รายงานผลการประเมินสถานการณ์ ด้านสิทธิมนุษยชนของประเทศไทย ปี 2565 to facilitate integration of the work of. The Criminal Code was amended to raise the criminal responsibility age and the proportion of juvenile cases where special measures were used as alternatives to criminal prosecution had steadily increased. However, several issues need to be further addressed to protect the child’s best interests. They are, for example, budget allocation of subsidies for every newborn child; the more effective promotion of early childhood development, the prevention of violence against children in all dimensions, including protecting them from sexual abuse and assisting child victims in returning to a normal life. Rights of older persons In 2022, the government made efforts to promote and rehabilitate the health of older persons and provide for various systems to help ensure income security in old age in preparation for the rising number of older persons. The government also promoted employment of older persons, developed the skills necessary for elderly workers to earn income and live independently, and developed mechanisms at the local level to prevent abuses against older persons. Nevertheless, some older persons were still faced with problems and barriers to accessing certain rights; for instance, lack of access to health services during the COVID-19 pandemic, lack of concrete measures to protect elderly workers, and limitations in access to technology which constituted significant obstacles for older persons in obtaining government services. In addition, an increasing number of older persons were found to have their rights violated and deceived through online channels. Rights of persons with disabilities The government designated the year 2022 as the year of job reform for persons with disabilities. Measures were being considered to provide disability allowance to all persons with disabilities 001-234 V9 CS6.indd 17 17 who have disability identification cards at the same rate, arrange physical environment and public transport according to the principle of universal design for all and support persons with disabilities to access information and financial transaction services. However, most children with disabilities were faced with barriers to accessing education, and the number of persons with disabilities employed in government agencies was rather low and likely to decrease further. Disability allowance was insufficient to support the livelihood of persons with disabilities. They usually had difficulties accessing financial transaction services, public transport, and information of public agencies. Statistical data and effective measures to prevent and protect women and girls with disabilities from sexual abuse were lacking. Besides, persons with disabilities usually faced obstacles relating to access to justice and experienced negative attitudes that might lead to abuse and discrimination against them. Women’s rights and gender equality Overall, in 2022, the government took steps to formulate measures aimed at eliminating violence against women in a continuous effort to address the problem. The cabinet’s approval of a draft action plan to prevent and resolve rape and sexual assault was to put the matter on a national agenda. On other fronts, the Ministry of Public Health issued a notification to provide women seeking abortion with information for a safe termination of pregnancy. The Committee on Anti-Gender Discrimination adopted a decision recognizing the right of women and LGBTIQN+ to freedom of dress according to their sexual identity. However, there are issues that the government should take further steps to align with the human rights principle; for instance, reducing acts of violence against women and investigating their root causes in order to develop policies or measures that could effectively address the problem. Likewise, the NHRCT recommends that the government 3/14/23 8:40 PM