A/HRC/41/11 88. Senegal praised the specific action plans in key areas for the promotion and protection of human rights. The reform of the justice system, the reduction of overcrowding in prisons, the provision of health care for detainees and improved training for penitentiary staff, among others, demonstrated the good faith of the authorities regarding the promotion and protection of fundamental human rights. 89. Serbia commended the adoption of several national strategies aimed at improving the human rights situation for all categories of persons and the establishment of the National Coordination Body on the Implementation of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities in May 2018. 90. Singapore commended the measures taken to strengthen the Office of the Ombudsman, the adoption of a Strategy for the Reform of the Justice System 2017–2022 and the establishment of a new National Coordination Body on the Implementation of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. It also commended the efforts to promote inclusive education through the Government’s Strategy for Integrated Education, the Strategy for the Roma 2014–2020 and the Education Strategy 2018–2025, which facilitated equal access to education for all. 91. Slovakia welcomed the adoption of the Law on the Prevention of and Protection against Domestic Violence. It highlighted the human rights challenges faced by vulnerable and marginalized groups, such as persons with disabilities and persons belonging to ethnic minorities. It appreciated the positive steps taken to address hate crime and hate speech and gender-based discrimination. It called on the authorities to provide the necessary support and resources to relevant human rights institutions. 92. Slovenia welcomed the implementation of the universal periodic review recommendations on the right to education and the inclusion of sexual orientation and gender identity as prohibited grounds in the draft non-discrimination legislation. It commended the ratification of the Rome Statute. Slovenia encouraged the Government to strengthen its efforts to improve prison conditions, ensure the rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex persons, integrate the Roma into society and promote gender equality. 93. Spain appreciated the continued progress in promoting and protecting human rights internationally. It welcomed the Administrative Court’s legal recognition of gender identity, while regretting that many transgender persons continued to be subjected to discriminatory or violent acts. Moreover, Spain was concerned about the high levels of infant mortality. 94. The State of Palestine acknowledged the efforts made to build an independent, impartial, professional and efficient justice system, including through adopting the Strategy for Reform of the Justice System 2017–2022. It welcomed the initiatives to combat discrimination, including the National Strategy on Equality and Non-Discrimination. 95. Sweden welcomed targeted policies and national strategies, especially those on gender-based violence, the development of the penitentiary system and the inclusion of the Roma. However, it urged North Macedonia to strengthen respect for human rights and the rule of law and to improve their practical implementation. 96. Switzerland hailed efforts to improve the human rights situation and to strengthen the independence and efficiency of the justice system. It also hailed the creation of a new oversight body for police activities. Switzerland expressed concerns with regard to the lack of progress in protecting children’s rights, improving prison conditions and protecting the rights of migrants and asylum seekers. 97. Tunisia welcomed the Government’s consultation with civil society during the preparation of the national report and the legislation adopted since the previous universal periodic review cycle. It praised the strengthening of the legal and institutional framework through the ratification and implementation of international conventions, the reform of the judiciary and the national strategies on gender equality and the fight against domestic violence. 10

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