A/HRC/22/7 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 11

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