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practices continue to deviate from the national legal standards. It also highlighted the
problems of domestic violence against women. It further asked about plans to support the
programmes intended to help the victims of violence and human trafficking. Slovenia made
recommendations.
54.
Greece acknowledged Albania’s efforts in fighting corruption, protection of
minority rights, women rights, freedom of media and gender equality, and addressing
domestic violence. Greece asked if the anti-corruption strategy had been evaluated, and
requested further information about actions and measures to be undertaken in order to
ensure full property restitution for members of Greek minority community; enhance media
freedom and independence of journalists; and achieve better implementation of the
legislation and increase public awareness on gender equality and women rights.
55.
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland underlined the range of
domestic legislation to safeguard human rights and the improved representation of women
in Parliament as a tangible result of legislative change. It noted the recent violent attacks
against journalists, which raised concerns over freedom of expression and the adequacy of
legislation that ensures editorial independence of the media, and promotes a climate in
which journalists can operate without fear. Welcoming Albania’s commitment to fight
corruption, it noted that this remained a particularly serious problem and expressed its
support for the call for a “more systematic and strategic approach” and the establishment of
a convincing track record of verdicts and sanctions in corruption cases. The United
Kingdom welcomed Albania’s commitment to provide support and protection to victims
and witnesses of human trafficking. It made recommendations.
56.
The Syrian Arab Republic welcomed Albania’s efforts made in the area of human
rights, and further encouraged Albania to pursue their efforts in all areas, including health,
the rights of women, children and minorities, as well as other areas, depending on the
national needs and international commitments. It made a recommendation.
57.
Romania appreciated that human rights protection had been a part of national policy
of the country and that minority rights had received special attention. In line with concerns
expressed by the Advisory Committee of the Framework Convention for the Protection of
National Minorities (Council of Europe), Romania asked about effective enjoyment of
rights of Vlachs/Aromanians and their representation in the State Minority Council.
58.
Slovakia remained concerned about the persisting issue of trafficking in children for
sexual exploitation and forced labour. Noting the prohibition of discriminatory practices by
the Albanian Constitution and other applicable laws, it referred to reports of numerous
cases of discrimination on various grounds. Slovakia made recommendations.
59.
Kyrgyzstan noted the broad public involvement in the drafting of the national report.
It also noted Albania’s active efforts in combating corruption and the achievements made in
combating human trafficking. It further noted the establishment of a national human rights
protection system, including a functioning Ombudsman, a national committee for
minorities, a committee for children’s rights, a committee to eliminate child labour, a
committee for people with disabilities and the establishment of a government department
concerned with domestic violence. It expressed hope that Albania would continue its
comprehensive reform programmes in protecting human rights and share experience in the
areas where it had achieved positive results, particularly in preventing human trafficking
and countering corruption.
60.
Senegal welcomed Albania’s efforts to improve its institutional framework for the
protection of human rights, including children rights. It acknowledged the progress made in
several areas, including the protection of rights of minorities and combating trafficking in
human beings. Senegal requested further information on the draft law on children’s rights
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