A/HRC/23/10 also noted the efforts of Luxembourg to combat human trafficking, money laundering and financing of terrorism. It made recommendations. 105. Thailand particularly appreciated the efforts of Luxembourg to promote gender equality, democracy, the rights of persons with disabilities and the rights of children. Thailand commended the effort made by Luxembourg to upgrade the process of consideration and reception of migrants and asylum seekers, while it observed a recent rise in the number of asylum applications. It made recommendations. 106. Togo welcomed Luxembourg’s ratification of several human rights instruments, the establishment of a national human rights commission in line with the Paris Principles, and its drawing up of a national action plan for persons with disabilities. Togo noted with satisfaction the activities of Luxembourg in support of populations in developing countries, based on human rights promotion and gender consideration. It made recommendations. 107. Algeria noted the Luxembourg authorities’ dialogue with religious, especially Muslim, representatives, and encouraged it to pursue this matter. Efforts since 2009 in strengthening the legal framework for fighting against human trafficking were also considered praiseworthy. It invited Luxembourg to review favourably the ratification of ICRMW. It made recommendations. 108. Burundi welcomed the measures taken by Luxembourg with a view to integrating foreigners into social life and its efforts in fighting against all forms of discrimination. It noted with satisfaction the country’s extensive work in promoting gender equality since the first cycle of the universal periodic review and welcomed the fact that Luxembourg has established a tailored legal framework for dealing with situations of distress involving children and their families. It made recommendations. 109. In response to a question on female genital mutilation, the delegation recalled that domestic legislation provided for harsh penalties for the perpetrators of the practice, ranging from 5 to 7 years’ imprisonment. 110. With regard to relations with religious communities, the delegation pointed out that domestic law provided for freedom of worship and belief. The authorities had initiated a dialogue with the Muslim community, and negotiations likely to result in an accommodation with that community were currently under way. 111. In response to the questions on the integration of resident non-nationals, the delegation stated that the issue was one of the country’s main priorities. A series of reforms was under way to address the particular difficulties that arose as a result of the country’s multilingualism (Luxemburgish, French and German). In addition, all children had access to the national school system, regardless of their parents’ status. The delegation emphasized that in Luxembourg the right to education was not only a right but also an obligation, and that the right was guaranteed without any discrimination. 112. On the issue of the detention of children and minors, the delegation recalled that such detention was authorized only for periods of less than 72 hours. Beyond that limit the children were placed in specialized facilities. 113. With regard to racism and xenophobia, the delegation deplored the fact that there were certain manifestations of that phenomenon and stressed the importance of awarenessraising in schools and information campaigns in the media. In terms of repression, anyone who made or distributed xenophobic or racially motivated speeches or articles, including on the Internet, was subject to prosecution in court. If convicted, they faced up to 2 years’ imprisonment. 14 GE.13-12572