E/C.12/RUS/CO/6 sex workers, migrant workers from countries outside the Eurasian Economic Union, minorities and indigenous peoples and some categories of stateless persons (art. 9). 37. The Committee recommends that the State party develop a universal social security system, with a view to providing full cover to all segments of its population. In that regard, the Committee recommends that the State party consider the establishment of a social protection floor as defined in the Social Protection Floors Recommendation, 2012 (No. 202) of the International Labour Organization. The Committee refers the State party to its general comment No. 19 (2007) on the right to social security and its statement, adopted in 2015, on “Social protection floors: an essential element of the right to social security and of the sustainable development goals”. Domestic violence 38. The Committee is concerned about the amendment of the Criminal Code that decriminalizes the first offence of domestic violence that does not lead to physical injury, and the prevalence of domestic violence in the State party (art. 10). 39. The Committee recommends that the State party repeal the amendment of the Criminal Code that decriminalizes the first offence of domestic violence with a view to protecting all victims of domestic violence, bringing perpetrators to justice and preventing impunity. The Committee also recommends that the State party step up its efforts to combat domestic violence, including by (a) strengthening awareness-raising campaigns, (b) providing support to victims, and (c) training law enforcement officers to sensitize them to all forms of domestic violence. Children in alternative care 40. The Committee notes the significant reduction in the number of children living in institutions. It continues, however, to be concerned that many children with disabilities remain placed in institutions (art. 10). 41. The Committee recommends that the State party redouble its efforts to further reduce the number of children living in institutions, while paying particular attention to children with disabilities. The Committee recommends that the State party prioritize strengthening support provision to parents to meet their obligations towards their children, in particular children with disabilities, and intensify its efforts in developing family- and community-based care options. Climate change 42. The Committee is concerned that the process of climate change might affect the enjoyment of economic, social and cultural rights by persons living in the State party. In particular, the Committee notes that climate change in the arctic region will also affect other parts of the territory of the State party and have an impact on persons and groups, including indigenous peoples, living in that region (art. 11). 43. The Committee encourages the State party to monitor and provide information on the impact of climate change on the enjoyment of economic, social and cultural rights by persons living in the State party. It also recommends that the State party increase its efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and set national targets with time-bound benchmarks. Poverty 44. The Committee expresses its concern about the rise in both relative and absolute poverty in the State party, and about the high poverty levels in rural areas and among children. Furthermore, the Committee is concerned about the lack of disaggregated data concerning poverty prevalence among ethnic minorities and indigenous peoples, despite its previous recommendation (art. 11). 45. The Committee recommends that the State party strengthen its efforts to combat poverty, in particular among households with dependent children and in rural 7