A/HRC/23/12 83. Switzerland welcomed progress made in combating discrimination, particularly efforts to combat discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity, and the ratification of OP-CAT. It remained concerned, however, about attacks and harassment inflicted on the independent press; difficulties encountered by minorities in fully enjoying their rights to education and adequate housing and dealing with the past. Switzerland made recommendations. 84. Thailand noted efforts to combat discrimination against minorities and marginalized groups, especially measures to protect and support the Roma. It remained concerned about shortcomings in social inclusion, particularly for minority children and persons with disabilities. It was concerned that, despite efforts to integrate minority children into the local education system, language would present a serious communication barrier to social integration. Thailand made recommendations. 85. Ukraine commended Montenegro for implementing recommendations accepted during the 2008 UPR. It particularly welcomed the legislative measures adopted to combat direct and indirect discrimination based on gender, sexual orientation and gender identity. Ukraine encouraged Montenegro to further intensify its efforts to promote inter-ethnic harmony and tolerance among the general public. Ukraine made a recommendation. 86. United Arab Emirates welcomed efforts to protect the rights of vulnerable groups, especially children with disabilities and women. It noted in particular the introduction of legislation on the treatment of juveniles in criminal proceedings and measures to protect children’s rights, including the draft legislation on social and child care. It made a recommendation. 87. United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland urged Montenegro to effectively implement legislation to guarantee the rights of persons with disabilities and combat discrimination and domestic violence. It expressed concern about the independence of the judiciary; public attitudes towards homosexuality and inequalities faced by minorities in living conditions, access to public institutions and education. It encouraged investment in training for the police and the judiciary to combat prejudice at all levels. It made recommendations. 88. Czech Republic recognized the progress made by Montenegro in promoting and protecting human rights and particularly welcomed the ratification of OP-CAT. It encouraged the Government to continue in its efforts to resolve in a durable and sustainable manner issues related to refugees, displaced persons and internally displaced persons. Czech Republic made recommendations. 89. Uruguay highlighted the legislative and institutional framework to protect and promote human rights, particularly the ratification of OP-CAT, CRPD, OP-CRPD and CPED, legislation to protect freedoms and human rights and combat discrimination and progress in promoting and protecting children’s rights. It expressed concern about the economic consequences of divorce among spouses and the lack of criminalization of the sale of children, children prostitution and pornography. Uruguay made recommendations. 90. Viet Nam noted the ongoing improvements to Montenegro’s legislative and institutional infrastructure and commended its efforts to ensure and promote the full enjoyment of human rights by vulnerable groups, such as children and persons with disabilities. It noted concrete measures for advancing the rights of minority groups, although it acknowledged that Montenegro continued to face many challenges. It made recommendations. 91. Algeria welcomed efforts to strengthen the human rights legal and institutional framework in Montenegro, including the adoption of legislation to combat discrimination, and policies to promote gender equality and combat domestic violence. It commended the 12

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