A/HRC/28/15 41. Serbia encouraged Slovenia to continue its efforts in implementing the recommendations from the first review and to have an inclusive interpretation of the Act on the Legal Status of Citizens of Former Yugoslavia Living in Slovenia. 42. Sierra Leone commended Slovenia for setting up robust legal and institutional frameworks to address human rights, ensure social rights and reduce poverty, despite the economic situation. It encouraged Slovenia to bring the Office of the Ombudsman into line with the Paris Principles. 43. Slovakia commended Slovenia for ratifying several international human rights instruments and for its efforts to improve the integration of Roma and combat discrimination against Roma. It encouraged Slovenia to continue modernizing Roma settlements and ensuring funding for Roma teaching assistants. 44. Spain welcomed Slovenia’s institutional structure to combat discrimination, but stressed the need for enhanced coordination within it. It lauded Slovenia’s progress in the protection of persons with disabilities, but expressed concerns regarding the rights of Roma and homosexual couples. 45. Sri Lanka commended the efforts to enhance the legal and institutional framework and to promote the rights of women, children and Roma. It encouraged Slovenia to safeguard the rights of the most vulnerable groups through social assistance. 46. Sweden welcomed Slovenia’s commitment to combating violence and discrimination on all grounds, including sexual orientation and gender identity. However, it noted the concern expressed by the Committee on the Rights of the Child about discrimination against the children of same-sex couples. 47. Thailand noted with appreciation the inclusive compulsory health insurance scheme. However, it noted reports of an increasing number of persons without adequate health insurance and asked for more information about existing gaps. It also noted the challenges faced by minorities. 48. The former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia welcomed the ratification international human rights instruments and the progress made since the first cycle of universal periodic review regarding “erased” persons and the consultative body for situation of persons from former Yugoslav republics. It requested information monitoring and corrective measures concerning discrimination against Roma. of the the on 49. Tunisia noted the ratification of regional and international instruments, the amended constitution and criminal code and the efforts made against human trafficking and racial discrimination. It encouraged Slovenia to reform the Human Rights Ombudsman to comply with the Paris Principles. 50. Turkey asked for more information on the resolution on the national social assistance programme 2013–2020 and the national reform programmes. It observed Slovenia’s determination to resolve the issue of “erased persons”. 51. Ukraine recognized Slovenia’s commitment to human rights and its efforts to improve the institutional and legislative framework, including the ratification of international instruments. It noted the steps taken to protect persons with a disability,and encouraged Slovenia to continue related programmes and to allocate resources for their implementation. 52. The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland noted the steps taken to resolve the status of “erased” persons. It encouraged Slovenia to make further efforts for the restoration of their rights and to close legal gaps in that regard. It also encouraged measures to eliminate discrimination against Roma. 7