E/C.12/UKR/CO/6 lack of indicators to assess progress in implementing the Strategy and the Action Plan nationwide and the insufficient budget allocations for their effective implementation. The Committee further notes that the lack of updated data on Roma and their situation represents another significant obstacle in assessing the impact of different measures aimed at combating discrimination against Roma (art. 2, para. 2). With reference to its previous recommendations (E/C.12/UKR/CO/5, paras. 11 and 34), the Committee requests the State party to step up its efforts to combat discrimination against Roma with a view to giving full effect to their Covenant rights in practice and, to that end, to: (a) Collect statistical data, on the basis of voluntary self-identification, on the number of Roma living in the country and on their situation in the areas of employment, social security, housing, health care and education, with a view to formulating, implementing and monitoring targeted and coordinated programmes and policies at the national and regional levels aimed at improving their socioeconomic situation; (b) Simplify procedures and remove existing obstacles to ensure that all Roma are provided with personal documents, including birth certificates, which are necessary for the enjoyment of their rights under the Covenant; (c) Ensure that the Action Plan on Roma Inclusion contains specific measures aimed at addressing the problems faced by Roma in accessing employment, social security, housing, health care and education; (d) Establish quantitative and qualitative indicators to monitor the implementation of the Action Plan nationwide and provide adequate financial resources for its effective implementation. Discrimination against Crimean Tatars 9. The Committee remains concerned that, despite the measures taken to ensure the reintegration of Crimean Tatars into society and the progress made, Crimean Tatars continue to be discriminated against and face difficulties in the enjoyment of their rights under the Covenant (art. 2, para. 2). The State party should take measures to further improve the situation of Crimean Tatars and ensure their de facto access to employment, housing, health care, social services and education. Discrimination on the grounds of sexual orientation and gender identity 10. The Committee is concerned about discrimination on the grounds of sexual orientation and gender identity in employment, social security, health care and education and regrets the lack of information on measures taken to combat and prevent such discrimination (art. 2, para. 2). The State party should take all the necessary measures to combat and prevent discrimination against lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) persons and ensure enjoyment of their Covenant rights on an equal basis with others. 4