UNHCR welcomes, however, the continued reduction in the numbers of registered refugees from Croatia in line with Article 1C (1) or (3) of the 1951 Convention. UNHCR acknowledges the ongoing efforts of the Republic of Croatia in ensuring access to durable solutions for returnees to Croatia. Notwithstanding this, some specific recommendations contained in the April 2014 Advisory remain relevant. UNHCR recalls that the Advisory was issued given the changes on the situation for Croatian refugees. Yet, significant unaddressed needs requiring continued attention remain, as they hamper sustainable integration in Croatia. As elaborated in the UNHCR Progress Reports, these include, inter alia, access to free legal aid, access to housing, increased atmosphere of ethnic intolerance, and issues related to acquired pension rights and entitlements. In Croatia, UNHCR has called on the Government to take further measures to ensure effective implementation of policies, and programmes aimed at improving housing assistance and facilitating access to free legal aid. It is also important to further promote tolerance, trust, coexistence, and reconciliation through prevention mechanisms and timely and efficient law enforcement in cases of hate crimes, anti-minority speech and incidents. In line with its supervisory role pursuant from its Statue and from the 1951 Convention, after 31 December 2017, UNHCR will continue to monitor the situation in the region and report, on a semi-annual basis, on the major trends and patterns related to implementation of the Regional Housing Programme (RHP). UNHCR (in close partnership with OSCE, where applicable) will continue to engage in the RHP in the region, by providing advice in order to ensure that the selection of beneficiaries is conducted in an impartial and transparent manner thus providing unimpeded access to RHP for the most vulnerable displaced population, regardless of their status. In this respect, UNHCR would like to underline that the implementation of the Advisory does not in any way jeopardize an individual’s possibilities and rights under the RHP or other specific programmes and schemes for displaced populations. An individual’s right to access his/her acquired rights is independent from refugee status. Most importantly, we again strongly urge the Governments of Croatia and Serbia to reach a just solution for all affected by the unpaid pension entitlements. UNHCR will be working closely with all counterparts to ensure that the durable solutions process continues to progress and is not adversely impacted or curtailed by the cessation of refugee status. As for the potential RHP applicants, their eligibility does not depend on their status as refugees. Those who have been displaced during the given period, regardless of their current status, may be eligible, depending on their vulnerability and needs. UNHCR would like to express its satisfaction with the RHP implementation progress and with the impact that the programme has on regional reconciliation in South East Europe. The donor community has also recognized this as they re-confirmed their commitment to the RHP. 23