A/HRC/38/13 Montenegro considered combating violence against journalists to be a priority and 24 such cases had resulted in 13 indictments and 9 convictions over a four-year period. 71. As for the rights and freedoms of the Roma and Egyptian populations, the third Strategy for Roma and Egyptian Social Inclusion had been implemented for the period 2016–2020. The strategy was based on the international instruments on human rights and minority rights that had been signed by Montenegro and it was fully consistent with the European framework for the social inclusion of the Roma population. Its goal, which was based on the principles of equality and non-discrimination, was to achieve the social inclusion of the Roma and Egyptian populations with a view to improving their socioeconomic status. In the field of education, the number of Roma children attending school at all levels had increased, scholarships were available for Roma and Egyptian students at high school and university, and free textbooks were provided to Roma and Egyptian children at primary school. 72. Côte d’Ivoire welcomed the strengthening of the normative and institutional framework for the protection of human rights. However, it noted that several challenges remained, particularly in the field of civil and political rights and equality and nondiscrimination, including for persons with disabilities and members of minorities. 73. Croatia welcomed the legislative efforts to combat domestic violence and encouraged Montenegro to make further progress in that regard, including by providing more shelters for women who had been victims of such violence and adequate funding for the non-governmental organizations that provided services to victims. Croatia encouraged Montenegro to continue its post-war efforts concerning missing persons, war crime trials and compensation to victims. 74. Czechia appreciated the informative presentation, which had provided an overview of the human rights situation in Montenegro. Czechia acknowledged the progress that had been achieved in several human rights areas and encouraged Montenegro to continue its efforts. 75. Ecuador congratulated Montenegro for its progress in the area of human rights, especially for its Strategy for the Integration of Persons with Disabilities and the National Strategy for Sustainable Development. 76. Egypt commended Montenegro for its progress in promoting human rights, including through the improvement of its legal framework, the fight against discrimination and the adoption of the national strategy to combat human trafficking. 77. Estonia commended Montenegro for its cooperation with the United Nations human rights mechanisms, including the elaboration of a national mechanism to follow up on its international human rights obligations. Estonia welcomed the efforts made to fight violence against women and encouraged Montenegro to take further steps to combat domestic violence. 78. France noted that Montenegro had made significant progress in strengthening the rule of law, in the protection of minorities and in the fight against corruption with the establishment of a specialized agency. 79. Gabon acknowledged the measures taken by Montenegro to fight corruption through the adoption of legislation, the creation of an agency to prevent corruption, and the establishment of a Special Prosecutor. Gabon congratulated Montenegro for the efforts made to combat violence against women, in particular through the reform of the Criminal Code. 80. Georgia noted with appreciation the policies adopted by Montenegro to promote gender equality and eliminate discrimination and violence. Georgia welcomed its ratification of the Council of Europe Convention on Preventing and Combating Violence against Women and Domestic Violence and the adoption of the new Strategy for Domestic Violence Protection 2016–2020. 81. Germany commended Montenegro for its extension of the mandate of the Protector of Human Rights and Freedoms and the improvements made to the quality of life of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex persons. It also commended Montenegro for its cooperation with civil society in preparation for the current universal periodic review. 8