A/HRC/10/71 page 13 rapes. Sweden noted the new code giving women the right to property and inheritance and enquired further about its provisions. Sweden recommended that Burundi increase its work on sexual violence and empowerment of women, especially regarding women’s rights to inheritance and access to land. 56. Slovenia expressed concern regarding the provision in the draft criminal code criminalizing same-sex sexual relations, and recommended that Burundi (a) reconsider including such a provision, which would run counter to Burundi’s human rights commitments, the rights to privacy and non-discrimination. Slovenia asked about the strategy for putting into operation the system composed of a Tripartite Steering Committee for National Consultations for Transitional Justice Mechanism, as recommended by the Security Council and the Committee against Torture. With regard to violations of women’s and children’s rights, Slovenia asked about preventive measures envisaged to prevent and end violations, and measures to help and protect victims. Slovenia recommended (b) the development and implementation of policies and measures to address the inequality between boys and girls regarding access to education and the reported widespread child labour. 57. Azerbaijan noted that the national law of Burundi is being harmonized with international instruments and welcomed the special attention to education. Azerbaijan encouraged the Government (a) to consolidate reconciliation and to step up efforts to reduce poverty in society; recommended (b) the adoption of effective measures to eliminate all forms of discrimination against women, beginning with harmful cultural practices, and appealed to Burundi (c) to fight with resolve sexual violence and impunity and increase the level of representation of women in society. Azerbaijan enquired whether Burundi would ratify the Optional Protocol to the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women, about measures taken to strengthen the independence of the legislature and the judiciary and the steps envisaged to facilitate the reintegration of child soldiers into society. It requested explanations with regard to non-responses to communications sent by the Working Group on Enforced and Involuntary Disappearances. 58. The Republic of Korea expected Burundi to continue its efforts to comply with its human rights obligations fully, and emphasized that it should submit its overdue submission of reports to the relevant treaty bodies. It recommended that Burundi speed up the process of setting up an independent human rights commission, in conformity with the Paris Principles. 59. Senegal stated that Burundi must be supported to meet security challenges and to ensure all the assistance vulnerable groups, women and children require. Such support can encourage Burundi to pursue efforts to establish a peaceful environment. Senegal enquired about the role played by the National Employment Observatory in the campaign against unemployment. 60. South Africa enquired about legal and administrative steps taken to deal with issues of inheritance, matrimonial property regimes and gifts that would ensure that there is no discrimination against women. South Africa recommended that Burundi fast-track the establishment of a national human rights commission. 61. Norway shared the concern that sexual violence against women is increasing, and was concerned that this trend is likely to continue as a result of persisting impunity. It recommended that Burundi (a) in transitional justice mechanisms and reparations programmes, fully integrate