A/HRC/39/10 116. Slovenia encouraged Djibouti to ensure the full implementation of the 2015 child protection code and to continue adopting policies concerning children, in particular on birth registration, violence against children, sexual abuse of children, juvenile justice and children in street situations. 117. South Africa commended Djibouti for legislating to strengthen the National Human Rights Commission and for better capacitating its work. It commended legislation to combat trafficking in persons and the smuggling of migrants. It complimented steps taken to introduce a patient-centred health-care approach. 118. Spain recognized the efforts of Djibouti in the institutional strengthening in the field of human rights, women’s empowerment and implementation of the National Gender Policy 2011–2021. Spain was concerned about the poor conditions of detention and the treatment of detainees. 119. The State of Palestine noted the efforts of Djibouti to improve and advance education, welcomed the adoption of reforms and action plans in that area and commended efforts to ensure the rights and care of persons with disabilities. 120. The Sudan applauded the establishment of the National Human Rights Commission, and commended the Vision Djibouti 2035 strategy. It also appreciated the country’s acceptance of most of the recommendations from the universal periodic review, despite the difficulties and challenges. 121. Sweden made recommendations. 122. Togo recognized the considerable efforts made by Djibouti to improve its normative and institutional framework. It also appreciated the ratification by Djibouti of most of the international and regional human rights conventions. 123. Tunisia applauded the improvement of the legislative and institutional human rights framework, including for the National Human Rights Commission. It commended the expansion of existing reforms, including projects against torture and for the protection of vulnerable groups. 124. On the subject of female genital mutilation, the delegation of Djibouti stated that the country condemns this practice, which is punishable under the Criminal Code. Moreover, the Government has adopted a second strategy intended to address any gaps concerning this issue. Awareness-raising measures have been taken in educational institutions on a national scale. Monitoring bodies have been set up throughout the country. In 2018, the Government conducted studies on female genital mutilation and early marriage. 125. With regard to family welfare, the Ministry of Justice and the Ministry for Women have formulated a plan to bring the Family Code into line with the international conventions to which the State is a party. Djibouti organized a national debate on family welfare and conducted consultations with the population on this subject. A national welfare policy and an operational action plan will be put into effect in 2019. 126. On the subject of children’s rights, Djibouti has developed a national policy for the protection and development of young children and has formulated a plan for, among others, the establishment of a development centre. 127. Regarding social issues, Djibouti has provided a social security card and monthly family subsidies to the indigent population. 128. The delegation of Djibouti emphasized that there were no restrictions on visits by Special Rapporteurs. Freedom of the press was also guaranteed, but Djibouti remains vigilant, given the problems of extremism and terrorism. II. Conclusions and/or recommendations 129. The following recommendations will be examined by Djibouti, which will provide responses in due time, but no later than the thirty-ninth session of the Human Rights Council: 10 GE.18-11480