A/HRC/17/10 to the inherent dignity of all persons and is committed to taking steps with a view to their realization. 69. The delegation described the priorities for the Australian Government’s social inclusion agenda, which prioritizes supporting children at greatest risk of long- term disadvantage, helping jobless families with children, focusing on locations of greatest disadvantage, assisting in the employment of people with a disability or mental illness, addressing the incidence of homelessness and closing the gap for Indigenous Australians. 70. On the topic of Islamic education, the delegation noted that in 2010, there were 32 self-identified Islamic schools with 19,761 primary and secondary students which received approximately $119.2 million in recurrent funding. 71. The delegation addressed questions and recommendations about the rights of persons with disabilities in Australia. Australia’s first report under CED emphasizes that persons with disabilities are highly valued members of Australian communities and workplaces and make a positive contribution to Australian society. In addition to antidiscrimination legislation at the federal, state and territory levels, the delegation described the draft National Disability Strategy, which has been developed to address the barriers that are faced by Australians with disability and promote social inclusion. The Strategy focuses on broad policy objectives, including rights protection, justice and legislation; inclusive and accessible communities; economic security; personal and community support; learning and skills; and health and well-being. 72. In addressing recommendations relating to counter-terrorism measures taken by the Australian Government, the delegation emphasized that the Government sees counterterrorism measures and human rights as interdependent, and is committed to both as the best means of ensuring the safety, security and liberty of all Australians. The Government is committed to ensuring that its national security laws contain appropriate safeguards and that there is accountability in their operation. 73. The delegation noted that in 2010, the Australian Parliament legislated to establish a new Independent National Security Legislation Monitor to review the operation and effectiveness of counter-terrorism and national security legislation, who will be appointed shortly. The Government has also amended counter-terrorism legislation, implementing recommendations made following a number of reviews. 74. Poland acknowledged the well developed institutional and human rights infrastructure, but expressed concern about the fact that no independent institution was devoted specifically to the promotion and protection of children rights. It commended the positive engagement of the Government with civil society in the universal periodic review process which was of the utmost importance for the mechanism’s effectiveness. Poland made recommendations. 75. Bosnia and Herzegovina stated that treaty bodies expressed concerns that the rights to equality and non-discrimination were not comprehensively protected in federal law and requested information on the steps taken to ensure non-discrimination. It referred to Indigenous peoples rights and commended Australia’s efforts to help refugees from Bosnia and Herzegovina. Bosnia and Herzegovina made recommendations. 76. Yemen highlighted the importance of the universal periodic review itself. It acknowledged that no State can claim to be free of violations of human rights and that Australia had indeed recognized the challenges it faced, which was another example of the seriousness with which Australia approached human rights. Yemen asked Australia about the efforts it had made to address the challenges it faced. Yemen made a recommendation. 77. Mexico acknowledged Australia’s efforts to improve its legal and institutional framework to ensure protection to all persons. It welcomed the standing invitation extended 11