A/HRC/28/17 88. Norway encouraged implementation of the Gender Equality Law. It noted that access to justice, particularly regarding war crimes, was difficult. Norway highlighted the importance of an integrated education system for reconciliation and peaceful coexistence; the participation of civil society; and the rights to freedom of assembly and nondiscrimination for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender communities. 89. The Philippines recognized measures to prohibit discrimination, promote the inclusion of Roma, implement the World Programme for Human Rights Education and ensure the Ombudsman’s compliance with the Paris Principles. Noting ratification of the International Convention on the Protection of the Rights of All Migrant Workers and Members of Their Families, it asked what procedural safeguards were being established to ensure access to effective redress. 90. Poland welcomed the efforts of Bosnia and Herzegovina to implement the recommendations accepted during the first cycle of the universal periodic review. It expressed concern regarding the human rights situation of persons belonging to national minorities, especially the Roma community. 91. Portugal welcomed the standing invitation issued to special procedures and the ratification of CRPD and ICPPED. It expressed concern regarding the domestic trafficking and exploitation of children, including begging, and asked for further information about those issues. 92. Qatar applauded efforts to promote children’s rights, including the Council for Children and related action plans. It commended the Council for Persons with Disabilities and the strategy and action plan for improvement of the social position of persons with disabilities. It encouraged the alignment of national legislation with international standards. 93. The Republic of Moldova noted the alignment of domestic legislation with international instruments and the adoption of sector-based strategies, asking whether a national action plan on human rights would be considered. It noted the commitment to human rights education for public officials and the priority given to combating domestic violence. 94. Romania noted the ratification of the Council of Europe Convention on Preventing and Combating Violence against Women and Domestic Violence and OP-ICESCR; adoption of the strategy to counter trafficking in human beings and its action plan; and measures to protect the rights of women and children. 95. The Russian Federation noted the country’s adherence to international instruments, improvements in national legislation and the implementation of multilateral agreements. However, challenges remained. Additionally, it noted that, as regards the situation of women, several indicators lagged behind European averages and that the Roma remained a marginalized group. 96. Saudi Arabia commended the cooperation with human rights mechanisms and efforts to implement international treaties. It noted the achievements in protecting the rights of the child and commended the establishment of the Council for Children. 97. Senegal noted the progress in combating poverty and discrimination against minorities and refugees; protecting the rights of children and persons with disabilities; and freedom of religion. It noted the institutional reform, which would address human rights violations; and the accession to regional instruments against the sexual exploitation and abuse of children and violence against women. 98. Serbia commended the steps towards safeguarding equality and minority rights, combating discrimination, reducing poverty and the sustainable return of refugees and internally displaced persons. It encouraged implementation of the ruling of the European 13