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109. Poland commended efforts to improve the social and economic situation of the
Roma community, in particular with the implementation of the National Roma Integration
Strategy (2012–2020). It made recommendations.
110. Portugal noted with satisfaction the commitment of Bulgaria to strengthen human
rights protection, particularly the creation of the National Coordination Mechanism on
Human Rights and the Integrated Strategy for Prevention and Countering of Corruption. It
made recommendations.
111. The Republic of Moldova noted the ratification of the Convention on the Rights of
Persons with Disabilities and the Optional Protocol to the Convention against Torture and
the establishment of the National Coordination Mechanism on Human Rights. It inquired
about data on territorial coverage and funding sources of shelters and centres for victims of
human trafficking. It made recommendations.
112. Romania took note of the progress achieved since the previous universal periodic
review, including the ratification of the Optional Protocol to the Convention against
Torture, the creation of a national human rights institution and international cooperation on
combating human trafficking. Romania made recommendations.
113. The Russian Federation expressed concern about the increase in the number of
ultranationalist groups and parties and about continuing discrimination against Roma,
including in the areas of education, housing and employment. It made recommendations.
114. Rwanda commended Bulgaria for the ratification of the Optional Protocol to the
Convention against Torture and the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities,
strengthening of the capacity of the Ombudsman and for ensuring equal opportunities for
women and men. Rwanda made recommendations.
115. Serbia encouraged Bulgaria to take legislative measures to promote a comprehensive
gender equality policy and to honour its commitments towards national minorities. It asked
Bulgaria to present activities and plans for further strengthening the identity of different
ethnic groups. Serbia made recommendations.
116. Sierra Leone noted with appreciation the reform of the judiciary and of the
legislation and anti-trafficking measures. It encouraged Bulgaria to implement effectively
policies on violence against ethnic and religious minorities and urged it to combat gender
stereotypes and to promote gender equality. Sierra Leone made recommendations.
117. Slovakia acknowledged efforts to improve coordination among public authorities
and welcomed initiatives in the field of the rights of the child. It encouraged Bulgaria to
continue to implement the National Roma Integration Strategy. It made recommendations.
118. Slovenia welcomed the accession to several international human rights instruments,
in particular the Convention on the Reduction of Statelessness. It also welcomed the
appointment of the Ombudsman as a national preventative mechanism and urged Bulgaria
to continue such efforts. It made recommendations.
119. The delegation of Bulgaria reiterated the commitment of the Government to
continue the judicial reforms and strengthen the juvenile justice system in line with
international standards. The delegation reported on ongoing measures to strengthen
legislation on juvenile justice.
120. The delegation mentioned the Government’s efforts to improve the legislation
relating to gender equality, combating domestic violence and the protection of the rights of
persons with disabilities. Some progress in addressing prison overcrowding had been
documented and additional measures were under way to address further prison
overcrowding.
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