A/HRC/48/15 75. On the issue of inclusive education, Latvia clarified that it concerned not only children with disabilities, but also those from vulnerable social groups. Such students were entitled to an individual education plan when they enrolled in a mainstream school. 76. Latvia described its efforts to give persons belonging to ethnic minorities the greatest opportunity possible to choose their preferred type of school and language of instruction. It also noted that Roma children were integrated in mainstream education institutions. 77. Latvia highlighted the efforts it had made within the context of the Gender Equality Action Plan for 2021–2023 to combat gender stereotypes and its achievements in terms of gender equality in several areas. 78. Latvia described its plans for the forthcoming seven years to address gender-based violence, including violence against women, and provided information on the action plan of the State police to combat domestic violence. 79. Latvia stated that it complied with European Union legislation on using detention of asylum seekers as a last resort only. Detention of children was also used only if it was in the best interest of the child. 80. Latvia noted that the number of non-citizens was decreasing every year. They faced no restrictions in accessing naturalization, which was free of charge or provided at a reduced cost for several categories of socially vulnerable persons. 81. Latvia explained that the retransmission of some television channels had been suspended in an effort to prevent hate speech and incitement to violence, in line with Council of Europe and European Union regulations. 82. While noting that 11 November was the only official Remembrance Day to commemorate fallen soldiers, Latvia was committed, as a democratic country, to respecting the right to peaceful assembly. 83. The United States of America commended Latvia on its decision to grant automatic citizenship to children born to non-citizens. It was concerned about media independence and discrimination against several minorities. 84. Uruguay recognized the efforts made by Latvia, including the adoption of measures aimed at preventing violence against women. 85. Uzbekistan welcomed the progress made in ensuring equal opportunities for women and men, and noted the adoption of the first national action plan on women, peace and security. 86. The Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela expressed concerns regarding persistent discrimination against Roma, the high level of gender-based violence and the situation of thousands of stateless persons. 87. Viet Nam took positive note of the efforts made by Latvia to combat human trafficking and to facilitate the naturalization procedure for children born to non-citizens. 88. Albania commended Latvia on the steps it had taken to strengthen civil society participation and gender equality, the latter both domestically, through legislative amendments, and globally, through its development cooperation policy. 89. Argentina welcomed the delegation of Latvia and thanked it for the presentation of its national report for the third cycle of the universal periodic review. 90. Armenia welcomed the efforts of Latvia to achieve gender equality, including to increase women’s participation in public life and to ensure that they had better employment opportunities. 91. Australia commended Latvia for the progress it had made in countering social hatred and enmity, protecting the rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex individuals, granting automatic citizenship to children of non-citizens and addressing social inclusion for Roma people. 7