A/HRC/23/15/ rights, in particular the draft law prohibiting corporal punishment, and the strategy to prevent domestic violence against women. Angola made a recommendation. 100. Argentina welcomed the delegation and thanked it for the presentation of the report. It congratulated Serbia on the establishment of the Office for Human and Minority Rights and on the ratification of CPED. Argentina made recommendations. 101. Armenia expressed its appreciation for the progress in human rights education, the adoption of anti-discrimination legislation and the establishment of the position of Commissioner for the Protection of Equality. Serbia had achieved significant results in better protecting minority rights through the adoption of the Law on the National Council of National Minorities. Armenia made a recommendation. 102. Australia welcomed the adoption of the anti-discrimination law and the establishment of a commission for the protection of equality. Australia also welcomed the efforts to protect journalists, but was concerned that restrictive legislation might limit freedom of expression. Australia acknowledged the ongoing cooperation of Serbia with the ICTY. Australia made recommendations. 103. Austria raised the issue of integration of Roma citizens. It asked about plans for improving support for victims of domestic violence and prohibiting corporal punishment of children. Austria was concerned about extremist groups’ attempts to intimidate journalists and human rights defenders through hate speech, and asked for information on plans to ensure freedom of expression and association and adequate protection to the LGBT community. Austria made recommendations. 104. Azerbaijan noted measures taken to enforce and improve the activities of its Ombudsman, recently upgraded to “A” status. It noted that Serbia was promoting the position of women in high-level decision-making through specific legislation and that it had addressed the needs and necessities of the many refugees on its territory. Azerbaijan made recommendations. 105. Belgium welcomed legislation adopted by Serbia to ensure gender equality, but was concerned that many victims of trafficking and sexual exploitation were juveniles. It asked what measures would be taken in implementing the country’s global media strategy. It was also concerned by the banning of the “Pride Parade” in 2011 and 2012, which adversely affected LGBT rights. Belgium made recommendations. 106. Bhutan commended Serbia for establishing numerous domestic legislative frameworks and institutional mechanisms to protect the rights of children, women and minorities and to fight against human trafficking and domestic violence. It welcomed the ratification by Serbia of international instruments, including CRPD and CPED. Bhutan made a recommendation. 107. Croatia welcomed the establishment of a Council for National Minorities, the adoption of the Law on National Councils for National Minorities and the antidiscrimination law. It asked what measures would be implemented to ensure appropriate representation of national minorities in the judiciary, administration and police and to develop a multi-ethnic, multicultural society. It asked Serbia to elaborate on why the fundamental freedoms of LGBT persons could not be protected, in view of the worrying widespread discrimination against them. It encouraged Serbia to further develop the concept of “hate crime”. 108. Brazil noted the cooperation by Serbia with the ICTY and its new legislation on the judiciary and asylum. Brazil also noted measures to fight discrimination and protect equality. It asked whether Serbia intended to adopt new measures against discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity. Brazil made recommendations. 13