A/HRC/14/4 22. Algeria welcomed the decision taken by Italy to resolve issues related to its colonial past with Libya, and expressed the hope that other former colonial Powers would follow that example with regard to colonized countries. Algeria expressed concern at the reported increase in hatred and xenophobia against Africans and Muslims. Algeria referred to reports that some Italian ships had not responded to boats in distress. It also regretted that the target of 0.7 percent of foreign assistance had not been met. Algeria made recommendations. 23. Cuba noted that discrimination, exclusion, prejudice and degrading treatment against the Roma and the Sinti, as well as migrants, had attracted the critical attention of the Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination. Hate speech expressed in the media and by some politicians had exacerbated intolerance and stigmatization. The Committee on the Rights of the Child had denounced the ill treatment of foreign children by security forces and had raised questions regarding the conditions of the detention and ill treatment of migrants. Cuba also noted that women continued to face disadvantages in the labour market and were paid less then men for equal work. Cuba made recommendations. 24. Pakistan noted that Italy had signed almost all of the core human rights instruments and had also created mechanisms such as the advisory committee on religious freedom. Pakistan asked Italy to elaborate on what specific recommendations the committee had made and what actions had been taken. Pakistan expressed concern at reports regarding xenophobic and intolerant attitudes, as well as acts of discrimination against irregular migrants and unwanted minorities. Pakistan made recommendations. 25. Slovenia noted the establishment of the National Office for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination and the Committee for the Protection of Foreign Minors. It highlighted the fact that the culture, the language and the identity of the Slovenian minority were protected under international law, and that Italy was obliged to support their preservation. However, Slovenia noted a tendency to reduce funding, which was gradually endangering the effective functioning of several minority institutions. Slovenia made recommendations. 26. Yemen expressed satisfaction at the information provided in the national report on migration, asylum policies and the fight against trafficking. Yemen highlighted the measures of integration that had been undertaken, such as the system for the protection of asylum seekers and refugees. Yemen welcomed Italy’s transparency in acknowledging certain racist trends in society, noting that Italy needed to continue its efforts to eradicate those trends. Yemen made recommendations. 27. Lebanon noted Italy’s efforts to combat discrimination through legislative measures, the establishment of a judicial protection system for victims and the adoption of a national plan against racism in 2006. It welcomed Italy’s policy of encouraging intercultural and interreligious dialogue to promote mutual understanding among communities and the establishment of projects contributing to integration. Lebanon asked about policies regarding the rights of persons with disabilities, following Italy’s ratification of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. Lebanon made recommendations. 28. The Philippines considered Italy’s integration of human rights education at all levels of education and the provision of human rights training to the judiciary and the police as best practices. It highlighted the fact that human rights education was a key factor in preventing and combating attitudes and behaviours based on racism, discrimination and xenophobia. It took note of reports regarding the situation of migrants and believed that human rights education could play an important role in enhancing the protection and promotion of migrant rights. The Philippines made recommendations. 29. Turkey welcomed the fact that Italy attached special importance to protecting victims of trafficking, as well as the creation of special funds for victims of slavery and trafficking. Turkey noted several challenges in the area of racial discrimination and encouraged the country to strengthen its anti-discriminatory legislation. Turkey requested 6