A/HRC/44/12 68. Moreover, over the past five years, over 22,000 stateless persons had been granted Swedish nationality. Against this background, an inquiry on nationality had been appointed. One measure being examined was whether certain children who were born stateless in Sweden could acquire Swedish nationality automatically at birth. 69. The delegation stated that before Sweden could ratify the International Convention for the Protection of All Persons from Enforced Disappearance, a thorough analysis was required. However, Sweden essentially met the requirements set out in the Convention. 70. Solomon Islands commended Sweden for its efforts to fulfil its human rights obligations. 71. Somalia acknowledged the incorporation of the Convention on the Rights of the Child into domestic legislation. 72. South Sudan appreciated efforts to promote and protect human rights worldwide. 73. Spain welcomed the delegation of Sweden. 74. Sri Lanka commended Sweden for incorporating the Convention on the Rights of the Child into domestic legislation. 75. The State of Palestine noted the efforts of Sweden to combat hate crime and the steps taken concerning human rights and business. 76. Sudan welcomed the Swedish delegation and expressed its thanks for the national report presented. 77. Switzerland acknowledged the positive human rights situation, while expressing concern about the preservation of Sami languages. 78. Thailand commended the country’s advocacy for human rights, including through its feminist foreign policy. 79. Timor-Leste noted a national action plan to combat racism and hate crime and a new strategy on development cooperation. 80. Togo highlighted a need for further progress towards the full enjoyment of human rights in Sweden. 81. Tunisia noted the efforts of Sweden to implement the recommendations from the previous review. 82. Turkey commended the country’s human rights record, while expressing concern about the increase of hate crime and the functioning of racist organizations. 83. Ukraine welcomed actions plans to ensure gender equality and the rights of children and of persons with disabilities, and to combat hate crime. 84. The United Kingdom welcomed the adoption of a national plan to combat racism and hate crime. 85. The United States expressed concern about societal intolerance towards members of ethnic and religious minorities. 86. Uruguay noted the incorporation of the Convention on the Rights of the Child into domestic legislation. 87. The Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela was concerned about instances of hate crime against migrants, Muslims, people of African descent and Roma. 88. Viet Nam welcomed measures to promote gender equality and the rights of women, children and persons with disabilities, and to combat racism. 89. Yemen commended the country’s assistance to establish peace in Yemen and provide humanitarian support. 90. Zambia commended Sweden for incorporating the Convention on the Rights of the Child into domestic law. 91. Afghanistan appreciated the adoption of national plans to combat xenophobia and hate crimes. 6

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