A/HRC/23/15 89. The jurisdiction and organization of Orthodox churches was determined by canonical law and relationships among the Orthodox churches. 90. Switzerland welcomed efforts to set up a national torture prevention mechanism as well as the enactment of an anti-discrimination law and the establishment of the office of the Commissioner for the Protection of Equality. However, it remained concerned at the problems encountered by various minorities. Switzerland made recommendations. 91. Thailand commended the continued judicial reforms undertaken by Serbia and its cooperation with the International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia (ICTY), reflecting its commitment to peace and stability in the region. Thailand noted with pleasure the adoption of the Law on Professional Rehabilitation and Employment of Persons with Disabilities as well as the fulfilling of the national obligation under the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women. Thailand made recommendations. 92. Tunisia noted with satisfaction the promulgation of many laws, including those banning discrimination and demonstrations of neo-Nazi and fascist organizations. It welcomed the establishment of the office of the Commissioner for the Protection of Equality as well as of a legislative framework for the prohibition of discrimination, gender equality and protection against gender violence. Tunisia made recommendations 93. Ukraine welcomed the anti-corruption initiatives undertaken by Serbia, but asked for its timeline on adopting the new National Anti-corruption Strategy. Ukraine noted the efforts to fight domestic violence and encouraged Serbia to take further measures to punish perpetrators of violence against women and children. Ukraine made recommendations. 94. The United Kingdom commended Serbia for its legislative and institutional improvements in preventing torture and ill-treatment; women’s rights; and media reforms. It was concerned about the high number of cases before the European Court of Human Rights and continued threats against NGOs and the media. It made recommendations. 95. The United States of America welcomed the Serbian Anti-corruption Agency and encouraged greater judicial independence and elimination of bribery and conflict of interest. Despite being a priority for Serbia, many Roma still suffered discrimination in education, housing, employment and birth registration. The United States was disappointed by the lack of progress in the Bytyqi case. It made recommendations. 96. Uruguay highlighted the domestic-legislation amendments carried out to comply with universal human rights standards, including the adoption of national laws against discrimination and the abolition of compulsory military service. It noted that cross-border trafficking of women for sexual exploitation and other purposes continued. Uruguay made recommendations. 97. Viet Nam noted the adoption of numerous laws, national strategies and action plans on gender equality, women’s empowerment, child care, migration, social integration for persons with disabilities, housing, education, refugees and displaced persons. It commended Serbia for its efforts in combating racial discrimination and racism. Viet Nam made a recommendation. 98. Algeria noted that Serbia had an exhaustive and diversified institutional framework for protecting human rights. It encouraged Serbia to realize the priorities for the promotion and protection of human rights, including at the international level, set out in its national report. Algeria made a recommendation. 99. Angola noted that Serbia had undertaken a number of reforms through legislation on judges, the judicial system and several institutions. It welcomed efforts to protect children’s 12

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