A/HRC/38/17 necessary resources to the Council for the Improvement of the Status of Roma and Implementation of the Decade of Roma Inclusion. 54. Singapore noted several measures that had been taken to promote equal opportunities for minorities. It commended Serbia for its efforts to strengthen the rule of law, including the adoption of the National Strategy for Judicial Reform 2013–2018, and the law on the protection of the right to a fair trial. 55. Slovakia noted with concern reports of intimidation of and attacks and death threats against journalist and media workers. It also noted the results achieved by search operations for persons who had gone missing during the armed conflicts of the 1990s. It further noted the progress made in the protection of the rights of the child. 56. Slovenia applauded measures taken to improve national legislation to combat domestic violence. However, it remained concerned about the persistence of gender-based violence and the high unemployment rate of women. Slovenia encouraged Serbia to strengthen its measures to eradicate social stigmatization, discrimination and violence against members of minorities and vulnerable groups. 57. The State of Palestine noted the establishment of councils for the implementation of non-discrimination policies and of a strategy to protect the rights of the Roma, as well as the adoption of a national action plan on the rights of national minorities. 58. Sweden noted the ongoing efforts of the Government to fulfil its obligations to promote and protect human rights. It encouraged Serbia to continue its efforts in that area. 59. Switzerland noted the adoption of various strategies and laws in line with international human rights standards. However, it was concerned that restrictions were imposed on the right to freedom of expression and opinion of civil society, including human rights defenders and the media. 60. The former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia noted the efforts of the Government to implement the recommendations from the previous review cycle. It welcomed the ratification of the Council of Europe Convention on Preventing and Combating Violence against Women and Domestic Violence. 61. Timor-Leste noted the measures taken to address the issue of late birth registration, to improve access to adequate health care and to improve the education system. It remained concerned by the high rates of school non-attendance and dropout. 62. Tunisia noted the participatory approach in drafting the national report by involving all relevant stakeholders and civil society. It also noted the strengthening of the normative and institutional framework of human rights, including the ratification of the Council of Europe Convention on Preventing and Combating Violence against Women and Domestic Violence. 63. Turkey welcomed the adoption of the Action Plan for the Realization of the Rights of National Minorities, stipulating greater participation of national minorities in the Government, the use of their scripts and the protection of their rights to education and culture. It welcomed the adoption of a national strategy for the prosecution of war crimes and the appointment of a new War Crimes Prosecutor in 2017. 64. Turkmenistan noted the establishment of a department of demography and population policy and of the Council for the Implementation of the Recommendations of the United Nations Human Rights Mechanisms. It welcomed the progress made on gender equality, the status of the Roma, persons with disabilities, migrants and national minorities. 65. Ukraine noted the efforts taken by Serbia to improve the institutional and legislative framework on human rights, in particular, through the ratification of international human rights treaties. Ukraine acknowledged the establishment of the Council for the Implementation of the Recommendations of the United Nations Human Rights Mechanisms. 66. The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland welcomed the efforts of Serbia to tackle human trafficking, particularly the Serbian Assembly’s recent partnership with the Human Trafficking Foundation, which was based in the United Kingdom. It was 7