A/HRC/44/12 113. Sweden had adopted amendments to the Act on National Minorities and Minority Languages and to a communication entitled “New start for a stronger minority policy” in order to promote the use of minority languages and consultations with minorities at all levels of decision-making. The Government had been planning to adopt two programmes for the preservation of minority languages. The delegation stressed the need to intensify efforts, increase funding and ensure genuinely inclusive consultations with minorities in order to ensure further progress. It also stressed the need to continue efforts to enhance general public knowledge about national minorities. 114. The delegation reaffirmed the country’s commitment to fighting discrimination against Roma. Sweden adopted a long-term strategy for Roma inclusion. The Government had taken steps to enhance the capacity of professionals working on matters related to Roma. 115. The delegation informed the working group about measures taken to improve the situation of persons with disabilities, including the participation of and accessibility for persons with disabilities. Developments in most policy areas had been slow but there had been positive developments in the areas of culture, media, information technology and transport. 116. The delegation stated that the issue of ratification of the International Convention on the Protection of the Rights of All Migrant Workers and Members of Their Families should be discussed and decided at the level of the European Union. 117. Sweden had issued guidelines specifying a responsible ministry for each recommendation from the United Nations human rights bodies in order to coordinate the implementation and reporting of those recommendations. 118. Brazil encouraged Sweden to review its legislation to enforce the prohibition of discrimination based on ethnicity. 119. Bulgaria noted the commitment of Sweden to equality between women and men, and commended Sweden for strengthening the status of the Sami people. 120. Burkina Faso welcomed a strategy on development cooperation. It encouraged Sweden to raise awareness against hate speech. 121. Cambodia commended Sweden for the adoption of a national action plan to combat racism and hate crime. 122. Canada welcomed the commitment of Sweden with regard to an independent human rights institution and progress concerning Sami people. 123. Chile acknowledged the progress made with regard to human rights, including the adoption of a national action plan on business and human rights. 124. China was concerned about discrimination and hate crime against Muslims, Roma and people of African descent. 125. Colombia welcomed the Swedish Gender Equality Agency and legal measures to combat human trafficking. 126. The Congo commended national plans on human rights and business, on combating racism and hate crime and on development cooperation. 127. Costa Rica noted the harmonization of legislation on children’s rights. It highlighted a need for measures to combat racism. 128. Croatia inquired about measures to establish a national human rights institution and to combat human trafficking. 129. Cuba welcomed the delegation of Sweden and expressed its thanks for the presentation of the national report. 130. Cyprus commended Sweden for mainstreaming and implementing the Sustainable Development Goals into all government decisions and policies. 131. Czechia appreciated the efforts of Sweden to strengthen democracy and human rights worldwide. 8