A/HRC/41/13 updated regularly depending on the status of the implementation. The programme was aimed at increasing inclusion and transitioning to a new education model, taking into account the Finnish education model. It included a set of measures to ensure inclusion in education and strengthen support for Roma children and children from socially disadvantaged families, to develop preschool compulsory education and to increase the number of school personnel. Since 2016, the ministry responsible for education had been implementing a national project to ensure inclusive education in 130 primary schools and 50 kindergartens. The project was focused on preventing and eliminating segregation of Roma students and improving the competencies of professionals in identifying segregation in schools. 116. Since 2018, the Government had been implementing a new directive to prevent bullying and cyberbullying in schools. 117. The Government believed that it would be possible to achieve sustainable development for its people by ensuring security, prosperity and human rights. In ensuring respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms, the Government had been aware of the need to remain vigilant, since those rights and freedoms had been under attack. The authorities had brought to justice eight individuals in connection with the investigation of the killing of Ján Kuciak, an investigative journalist. The Government continued to explore ways of improving freedom of the press and of expression and ensuring the security of journalists. 118. Slovakia had remained committed to the rule of law. The experience of Slovakia under various governing systems had demonstrated that democracy and rule of law were the only guarantees to ensure the sovereignty of its people. Holders of radical and extreme views had been attempting to gain power to limit freedoms and human rights by disseminating incorrect information. However, Slovakia had been relying on its mechanisms of checks and balances in such situations. 119. In concluding, the head of the delegation expressed sincere appreciation to the States Members of the United Nations for their engagement and the recommendations made during the interactive dialogue. He reiterated the commitment of Slovakia to protect and promote human rights. 120. Slovakia was also committed to multilateralism; the Government had cooperated with the international community to prevent and counter common threats that represented a danger to civilization, human rights and democracy. The engagement with the universal periodic review had reinforced the State’s belief in meaningful international cooperation. Slovakia would pay the closest attention to the recommendations received. The Government was also pleased to use the opportunity to share its best practices and lessons learned in the spirit of multilateral cooperation. II. Conclusions and/or recommendations 121. The following recommendations will be examined by Slovakia, which will provide responses in due time, but no later than the forty-first session of the Human Rights Council: 121.1 Ratify the Optional Protocol to the Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment (Azerbaijan) (Czechia) (Croatia) (Montenegro) (Senegal) (Switzerland); 121.2 Ratify the Optional Protocol to the Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment without further delay (Denmark); 121.3 Accede to the Optional Protocol to the Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment (Brazil); Accelerate the ratification of the Optional Protocol to the Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment (Chile); Intensify efforts on the speedy ratification of the Optional Protocol to 11