A/HRC/13/5 100. Norway stated that when removing children from their families it was vital that this decision was in the best interest of the child and only in the most needed situations. 101. Among the main measures in the plan of action for improving the situation of the Roma, Norway referred to a service centre to provide information and guidance about the various public offices and institutions regarding access to housing, welfare, work and health. 102. On debt relief, Norway, together with UNCTAD, and other countries were working towards establishing criteria for responsible lending and illegitimate debt to prepare the conditions for considering cancelling such debt. 103. The Government intended to undertake a study to define any need for improved coordination and further reinforcement of human rights education in Norway. 104. Norway thanked and ensured that the Government will shoulder its part of the responsibility of implementing Norway’s obligations. In the follow up, Norway will seek a comprehensive inclusive approach and include civil society and relevant stakeholders. II. Conclusions and/or recommendations 105. The recommendations formulated during the interactive dialogue have been examined by Norway and the recommendations listed below enjoy the support of Norway: 1. Consider the possibility of ratifying the Optional Protocol to the Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment (CAT) (Argentina); 2. Consider the possibility of signing and/or ratifying (Argentina)/consider (New Zealand, Slovenia, Chile,1 China,2 Mexico3), with priority, (Italy)4 ratifying the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, and ensuring its full implementation in domestic law (New Zealand); 3. Consider the possibility of signing and/or ratifying (Argentina)/consider (Chile); ratifying (Chile,5 Mexico6) the International Convention for the Protection of all Persons from Enforced Disappearance (CED); 4. Continue its efforts with regard to the gender policy and, more concretely, specialize in programmes in the area of education against gender violence for professionals in law enforcement and the judiciary (Spain); 5. Further strengthen human rights education and training for police officers (Viet Nam); 1 2 3 4 5 6 14 The recommendation as read during the interactive dialogue: ratify the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities and its Protocol (Chile). The recommendation as read during the interactive dialogue: live up to the commitment and join the CRPD at an early date (China). The recommendation as read during the interactive dialogue: ratify the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (Mexico). The recommendation as read during the interactive dialogue: give priority to the ratification process of the CRPD (Italy). The recommendation as read during the interactive dialogue: ratify CED (Chile). The recommendation as read during the interactive dialogue: ratify CED (Mexico).

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