E/C.12/FIN/CO/5 Page 3 12. The Committee regrets that in 2004 Finland devoted only 0.35 per cent of its gross domestic product (GDP) to official development assistance (ODA), whereas the United Nations target for ODA is 0.7 per cent of GDP for industrialized countries. 13. The Committee regrets that despite the measures adopted by the State party to enhance its legal and institutional mechanisms aimed at combating discrimination, de facto discrimination against foreigners and members of national, racial and ethnic minorities, in particular Roma, is still widespread among some sectors of the population, especially in the fields of employment, housing and access to public places such as restaurants and bars. The Committee notes with concern that Roma women wearing traditional costume are particularly vulnerable to such forms of discrimination. 14. The Committee notes with concern the persistent salary differences between men and women, in spite of the efforts made by the State party to end gender discrimination in the workplace, and the low percentage of women in high-ranking positions in many areas, including university teaching posts. 15. The Committee is concerned that the extensive use of temporary employment contracts may de facto limit the capacity of part-time workers, stand-by workers and foreigners to enjoy the labour rights set out in articles 6, 7 and 8 of the Covenant. 16. The Committee is concerned that violence within the family – and in particular violence against women – is still a widespread problem, despite the efforts undertaken by the State party to combat domestic violence. The Committee also notes with concern the lack of specific legislation concerning domestic violence. 17. The Committee regrets the absence of disaggregated statistical data on the extent of poverty in the State party’s report, particularly among refugees and the immigrant population, and notes that the State party has yet to adopt an official poverty line, which would enable the State party to define the incidence and depth of poverty and to monitor and evaluate progress in alleviating poverty. 18. The Committee is concerned about the increase in alcohol and drug abuse, as well as about the high incidence of mental health disorders in the State party, especially among young persons. 19. The Committee notes with concern the high dropout rate of Roma children, and in particular of Roma girls, despite the efforts undertaken by the State party to improve access to education of Roma children. The Committee is deeply concerned that according to reports received, Roma children tend to be channeled towards special education more than other children due to the perception of teachers that such children are difficult or need special attention. E. Suggestions and recommendations 20. The Committee urges the State party to adopt all necessary measures to ensure that logging and other activities currently carried out by private actors in the Sámi Homeland do not negatively affect the right of the Sámi to maintain and develop their traditional culture and way of life, in particular reindeer herding, and the enjoyment of