A/HRC/37/16 52. A strategy for the protection and integration of the Roma national minority into Ukrainian society, for the period 2013–2020, and a related action plan were being implemented. In 2015, an interministerial working group had been created, with the participation of five Roma NGOs. Progress had been made regarding the provision of identification documents for Roma people and the number of Roma pupils attending secondary school. A day — 2 August — had been designated for the commemoration of the Roma holocaust, and a monument had been erected in Kyiv at the site of a massacre of Roma people that had occurred during World War II. 53. Over the past two years, the number of identified victims of human trafficking receiving assistance had increased by 1.5 times. A law had been adopted to amend the definition of human trafficking in accordance with the Protocol to Prevent, Suppress and Punish Trafficking in Persons, Especially Women and Children, supplementing the United Nations Convention against Transnational Organized Crime. All victims had the right to protection during criminal proceedings and to social assistance. In 2017, there had been a threefold increase in one-time financial assistance for victims. 54. In response to a question on gender inequality in political and economic areas, Ukraine stated that a gender component had been included in its strategic documents, including a strategy to fight poverty and the relevant plan of action. To reduce the gender pay gap, measures had been taken to increase remuneration in the public sector, where women were predominantly engaged. 55. In response to several questions, Ukraine stated that it had developed a new law on combating domestic violence on the basis of best practices and with the involvement of health-care and education experts. Furthermore, the Government had established shelters for victims of domestic violence. 56. Nicaragua welcomed the legislative policies and measures taken to promote gender equality, prevent and combat discrimination, prevent torture and ill-treatment and improve the situation of persons with disabilities, as well as the ratification of various international instruments. 57. Norway commended Ukraine for the general progress made in legislation promoting human rights. It expressed deep concern about the violations of human rights and humanitarian law in eastern Ukraine and the continued support from the Russian Federation to the separatists. It stressed that a diverse civil society was vital for the development of a healthy democracy. 58. Poland referred to grave violations of human rights and humanitarian law in Crimea and eastern Ukraine perpetrated since the previous review. It welcomed the efforts made by Ukraine to protect those who were most vulnerable, including internally displaced persons and Crimean Tatars. 59. Portugal welcomed the re-accreditation of the ombudsperson’s office with “A status”, in line with the principles relating to the status of national institutions for the promotion and protection of human rights (the Paris Principles), and the adoption of the constitutional amendments relating to membership in the International Criminal Court. 60. The Republic of Korea commended Ukraine for the assistance provided to internally displaced persons and the efforts made in strengthening the independence of the judiciary and improving the criminal justice system since 2012. 61. The Republic of Moldova stated that Ukraine had shown resilience and resolve in the face of unimaginable challenges since 2012. It remained concerned by the conflictrelated human rights violations, including cases of arbitrary detention, allegations of torture, sexual violence and limitations on freedom of movement and freedom of expression. 62. Romania commended the efforts made by Ukraine to ensure safeguards for human rights and fundamental freedoms, including the rights and freedoms of citizens in Crimea and eastern Ukraine. It acknowledged the cooperation of the Government with international human rights mechanisms. 7