A/HRC/16/9 20. France noted the adoption in 2010 of the two-year plan on equal opportunities for people with disabilities and of the Integration of People with Disabilities Act, but inquired what obstacles had prevented Bulgaria from ratifying the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. France inquired about the results of programmes aimed at increasing the standard of living and integrating the Roma people. France invited Bulgaria to amend its constitutional and legislative apparatus in order to better combat all forms of discrimination. France made a recommendation. 21. Indonesia commended Bulgaria for having incorporated the principles of international human rights treaties into its national legislation and welcomed its commitment to strengthening the democratic process and the rule of law. Indonesia, however, expressed concern about the child protection system, particularly in terms of access to health care, welfare and social assistance. As for human trafficking, Indonesia was encouraged to learn of Bulgaria’s efforts to tackle the issue. Indonesia made recommendations. 22. Finland noted that children of the Roma minority lagged seriously behind in terms of education. Finland asked how Bulgaria would guarantee that Roma children, by age 16, would attain learning results comparable to those of the rest of the population, and thus improve the integration of Roma into Bulgarian society. Finland made recommendations, including with regard to equal access to public services and an adequate standard of living. 23. Belarus noted with satisfaction the efforts taken by Bulgaria to improve its national legislation and strengthen its institutional framework. Belarus welcomed the adoption of several long-term national strategies, including for children. Belarus commended the Government’s policy in the area of primary education and the development of the healthcare system. Belarus noted the measures taken by the Government to address more systematically and comprehensively the problems encountered in protecting the rights of and ensuring the integration of the Roma, including through the new 10-year framework programme. Belarus referred to the Government’s purposeful efforts to combat trafficking. Belarus made recommendations. 24. Greece noted that, since the democratic change in 1989, Bulgaria had had a very good record in the Balkan region in the promotion and protection of human rights. Greece asked Bulgaria to share its best practices in developing a human rights institutional framework since the transition to democracy, and to share its experiences, including with respect to problems encountered in combating human trafficking. Greece expressed satisfaction that women’s rights were a priority for Bulgaria. Greece made recommendations. 25. Belgium congratulated Bulgaria on the continuing progress made in human rights protection, but raised concerns relating to shelters for orphans and/or people with mental disabilities. Belgium also expressed concern at the fact that trafficking in women for sexual exploitation had persisted despite the existence of concrete measures to combat it. Belgium made recommendations. 26. Mexico noted Bulgaria’s achievements in the areas of human rights protection and the consolidation of democracy. Mexico inquired about the implementation of recommendations of the Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination regarding the integration of Roma children into mixed schools, and whether there were mechanisms for coordination with civil society in that regard. Mexico asked for further information about measures to prevent discrimination against people with mental disabilities. Mexico made recommendations. 27. Malaysia recognized that Bulgaria had in place a comprehensive legal framework that incorporated regional and international norms and standards related to the promotion and protection of human rights. Malaysia also recognized that Bulgaria faced several 6