b)-Rationale behind the reservations These reservations were considered necessary for they related to provisions which are contrary to Sharia law, the unique source of law in accordance with the Constitution. c)-Impact of reservations The provisions to which the reservations refer are not implemented. Other provisions remain in full force and effect as provided for under Article 80 of the Constitution. d)-Follow-up of statements adopted at conferences Through its participation in international conferences on human rights, Mauritania has effectively supported statements, recommendations and commitments adopted. In accordance with statements and recommendations adopted at international conferences, particularly that of Vienna in 1993, Mauritania withdrew its general reservation to the Convention on the elimination of all forms of discrimination against women and intends to do the same with regard to its general reservation to the Convention on the rights of the child. e)-Exceptions, restrictions or limitations Other than the reservations expressed on international instruments ratified by the country, there are no exceptions, restrictions or limitations in the implementation of these instruments. Table 4: Key ILO conventions ratified by Mauritania 17