A/HRC/22/7 51. Algeria noted ongoing efforts to combat racial discrimination and draft comprehensive anti-discrimination legislation, and encouraged the speedy adoption and implementation of such legislation. It echoed concerns expressed by the Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination over propaganda by extremist organizations. Algeria noted the need to improve gender equality in the field of employment. It made recommendations. 52. Argentina commended Ukraine for adopting the National Plan of Action for the implementation of the Convention on Rights of the Child until 2016. It commended Ukraine for enacting the Law on refugees and persons in need of special or temporary protection. Argentina made recommendations. 53. Armenia commended Ukraine for ratifying a number of human rights instruments and bringing domestic legislation into line with international standards. It noted the amendments to domestic legislation aimed at addressing racial discrimination. Armenia highlighted the attention given by the Government to the large Armenian community in Ukraine and expressed appreciation for measures adopted to protect minority rights. Armenia made recommendations. 54. Australia was concerned about the deteriorating situation regarding the freedom of assembly and expression and a fair judicial process. It welcomed the withdrawal of the draft legislation that would have re-criminalized defamation. However, it was deeply concerned about the draft bill outlawing the promotion of homosexuality and the selective and politically-motivated judicial processes applied against opposition figures. Australia made recommendations. 55. Austria expressed concern about the lack of judicial independence and the persecution of political opponents in Ukraine, and recurring reports of torture, ill-treatment and other human rights violations by law-enforcement officials. It welcomed initiatives to develop a juvenile justice system, but was concerned about the high percentage of imprisoned juveniles and poor support for their social reintegration. Austria made recommendations. 56. Azerbaijan welcomed the establishment of the Children’s Ombudsman, the inclusion of human rights education in school curricula, measures to prevent domestic violence, and the establishment of the Commission on the Prevention of Torture. It requested further information on the draft anti-discrimination legislation, especially in relation to gender equality. Azerbaijan made a recommendation. 57. Bangladesh welcomed initiatives to combat xenophobia and racial and ethnic discrimination, but noted concerns by treaty bodies at the increase in racially-motivated offences and activities by extremist organizations. It shared the concerns expressed by the Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women about stereotyped gender roles and responsibilities, sexist representation of women in the media and disproportionately high women’s poverty. Bangladesh made recommendations. 58. Belgium encouraged the Ukraine to organize its elections according to criteria established by the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE). It commended Ukraine on the adoption of the new Code of Criminal Procedure, but wished to see the rule of law strengthened further. It enquired as to what steps had been taken to promote an independent judiciary and to end corruption. Belgium made recommendations. 59. Brazil welcomed the adoption of the National Plan of Action to implement the Convention on the Rights of the Child for the period up to 2016 and the establishment of the Children’s Ombudsman. It commended Ukraine’s commitment to combat discrimination and promote equality. It requested information on measures adopted to foster social, economic and cultural rights. Brazil made recommendations. 9