A/HRC/45/2 recommendations and noted one recommendation. The establishment of an independent national human rights institution remained a matter of high priority for the Government, which considered that the institute should be assigned to advance the safeguarding of human rights in Sweden. The institute would be established in 2021. 640. 27 recommendations concerned measures to combat discrimination and segregation and to promote integration of newly arrived immigrants. The Government accepted 25 of these recommendations and noted two of them. 641. Sweden strengthened its legislative protection against discrimination – for instance regarding accessibility for persons with disabilities – and increased the budget for antidiscrimination measures. An inquiry has been established to analyse whether the current provisions regarding supervision of active measures were appropriate for effective compliance with the law. 642. In order to decrease and combat socioeconomic segregation, the Government adopted a long-term cross-sectoral strategy. The Government established a government agency “Swedish Agency against Segregation” with the task of supporting the implementation of the strategy and coordinating efforts at all levels. The agency, in cooperation with municipalities, regions, civil society, the private sector and other actors, supported the development of innovative methods in the field and developed knowledge and networks for the exchange of knowledge and experiences. In addition, the Government provided grants to municipalities, regions and civil society organizations to contribute to their work to promote integration and combat and prevent segregation. 643. 61 recommendations concerned measures to combat racism and hate crime. The Government accepted 43 of those recommendations and noted 18 of them. The Government adopted in 2016 a comprehensive national plan to combat racism, similar forms of hostility and hate crime, which served as a foundation for Sweden’s work against all forms and manifestations of racism and hate crime. The plan provided all relevant actors with a common platform and better conditions for working together in order to ensure that initiatives could be followed up and work could be developed on a holistic basis. 644. The Government and government agencies have been implementing a range of measures in this area. For example, the Living History Forum has carried out major educational initiatives on racism, and training for public sector employees, including school staff, police officers and social workers. The Government has intended to take further action to strengthen the national plan in the near future. 645. Measures within the judiciary system and the Swedish Police Authority have also been intensified. For example, a national contact point for hate crime was established. Dedicated hate crime units were established in the three metropolitan police regions and additional resources were allocated in every police region in the country. 646. Measures and funding to enhance security for civil society and schools have been increased considerably. The Swedish Police Authority and the Swedish Security Service have been constantly assessing whether there were grounds to increase security and safety, at national and regional levels. 647. 23 recommendations concerned measures for gender equality and preventing men’s violence against women. The Government has accepted 21 of these recommendations and noted two of them. 648. The delegation stated that gender mainstreaming with gender-responsive budgeting has been the most important tool for implementing the Government’s feminist policy. The establishment in January 2018 of the Swedish Gender Equality Agency was an important improvement in the gender equality infrastructure. 649. In 2016, the Government adopted a ten-year cross-sectoral national strategy for preventing and combating men’s violence against women and protecting and supporting 106