A/HRC/14/15 mechanisms, and achieving gender equality and eliminating violence against women. Spain asked about measures to be taken to improve the provisions set out in the 1995 Assistance Programme for the Roma. Spain made recommendations. 85. The Philippines welcomed measures to promote gender equality and recognized the intensive efforts to enhance the protection of children’s rights and the rights of persons with disabilities. It noted challenges related to combating human trafficking and discrimination against minorities and protecting the rights of migrants and asylum seekers. It made recommendations. 86. Sweden noted that the Roma minority continued to face discrimination in terms of access to education, housing, health care and other services, persistent prejudice and hostility. Sweden noted the Government’s decision to implement the relevant decisions by the Constitutional Court that had found “erasure” to be illegal and anti-constitutional. Sweden noted the current discussions in Parliament on a bill regulating other inconsistencies with the Constitution. Sweden asked about measures to ensure the right of such individuals to reparations, in accordance with Slovenia’s international obligations. 87. Ukraine welcomed measures aimed at combating human trafficking and urged the strengthening of its efforts, including those to protect and rehabilitate victims. Ukraine appreciated measures to ensure the protection of children’s rights. Ukraine welcomed the fact that the rights of national minorities were defined and regulated by the Constitution and law. Ukraine asked for information about concrete measures to promote the cultural rights of other nationalities. It made a recommendation. 88. Bulgaria asked for information about the effectiveness of the implementation of the Programme of Action for Persons with Disabilities for 2007-2013 and the Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment of Disabled Persons Act, as well as about the challenges faced in implementing the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities and the Optional Protocol thereto. Bulgaria appreciated measures taken in the area of trafficking, particularly the establishment of an intergovernmental working group. Bulgaria also noted the adoption of the Family Violence Prevention Act and of penal sanctions aimed at addressing domestic violence. 89. Croatia urged the creation of an environment conducive to the full integration of Roma into society, especially the full integration of Roma children into the education system. Croatia expressed concern at continuous public manifestations of intolerance and at hate speech by some politicians. Croatia noted that the Constitution contained no provisions relating directly to special protection for members of ethnic groups other than Italians, Hungarians and Roma, and that many other ethnic groups were not considered national minorities. Croatia hoped that the policy aimed at the recognition and protection of all ethnic groups would be reconsidered. 90. Chile welcomed the legislative and institutional progress made in the elimination of discrimination against women, thanks to the incorporation of approximately 60 per cent of Slovenian women into the labour force. Chile made recommendations. 91. Malaysia welcomed the special attention accorded children’s and women’s rights and the rights of persons with disabilities and members of national and other ethnic communities. Malaysia noted the reported instances of public manifestations of hate speech and intolerance, targeting minorities. It noted reports concerning frequent incidents involving hateful inscriptions on the premises and memorial landmarks of certain religious communities. Malaysia made recommendations. 92. Argentina highlighted the importance of freedom of religion and respect for different beliefs in Slovenia. Argentina valued the policy of preparing and employing persons with physical and mental disabilities. Argentina made recommendations. 12