A/HRC/10/77 Page 14 against women and children, it reiterated the recommendations made by the Human Rights Committee that the Government take all necessary measures to combat domestic violence, punish offenders and provide material and psychological relief to the victims. The Islamic Republic of Iran recommended that Liechtenstein promote the family and associated values among society to tackle domestic violence. 57. Guatemala enquired about the way cases are dealt with when prisoners have children and about arrangements and measures adopted as an alternative to custody both before and after trial or sentencing. It also enquired about the measures taken to ensure that the situation of pregnant women or mothers of babies or young children is properly handled. 58. Bangladesh noted concerns that have been expressed about the situation of women and children, in particular those of immigrant origin. Persistence of xenophobia and intolerance against people of different ethnic origin or religion, particularly against Muslims, continue to be an issue of concern. Incidents of incitement to racial hatred by right-wing extremists are another worrisome development. The existence of a penal provision prohibiting racial organizations would make a difference, as the Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination recommended. Bangladesh noted that many positive steps have been taken by the Government, particularly on the integration of Muslims into society. Bangladesh recommended that Liechtenstein continue its efforts to improve the situation of migrants, at the legal, judicial and administrative levels; establish a national human rights institution, in accordance with the Paris Principles; and ratify the Optional Protocol to the Convention on the Rights of the Child on the Sale of Children, Child Prostitution and Child Pornography. 59. Slovenia enquired about measures taken by Liechtenstein to implement the recommendations of the Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination and the Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights that it consider establishing an independent national human rights institution, in accordance with the Paris Principles, and the recommendation by the Council of Europe Commissioner for Human Rights that it seriously consider establishing the institution of an ombudsman. It recommended considering the ratification of ILO fundamental conventions. Slovenia commended Liechtenstein for the establishment of the Equal Opportunity Commission and noted that the Parliament mandated the Government to draft a law on registered partnership of same-sex couples, and enquired on when the draft law is expected to be presented for adoption and how civil society was included in its preparation. Slovenia further asked how the best interests of children are taken into account when their parent or parents are arrested or sentenced, and how children are allowed to maintain contact with their imprisoned parent. Slovenia recommended that Liechtenstein give priority to non-custodial measures when sentencing or deciding on pre-trial measures, in particular in relation to the role of primary carer of a child, and that it identify and take measures to protect the best interests, needs and physical, social and psychological development of children affected by parental detention or imprisonment. 60. Responding to the question raised by Monaco regarding the involvement of civil society in international cooperation for development, the delegation of Liechtenstein underlined the fact that a private law foundation, established in 1965 as a non-governmental organization, provides ODA on behalf of the Government. This close linkage with civil society has led to a mechanism through which the Government doubles funds provided by private organizations for disaster relief and specific development projects, thereby creating considerable incentives for individuals to join the collective effort of the Government and relevant non-governmental organizations.