A/HRC/37/4 88. Maldives was encouraged by the positive steps taken to advance children’s rights, including the amended Schools Act, and gender equality, including the Strategy for Equality between Women and Men 2014–2020. 89. Mexico commended the ratification of several instruments relating to the rights of the child and welcomed efforts to prevent human trafficking and support victims. It expressed concern about the resurgence of xenophobic and racist hate speech worldwide, including in Czechia. 90. Mongolia, while welcoming measures taken to tackle discrimination against Roma minorities, considered it important to provide training to teachers with a specific focus on ethnicity. It remained concerned at significant gender equality disparities, despite the efforts made. 91. Montenegro welcomed the steps taken to improve the institutional and legislative human rights framework, including for the rights of children, and commended activities to combat discrimination and protect victims. It noted that Roma continued to be the main victims of racially motivated violence. 92. Morocco praised the efforts made in the promotion and protection of human rights and the presentation in 2015 of a midterm review report. Morocco appreciated the importance given to strengthening the institutional framework and commended the establishment of the Ombudsperson’s Office. 93. Namibia commended the progress made since the previous review, including the ratification of several international human rights instruments. 94. Nepal welcomed the ratification of international instruments and the adoption of several strategic measures. It highlighted the efforts made to combat discrimination and shun violence. It noted that Czechia could increase its contribution to meet the global target for development assistance. 95. The Netherlands commended the measures taken to combat discrimination, including on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity. It appreciated efforts to ensure gender equality and increase the inclusion of Roma, but noted that Roma continued to be a disadvantaged group. 96. Nicaragua welcomed the significant progress made since the last review, including the formulation and implementation of the Strategy for Equality between Women and Men 2014–2020 and the National Strategy for Combating Trafficking in Human Beings 2016– 2019. 97. Norway commended the amendments to the Education Act on special educational needs and on preschool education, the work of the Public Defender of Rights and the efforts made to ensure gender equality. 98. Peru commended the progress achieved in ensuring gender equality and the numerous measures taken to achieve the full integration of the Roma population. It welcomed the adoption of the Roma Integration Strategy 2015–2020. 99. The Philippines noted the efforts to revise domestic legislation to make it consistent with the international human rights obligations of Czechia, and the strong commitment to combat human trafficking. It encouraged Czechia to continue strengthening institutional structures. 100. Portugal commended the continued efforts concerning inclusive education and efforts to combat racism, violence and hatred, particularly through campaigns to combat xenophobia and Islamophobia. 101. The Republic of Korea recognized efforts to implement the recommendations from the previous cycle, including through legislation and national action plans and strategies to better address social and economic issues. It noted the Education Act and appreciated the recent improvement in terms of gender equality. 102. The Republic of Moldova commended the strong focus on human rights policies, particularly the measures aimed at strengthening the child protection system, and the 9

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