A/HRC/37/4 73. Ghana welcomed the initiatives taken to ratify human rights treaties. It urged Czechia to ensure that the legal aid system made provision to bring to justice promotors of discrimination and hate violence, especially against the Roma, and to end the detention of all children, whether accompanied, unaccompanied or separated. 74. Greece commended Czechia for the steps it had taken to meet its international obligations. It appreciated the adoption of the Anti-Discrimination Act and the steps taken towards eliminating discriminatory practices in housing and employment. 75. Guatemala noted with concern reports of continuous racial hatred and violence perpetrated against Roma, the spread of stereotypes and prejudices against refugees and asylum seekers through websites and social media, and the increase in the number of cases of Islamophobia. 76. Honduras highlighted the Government’s efforts to put an end to the segregation of the Roma community and to ratify various protocols for the protection of human rights. 77. Hungary asked how the new class action system could contribute to combating discrimination and expressed concern about reports that Roma children were still placed in special schools. While praising policies and financial support for national minorities, it encouraged Czechia to foster tolerance and understanding towards regional or minority languages and cultures. 78. Iceland commended Czechia for its success in implementing the commitments made following the universal periodic review held in October 2012. 79. India welcomed the ratification of several instruments and the introduction of measures contributing to poverty reduction. It commended initiatives to combat the sexual exploitation of children and discrimination, including against women and Roma. It remained concerned, however, about the implementation of the relevant legislation and difficulties faced by the Roma community. 80. Indonesia expressed its appreciation for the adoption of the Roma Integration Strategy 2015–2020 and the adoption of the National Strategy for Combating Trafficking in Human Beings for 2016–2019. 81. The Islamic Republic of Iran was concerned about the persistence of racial hatred and racially motivated violence, particularly against the Roma and Muslim communities, the sexual abuse of women and children, human trafficking, and insufficient access to subsidized municipal housing. 82. Iraq welcomed measures taken to combat racial discrimination, and the adoption of government strategies, including on Roma inclusion, child’s rights and against human trafficking. 83. Ireland welcomed the progress made on children’s rights but regretted that Czechia had not yet implemented the recommendations regarding the creation of an ombudsman for children. It welcomed the reforms to improve access for Roma children to mainstream education, but noted that some worrying practices persisted. 84. Israel noted the serious work done to protect the rights of members of the Roma community, inter alia through the Roma Integration Strategy 2015–2020. Israel also noted the important campaign against racism and hate crimes 2014–2017. 85. Italy welcomed the signature of the Council of Europe Convention on Preventing and Combating Violence against Women and Domestic Violence, the ratification of the Council of Europe Convention on the Protection of Children against Sexual Exploitation and Sexual Abuse, and the adoption of measures to protect the rights of vulnerable groups. 86. Libya commended the progress made in the field of human rights, including the adoption of legislation and the ratification of the Convention on the Rights of the Child. 87. Malaysia welcomed the efforts made by Czechia, including to ensure that domestic legal frameworks were in place to fulfil its international human rights obligations. It welcomed positive developments in the areas of social inclusion and protection of the rights of vulnerable groups. 8

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