A/HRC/43/4 109. China commended efforts in the promotion and protection of human rights, including the rights of Roma and other minorities. 110. Paraguay commended the new national mechanism for reporting and follow-up and the ratification of the International Convention for the Protection of All Persons from Enforced Disappearance. 111. Peru welcomed standards and plans developed for better inclusion of the Roma, Sinti and Camminanti communities. 112. The Philippines recognized the efforts of Italy to further protect rights, especially of women, children, and other vulnerable groups. 113. Portugal welcomed the efforts of Italy to promote and protect human rights, including the ratification of various international instruments. 114. Qatar expressed appreciation for policies and measures of Italy aimed at ensuring inclusion of persons with disabilities, particularly students. 115. The Republic of Korea commended the systematic operation of reception centres and the allocation of African funds to protect the most vulnerable groups. 116. The Republic of Moldova hailed the country’s first National Action Plan against Trafficking in and Serious Exploitation of Human Beings. 117. The Russian Federation noted with appreciation the achievements made by Italy regarding equal rights and opportunities for all. 118. Rwanda commended Italy on adopting legislation and implementing policies to promote and protect human rights. 119. Saint Kitts and Nevis noted the remarkable efforts of Italy designed to cope with the massive influx of refugees. 120. Senegal noted that Italy had earmarked €230 million from its Africa fund for supporting United Nations bodies. 121. Serbia hailed the support by Italy for United Nations agencies, for the protection of refugees and migrants. 122. Seychelles welcomed the adoption by Italy of the National Action Plan against Trafficking in and Serious Exploitation of Human Beings. 123. Sierra Leone commended Italy for its adoption of Law No. 47/2017, as a legal framework for the protection of unaccompanied children seeking asylum. 124. Slovakia appreciated the commitment of Italy to work at all levels towards the establishment of a national human rights institution. 125. Slovenia commended the commitment of Italy to the promotion of human rights, and its support for the international human rights mechanisms. 126. Solomon Islands recognized the plans of Italy relating to human rights, nondiscrimination, the right to life, and liberty and security of the person. 127. Somalia commended Italy for the implementation of 153 out of 176 recommendations received during the second cycle of the universal periodic review. Somalia acknowledged the inclusion of the dignity of life and of environmental health among human rights, and the fact that the country had launched Universal Basic Income, which had brought more than 2 million of people out of poverty. 128. South Africa recalled that rescue was a fundamental obligation in the international agreements on protecting life at sea. 129. Spain valued the fact that Italy had ratified the International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination. 130. Sri Lanka commended Italy for its commitment to combating sexual and genderbased violence and human trafficking. 8