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mechanisms, and achieving gender equality and eliminating violence against women. Spain
asked about measures to be taken to improve the provisions set out in the 1995 Assistance
Programme for the Roma. Spain made recommendations.
85.
The Philippines welcomed measures to promote gender equality and recognized the
intensive efforts to enhance the protection of children’s rights and the rights of persons with
disabilities. It noted challenges related to combating human trafficking and discrimination
against minorities and protecting the rights of migrants and asylum seekers. It made
recommendations.
86.
Sweden noted that the Roma minority continued to face discrimination in terms of
access to education, housing, health care and other services, persistent prejudice and
hostility. Sweden noted the Government’s decision to implement the relevant decisions by
the Constitutional Court that had found “erasure” to be illegal and anti-constitutional.
Sweden noted the current discussions in Parliament on a bill regulating other
inconsistencies with the Constitution. Sweden asked about measures to ensure the right of
such individuals to reparations, in accordance with Slovenia’s international obligations.
87.
Ukraine welcomed measures aimed at combating human trafficking and urged the
strengthening of its efforts, including those to protect and rehabilitate victims. Ukraine
appreciated measures to ensure the protection of children’s rights. Ukraine welcomed the
fact that the rights of national minorities were defined and regulated by the Constitution and
law. Ukraine asked for information about concrete measures to promote the cultural rights
of other nationalities. It made a recommendation.
88.
Bulgaria asked for information about the effectiveness of the implementation of the
Programme of Action for Persons with Disabilities for 2007-2013 and the Vocational
Rehabilitation and Employment of Disabled Persons Act, as well as about the challenges
faced in implementing the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities and the
Optional Protocol thereto. Bulgaria appreciated measures taken in the area of trafficking,
particularly the establishment of an intergovernmental working group. Bulgaria also noted
the adoption of the Family Violence Prevention Act and of penal sanctions aimed at
addressing domestic violence.
89.
Croatia urged the creation of an environment conducive to the full integration of
Roma into society, especially the full integration of Roma children into the education
system. Croatia expressed concern at continuous public manifestations of intolerance and at
hate speech by some politicians.
Croatia noted that the Constitution contained no
provisions relating directly to special protection for members of ethnic groups other than
Italians, Hungarians and Roma, and that many other ethnic groups were not considered
national minorities. Croatia hoped that the policy aimed at the recognition and protection of
all ethnic groups would be reconsidered.
90.
Chile welcomed the legislative and institutional progress made in the elimination of
discrimination against women, thanks to the incorporation of approximately 60 per cent of
Slovenian women into the labour force. Chile made recommendations.
91.
Malaysia welcomed the special attention accorded children’s and women’s rights
and the rights of persons with disabilities and members of national and other ethnic
communities. Malaysia noted the reported instances of public manifestations of hate speech
and intolerance, targeting minorities. It noted reports concerning frequent incidents
involving hateful inscriptions on the premises and memorial landmarks of certain religious
communities. Malaysia made recommendations.
92.
Argentina highlighted the importance of freedom of religion and respect for different
beliefs in Slovenia. Argentina valued the policy of preparing and employing persons with
physical and mental disabilities. Argentina made recommendations.
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