A/HRC/8/21 Page 14 meet with key stakeholders after the review to debrief and discuss implementation of the outcome of the review. 50. Yemen noted the great importance given by Tunisia to all human rights, including civil and political rights that are enjoyed by a large number of NGOs. It also noted that Tunisia has achieved a 5 per cent growth rate annually between 2003 and 2005. Yemen noted the efforts in the education system and the high percentage of children enrolled, and asked the Minister to provide an overview of measures taken to teach human rights in school. 51. Cuba noted that Tunisia as a developing country and as a member of the non-aligned movement has made a great deal of efforts in the field of human rights. Cuba indicated that Tunisia is a fascinating country, and its history and culture reminds Cuba of scenes from ancient Carthage. Cuba also noted that Tunisia is a country of transit, expressing solidarity and commitment to continue economic development and to achieve impressive changes despite circumstances in the world. In the concept of solidarity, Cuba requested more information on the National Solidarity Fund and the results of its implementation. Cuba recommended that Tunisia continue on along the path in the field of economic, social and cultural rights and empowerment of women. 52. Netherlands was impressed by the strong engagement of Tunisia in the UPR process and commended Tunisia on the new measures to strengthen the Higher Committee on Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms, including with the aim to increase the independence of this Committee based on the Paris Principles. It welcomed President Ben Ali’s statement that the death penalty will no longer be implemented, but recommended that follow-up to these good initiatives is given with regard to appropriate legislation and implementation on the ground. Netherlands also stressed the importance to implement legal safeguards under Tunisian law against torture and ill-treatment. 53. Ukraine thanked Tunisia for the high quality report and for the commitments it has announced. It noted that Tunisia is among the pioneers and their presentation is a touchstone, and this touchstone is a very high quality one. It congratulated Tunisia and noted the broad consultation for the preparation of the reports with civil society. Ukraine requested information related to the measures to deal with the threat posed by terrorism and how it adapts its legislation to the new challenges posed by this threat. 54. Brazil noted that the report of Tunisia presents a useful and detailed description of measures on the development and strengthening of its national legal and institutional framework related to the human rights situation in the country. Brazil recognized that significant progress was achieved in the body of legislation on the promotion and protection of human rights and also recognized the achievements and the political will to face important human rights challenges. However, Brazil had some concerns about the implementation and concrete impact of the new legal human rights framework put forward by the Government. It noted that Tunisia has demonstrated willingness to undertake a series of important internal legal reforms aimed at the protection and promotion of civil and political rights, but asked how the Tunisian authorities assessed the implementation of such advancements in the promotion of freedom and peaceful coexistence of religions and beliefs. Brazil also indicated that Tunisia has experienced significant changes in its legal framework regarding the status of women. It requested more information on the major advancements in term of the promotion of women’s rights as well as on the concrete impact of the legal measures to ensure the advancement of social and political status of women and the elimination of all forms of discrimination against women. 55. The Islamic Republic of Iran commended the valuable efforts and strong commitments of Tunisia to the promotion and protection of all human rights. It noted with interest the new measures that have been taken by the Government to enhance the process of human rights promotion and