 CERD (2011) urged Ukraine to adopt special measures to preserve the language, culture, religious specificities and traditions of those communities.  CERD recommended that Ukraine ensure the restoration of political, social and economic rights of Tatars in the Crimea, in particular the restitution of property.  CERD recommended that Ukraine provide education to Roma children, and on Roma language and culture.  CERD urged Ukraine to issue identification documents to all Roma to facilitate their access to the courts, legal aid, employment, housing, health care, social security, education and other public services. CRC made similar observations.  CERD recommended that Ukraine respect the right of persons and peoples to selfidentification and consider the issue of the Ruthenians’ status, in consultation with their representatives.  CERD urged Ukraine to adopt legislation to protect indigenous peoples and guarantee their economic, cultural and social development. CESCR (2014) Linguistic rights of national or ethnic minorities  The Committee recommends that the State party ensure the meaningful and comprehensive participation of concerned minorities in the process of drafting the new language law with a view to giving expression to the linguistic diversity of different minorities. It should further ensure that the revised law conforms to the relevant international and regional standards for the protection of the linguistic rights of national or ethnic minorities. Cultural rights of Crimean Tatars The Committee recommends that the State party, taking into account the Committee’s general comment no. 21 (2009) on the right of everyone to take part in cultural life, strengthen the measures aimed at ensuring favourable conditions for Crimean Tatars to preserve, develop and promote their identity, language and culture, inter alia by providing adequate financial support to cultural organizations for their activities and creating more opportunities for Crimean Tatars to promote and use their mother tongue in education and daily life. UPR Recommendations (2012)            Continue efforts to combat different forms of discrimination and ensure respect for the rights of ethnic minorities. Take further measures against racism and extremism and encourage peaceful co-existence between different ethnic groups. Continue moving forward with the adoption of effective measures that promote tolerance and respect for foreigners and members of national, racial and ethnic minorities. Continue the promotion of the rights of national minorities, as well as governmental policy on combating discrimination. Take further steps to promote education in the languages of the national minorities, including in the areas where the number of students may be decreasing. Further ensure, in a sustainable way, the education in minority languages. Further improve the situation pertaining to minority issues, especially in the social and economic fields for the disadvantaged groups, and promote equal opportunities for them to have access to education and other related sectors at all levels. That no effort be spared for the improvement of the current status and living conditions of the Crimean Tatars along with the other minorities. Take further action in ensuring and preserving the political, economic, social and cultural rights of the Crimean Tatars, which would also be conducive to better inter-communal relations. Further improve the situation pertaining to minority issues, especially in the social and economic fields for the disadvantaged groups, and promote equal opportunities for them to have access to education and other related sectors at all levels. 183 | P a g e