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38.
Kyrgyzstan expressed its satisfaction with the Government’s steps to strengthen its
legislative and institutional frameworks with regard to anti-discrimination legislation. It
raised concerns regarding the discrimination and segregation of Roma children in schools.
It encouraged the Government to address the issue of prostitution and other forms of sexual
exploitation of children. Kyrgyzstan made recommendations.
39.
Libya commended the Government for its efforts to promote and human rights. It
also commended the Czech Republic for its efforts to combat discrimination and racism. It
further welcomed the ratification of CRPD. Libya made recommendations.
40.
Liechtenstein commended the Government for adopting in 2012 the National
Strategy for the Protection of the Rights of the Child. It congratulated the Government on
its commitment to start the process of amending its penal code to fully comply with the
Rome Statute. Lichtenstein made recommendations.
41.
Malaysia praised the Czech Republic for the measures taken to address the issue of
racism, discrimination and xenophobia towards Roma. However, it raised concern about the
demonstrations, marches and rallies against them. It urged the Government to heed the call
of the Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination to investigate racially
motivated acts of violence against Roma and punish their perpetrators. Malaysia made
recommendations.
42.
Mexico noted the ratification of the Rome Statute of the International Criminal
Court and CRPD. It referred to the new legislation as a step towards the ratification of
international instruments regarding combat against organized crime. Mexico made
recommendations.
43.
Morocco enquired about the measures taken to combat extremism on the Internet. It
requested information on measures taken to harmonize national legislation with
international law. Morocco asked whether the mandate of the Ombudsman included
mediation for children. It also requested information on the results achieved by the
ambitious integration plan in the educational system.
44.
Namibia commended the Czech Republic for its commitment to the protection of
human rights by providing foreigners with opportunities for tertiary education. It referred to
the social policies aimed at improving access to housing for poor communities. Namibia
made recommendations.
45.
The Netherlands thanked the Government for answering the advance questions
concerning additional measures taken to tackle hate crimes and the mandate of the Gender
Equality Unit. It recognized steps taken to improve the situation of Roma. The Netherlands
made a recommendation.
46.
Nicaragua welcomed the adoption of a national strategy for child protection.
However, it raised concern that some areas were not covered, such as trafficking of
children, children of minority groups and migrants. Nicaragua made recommendations.
47.
Norway expressed support for the work of the Agency for Social Inclusion to
counter discrimination and promote inclusion of the Roma minority. However, Norway
remained concerned about the access to justice for victims of discrimination. It also referred
to the number of Roma students attending so-called practical schools. Norway made
recommendations.
48.
Palestine welcomed the adoption of the Anti-Discrimination Act in 2009. It
commended the Czech Republic for ratifying the Rome Statute and CRPD. It expressed
concern that children under the age of 15 could be placed in institutional care prior to legal
proceedings. Palestine made recommendations.
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