A/HRC/28/4 55. The Holy See noted progress in human rights, including the provision of social services for migrants and refugees, the Mare Nostrum operation and the Praesidium Project. 56. Hungary recognized efforts to improve prison conditions and establish a national human rights institution. Stateless persons, mostly Roma, faced bureaucratic obstacles to acquiring citizenship. 57. India referred to concerns about reported violence against women, racist violence and killings of migrants and asked about effective remedies provided to victims. 58. Indonesia considered the commitment of Italy to search and rescue activities at sea as a good example to follow in handling the exceptional arrival of migrants and respecting their human rights. 59. The Islamic Republic of Iran, while appreciating the positive developments achieved in different fields of human rights, expressed concern at the situation of Roma and Sinti and at sustained racial discrimination against minorities, especially Muslims. 60. Iraq commended the adoption of measures to prevent forcible return and the strategy in support of asylum seekers and persons entitled to international protection. 61. Ireland, while welcoming measures taken, urged Italy to submit its outstanding treaty body reports and consider compiling a second cycle mid-term universal periodic review report. 62. Israel commended the efforts of Italy to implement initiatives on immigration and integration matters and referred to treaty body observations regarding the persistence of hate speech. 63. Japan appreciated the role of Italy and its improved transparency in addressing issues faced by migrants and refugees, and encouraged it to take measures to improve the situation of minorities, such as Roma and Sinti. 64. Kenya asked about progress made in establishing a national human rights institution and, while acknowledging challenges faced, believed that the treatment and reception of migrants and asylum seekers could be improved. 65. Kuwait commended Italy for its close cooperation with United Nations and other international bodies and its commitment to increase official development assistance (ODA). 66. Kyrgyzstan noted that Italy had undertaken significant reforms and provided considerable resources relating to human rights. It commended the efforts Italy was making to save lives at sea. 67. Lebanon welcomed the efforts of Italy to implement the recommendations it had accepted from the first review cycle and its ratification of OP-CAT. 68. Libya commended the ratification of OP-CAT, the adoption of the National Action Plan against Racism, Xenophobia and Intolerance, and actions in support of marginalized and vulnerable groups, to protect the rights of the child and to combat human trafficking. 69. Liechtenstein commended Italy for its ratification of the Rome Statute and OP-CAT and its establishment of a national authority for the rights of detainees. 70. Malaysia welcomed the resources contributed by Italy to the protection of human rights and the National Action Plan against Racism, Xenophobia and Intolerance. 71. Maldives noted that, despite progress regarding women’s and children’s rights, areas of concern remained. It welcomed efforts to protect migrants, refugees and asylum seekers. 8