48. Welcomes measures adopted regarding environmental protection, in particular, the establishment of an institutional and legal mechanism for an effective protection of the environment. 49. Appreciates efforts made and measures taken for a sustainable management of forests, wildlife conservation, coastal erosion control, protection of the ozone layer and rational use of chemical products. III – FACTORS RESTRICTING THE ENJOYMENT OF HUMAN RIGHTS GUARANTEED IN THE AFRICAN CHARTER ON HUMAN AND PEOPLES’ RIGHTS 50. Most of the population are ignorant of legal instruments on human rights promotion and protection adopted at the country level as well as regional and international instruments ratified by the Republic of Senegal and this is a barrier to the effective enjoyment of human rights in the State Party. 51. The weight of sociological and cultural factors, persistence of customary practices as well as deeply-rooted bias particularly against women, continue to act as barriers to the full enjoyment of women’s rights. 52. Limitations of financial resources for the effective implementation of State programs, for the realization of a number of rights IV AREAS OF CONCERN Despite efforts of the Government to promote and protect human rights, the Commission is seriously concerned about: 53. The non-ratification of several human rights instruments, including: - African Charter on Democracy, Elections and Governance - African Union Convention on Protection and Assistance to Internally Displaced Persons in Africa (Kampala Convention) 54. The slow progress in adopting and enacting codes and laws currently being developed or revised, particularly the revision of the criminal code, the adoption of the draft law on freedom of the press and the legal framework concerning talibé children and the reform of justice in general. 55. The lack of effective management of Talibé children, and the delay in implementing the reform of koranic schools which host these children (Daaras). 7