A/HRC/11/15 Page 7 legislation as well as ensure that relevant criminal law provisions are effectively implemented. Germany also needed to take effective measures to counter the incitement to discrimination and violence in the media. 29. Qatar welcomed efforts made to counter racist incidents. It called upon Germany to continue with efforts in order to counter racism within the German society, especially racism against Roma/Sinti and Muslims. Qatar urged Germany to review some of the laws that have been promulgated that prohibited clothes that reflected a religious connotation. It called upon Germany to adopt necessary measures according to the international criteria to protect the freedom of Muslim women to belief. Finally, Qatar asked inter alia whether Germany intended to implement Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discriminations’s recommendation to adopt a legal definition of discrimination. 30. Jordan noted the importance attached to integration of Muslims and the dialogue with Islam. Jordan requested Germany to elaborate on the follow-up to the German Islam Conference. It recommended that Germany continue to improve its efforts regarding the integration of citizen of Muslim confession within the German society while at the same time ensuring enjoyment of their human rights, including the right to freedom of religious practices. 31. Malaysia commended the establishment of the German Human Rights Institute, and asked if Germany will consider expanding its powers so it can investigate complaints and conduct national inquiries. It recommended that Germany continue its efforts to achieve the United Nations official development assistance (ODA) target of 0.7 per cent of gross domestic product (GDP). It also recommended that Germany consider taking more resolute action to prevent and punish perpetrators of racially motivated acts of violence against members of the Roma/Sinti, Muslim, Jewish communities, as well as German nationals of foreign origin and asylum-seekers. It also proposed Germany consider taking more effective measures to eliminate discrimination against female immigrants and minority, particularly in employment and education, and to promote their rights, including freedom of religion and expression. 32. France welcomed, inter alia, the establishment of the Federal Anti-Discrimination Office to combat discrimination although some areas are not covered. It asked about, inter alia, the measures that will be taken to reduce inequality of treatment between married couples and persons who are in a registered homosexual partnership to ensure full access to health insurance and allowances in the event of widowhood. France asked about measures to, inter alia, suppress disparities of wages and incomes between men and women. France encouraged the Government to conclude its procedure for the ratification of the International Convention for the Protection of All Persons from Enforced Disappearance. France recommended that Germany take necessary measures to ensure the respect of the CRC to ensure minors are not imprisoned with adults. 33. China noted Germany’s active measures on integration and its anti-discrimination policies. China noted that the national report indicated that integration depends on the commitment of the population to accept migrants and on the willingness of migrants to respect laws and regulations and their commitment to promote their own integration. China asked how Germany will play its role in this process. Finland supported Germany’s decision to adopt a multi-faceted approach to tackle 34. racism, and commended the adoption of the Anti-Discrimination Act. It asked if Germany has considered extending the time limit of two months for the claimant and would provide information on the services offered to victims. Finland recommended that adequate cooperation