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given to women victims of forced sterilization. It requested information about the specific
measures taken to combat human trafficking within the framework of the strategy adopted
by the Czech Republic for the period 2008–2015. France made recommendations.
28.
Germany enquired about the impact of Government actions for the prevention of
social exclusion and the concrete steps taken to improve the housing situation of lowincome families and the picture of social minorities in general. It expressed concern about
racial discrimination and violence against the Roma population and asked what actions had
been taken to raise awareness among the Czech population.
29.
Greece noted the measures taken by the Czech Republic to promote the rights of
minorities and Roma. It however shared the concerns of treaty bodies and NGOs regarding
the segregation of Roma children and requested information on the so-called practical
schools. Greece made recommendations.
30.
Hungary enquired about the results of the survey on the number of Roma pupils. It
also asked about the extent of the increase in the spending on Roma integration since the
previous UPR review. Hungary requested information on the status of the planned
ratification of the Optional Protocol to the Convention on the Rights of the Child on the
sale of children, child prostitution and child pornography (OP-CRC-SC) and related
conventions of the Council of Europe. Hungary made recommendations.
31.
India welcomed the willingness of the Czech Republic to ratify conventions
concerning protection of the rights of the child. It urged the Government to continue
enacting and implementing legislative measures and policies to end discrimination and
segregation, especially those based on religion, belief or world view. India made a
recommendation.
32.
Indonesia welcomed the adoption of the Anti-Discrimination Act and the National
Plan of Action for Inclusive Education, but raised concerns about the implementation of the
latter. It noted the Government’s position on ratification of the International Convention on
the Protection of the Rights of All Migrant Workers and Members of Their Families.
Indonesia made recommendations.
33.
The Islamic Republic of Iran highlighted the concerns raised by treaty bodies and
special procedures in the compilation about the violations of human rights of Roma. The
Islamic Republic of Iran made recommendations.
34.
Iraq welcomed the Government’s commitment to human rights and the ratification
of a large number of international instruments, as well as the open invitation extended to
the special procedures. Iraq made recommendations.
35.
Ireland commended the Government for its progress in improving the legal
protection of children in recent legislation. It stressed the Ombudsman’s limited role with
regard to children’s rights. Ireland noted the establishment of the programme to support and
protect victims of human trafficking. Ireland made recommendations.
36.
Italy requested information about the Czech national experience in dealing with
discrimination based on multiple grounds. It also asked the Czech Republic to provide
information on the issue of Roma children attending special schools originally envisaged
for children with disabilities instead of ordinary education institutions.
37.
Jordan commended the Government for the ratification of human rights conventions
concerning persons with disabilities, human trafficking and protection of the rights of the
child. It also commended the Government for the ratification of the Rome Statute of the
International Criminal Court and for the efforts to strengthen its institutional framework.
Jordan made recommendations.
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