A/HRC/37/4 36. Algeria welcomed the ratification of international human rights instruments and the adoption of several plans and policies relating to Roma, children and women. It commended measures taken to combat discrimination and encouraged Czechia to consider broadening the Mediator’s mandate to cover this issue. 37. Andorra welcomed the Action Plan for the Prevention of Domestic and GenderBased Violence for 2015–2018, and the new educational system for pupils with special needs. It encouraged continued efforts to strengthen inclusive education for children with disabilities. 38. Angola welcomed progress in promoting and protecting human rights since the second review, including in the areas of Roma and child rights, gender equality and the fight against human trafficking and criminality. However, challenges remained. 39. Argentina welcomed the ratification of the International Convention for the Protection of All Persons from Enforced Disappearance. It noted the measures taken to combat discrimination. 40. Armenia commended the steps taken to combat racism and hatred, the measures taken to promote gender equality and ensure inclusive education for all, and the National Strategy for Combating Trafficking in Human Beings for 2016–2019. 41. Australia commended Czechia for its long-standing commitment to protecting and promoting human rights. It welcomed the implementation of the Roma Integration Strategy 2015–2020. It remained concerned by reports of poor prison conditions in the country. 42. Austria noted that the situation of Roma continued to be problematic. It enquired about efforts made to counter stereotypes and prejudices against Roma and to address the discriminatory effects of the restitution legislation and practices. It noted worrying tendencies of hate speech and hate crimes. 43. Azerbaijan welcomed efforts regarding the implementation of several recommendations Czechia had accepted during the second review, including measures taken to enhance anti-discrimination action in the country, particularly the Roma Integration Strategy. 44. Bahrain welcomed efforts made to implement the recommendations from the previous review. It stressed the importance of showing seriousness in fighting instigation to hatred, racism and xenophobia, and noted an increase in acts of discrimination against minorities, including Roma. 45. Bangladesh noted a number of legislative and political interventions and stressed that more focus was required to implement measures to deal with negative stereotypes and prejudices that minorities and migrants were still experiencing, including Islamophobia. 46. Belarus noted that despite the anti-discrimination measures and efforts taken to combat social isolation, there were still numerous examples of discrimination on different grounds and of racism against migrants and minorities. 47. Belgium acknowledged some positive steps taken regarding the implementation of the recommendations made during the previous review. However, it noted that there was still room for progress on certain issues, such as the fight against all forms of discrimination. 48. Bosnia and Herzegovina commended the steps taken to strengthen human rights protection and welcomed the strong commitment to combat human trafficking. It shared the concerns of the treaty bodies about the low representation of women in decision-making processes. 49. Botswana noted the National Strategy to Protect Children’s Rights and the National Strategy for Combating Trafficking in Human Beings. It commended the promotion of equal representation of women and men in decision-making positions and in the labour market. However, access to justice and remedies remained a challenge. 50. Brazil commended the adoption of the Roma Integration Strategy, while expressing concern about reports that Roma continued to suffer from discrimination. Brazil 5