A/HRC/37/4 about 2 per cent a year of the number of such children in mainstream classes. The increase in the number of children enrolled in the programme for children with mild mental disorders was the result of demographic growth, rather than the placement of children in such programme. Such placements had been discontinued in 2017, and no more children could be placed in that programme. 64. Sterilization was regulated by the Specific Medical Services Act of 2011 and required the written and informed consent of the patient. A minimum gap of 7 days (for sterilization for medical reasons) and 14 days (for sterilization for non-medical reasons) was required between the provision of information and consent for sterilization. Sterilization of people with diminished mental capacity was possible only when required by the person’s health. Written consent from the guardian, a professional committee and the court was required. Before adopting an opinion, the professional committee must discuss each individual case and verify that all the conditions were fulfilled. In addition, the opinion of the individual concerned had to be taken into account. 65. Racism, xenophobia and Islamophobia were addressed under a comprehensive legal framework that provide for special assistance to victims of hate crimes and for specialized public prosecutors and police officers. However, they continued to be a major issue in Czechia, and had been exacerbated during the migration crisis. To combat stereotypes and prejudices, the Government had launched the Campaign against Racism and Hate Violence 2014–2017, which consisted of several activities, including the “Hate-Free Culture” campaign disseminated through traditional and social media and targeting youth between 18 and 25 years of age, and educational and training activities for schoolchildren and the police. Liaison officers specifically trained in multicultural issues or in investigating hate crimes had been appointed within the police to protect minorities from discrimination and to identify discriminatory based motivations. 66. The Government had adopted the 2014–2020 Strategy for Equality between Women and Men, complemented by two action plans on the prevention of domestic and genderbased violence and on equal representation of women and men in decision-making positions. Regarding the pay gap, existing legislation provided for equal pay and the Government had launched the 22 per cent to equality campaign. Further steps included care services for small children, parental benefit for fathers taking care of their children and paternity leave, as well as the promotion of flexible working arrangements. 67. The Anti-Discrimination Act protected against discrimination based on many grounds in many spheres of society, and provided judicial and administrative remedies for victims, who could be assisted in court by specialized non-governmental organizations and receive free legal representation and counselling. The Ombudsperson was also competent in the field of discrimination. A new system of class action would be proposed in the near future. 68. The question of the accreditation of the Office of the Ombudsperson, which was in accordance with the principles relating to the status of national institutions for the promotion and protection of human rights (the Paris Principles), was being discussed, as well as the possible establishment of an ombudsperson for children. 69. Finland noted the progress made in terms of Roma children’s access to and integration in education. It also noted that there was room for further work on the implementation of the amendment to the Schools Act. 70. France welcomed recent progress made, for example in the education of Roma. It noted, nevertheless, that obstacles continued to exist in the situation of Roma, prisoners and foreign workers. 71. Georgia welcomed the recent ratification of international instruments on children’s rights and the adoption of the Strategy for Equality between Women and Men and the Action Plan for the Prevention of Domestic and Gender-Based Violence. 72. Germany welcomed the adoption of the National Strategy to Protect Children’s Rights, including the commitments to develop foster care systems. 7