A/HRC/30/14 50. The United Kingdom noted the adoption of progressive legislation on civil partnerships, the implementation of the national strategy for Roma inclusion and the constitutional law on minorities. It recognized the work of the ombudsperson for disabled persons, but regretted the lack of coordination in implementing the national strategy for equal opportunities for persons with disabilities. 51. Greece noted with appreciation developments with regard to the rights of women, particularly the gender equality act and the development strategy for female entrepreneurship 2014–2020 and commended Croatia for increasing the representation of women. It also commended it for developments in promoting the rights of the child and for efforts to promote the rights of children and the National Strategy on the Rights of Children 2014–2020 as well as efforts to promote the rights of children with disabilities. 52. Hungary welcomed the steps taken to strengthen the institution of the ombudsman and acknowledged difficulties in allocating more resources. It acknowledged progress in combating discrimination, but noted that challenges remained, particularly with regard to national and ethnic minorities. 53. Indonesia commended Croatia for the measures taken in implementing recommendations from the first universal periodic review by ratifying the Hague Convention as well as continuing the National Programme for the Protection and Promotion of Human Rights 2013–2016 and welcomed the emphasis on gender equality. It noted the positive developments in the institutionalization of mentally ill persons and the implementation of laws to combat human trafficking and protect victims of domestic violence. 54. Iraq noted the progress that had been made in protecting human rights, particularly the adoption of social protection laws and the workplan on minorities. It welcomed measures to combat corruption and domestic violence, promote the participation of women in public life and remove pay inequality between men and women. 55. Ireland welcomed measures taken to promote inclusive education through the national strategy for Roma inclusion and its associated action plan and hoped that these efforts would continue and would assist Croatia in executing the European Court of Human Rights ruling in Oršuš and Others v. Croatia. It urged Croatia to increase the administrative capacity of the courts to adjudicate on war crimes cases. It noted the concerns of the Special Rapporteur on violence against women about reparations for women victims of wartime violence and expressed concern at the treatment of persons with disabilities, particularly the increasing number of children with disabilities in institutional care and the lack of adequate treatment and care in institutions. 56. Israel welcomed the delegation of Croatia and thanked it for its national report. It noted the progress that has been made in the field of human rights since its first universal periodic review. It referred to the reports of the Croatian ombudsperson and the Committee on the Rights of the Child in providing its recommendations. 57. Italy commended Croatia for adopting the protocol on procedures in cases of sexual violence. It took note of the legal framework to protect the rights of persons belonging to minority groups and expressed satisfaction with the level of protection and integration enjoyed by the Italian autochthonous minority in the Istrian county. 58. Kyrgyzstan noted the engagement of Croatia with the United Nations, particularly OHCHR, and other international organizations in the area of human rights, the measures taken to strengthen the legal and institutional framework for the empowerment of women and the results achieved through the implementation of the national plan of activities for the rights and interests of children (2006–2012). 9

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