A/HRC/30/10 109. 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. 14