A/HRC/23/3 100. Costa Rica commended France on adopting a national plan of action to combat racism and anti-Semitism (2012–2014) and on legislation enacted to address domestic violence, including criminalizing marital violence, and to combat the commercial exploitation of children. Costa Rica made recommendations. 101. Côte d’Ivoire welcomed the establishment of the Ministry of Women’s Rights and the commitment of France to preventing human rights violations worldwide. It encouraged France to intensify efforts to improve the situation of migrant workers and members of their families and to implement anti-discrimination legislation. 102. Cuba noted steps taken by France to protect human rights and prevent discrimination, but encouraged it to do more to eliminate discrimination against the Roma. It asked how the rights of Roma children and other minorities would be guaranteed, especially those living in illegal camps. Cuba made a recommendation. 103. Cyprus welcomed the commitment of France to the worldwide dissemination of the right not to be subjected to enforced disappearance and to women’s rights. It asked how the Government dealt with cases of violence against women involving women who refused, or were unable, to cooperate with the authorities. 104. Djibouti thanked France for the submission of its second report and noted its efforts in a number of areas in the protection and promotion of human rights nationwide and the importance it accorded to the UPR process. Djibouti made recommendations. 105. Ecuador commended France on signing ICESCR. It was concerned, however, about the situation of the Roma, especially given the Government’s policy on forced evictions and expulsions. Poverty and belonging to a racial minority were no justification for discrimination, intolerance, xenophobia and racism. Ecuador made recommendations. 106. Egypt welcomed efforts to combat discrimination and hate crimes, but was concerned about the banning of religious symbols in public schools and an act prohibiting the wearing of the niqab in public places, which had serious ramifications on Muslim women’s rights. Egypt made recommendations. 107. Estonia recognized the importance of human rights in domestic and foreign policies and efforts to ensure gender equality and women’s rights, especially the establishment of the Ministry of Women’s Rights and the global promotion of sexual and reproductive health rights. It welcomed the participation by France in the Freedom Online Coalition. 108. Australia welcomed ongoing programmes to modernize and build prisons, but was concerned about aspects of prison management, including overcrowding and the high suicide rate. It noted reports about the rights of people of Roma origin concerning immigration camps and compulsory repatriation. Australia made recommendations. 109. Poland appreciated the continued engagement of France in the field of human rights and its continuous support to the OHCHR. Poland made recommendations. 110. Greece requested more information on the Defender of Rights institution and how it would strengthen the human rights protection system in relation to previous mechanisms. It also requested more details on the broad outlines of the policy to promote gender equality. Greece made recommendations. 111. Guatemala asked whether France could provide statistics on the impact of measures adopted to prevent and suppress racist acts by law enforcement officers and whether there had been a decrease in the number of cases as a result of those measures. Guatemala made a recommendation. 112. Hungary welcomed the adoption of the Roma inclusion strategy, but remained concerned about the ongoing evictions and expulsion of Roma. It hoped that France would GE.13-12484 13