A/HRC/28/17 Court of Human Rights in the case of Sejdić and Finci and close cooperation with nongovernmental organizations on human rights issues. It asked about specific activities to promote religious tolerance. 99. Sierra Leone commended the ratification of the core conventions and the submission of reports to treaty bodies. It noted human rights legislation and strategies, including on landmines and women’s rights, which should be implemented. It encouraged the protection of ethnic minorities and their political integration and the prosecution of enforced disappearances. 100. Slovakia encouraged compliance with international obligations and hoped the new Government would continue in that regard, including a review of electoral legislation. It encouraged steps towards inclusive education and awareness-raising of anti-discrimination legislation. Social assistance should address the needs of the most vulnerable groups. 101. Slovenia welcomed the standing invitation to the special procedures, ratification of CRPD and ICPPED, the establishment of the Council for Children and the protection of children’s rights. It encouraged a multi-ethnic learning environment and expressed concern regarding the lack of access to contraception and sexual and reproductive health education. 102. Spain recognized the efforts to improve the living conditions of persons with disabilities, legislative amendments to ensure hate crimes were investigated and the combating of discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation. It noted that the Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women had emphasized the need to achieve de facto equality for men and women in the labour market. It expressed concern at the retention of the death penalty in the criminal legislation of parts of the territory of Bosnia and Herzegovina. 103. Sweden noted ongoing incidences of discrimination, threats and attacks against lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender persons and activists, despite previously accepted recommendations. Welcoming the explicit prohibition of corporal punishment of children in Republika Srpska, it expressed concern that a similar prohibition was not contained in legislation in the other administrative entities. 104. Switzerland referred to the efforts to implement the recommendations from the first cycle of the universal periodic review, in particular with regard to the situation of women and ongoing discrimination against them. It noted the ratification of the Council of Europe Convention on the Protection of Children against Sexual Exploitation and Sexual Abuse, albeit with limited implementation. It encouraged efforts to prosecute war crimes and combat impunity. 105. Thailand encouraged the country to continue to meet its international and regional obligations, and to complete the amendment of legislation to ensure that the unified Ombudsman institution complied with the Paris Principles and received sufficient resources. It reiterated the importance of a multi-ethnic education system and further strengthening of institutional capacity. 106. In conclusion, the head of delegation stated that the delegation had tried to answer the questions to the extent possible within the short time available. He summarized by stating that Bosnia and Herzegovina had made great progress and was encouraged to implement the recommendations received and also to continue implementation of its own plans. The delegation was grateful for the questions and recommendations received. 14