A/HRC/29/13 58. Tunisia welcomed the pioneering role of Sweden in promoting and protecting human rights and freedom of expression on the internet. Tunisia noted the measures taken to implement UPR recommendations, particularly the adoption of human rights action plans, and welcomed Sweden’s asylum policies. 59. Turkey praised Sweden’s achievements in human rights, especially in the prevention of violence against women, and its ratification of the Istanbul Convention. It was concerned about racially motivated and/or religiously intolerant hate speech and an increase in associated crimes. 60. Ukraine commended the strength of human rights protections in Sweden and cited domestic implementation via national action plans. It lauded the open consultations with civil society organizations, as well as the cooperation with international mechanisms and institutions. 61. The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland recognized Sweden’s prioritization of human rights. It acknowledged protections against discrimination, but recognized outstanding challenges impacting on vulnerable groups, including the Roma, and urged enhanced protections for stateless persons. 62. The United States of America lauded Sweden’s commitment to human rights and its leadership in promoting internet freedoms. However it noted reports of discrimination against certain ethnic and religious minorities, and was concerned by insufficient training for judges investigating human trafficking. 63. Uzbekistan commended the national action plans, the establishment of the office of the Equality Ombudsman, and the Roma inclusion strategy. However, it noted concerns expressed by treaty bodies about hate speech on racial and religious grounds, coercive treatment of persons with mental disabilities, and industrial activities in traditional Sami territory. 64. Albania welcomed constitutional protections against discrimination, including on the grounds of sexual orientation, and the ratification of the Istanbul Convention. It noted with satisfaction the budget allocations for the sustainable protection of human rights, particularly for organizations working in the disability sector. 65. Algeria appreciated Sweden’s participatory approach with civil society in the drafting of the national report. It commended the adoption of two action plans and encouraged the adoption of a third. It encouraged the creation of a new national human rights institution in compliance with the Paris Principles. 66. Angola welcomed the measures taken to raise children’s and adolescents’ awareness about xenophobia and similar forms of intolerance. It noted Sweden’s efforts to comply with its international commitments to protect the rights of vulnerable persons, particularly migrants. 67. Argentina commended Sweden for its new 2014 and 2015 action plan for the protection of children against human trafficking, sexual exploitation and sexual assault, and for the legislative efforts made to combat discrimination. 68. Armenia lauded the ongoing measures for gender equality, alongside provisions for children and persons with disabilities. It commended the protection of the rights of national minorities, as well as the free exercise of the cultural and religious rights of persons of Armenian origin living in Sweden. 69. Australia praised the consistent respect for human rights and civil liberties, specifically the promotion of gender equality and elimination of violence against women. It commended the inquiry commissioned in 2014 to consider a specific provision on criminalizing torture in Swedish law. 8