A/HRC/41/13 extremism. The legal protection against extremism, including defamation of a nation and race and incitement to violence based on race, nationality, ethnicity, sexual orientation or religion, had been improved. B. Interactive dialogue and responses by the State under review 20. During the interactive dialogue, 80 delegations made statements. Recommendations made during the dialogue are to be found in section II of the present report. 21. Uruguay commended Slovakia for the progress had made in human rights. It noted with satisfaction the adoption of an action plan to protect the rights of persons belonging to national minorities and ethnic groups for the period 2016–2020. 22. The Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela underlined the efforts of Slovakia in improving its legal system to combat racism, discrimination, extremism and other forms of intolerance. It noted the adoption of the national programme to combat trafficking in persons for the period 2015–2018. 23. Viet Nam noted the administrative and legislative measures that Slovakia had taken to promote and protect human rights, but also noted that there was room for improvement. 24. Afghanistan commended Slovakia for the progress made in ensuring inclusive education. It welcomed the adoption of action plans on anti-discrimination and on the protection of the rights of members of minority groups. It noted changes made to the criminal codes regarding racially motivated crimes and extremism. 25. Albania welcomed efforts to address issues related to the protection of minority groups, in particular integration of Roma. However, discrimination persisted, and Albania encouraged Slovakia to continue to prevent anti-Roma campaigns and sentiments. 26. Algeria welcomed the adoption of the national strategy for the protection and promotion of human rights, the establishment of the Office of the Commissioner for Children and the Office of the Commissioner for Persons with Disabilities and progress made in education and combating discrimination. 27. Argentina congratulated Slovakia for the adoption of the national strategy for the protection and promotion of human rights and the ratification of the International Convention for the Protection of All Persons against Enforced Disappearance. 28. Australia welcomed the efforts of Slovakia to protect the rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex persons. It remained concerned about discrimination against Roma. While noting the efforts of Slovakia to combat corruption, Australia remained concerned about reported levels of corruption. 29. Austria noted a decrease in violence against Roma as a result of the efforts of the Government. It also noted, however, that journalists had been subjected to lawsuits and to serious verbal insults, including by officials. Austria highlighted the importance of protecting journalists against any form of intimidation. 30. Azerbaijan appreciated the adoption of the action plan to protect the rights of national minorities and ethnic groups for the period 2016–2020. However, it expressed concern that intolerance against Muslims, Jews and persons of African descent, and hate crime and hate speech against minorities, remained prevalent. 31. Bahamas congratulated Slovakia for, inter alia, the approval of the National Strategy for the Protection of Children from Violence and the establishment of the Office of the Commissioner for Children and the Office of the Commissioner for Persons with Disabilities. 32. Belarus noted the prevalence of hate crimes, including against Roma and Muslims, the use of excessive force by police, limitations on the right to vote of persons with disabilities and inadequate punishment for the crime of trafficking in persons. The extent of cooperation with special procedure mandate holders remained limited. 4