A/HRC/11/15 Page 8 be ensured between anti-discrimination organisations operating on the State level, and that adequate resources and independence of action be ensured for the Federal Anti-Discrimination Office to enable it to effectively implement its mandate. 35. Azerbaijan commended the measures taken to integrate foreigners and noted the National Integration Plan. It recommended that Germany sign and ratify the ICRMW. Azerbaijan noted the number of racially motivated crimes recorded and while praising the Government’s efforts, it asked about the causes of this intolerance. Azerbaijan encouraged Germany to further intensify its efforts to overcome the high disparity in income between men and women. It asked for information on measures taken regarding the ill-treatment of persons by the police. 36. Cuba noted the practice of race-related acts to which vulnerable groups, including migrants and Roma and Sinti minorities, are victims. It referred to an OHCHR study that cautioned that attention should be paid to xenophobia as a “gateway drug” leading to right-wing extremism. It noted CEDAW’s concern on the situation of minority and migrant women suffering from discrimination. Cuba recommended Germany take the necessary measures to avoid the stigmatization of migrants and ethnic or religious minorities living in the country and to ensure that they do not become the subject of racism, racial discrimination, xenophobia and other forms of related intolerance, including the prohibition of any organization and propaganda based on racist or xenophobic ideologies. It recommended Germany take the necessary measures to ensure the protection of the rights of all children, and specially to resolve the problem of the so-called street children by ensuring that their basic needs are covered including education, health, housing and food, and correspond to a society that is rich and developed. 37. The United Kingdom recommended that Germany continue that consultation in its follow up and implementation of the UPR outcome. It noted stakeholders’ submission raised concerns about the treatment of migrants victims of forced marriages, forced prostitution or human trafficking. It requested information about the steps taken on these issues since the Second Action Plan to combat violence against women. It also recommended that Germany take steps to ensure that women and girls with German residency who were forced to marry abroad have a right to return. The United Kingdom welcomed Germany’s ratification of the OP-CAT and recommended that Germany set a clear timetable for the establishment or designation of national mechanisms and grant adequate resources for the effective functioning of these mechanisms. 38. Pakistan noted the efforts to tackle xenophobia and racism, as well as policies to address economic, social and cultural rights. It asked, inter alia, for details on the Office of the Federal Ombudsman. Pakistan recommended that Germany: a) acknowledge the full applicability of ICCPR to persons subject to its jurisdiction both at home and abroad; b) in the context of counter terrorism measures fully respect the provisions of international human rights instruments including ICCPR and CAT; c) repeal any legislation that infringe upon individuals’ right to privacy such as the video surveillance of private homes; d) ensure full access to primary health care, education and judicial recourse to all persons present on its territory irrespective of their legal status; e) take concrete actions to deal with the discriminatory practices on the grounds of religion in access to employment and social integration; and f) pay special attention to the recommendations of the Special Rapporteur on racism who cautioned that xenophobia needs to be addressed squarely to avoid right-wing extremism. 39. In response to the statements made, Germany said that it is unable, like other European States, to follow the recommendation to ratify the ICRMW. Germany noted its difficulties with the definition of migrant workers as contained in the Convention, since it does not distinguish