A/HRC/17/17 citizens. Brazil also highlighted the recommendation of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) on the freedom of movement of asylum-seekers. Brazil made recommendations. 22. Algeria welcomed the establishment of the Chancellor of Justice and the Commissioner on Gender Equality. It also noted the adoption of plans and strategies for the promotion and protection of human rights. It asked about the measures taken by the Government to attenuate the impact of the recent economic and financial crisis on the enjoyment of economic, social and cultural rights. It also enquired about the measures taken to combat discrimination against women and linguistic minorities. Algeria made recommendations. 23. Finland asked about the measures taken to safeguard the implementation of the Equal Treatment Act in order to protect all persons against discrimination on the basis of nationality, race, colour, religion or other beliefs, age, disability or sexual orientation. Finland also enquired about the measures take to ensure equal opportunities of Roma children for quality education, as well as Estonia’s intention to prohibit the use of corporal punishment. Finland made recommendations. 24. The Republic of Moldova welcomed the commitment of the Government towards the World Programme on Human Rights Education, and noted that human rights education was part of the core curricula in primary and secondary education. It noted with satisfaction Estonia efforts to combat trafficking in human beings but expressed concern regarding the cases of child prostitution and pornography. It referred to the issue of equal representation of women in national bodies. The Republic of Moldova made recommendations. 25. Morocco welcomed the priority given by the Government to integration in society. It commended Estonia for its efforts regarding the adoption of measures for gender equality. It welcomed Estonia’s commitment to human rights and humanitarian action, as demonstrated particularly through its voluntary contributions to various funds. Morocco made recommendations. 26. Belgium welcomed the positive measures taken regarding gender equality and equal treatment. However, it noted with concern the lack of a global and coherent approach in these measures. It asked about a national plan of action aimed at reducing gender inequalities and raising public awareness in this regard, as well as the measures taken to reduce the salary gap between men and women. Belgium asked about the measures taken to strengthen respect for diversity, and to combat discrimination against homosexuals. Belgium made recommendations. 27. Lithuania stated that it shared the same historical experience as Estonia, and considered Estonia’s development of a human rights protection and promotion system, in the short period of 20 years, a major achievement. It indicated that while there were areas where additional attention was still needed, the general thrust of policies and practice, which was firmly oriented towards further advancement of human rights, must be recognized. Lithuania made recommendations. 28. Thailand commended Estonia for its commitment to promote and protect human rights through education and training. Thailand welcomed the entry into force of the Equal Treatment Act and hoped for its full implementation. Thailand noted the standing invitation extended to all special procedures and enquired about the follow-up given to the recommendations received from the Special Rapporteur on the sale of children, child prostitution and child pornography. Thailand made recommendations. 29. Slovenia was concerned by the reports that mentally disabled persons and/or their legal guardians were often denied the right to be informed about criminal proceedings and charges against them. Slovenia also noted that Roma children continued to be placed in 6