A/HRC/23/5 28. Estonia welcomed the adoption of legislation related to women’s rights, progress achieved regarding the protection of children’s rights and the special attention given to freedom of expression. It asked for information on the status of the preparation of the National Plan of Action for Human Rights. It made a recommendation. 29. Finland commended Romania for its commitment to the principle of equality and non-discrimination. Finland welcomed the national Roma strategy and asked how it would be efficiently implemented. It also indicated that Roma children did not attend school and that they suffered from segregation. Finland made recommendations. 30. Tunisia noted the ratification of international instruments, the reform of the justice system, and the strategy for Roma integration. It welcomed human rights education for police and encouraged Romania to maintain efforts to combat violence against women through protection measures and public campaigns. Tunisia made recommendations. 31. Germany acknowledged efforts to achieve progress as regards the Roma minority but noted problems in implementing measures taken, by noting reports that Roma remained marginalized and excluded. It asked what legislative and other steps were planned to guarantee quality and inclusive education for children with disabilities. 32. Armenia welcomed the progress achieved in the implementation of the 2008 UPR recommendations. It commended Romania for its efforts to guarantee freedom of conscience and religion. Armenia noted measures to reduce corruption and to guarantee rule of law. It appreciated cooperation with special procedures and noted the recent visit of the Special Rapporteur on contemporary forms of slavery. It made recommendations. 33. Guatemala welcomed progress made regarding the protection of minorities. It encouraged Romania to implement the recommendation made by the Special Rapporteur on the human rights of migrants and the Special Rapporteur on contemporary forms of slavery in order to establish effective mechanisms to allow all migrant workers to lodge complaints. Guatemala made a recommendation. 34. The Holy See congratulated Romania for its efforts to eradicate discrimination on grounds of sexual orientation, as well as its efforts with respect to judicial reform, the Roma integration strategy 2012-2020 and the new legislation on education. It highlighted that the Civil Code recognized marriage as a union between a man and a woman. It made recommendations. 35. Hungary expressed its appreciation for the project to promote ethnic diversity in the world of labour. It noted the steps taken for the restitution of properties and inquired about the situation of historical churches, such as Roman Catholic and Protestant churches, which were highly affected by the restitution process. It made recommendations. 36. India commended Romania for steps taken to strengthen the judiciary. It expressed its appreciation for efforts to promote dialogue between religious minorities. While noting efforts made to eliminate discrimination against Roma people, India was concerned by the continued existence of racial stereotyping. India made a recommendation. 37. Indonesia wished to encourage programmes targeting the rights of Roma children and welcomed the attention given to education for Roma children, children from disadvantaged and rural areas and children with special educational needs. It noted the growing success of measures to combat corruption. Indonesia made recommendations. 38. Iraq noted the ratification of international instruments and welcomed the measures and new strategy for the integration of Roma, who had enjoyed parliamentary representation since 1990. It paid tribute to efforts to create independent bodies for the promotion of human rights. Iraq made recommendations. 7