A/HRC/41/13 60. Slovakia had adopted the law on the Commissioner for Children and the Commissioner for Persons with Disabilities in 2015 to strengthen the protection of the rights of the child and persons with disabilities, establishing an independent institution to receive and investigate individual cases and recommend remedies. The Commissioners were authorized to enter into civil proceedings as a third party and to inform the Government if a public body did not accept or implement their recommendations. 61. The Act on the Social Economy and Social Enterprises was aimed at strengthening the rights of vulnerable groups in the labour market. The Government had increased the minimum wage, social benefits and pensions to improve the standard of living and combat poverty. 62. Honduras congratulated Slovakia for the progress achieved in the area of human rights and welcomed the voluntary commitments made by Slovakia. It expressed its support for Slovakia in the effective implementation of the recommendations received. 63. Hungary noted that Slovakia was a party to almost all of the core international human rights conventions. It also noted, however, that despite the efforts of Slovakia to address human rights challenges, there remained room for further improvement. 64. Iceland commended Slovakia for the progress made in strengthening the policy and institutional framework for the promotion and protection of human rights. 65. India noted positively the measures taken to prevent all forms of discrimination, protect the rights of minorities and ethnic groups, combat human trafficking and promote the rights of persons with disabilities. It also noted, however, incidents of continued racial discrimination against Roma. 66. Indonesia expressed appreciation for the national strategy for the protection and promotion of human rights and the action plan on the prevention of all forms of discrimination. It welcomed the establishment of the Office of the Commissioner for Children and the Office of the Commissioner for Persons with Disabilities. 67. The Islamic Republic of Iran commended the adoption of the national strategy for the protection of children. It noted concerns expressed over the prevalence of racial discrimination against different minorities, especially Roma, Muslims and persons of African descent. 68. Iraq commended Slovakia for measures taken under the National Action Plan for the Prevention and Elimination of Violence against Women and the National Strategy for Gender Equality 2014–2019. It noted the adoption of the concept for the fight against extremism and legal amendments made in that regard. 69. Ireland welcomed the adoption of strategies and action plans addressing specific human rights issues, notably those relating to combating violence against women and protecting children from violence. It welcomed measures taken to address the education needs of children. 70. Israel commended the adoption of the National Strategy for Gender Equality 2014– 2019, the Action Plan for Gender Equality 2014–2019 and the approval of the action plan for preventing and eliminating racism, xenophobia and anti-Semitism for the period 2016– 2018. 71. Italy commended Slovakia for the adoption of the National Strategy for the Protection of Children from Violence, the National Action Plan for the Prevention and Elimination of Violence against Women 2014–2019, and the national strategy for the protection and promotion of human rights. 72. Jordan commended the adoption of a number of strategies, notably those to protect women and children from violence. However, it noted that stereotypes continued to be entrenched in society and that discrimination against minorities was a concern. 73. Kyrgyzstan expressed support for the strengthening of the national legislative frameworks, ratification of a number of international human rights instruments, and the undertaking of practical measures in promoting human rights. 7