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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.
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