E/C.12/SVN/CO/2 process of adopting the austerity measures aimed solely at cutting expenses without carrying out the necessary reflection on the adverse impact such cuts may have on the enjoyment of the Covenant’s rights (art. 2, para. 1). Taking into account the letter sent by the Committee’s Chairperson to all States parties in 2012 on austerity measures, the Committee recommends that the State party ensure that all the austerity measures adopted reflect the minimum core content of all the Covenant rights, and that they are temporary, necessary and proportionate, and not discriminatory. While taking note of the information provided by the State party’s delegation that such measures are temporary in nature, the Committee urges the State party to repeal the measures as soon as possible, and no later than when economic growth has reached 2.5 per cent in the State party, as indicated during the dialogue. National human rights institution 9. The Committee is concerned that the Human Rights Ombudsman does not fully comply with the Principles relating to the Status of National Institutions (Paris Principles). The Committee expresses its concern about the limited outreach of the Ombudsman, particularly to the groups most vulnerable to the violation of their rights, such as Roma and migrant workers, that the Ombudsman is only mandated to monitor actions by State agents, and that its recommendations are not legally binding (art. 2, para. 1). In light of its general comment No. 10 (1998) on the role of national human rights institutions in the protection of economic, social and cultural rights, the Committee recommends that the State party take urgent measures to bring the Ombudsman’s office into compliance with the Paris Principles. The Committee also requests the State party to strengthen the capacities of the Ombudsman with a view to expanding its outreach, and to broadening its mandate and powers so as to enable it to have an oversight function for the actions of private actors and to impose legally binding measures. Non-discrimination 10. The Committee is concerned about the weak institutional framework for implementing anti-discrimination policies and legislation. In particular it notes with concern that existing mechanisms addressing discrimination in the State party, including the Office of the Advocate of the Principle of Equality, lack sufficient resources and enjoy limited mandates, and that their recommendations are not binding. The Committee is also concerned about the small number of reported cases of discrimination and about the lack of effective remedy for victims of discrimination (art. 2, para. 2). Taking into account its general comments No. 20 (2009) on non-discrimination in economic, social and cultural rights, and No. 3 (1990) on the nature of States parties’ obligations, the Committee recommends that the State party: (a) Develop and adopt a comprehensive anti-discrimination strategy in collaboration with civil society; (b) Ensure that anti-discrimination mechanisms are provided with a broad mandate and the necessary resources to function effectively; (c) Increase public awareness on the prohibition of discrimination and avenues of redress; (d) Provide remedies to victims of discrimination which are accessible, affordable, timely and effective. 3