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of children adopted by Ukrainian families has also increased. In 2012, the budget allocation
for financial support to foster care and families with adopted children increased by 20 per
cent compared to 2011.
68.
The delegation reported that the amendments to the law on secondary education
were adopted in 2010 to introduce inclusive education for children with special needs.
Since 2011, the number of children with disabilities attending primary and secondary
schools, vocational training institutions and universities has been increasing. New teaching
materials have been developed and teacher training has been carried out for inclusive
education. The remuneration of teachers working with children with special needs has
increased. The Government plans to continue taking measures to improve inclusive
education for children with special needs.
69.
The delegation reported on the newly adopted law on minorities languages. The
Government also identified the need to improve the main law on national minorities, which
was adopted in 2001, and has therfore started drafting amendments to it. The Government
also implemented various measures for the successful integration of Crimean Tatars who
were deported from the territory of Ukraine in 1944 and who have returned over the past
years. In particular, the Government supported the construction of housing for returned
Crimean Tatar families. The schools were preparing to provide education in the Crimean
Tatar language; and religious buildings have been returned to the minority community.
70.
The delegation mentioned a new strategy developed for the protection and
integration of Roma up to 2020. The strategy pays special attention to the issues of
education, employment, housing and access to health care of the Roma. The delegation also
reported on special measures taken by the Government for registration of Roma and
integration of Roma children in the school system.
71.
China welcomed legislation to combat racial and religious discrimination and human
trafficking, as well as the emphasis Ukraine has placed on protecting women and children’s
rights by formulating a national action plan to combat domestic violence and provide
assistance to victims. It commended the publicity campaign on gender equality. China
made a recommendation.
72.
Cuba noted steps to draft anti-discrimination legislation and requested further
information regarding this. It highlighted Ukraine’s efforts to promote gender equality and
prevent domestic violence. It appreciated the priority Ukraine has given to protecting
children’s rights, including measures adopted to prevent the sale of children, and
encouraged it to continue efforts in that area. Cuba made recommendations.
73.
Cyprus welcomed legislation, programmes and policies implemented to prevent
trafficking in persons and to establish monitoring mechanisms to assist trafficked children.
It requested more information on steps taken to provide compensation for victims. Cyprus
encouraged Ukraine to create more rehabilitation shelters and social integration for victims
and to ensure systematic investigation, prosecution and punishment of traffickers.
74.
Czech Republic expressed appreciation for Ukraine’s comprehensive report on
measures adopted to protect human rights. It requested more details on measures adopted to
ensure investigation and punishment of acts of threat, harassment or violence against
human rights defenders as reported by the Special Rapporteur on the situation of human
rights defenders in 2011. Czech Republic made recommendations.
75.
Egypt was concerned about racism, xenophobia and intolerance towards foreigners,
immigrants and ethnic minorities. It noted ongoing efforts to adopt anti-discrimination
legislation, which it hoped would include clear criminal liability provisions. It
acknowledged efforts to amend the criminal procedure code and introduce new judicial
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