 Take further steps to promote education in the languages of the national minorities, including in the areas where the number of students may be decreasing.  Further ensure, in a sustainable way, the education in minority languages. HRMMU 15 April 2014 Report To the Government of Ukraine:  Ensure that legislation on minorities, in particular on linguistic rights, is adopted following full consultation of all minorities concerned and according to relevant international and regional human rights standards. To the authorities in Crimea:  Ensure the protection of the rights of all minorities and indigenous peoples in Crimea, in particular Crimean Tatars. HRMMU 15 May 2014 Report To the Government of Ukraine:  The announced national consultations on the discussion of the amendments to the Constitution of Ukraine on the decentralization of state powers should be advanced in accordance with the principle of equal inclusion of all, including national minorities and representatives of civil society, and ensuring equal role for women. A system of checks and balances should be fully provided. If conducted in a broad, consultative and inclusive manner, this may be a positive step leading to the de-escalation of tensions and genuine national reconciliation.  The adoption of measures, including making official public commitments on minority protection and ensuring participatory and inclusive processes in public and political life - reassuring all members of minorities regarding respect for their right to life, equality, political participation in public affairs and public life, as well as their cultural and linguistic rights would significantly ease tensions within the Ukrainian society. To the authorities in Crimea:  All acts of discrimination and harassment towards members of minorities and indigenous peoples – in particular Crimean Tatars – and other residents who did not support the “referendum” must come to an end, and all their human rights must be guaranteed. HRMMU 15 June 2014 Report To the Government of Ukraine and other stakeholders:  A language law should be adopted in line with international standards that enable the promotion of the official national language as well as other languages. To the authorities in Crimea and the de facto governing authority of the Russian Federation:  The promotion and protection of the rights of national minorities, including the Crimean Tatars and other indigenous peoples must be ensured, enabling them to participate fully and inclusively in public and political life. Theme 6: Right to participate in public and political life Treaty Bodies  CEDAW (2010) urged Ukraine to increase the representation of women in elected and appointed bodies through, inter alia, the implementation of temporary special measures. UPR Recommendations (2012)  Take appropriate measures aimed at increasing the number of women in decision-making positions as well as address the issue of a persisting wage gap between men and women; HRMMU 15 April 2014 Report 184 | P a g e