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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.
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