3 Human Rights Situation of Specific Groups 3.1 Key Developments of State Actions A ministerial regulation was promulgated to protect pregnant children and youth from dropping out of the education system. A complaint and referral mechanism has been developed at the local level to assist in the rehabilitation of children who have been subjected to violence. Efforts were made to push for legislation to ensure income security for the elderly, and online trainings on primary care to the elderly were provided to volunteers and the general public. The Civil Service Commission rule has been reviewed so as not to discriminate against persons with some types of mental illnesses from serving in the civil service. Measures have also been taken to promote access of people with disabilities to technology, improve their access to physical environment, financial transactions, and education through inclusive education. The law on preventing, solving, and reducing recidivism rates in sex offenses has entered into force. Action was taken to push for laws to protect and promote the rights for LGBTQIA+ people and ethnic groups. The announcement on Criteria, Procedures, and Requirements for Granting the Status of a Protected Person has come into effect. This makes it possible to separate Executive Summary Amending the Labour Ministry Regulation to allow migrant workers to vote in the Social Security Committee and adopt measures to ensure that all migrant workers have access to health insurance. Disseminating information on channels for mental health counselling more widely. Enacting effective cannabis law to ensure safe use of cannabis and prevent its use among children and youth. Pushing for enactment of clean air law and establishing a warning system when the concentration of PM 2.5 exceeds the safety standard. Integrating and linking database systems to track students who have dropped out of the education system. Expediting the preparation of secondary laws on national parks, wildlife conservation, and community forests in accordance with the Constitution and community rights, paying special attention to public participation in the implementation of projects that may affect people’s health and well-being and the environment. Implementing the NAP with emphasis on discrimination in the workplace, protection of human rights defenders, and community’s participation in project implementation that may have an impact on the environment. 17