A/HRC/48/7 20. Estonia highlighted its extensive experience in horizontal integration policies, supported by the fact that one third of its population has a migrant background. Estonia had consistently taken legal and policy measures to promote the acquisition of Estonian citizenship and lower the number of persons with undetermined citizenship. The Cohesive Estonia Development Plan for 2021–2030, which was the fourth consecutive plan of its type, was being prepared with the objective of supporting cohesive policymaking and an inclusive society in Estonia and with goals in the areas of adaptation and integration, civil society and Estonian nationals living abroad. 21. Combating domestic violence, violence against women and human trafficking remained a priority for Estonia, and thus, it continued its efforts to eliminate violence against women and domestic violence. In 2017, the Council of Europe Convention on Preventing and Combating Violence against Women and Domestic Violence (Istanbul Convention) entered into force in Estonia. 22. With regard to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex persons, the delegation reported the adoption of the Registered Partnership Act in 2014 that came into force on 1 January 2016, legalizing same-sex partnerships. Partnerships between same-sex partners have been registered in accordance with the Act, and the Supreme Court has recognized them as legal in national case law, despite the lack of relevant implementation acts. B. Interactive dialogue and responses by the State under review 23. During the interactive dialogue, 95 delegations made statements. Recommendations made during the dialogue are to be found in section II of the present report. 24. Nepal noted the measures to prevent violence against children and to promote a digital society. It encouraged the implementation of the welfare development plan (2016–2023). 25. Netherlands commended Estonia for the approval of the national action plan on human rights. 26. The Niger welcomed the establishment of a national human rights institution, the creation of the role of special representative for human rights and migration, and the monitoring mechanism of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. 27. Nigeria applauded the efforts of Estonia in tackling hate crimes, human trafficking and labour exploitation, and in protecting the victims. 28. North Macedonia encouraged Estonia to take additional measures for gender equality and the protection of children. 29. Pakistan expressed concern about the lack of effective legislation against hate speech and hate crimes. 30. Panama made recommendations. 31. Paraguay welcomed the standing invitation to special procedure mandate holders. 32. Peru acknowledged the ratification of the Istanbul Convention. 33. The Philippines encouraged Estonia to further strengthen its development cooperation. 34. Poland commended Estonia for the expansion of guarantees for children in criminal proceedings; however, it stressed the discrimination against children with disabilities and the increase in the adolescent suicide rate. 35. Portugal welcomed the ratification of the Istanbul Convention. 36. The Republic of Korea noted progress in combating domestic violence and protecting the victims, the ratification of the Istanbul Convention and the expansion of the mandate of the Chancellor of Justice. 37. Romania commended Estonia for the swift transition to digital activity and welcomed the establishment of a national human rights institution in compliance with the principles 4