togo had taken to combat the increasing levels of trafficking in women. Spain made recommendations. 40. The Republic of Moldova commended the adoption of a national human rights action plan and programme and the creation of the National Human Rights Commission, as well as the accession by Togo to several important human rights instruments. However, it expressed concern about discrimination and violence against women owing to cultural or traditional customs, and also urged Togo to step up measures against trafficking. The Republic of Moldova made recommendations. 41. Chad noted with satisfaction that Togo was party to most international and regional human rights instruments and had integrated such instruments into domestic legislation. It thanked Togo for the support provided to overcome the internal tensions of Chad. Chad made a recommendation. 42. Viet Nam acknowledged the remarkable efforts undertaken by Togo in maintaining social stability and security and noted with satisfaction the development in the fields of poverty reduction, education, health care and environmental protection. Viet Nam welcomed the efforts of Togo towards building a State based on the rule of law, and expressed appreciation with regard to the State’s commitments to human rights instruments and its cooperation with United Nations mechanisms. Viet Nam made recommendations. 43. Turkey welcomed that Togo was party to many international human rights instruments; the role of the National Human Rights Commission; the establishment of the Truth, Justice and Reconciliation Commission; the State’s efforts to enhance the rights of women; the 2007 Children’s Code; the measures taken to increase the enrolment rate; and the abolition of the death penalty. Turkey encouraged Togo to continue fighting against child trafficking and to improve equal access to education for children. Turkey made recommendations. 44. Norway commended progress in key areas, while expressing concern at the discrimination faced by women in the education system, the infant and maternal mortality rates and the conditions of detention centres. Norway commended Togo for implementing the 2007 Children’s Code and for the provision of free primary school. It expressed its satisfaction with reports indicating a decrease in acts of torture, but remained concerned over the reported lack of independent investigations into alleged torture and violence related to the 2005 elections. Norway made recommendations. 45. China was appreciative of the constructive attitude adopted by Togo for the review, and noted with satisfaction that Togo had acceded to most major human rights conventions. China commended the prioritizing by Togo of the advancement of women’s rights and noted with satisfaction the accomplishment in poverty alleviation. China acknowledged the numerous challenges faced by Togo in the protection and promotion of human rights and urged the international community to provide support. 46. Ghana noted with appreciation the increasing efforts by Togo to strengthen its political, economic, administrative and institutional governance; the implementation of the Permanent Framework for Dialogue and Consultation; the “A” status of the National Human Rights Commission, and the special measures adopted in the fields of education and employment. It congratulated Togo for its recent elections. Ghana made recommendations. GE.11-17383 7