A/HRC/28/15 the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights and the Optional Protocol to the Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC) on a communications procedure and that ratification of the International Convention for the Protection of All Persons from Enforced Disappearance (ICPPED) was under discussion in Slovenia, as was also the ratification of the amendment to article 8 of the International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination (ICERD). B. Interactive dialogue and responses by the State under review 18. During the interactive dialogue, 72 delegations made statements. Recommendations made during the dialogue are to be found in section II of the present report. 19. The Islamic Republic of Iran welcomed the signature and ratification of international instruments and changes to health-care legislation, including the Health Services Act. It reiterated concerns expressed by OHCHR regarding violence against women and children, domestic violence and violence against Roma. 20. Iraq commended actions to implement the recommendations accepted during the first cycle of the universal periodic review. It also welcomed measures regarding domestic violence, trafficking in persons and the protection of children. It noted guarantees of equal treatment for all and protection from discrimination. 21. Ireland welcomed the standing invitation to special procedures and progress regarding “erased” persons, reiterating concerns on implementation in that regard. It noted slow progress regarding A status accreditation for the Human Rights Ombudsman, despite acceptance of the relevant recommendations. 22. Israel welcomed measures regarding social protection, children and youth and trafficking in persons. It expressed concern regarding discrimination towards citizens and migrants, noting the failure to implement recommendations regarding discrimination against Roma accepted during the first cycle of the universal periodic review. 23. Italy welcomed measures to combat violence against women, asking for implementation details and any best practices regarding the national programme on prevention of family violence, and whether a new programme was being considered. It noted efforts regarding Roma rights and minority languages. 24. Kuwait welcomed the efforts regarding women’s and children’s rights, education, integrity and corruption, and the reduction in the court backlog. It called for more women in high-level political positions and implementation of the Special Rapporteur’s recommendations on water and sanitation, noting cooperation. 25. Malaysia appreciated the measures to implement the recommendations accepted during the first cycle of the universal periodic review, particularly progress on facilitating places of worship for minority groups, on which it urged further action. It called for policies and programmes to reduce prejudice towards minority groups. 26. Montenegro noted the implementation of previously accepted recommendations, welcoming amendments to the criminal code. It asked how the Employment Relationship Act had affected women’s participation in public and private labour markets and requested information on the national programme of measures for Roma, noting progress. 27. Morocco noted the information on the implementation of previously accepted recommendations and measures to strengthen the institutional framework, notably through the Human Rights Ombudsman. It welcomed amendments to the criminal code and measures to incorporate human rights education into school programmes and training modules. 5