A/HRC/14/16 41. Canada welcomed the decision to send the strategy for the implementation of annex VII of the Dayton Peace Agreement into the parliamentary procedures aimed at improving the lives of refugees, displaced persons and returnees. It expressed concern at reports that Bosnia and Herzegovina was a significant transit point for human trafficking. Canada noted that it was troubled by reports of intimidation and violence against human rights defenders and other civil society actors. It also noted with dismay reports that some school administrators were coming under considerable political pressure in their attempts to remove segregation from schools. Canada made recommendations. 42. Brazil noted reports indicating that many of those living in conditions of displacement faced poor conditions. Brazil asked about the main challenge faced by the Government in supporting internally displaced persons and about the Government’s plans to address the issue in the near future. Brazil also asked what kind of assistance and cooperation, if any, was needed by the Government. Bearing in mind that Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women had highlighted the importance of reducing maternal mortality and of increased access to information and services regarding sexual and reproductive health, Brazil invited the Government to further enhance its gender policy to fill those gaps. It made recommendations. 43. Mexico welcomed the open manner in which human rights challenges were addressed in the national report. It appreciated that, notwithstanding the serious consequences posed by the armed conflict, the country showed a genuine commitment to improving the protection of human rights, especially those of vulnerable groups. It requested information about measures to ensure a universal civil registry that would guarantee the juridical recognition of minorities. Mexico made recommendations. 44. Pakistan welcomed the entry into force of the Law on Prohibition of Discrimination and requested further details about the upcoming law on the prohibition of all fascist and neo-fascist organizations and the use of their symbols. It appreciated knowing further details about the impact of the Communications Regulatory Agency. Pakistan made recommendations 45. Nigeria observed the various challenges hampering Bosnia and Herzegovina in continuing its socio-economic programmes, reforms and initiatives with a view to enhancing the protection and promotion of fundamental human rights and freedoms. Nigeria welcomed the establishment of various institutions and specialized agencies and the initiation of various programmes, strategies and reforms to promote and protect human rights, such as, inter alia, the establishment of the Human Rights Ombudsman and the Communication Regulatory Agency, the reform of the judiciary, and the creation of specialized agencies to promote the issues of women, children and persons. Nigeria made one recommendation. 46. Chile noted that the national report described several measures and policies adopted to enhance the promotion and protection of human rights in a complex post-conflict scenario. It acknowledged ongoing initiatives and achievements with regard to reconciliation, and encouraged Bosnia and Herzegovina to continue in that direction. Chile made recommendations. 47. Netherlands expressed its concern about the discriminatory nature of some of the articles in the Constitution, mentioning the fact that only Bosniaks, Croats and Serbs could be elected to the House of Peoples and the Presidency of Bosnia and Herzegovina. It also referred to concerns raised by the reported escalation in the number of assaults on human rights defenders, with the targets reportedly being campaigners for the rights of sexual minorities, activists against human trafficking, and members of non-governmental organizations and journalists investigating corruption and crime, as well as their family members. Netherlands also cited its concerns about the discrimination faced by lesbian, 8