A/HRC/22/10 77. The Philippines welcomed the enactment by the Republic of Korea of legislation enhancing the promotion, protection and fulfilment of the human rights of its people, the ratification of CRPD, and that the Republic of Korea had been a good host to thousands of Filipino and other migrant workers. The Philippines encouraged the Republic of Korea to enact further laws to protect the as yet unprotected rights of migrant workers. It made recommendations. 78. Poland welcomed the establishment of the national plan of action on human rights and of the NHRPC. Poland noted that issues requiring attention in the Republic of Korea included protection of women against discrimination and violence. The unresolved issue of the right to conscientious objection to military service also attracted the attention of Poland. It made recommendations. 79. The Republic of Moldova noted with satisfaction the enactment of the Gender Impact Assessment and Analysis Act, aimed at ensuring effective gender equality in Government policies. It also acknowledged the Government’s commitment to prevent and prosecute domestic violence and ensure protection of victims of domestic violence. It noted with satisfaction the strong commitment to combat human trafficking. It made recommendations. 80. Romania commended progress in protecting refugees and asylum seekers, and extensive steps to ensure enjoyment of economic, social and cultural rights for all members of society. Steps taken so far by the Republic of Korea and its commitments clearly showed the political will to ensure protection of human rights. Romania made a recommendation. 81. Rwanda noted with satisfaction the impressive and significant efforts in implementing the recommendations of the previous review. It welcomed the adoption of the Framework Act on International Development Cooperation, which recognized the promotion of the human rights of women and children, the fulfilment of gender equality and the promotion of humanitarianism as fundamental principles of development assistance. It made recommendations. 82. Senegal noted that the national report cited several initiatives, such as: the publication of the second Plan of Action for the Protection and Promotion of Human Rights; broadening the scope of competence of the NHRC; and legislative measures for protecting children against sexual abuse and strengthening access to education for disabled children and those from disadvantaged families. It made recommendations. 83. Slovakia welcomed the adoption by the Republic of Korea of the second national plan of action on human rights and the enactment of the Framework Act on International Development Cooperation, aimed at promoting the human rights of women and children, fulfilling gender equality and promoting humanitarianism as fundamental principles of its official development assistance. Slovakia made recommendations. 84. Slovenia welcomed the fact that since the first cycle of the UPR, the Republic of Korea had ratified CRPD and had withdrawn one of its reservations to CRC. However, several human rights instruments had not been ratified and several reservations remained. Slovenia was concerned about reports of discrimination against women and asked whether any awareness-raising campaign was planned in that connection. Slovenia made recommendations. 85. South Africa noted progress made, particularly in the promulgation of laws aimed at enhancing the practical enjoyment of economic, social and cultural rights. It asked about measures to ensure the early consideration and promulgation of the anti-discrimination act. It expressed concern about discrimination against women, and their inadequate representation in decision-making positions. It made recommendations. 11

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