A/HRC/48/7 relating to the status of national institutions for the promotion and protection of human rights (the Paris Principles). 38. The Russian Federation expressed concern about the human rights situation in Estonia. 39. Rwanda welcomed the establishment of a national human rights institution in compliance with the Paris Principles and noted the adoption of the welfare development plan for the period 2016–2023. 40. Saudi Arabia noted the establishment of a mechanism to oversee the implementation of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. 41. Senegal noted the adoption of a development plan for the period 2016–2023. 42. Serbia welcomed the measures taken to reduce social inequality and poverty, promote gender equality and increase social inclusion. 43. Singapore commended Estonia for its efforts to promote and protect the rights of women and children. 44. Slovakia praised the expansion of the mandate of the Chancellor of Justice. 45. Slovenia welcomed the various measures taken to protect rights of persons in vulnerable situations and the importance of effectively combating incitement to hatred. 46. Spain expressed concern regarding the high number of cases of violence against women. 47. The State of Palestine commended the efforts undertaken in combating discrimination and violence against women and in promoting their rights. 48. The Sudan made recommendations. 49. Sweden encouraged Estonia to continue its efforts to meet challenges such as discrimination. 50. The Syrian Arab Republic made recommendations. 51. Timor-Leste welcomed the reduction in the number of children living in institutional care and of persons with undetermined citizenship. 52. Tunisia commended Estonia for the progress made in promoting gender equality, combating human trafficking and reducing social inequality and poverty. 53. Turkey welcomed the continuous efforts of Estonia to safeguard the social and cultural rights of its national minorities, but noted with concern the growing tendency in racism, xenophobia and Islamophobia. 54. Turkmenistan noted the expansion of the mandate of the Chancellor of Justice and the good practices of the Estonian Institute of Human Rights. 55. Ukraine noted the expansion of voting rights and advances made in countering discrimination, protecting minorities and ensuring gender equality, social protection and respect for the rights of vulnerable groups. 56. The United Kingdom welcomed the decision to withdraw the planned referendum on the definition of marriage, the commitment to media freedom and the strengthening of the powers of the Chancellor of Justice. 57. Estonia indicated that, as a result of the efforts undertaken, the pay gap between men and women had decreased over the years, from 25 per cent in 2013 to less than 16 per cent in 2020, and that it continued to be a priority for the Government. Estonia stated that it was undertaking measures to decrease gender segregation in education and the labour market as well as addressing the inequity between men and women with regard to care burden. Gender equality was also being implemented in the military. 58. With respect to domestic and gender-based violence, Estonia described the existing instruments, including the round-the-clock support service for women, improved 5