A/HRC/48/7 information-sharing between the police and local governments and an updated guide for police officers on responding to domestic violence. 59. Estonia also stressed the objectives of reducing violence against children, expanding the services provided to victims and emphasizing further the prevention aspect of this violence. The delegation also stressed the efforts to move from institutional care to community-based care for victims. 60. With regard to older persons, Estonia mentioned the increase in pensions to reduce relative poverty and the provision of greater security for pensioners. In addition, buildings, infrastructures and transportation were made accessible to older persons and other social groups. 61. Estonia stated that a commission of medical experts had been established to determine the medical and legal gender recognition. 62. Estonia reported that the Ministry of Social Affairs was preparing a welfare development plan with the objective of addressing social protection, employment, gender equality, equal treatment and the well-being of children. Estonia also indicated that it was expanding the funds dedicated to mental health, including psychological care and a help line. In addition, it described its coronavirus disease (COVID-19) vaccination strategy. 63. Estonia underlined that the Second World War commemoration ceremony was addressed to all victims of the conflict. 64. With regard to conditions of detention, Estonia indicated that detainees had access to health care and that video surveillance was available to prevent the excessive use of force. 65. On citizenship, Estonia considered that its existing national policies were in full compliance with international instruments and that ratifying additional instruments would not provide additional benefits to the applicants. The number of persons with undetermined citizenship was gradually decreasing. 66. On refugees, Estonia stressed that all applicants requiring international protection, including in case of irregular border crossings, were guaranteed access to international protection proceedings, the principle of non-refoulement was fully respected and the rights and obligations of applicants were explained in a language they understood. In addition, individual counselling services were provided free of charge, and decisions could be subject to a review by an administrative court. Unaccompanied minors were housed in accommodation centres and asylum applicants in replacement homes. The COVID-19 pandemic required the implementation of restrictions to movement. 67. The United States of America urged Estonia to take further steps to counter discrimination against LGBTIQ+ persons, persons with disabilities, and members of racial, ethnic and religious minorities. 68. Uruguay welcomed the strengthening of the child protection system. 69. Uzbekistan noted the efforts made to improve the legal and institutional framework for the protection of human rights. 70. The Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela expressed concern regarding the abuse of the usage of restraint measures in prisons and mental health centres. 71. Albania encouraged Estonia to continue improving the political participation of women and commended its commitment to combating trafficking in persons. 72. Argentina welcomed the expansion of the mandate of the Chancellor of Justice. 73. Australia acknowledged the efforts of Estonia to provide assistance to asylum seekers, enhance the inclusion of the Russian-speaking community, reduce domestic and genderbased violence and appoint more women to government ministries. 74. Austria welcomed the increase of women in decision-making positions; however, it pointed at the shortcomings in the gender pay gap, violence against women and the situation of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex persons. 6