A/HRC/17/17 full implementation together with the Gender Equality Act. Turkey encouraged Estonia to continue the naturalization process by providing the necessary assistance to citizenship applicants. Turkey also welcomed Estonia’s efforts to combat human trafficking and to protect the rights of children. Turkey made a recommendation. 47. Argentina welcomed the measures taken to address discrimination against minorities. It commended Estonia’s achievements with regard to human rights education in primary and secondary school curricula, and training for civil servants. It noted with appreciation the measures taken to combat gender violence. Argentina made recommendations. 48. Latvia noted with interest the transition from Russian-speaking schools to partial instruction in Estonian, and considered that this model of bilingual education was effective for improving the knowledge of the State language, guaranteeing equal study and working opportunities for graduates, while supporting their ethnic identity. It acknowledged that the implementation of Estonia’s integration policy had brought positive changes in society, and played an important role in creating tolerance and diversity. Latvia made recommendations. 49. Austria applauded Estonia for its efforts to curb trafficking in human beings, and asked about the focus of Estonia’s future action in this regard. Austria enquired about the penitentiary system and Estonia’s efforts to improve detention conditions. Austria was concerned about discrimination on the basis of ethnicity, especially against the Roma community, in realms of education, employment, and culture. Austria asked about measures to combat prejudices faced by the Roma. Austria made recommendations. 50. Azerbaijan welcomed Estonia’s voluntary contribution to international human rights and humanitarian-related organizations. It highlighted Estonia’s cooperation with the United Nations human rights procedures. It noted the Development Plan for the Reduction of Violence, aimed at preventing violence against women and domestic violence, and welcomed the adoption of the Strategy for Guaranteeing the Rights of Children. It commended the measures taken to prevent trafficking in human beings. Azerbaijan made recommendations. 51. Hungary welcomed human rights education and training as part of the Estonian national curriculum. Hungary noted the steps taken towards gender equality, and women and children’s rights, but was concerned about the lack of resources of the Gender Equality Commissioner, and the definition of torture in the Penal Code. Hungary noted the increased cases of human trafficking. Hungary enquired about plans to ratify the Convention against Stateless Persons and to ease naturalization requirements. Hungary made recommendations. 52. China commended the Equal Treatment Act as an important step for social justice and the fight against discrimination. Though still faced with issues such as citizenship and integration of non-citizens, thanks to nearly two decades of efforts, Estonia has made considerable progress for social cohesion. Estonia has also formulated relevant strategies and measures to promote the right to work and the rights of the child and the elderly, and to combat human trafficking. China made a recommendation. 53. The Government planed to strengthen measures to ensure gender equality. It has started implementing the new programme to promote gender equality for 2010–2013, which includes awareness-raising initiatives targeting employees and employers. Estonia has also joined the Europe-wide community of practice on gender equality. The delegation acknowledged the lack of resources available to the Commissioner on Gender Equality and Equal Treatment. To address this issue, the Ministry of Social Affairs, in cooperation with the Commissioner, has implemented joint projects. 9