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86.
Estonia called on Romania to provide sufficient resources to the mechanisms aimed
at protecting the rights of children. It expected that the new anti-corruption strategy would
assist in addressing corruption effectively. Estonia was concerned about attempts to restrict
the media and harass journalists.
87.
Finland welcomed the legislative changes ensuring that all children born in hospital
received a national identity document, and the adoption of the law on promoting
participation in preschool education of children from disadvantaged families. It was
imperative that decisive action be taken to implement that law.
88.
France highlighted the importance of pursuing the efforts made to fight corruption.
89.
Georgia commended Romania for ratifying the Istanbul Convention. It welcomed
the adoption of the National Anti-Corruption Strategy 2016–2020.
90.
Germany commended Romania for the progress made with regard to the work of the
National Council for Combating Discrimination. It remained concerned about the human
rights situation of persons from vulnerable groups, including the Roma and lesbian, gay,
bisexual, transgender and intersex persons.
91.
Ghana commended Romania for the progress made in the area of human rights,
including the adoption of laws to protect the rights of children and of persons with
disabilities and to combat domestic violence. It expressed concern about discrimination
against Roma children, children with disabilities and refugee children.
92.
Greece expressed appreciation for the effective implementation by Romania of the
two national anti-corruption strategies. It also welcomed the importance attributed to
human rights education, particularly the professional training provided for schoolteachers,
judges and lawyers.
93.
Honduras welcomed the action taken by Romania to implement the
recommendations received during the previous review cycles. It praised the progress made
in combating corruption and policies to fight against trafficking in persons.
94.
Hungary noted its efforts to build a relationship with Romania based on mutual
respect. It stated that a recent public statement by a representative of the Government of
Romania, containing threats against a national minority, was inconsistent with international
human rights values.
95.
Iceland welcomed the work that had been carried out to promote inclusive education
and reduce discrimination in schools between Roma and non-Roma, while noting that
further improvements were needed, as highlighted in the national report.
96.
India welcomed the establishment of the National Commission for Desegregation
and Educational Inclusion, the department on prevention of torture in places of detention
within the Ombudsman’s Office and the National Agency for the Administration of Seized
Assets. It noted the continued efforts of the Government on the inclusion of the Roma
community.
97.
Indonesia commended Romania for its efforts to develop human rights education
and training for democratic citizenship, as well as measures to guarantee the rights of
migrants.
98.
The Islamic Republic of Iran noted the action plan for the implementation of the
strategy for the development of the judiciary 2015–2020 and the National Anti-Corruption
Strategy 2016–2020.
99.
Iraq welcomed the adoption of the action plan for the implementation of the strategy
for the development of the judiciary 2015–2020 and the National Anti-Corruption Strategy,
and the amendments to some national legislation.
100. Slovakia commended Romania for its efforts to address human rights issues and
improve the legislative framework. It valued the adoption of two national strategies, one
relating to the protection of the rights of children and one to mental health.
101. Argentina highlighted the section of the national report concerning vulnerable
groups, children, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex persons and hate crimes.
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