A/HRC/26/10 81. Nigeria noted the efforts to align domestic legislation with international human rights instruments and urged that work to promote and protect human rights should be continued. Nigeria commended the submission of a mid-term report on the UPR process. It called on the State under review to ensure the protection of children’s rights and invited it to take steps to ensure press freedom in line with international best practices. It made recommendations. 82. The Philippines commended the continued efforts of the State under review to harmonize its national and institutional frameworks with international human rights instruments. It recognized its achievements in introducing reforms to strengthen judicial independence and its progress in combating discrimination and gender inequality. It made recommendations. 83. Poland acknowledged the constructive cooperation by the State under review with international human rights institutions, especially treaty bodies established under United Nations and Council of Europe conventions. It was concerned about the increased marginalization of Roma women and children, all the forms of discrimination they faced and their difficulty in accessing health care and social systems. It made recommendations. 84. Portugal welcomed the progress by the State under review towards attaining “A” status accreditation for the Ombudsman in accordance with the Paris Principles. It welcomed the adoption of anti-discrimination legislation and the establishment of a dedicated commission. It commended it for the adoption of the Strategy for Integrated Education. It made recommendations. 85. The Republic of Moldova commended the judicial reforms and encouraged the efforts to strengthen judicial independence. It welcomed the strategies developed on children’s rights, domestic violence, human trafficking and gender equality and called for their adequate resourcing and full implementation. It regretted the reported rise in child sexual abuse and exploitation and requested further data on victims of such offences and action taken. It made recommendations. 86. Romania considered that recent visits of special rapporteurs showed the Government’s commitment to cooperating with international human rights mechanisms. It appreciated the measures to protect the rights of minority groups. Support for smaller community projects could stimulate mother tongue usage in the mass media and religious services. It made a recommendation. 87. The Russian Federation commended the progress of the State under review in improving human rights mechanisms and protecting the civil and political rights of ethnic minorities. It made recommendations. 88. Senegal congratulated the State under review for its commitment to promoting and protecting human rights, as evidenced in the country’s recent accession to several international instruments, including CRPD and its Optional Protocol. Senegal welcomed the measures to combat discrimination against women, children and persons with disabilities. It made recommendations. 89. Serbia commended the prioritization of judicial independence and legislative reforms, particularly the adoption of the Law on Criminal Procedure. It commended the level of inter-community tolerance, government respect for minority community rights and measures ensuring the functioning of media services for minority groups. It welcomed the adoption of anti-discrimination legislation and the establishment of a dedicated independent body in that regard. It emphasized the importance of cooperation between the Government and independent human rights institutions with NGOs and media professionals to promote inter-community tolerance. 13