A/HRC/22/7 against migrants, was a strategic priority of the Government. Awareness-raising measures, among other preventive measures, has been taken to educate the public about cultural and traditional specificities of the different migrant groups. 36. Furthermore, since April 2012, a national plan was implemented to mold and promote a culture of tolerance in society, which comprises a range of preventive measures, including awareness-raising and educational measures, social dialogue and cooperation with civil society organizations on those matters. The plan was developed based on practice and recommendations of international organizations to help to reduce the number of racist incidents. The delegation stated that in 2009, amendments had also been made to the Criminal Code in order to take into account racist and religious motives behind crimes, which would be considered as an aggravating factor in sentencing. 37. The delegation noted that Ukraine has made progress in improving legislation to ensure equal rights for women and men. However, despite this progress, discriminatory acts still occur. A draft law was submitted to Parliament to further improve legislation with a view to ensuring equal opportunities for women and men in general, and in particular, equal gender representation in central and local government. The delegation explained that under the draft law, complaints concerning discrimination in this area could be submitted to the Ombudsman, law-enforcement bodies and the courts. 38. Special attention was paid in the draft law to addressing gender bias and stereotyping in advertising. Additionally, the Expert Council, which is responsible for reviewing cases of gender discrimination, has been working to address stereotypes regarding gender roles of women and men in advertising. The Government has developed and adopted standards for non-discriminatory advertising in close cooperation with public associations and the main players in the advertising industry. 39. Ukraine paid particular attention to preventing and combating domestic violence, in particular against children. Measures have been taken to shape the culture of society and denounce domestic violence as a conflict-solving tool in families, improve legislation and mechanisms in this area and build the capacity of institutions that work to assist victims, and the enhance the effectiveness of law-enforcement entities and the courts in addressing domestic violence. 40. The delegation stated that the Government was in the process of drafting amendments to the Law on Domestic Violence in order to improve the legal definition of domestic violence, broaden its scope and to ensure more effective protection of victims. The Government had also adopted a plan of measures in 2012 to conduct a national campaign against domestic violence. Social service centres for families worked in all the regions to provide psychological, medical, informational and legal support to victims, in addition to services provided by support and hotlines services for children. The delegation highlighted Ukraine’s readiness to ratify the Council of Europe Convention on preventing and combating violence against women and domestic violence. For this purpose, the Government carried out a thorough study of the national legislation in view of the Convention and a working group was established to draft amendments, based on the findings of the study, to bring its legislation in conformity with the Convention. 41. With regard to questions concerning mass media and access to information, the delegation mentioned the recent adoption of a Law on Access to Public Information and amendments to other laws regarding access to information. Individuals and legal entities could now request and receive public information promptly and effectively, including on the work of the central and local government. The Government has initiated the process to establish public television and radio. Since 2011, an inter-agency working group, which also comprises representatives of civil society, was set up to study legislation on freedom of 7