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discrimination but noted ongoing issues, especially regarding returnees, disabled persons
and Roma.
51.
Brazil welcomed adoption of the guidelines for handling cases of violence against
children in Bosnia and Herzegovina, calling for further measures in that regard and the
promotion of access to education among vulnerable groups. It recognized the commitment
to establishing the truth about persons missing during the war, urging further efforts.
52.
Bulgaria welcomed the incorporation of the Rome Statute of the International
Criminal Court into national legislation. It noted the concerns of the Committee on the
Elimination of Racial Discrimination and the Human Rights Committee regarding hate
speech and intolerance. It requested information on the progress made and the measures
taken in that respect and the steps towards a legal framework against hate crime and
discrimination based on ethnicity.
53.
Canada requested information regarding progress towards ending ethnic segregation
in schools and remaining obstacles. It welcomed the constructive approach to dialogue,
acknowledging the challenges faced, but noted that segregation was not conducive to
meeting the right to education; rather the education system should strengthen the country’s
multicultural character.
54.
Chile welcomed the initiatives to implement the recommendations from the first
cycle, the ratification of international instruments, the promulgation of legislation and the
strengthening of human rights institutions, particularly the implementation of plans of
action regarding Security Council resolution 1325 (2000) and demining.
55.
China commended the implementation of the recommendations accepted during the
first cycle of the universal periodic review, noting the measures regarding vulnerable
groups, gender equality and domestic violence, and the strategies and policies to protect
children’s rights. It welcomed the measures to ensure equal opportunities for persons with
disabilities and combat discrimination against ethnic minorities including Roma.
56.
Costa Rica noted efforts to align national legislation with international standards,
urging further efforts to implement recommendations and court rulings from regional and
international bodies. It commended the measures to protect children’s rights, but expressed
concern regarding street children. It welcomed the measures regarding domestic violence
and women’s rights, noting the Election Law.
57.
Croatia welcomed efforts to implement the recommendations accepted during the
first cycle of the universal periodic review and institutional and legislative changes
regarding women’s rights. It commended the establishment of an independent national
preventive mechanism against torture, aligned with the procedures of the Optional Protocol
to the Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or
Punishment (OP-CAT), and asked for information concerning a post-2014 action plan for
children.
58.
The Czech Republic warmly welcomed the members of the Bosnia and Herzegovina
delegation and delivered recommendations.
59.
Egypt commended institutional improvements, noting progress regarding children’s
rights, the Ombudsman institution, the revised definition of torture, and measures against
corruption. It welcomed the ratification of CRPD and asked whether a national action plan
on human rights would add value, particularly in terms of national coordination.
60.
Estonia commended the ratification of CRPD and OP-CRPD, welcoming an action
plan for the implementation of Security Council resolution 1325 (2000). It expressed
concern regarding the implementation of the ruling on Sejdić and Finci and legislation
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