Annex to Norway’s Addendum to the Report of the Working Group on the Universal Periodic Review 26 August 2019 208 209 210 211 212 Consider strengthening the protection of the rights of women and children of the Sami community who are alleged to be more prone to domestic violence than the rest of the population (Ghana); Implement the recommendations of the Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination to take measures to improve the legal framework for Sami land, fishing and reindeer rights (New Zealand); Step up efforts to extend the use of the Kven language (Peru); Review mechanisms for extractive activities on Sami lands in order to guarantee adequate consultation with the affected Sami communities, mitigation measures, compensation and benefit sharing (Slovenia); Pursue further measures aimed at intensifying efforts to promote and protect the traditional way of life, including culture and language of indigenous populations and national minorities in Norway in consultation with those communities (Sri Lanka); Not accepted. See 202. The Government is considering the Committee’s recommendations. Accepted. The rights of persons with disabilities 213 214 215 216 Continue to promote the rights of persons with disabilities, including amendment to legislation regarding the right to legal capacity (Peru) Develop systems to support decision-making for persons with disabilities, based on individual consent according to the principles of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (Mexico); Continue efforts to improve mechanisms for mental healthcare, especially for vulnerable groups, including persons with disabilities and children (Maldives); Consult extensively with all relevant stakeholders, in particular the families of children with disabilities, to ensure that the white paper on early intervention and inclusive education can lead to effective policies to help all children reach their full potential (Singapore); Accepted. Accepted. Norway already has systems to support decision-making for persons with disabilities, but is continuously working to improve these systems. Accepted. Immigration and asylum policy 217 218 19 Guarantee access to education and basic health services for all, regardless to the migratory or refugee status, or to persons belonging to minorities (Mexico); Enhance measures to safeguard rights and welfare of all migrants (Nepal); Partially accepted. Everyone is entitled to necessary healthcare, with some limitations for those without a residence permit. With regard to education, see 154. Partially accepted. At the same time, Norway pursues a stringent, responsible immigration policy that ensures due process within the framework of Norway’s international obligations.