A/HRC/26/12 97. The Republic of Moldova enquired about the results of the 2009–2013 National Strategy for Gender Equality, particularly regarding the participation of women in decisionmaking positions. While welcoming the implementation of programmes on human trafficking, it noted that the identification of victims of trafficking could be improved. It made recommendations. 98. The United Kingdom urged support for the Government Plenipotentiary for Roma Communities and the policies to address the marginalization, high unemployment and low living standards of the Roma. It also urged further action against cross-border trafficking and encouraged the promotion of a national programme to combat trafficking and development of a future strategy. It made recommendations. 99. Romania noted the progress in combating discrimination and promoting affirmative action. It requested additional examples of affirmative measures in favour of members of vulnerable groups. Romania made recommendations. 100. Uruguay commended the adoption of the National Action Plan for Gender Equality and the recent ratification of CRPD and OP-ICESCR. It noted a lack of awareness among the general public, especially in remote areas, of government policies to combat discrimination. Uruguay made recommendations. 101. The delegation stated that, despite the resignation of the Plenipotentiary for National Minorities and the Plenipotentiary for the Development of Civil Society in 2013, both bodies remained fully functional. The Government was in the process of identifying suitable candidates for the Plenipotentiary for National Minorities in close consultation with the representatives of national minorities. 102. Human rights training had been an important part of the measures undertaken to ensure that the police functioned in line with human rights standards. However, cases of excessive use of force by police had been still reported. The internal inspection structure within the Ministry of Interior had been in place to investigate such allegations, in addition to the investigations carried out by the Prosecutor’s Office. 103. Regarding the questions on combating extremism, the delegation stated that several steps had been taken. The necessary legislative amendments had been adopted with a view to enhancing the fight against extremism, including the 2013 amendments to the Criminal Code. Police had been trained to identify cases of extremism effectively. The special intelligence services had been also involved in monitoring the situation in this area. 104. Under national legislation, an organizer of a public assembly had been required to ensure an adequate number of stewards during a public assembly and, in case of need, the organizer had been entitled to request the assistance of the police. 105. The right to work was guaranteed in the constitution. Measures had been taken to address the issue of youth employment. 106. The delegation reiterated the commitment of the Government to continue promoting gender equality. Several new measures had been introduced to reduce the wage gap between men and women, including the start of a national awareness-raising campaign. 107. The Government had acknowledged the need of special support for early childhood education as a priority measure to ensure inclusive education for Roma children. A national project on inclusive education had identified another area that the Government was planning to focus on in order to ensure an adequate environment for Roma children in mainstream schools. 108. In conclusion, the delegation expressed its gratitude for the fruitful dialogue on the human rights situation in Slovakia. It thanked States for their questions submitted in advance and for all the questions raised during the dialogue. 14