A/HRC/13/6 practices continue to deviate from the national legal standards. It also highlighted the problems of domestic violence against women. It further asked about plans to support the programmes intended to help the victims of violence and human trafficking. Slovenia made recommendations. 54. Greece acknowledged Albania’s efforts in fighting corruption, protection of minority rights, women rights, freedom of media and gender equality, and addressing domestic violence. Greece asked if the anti-corruption strategy had been evaluated, and requested further information about actions and measures to be undertaken in order to ensure full property restitution for members of Greek minority community; enhance media freedom and independence of journalists; and achieve better implementation of the legislation and increase public awareness on gender equality and women rights. 55. The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland underlined the range of domestic legislation to safeguard human rights and the improved representation of women in Parliament as a tangible result of legislative change. It noted the recent violent attacks against journalists, which raised concerns over freedom of expression and the adequacy of legislation that ensures editorial independence of the media, and promotes a climate in which journalists can operate without fear. Welcoming Albania’s commitment to fight corruption, it noted that this remained a particularly serious problem and expressed its support for the call for a “more systematic and strategic approach” and the establishment of a convincing track record of verdicts and sanctions in corruption cases. The United Kingdom welcomed Albania’s commitment to provide support and protection to victims and witnesses of human trafficking. It made recommendations. 56. The Syrian Arab Republic welcomed Albania’s efforts made in the area of human rights, and further encouraged Albania to pursue their efforts in all areas, including health, the rights of women, children and minorities, as well as other areas, depending on the national needs and international commitments. It made a recommendation. 57. Romania appreciated that human rights protection had been a part of national policy of the country and that minority rights had received special attention. In line with concerns expressed by the Advisory Committee of the Framework Convention for the Protection of National Minorities (Council of Europe), Romania asked about effective enjoyment of rights of Vlachs/Aromanians and their representation in the State Minority Council. 58. Slovakia remained concerned about the persisting issue of trafficking in children for sexual exploitation and forced labour. Noting the prohibition of discriminatory practices by the Albanian Constitution and other applicable laws, it referred to reports of numerous cases of discrimination on various grounds. Slovakia made recommendations. 59. Kyrgyzstan noted the broad public involvement in the drafting of the national report. It also noted Albania’s active efforts in combating corruption and the achievements made in combating human trafficking. It further noted the establishment of a national human rights protection system, including a functioning Ombudsman, a national committee for minorities, a committee for children’s rights, a committee to eliminate child labour, a committee for people with disabilities and the establishment of a government department concerned with domestic violence. It expressed hope that Albania would continue its comprehensive reform programmes in protecting human rights and share experience in the areas where it had achieved positive results, particularly in preventing human trafficking and countering corruption. 60. Senegal welcomed Albania’s efforts to improve its institutional framework for the protection of human rights, including children rights. It acknowledged the progress made in several areas, including the protection of rights of minorities and combating trafficking in human beings. Senegal requested further information on the draft law on children’s rights 12

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