A/HRC/28/4 95. The Republic of Moldova appreciated the efforts of Italy in protecting migrants, applauded its action to save lives at sea and recognized measures taken to combat trafficking in human beings. 96. Romania welcomed the ratification by Italy of several conventions and its adoption of various policies and noted its actions to combat racial discrimination and violence against women. 97. The Russian Federation commended Italy for its work to guarantee human rights. It urged Italy to adopt effective measures to stabilize the situation in respect to combating and preventing violations of migrants’ rights, including by ensuring the functioning of the humanitarian missions to rescue irregular migrants from Africa and the Middle East who were in peril in the Mediterranean Sea. 98. Saudi Arabia commended the introduction by the State police of specialized courses on investigative techniques covering crimes against children, sexual offences and domestic violence. 99. Senegal noted the significant progress made in relation to education, health, services for vulnerable persons and the integration of migrants. 100. Serbia welcomed the ratification of OP-CAT and activities to integrate minority groups and took positive note of the legislative measures to reduce prison overcrowding. 101. Sierra Leone welcomed achievements in various areas of human rights. It noted that more should be done to address racism, violence against women, child sex abuse and juvenile justice, and to increase ODA. 102. Slovenia noted the establishment of a panel addressing the Slovenian minority in Italy and asked how the rights of that minority would be guaranteed within local government reform. 103. South Sudan commended Italy for its use of house arrest rather than custodial sentences for mothers. However, it was concerned at discrimination and xenophobia against migrants. 104. Spain commended measures to protect the right of persons with disabilities and the ratification of the Council of Europe Convention on Preventing and Combating Violence against Women and Domestic Violence. It was concerned by increased racism and xenophobia. 105. Sri Lanka urged Italy to consider ratifying ICRMW. It commended Italy for its adoption of the National Action Plan against Racism, Xenophobia and Intolerance. 106. The Sudan commended action taken to combat trafficking, expressed concern regarding the inhuman situation in reception centres and urged the Government to take all necessary measures to ensure respect for the rights of migrants. 107. Sweden welcomed the ratification by Italy of the Rome Statute. It recalled the obligation of non-refoulement, noting that Italy summarily returned persons arriving from Greek ports. 108. Switzerland noted the significant measures taken to implement accepted recommendations from the first review cycle and indicated that the creation of a national mechanism for the prevention of torture was vital. 109. Thailand supported the international cooperation of Italy in addressing irregular migration and human trafficking and welcomed its efforts to accelerate asylum applications and allow detainees to receive professional training. 11