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41.
Qatar acknowledged the fight against trafficking and child exploitation through the
adoption of national strategies. It welcomed efforts to promote the rights of persons with
disabilities, while asking that support be given to their families.
42.
The Republic of Korea commended the establishment of the Council on the
Prevention and Elimination of Discrimination and Ensuring Equality and the adoption of
the Law on Ensuring Equality. It noted progress in combating judicial corruption, through
the Justice Sector Reform Strategy for 2011-2016.
43.
Romania appreciated the good organization of the first round of the presidential
elections, as assessed by the international observation mission.
44.
The Russian Federation noted the inadequate representation of ethnic minorities in
government bodies and was concerned by the trend away from using Russian as a language
of inter-ethnic communication.
45.
Serbia welcomed the National Human Rights Action Plan as well as the mechanism
to monitor its implementation. It welcomed the adoption of child protection legislation and
of an implementation strategy.
46.
Sierra Leone commended the National Human Rights Action Plan for 2017-2020
and the government strategy on child protection for 2014-2020. It indicated that further
efforts could be undertaken to ensure the participation of Roma in decision-making
processes and encouraged the Government to implement the national action plan for Roma
for 2016-2020.
47.
Slovenia commended progress achieved since the last review, while at the same time
stressing that recommendations that had been accepted were still to be fully implemented. It
noted that root causes of domestic violence, such as gender inequalities and economic
issues, had not been fully addressed.
48.
Slovakia welcomed the legal recognition of the competence of the Committee on the
Elimination of Racial Discrimination to receive complaints about alleged victims of human
rights violations. It encouraged the Government to fully implement laws aimed at
eliminating discrimination against women and noted shortcomings in the Law on Ensuring
Equality.
49.
Spain congratulated the Republic of Moldova on the progress achieved in promoting
and protecting human rights. It expressed concern at the lack of political will in combating
violence against women and domestic violence.
50.
The Sudan commended achievements since the first review, namely the reform of
the legal and institutional framework. Sudan noted with appreciation the comprehensive
diversity strategy, established with support from the High Commissioner on National
Minorities, of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe, and with technical
assistance from the Council of Europe.
51.
Sweden noted with concern that domestic and sexual violence was still widespread
and was closely linked to gender inequalities and gender stereotypes. It noted a very low
rate of reporting of cases of abuse.
52.
Switzerland noted with appreciation the recent establishment of emergency
protection orders, which could be quickly issued by police officers.
53.
Tajikistan welcomed the steps taken for effective implementation of the legal
framework for promoting and protecting human rights, through the ratification of
international treaties and improvements to national legislation. It commended measures
taken to enhance anti-discrimination policies and equality.
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