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monitor and address comprehensively de facto discrimination, including multiple
discrimination, which may particularly affect boys and girls from ethnic minorities.35
67.
With regard to the report submitted by Ukraine, the Committee urged the State party
to undertake a comprehensive study on the situation and enjoyment of rights of ethnic
minorities in the State party and, on the basis of the findings, develop interventions to
ensure that its policies, measures and instruments apply without discrimination and aim to
protect the rights of children belonging to all minorities.36
68.
With regard to the report submitted by the Lao People’s Democratic Republic, the
Committee recommended that the State party ensure full respect of the right to freedom of
religion for all children belonging to religious minorities, and promote tolerance and interreligious dialogue.37
69.
With regard to the report submitted by Singapore, the Committee recommended that
the State party take all necessary measures to ensure that minority ethnic groups, in
particular the Malay, are guaranteed the right to enjoy their own culture and to practice
their own religion and language in all areas of life. 38
70.
With regard to Afghanistan, the Committee recommended that the State allocate
increased resources to the education sector in order to expand, build and reconstruct
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71.
With regard to the report submitted by Cambodia, the Committee encouraged the
State party to create a truly inclusive educational system welcoming children from all
minorities and make greater efforts to address drop-out and repetition rates, paying special
attention to regions with high minority population, such as the provinces of Ratanakiri and
Mondulkiri.40
72.
With regard to the report submitted by Costa Rica, the Committee urged the State
party to ensure that the national plan of action included an action plan for children
belonging to minorities, including Afro-descendant children, and ensured their participation
in its development.41
73.
With regard to the report submitted by the Czech Republic, the Committee urged the
State party to take all measures necessary to ensure the effective elimination of any and all
forms of segregation of children of Roma origin, especially the discriminatory practices
against them in the education system, and the provision of essential services and housing.42
74.
With regard to the report submitted by Finland, the Committee urged the State party
to strengthen efforts to combat all forms of discrimination, including discrimination against
children from ethnic minorities. In particular, the State party should enhance the measures
taken to combat ethnic discrimination and the social exclusion of the Roma, and ensure an
adequate standard of living for all Roma children.43
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CRC/C/DNK/CO/4, para. 32.
CRC/C/UKR/CO/3-4, para. 90 (b).
CRC/C/LAO/CO/2, para. 37.
CRC/C/SGP/CO/2-3, para. 72.
CRC/C/AFG/CO/1, para. 61 (a).
CRC/C/KHM/CO/2-3, para. 66 (b) and (d).
CRC/C/CRI/CO/4, para. 14 (c).
CRC/C/CZE/CO/3-4, para. 31.
CRC/C/FIN/CO/4, para. 26.