A/HRC/30/14 government efforts to implement anti-discriminatory measures, promote gender equality and introduce a mechanism for combating hate crimes. It further commended Croatia for the implementation of the Constitutional Act on the Rights of National Minorities and noted efforts on the project entitled “Living without violence”. 69. Norway commended Croatia for its efforts to improve its legislation against hate crimes and discrimination, noting that incidents of violence, particularly towards Serbs and Roma, remained a serious issue. It was concerned by the number of unresolved cases relating to severe human rights violations during the war, while the selection of cases remain disproportionately directed against Serbs. Norway noted the lack of an efficient system to support victims of sexual and domestic violence. 70. The Philippines was encouraged by the national policy for gender equality, which, among others, addresses the wage gap and provides support for female entrepreneurs. The Philippines encouraged Croatia to include Roma women as beneficiaries of equal treatment. It also appreciated the measures to strengthen the protection of victims of trafficking. 71. Poland thanked the delegation of Croatia for the presentation of its national report and acknowledged the work done in recent years regarding the implementation of international human rights standards. 72. Portugal welcomed the commitment to protect and promote human rights, especially since its first report under the universal periodic review. Portugal highlighted improvements to the institutional framework and the signing of the Optional Protocol to the Convention on the Rights of the Child on a communications procedure. 73. The Republic of Korea welcomed the ratification of the Hague Convention, the establishment and implementation of National Programme for the Protection and Promotion of Human Rights 2013–2016 and the National Strategy of Protection against Family Violence, as well as the legislation of the new Free Legal Aid Act. It remained concerned about the lack of an adequate response to family violence or violence against children. 74. The Republic of Moldova commended the progress made, including through implementing the National Programme for the Protection and Promotion of Human Rights 2013–2016 and strengthening the Ombudsman’s Office. It acknowledged the activities to increase sensitivity in reporting on human trafficking. Noting concerns about unfavourable views towards victims of trafficking among professionals, it was interested in learning more about public awareness activities targeting doctors, prosecutors and judges to better understand the situation of these victims. It noted the National Strategy on the Rights of Children and the incorporation of the Council of Europe Convention on the Protection of Children against Sexual Exploitation and Sexual Abuse in the Criminal Act. 75. Romania welcomed the adoption of various strategies and action plans, such as the National Policy for Gender Equality 2011–2015 and the national strategy for Roma inclusion 2013–2020 and its action plan, and the measures taken to combat hate crimes. It also noted the positive action taken in the treatment of persons belonging to minorities and in education. 76. The Russian Federation noted the efforts of Croatia to implement its international human rights obligations. It also noted that challenges remained with regard to gender equality, discrimination against the Serb and Roma minorities and the rights of people with disabilities. 77. Rwanda commended Croatia for adopting the protocol on procedures in cases of sexual violence and for implementing anti-discrimination measures. It noted with appreciation that plans for the ratification of the International Convention for the Protection of All Persons from Enforced Disappearance had been initiated. 11