A/HRC/11/15 Page 15 dialogue that had begun with the Muslim community. Morocco was pleased to see the interest by Germany in implementing the recommendations of the Durban Conference. 73. Chad thanked the delegation for its comprehensive presentation. It noted that Germany was a key partner of poor countries in financing and implementing development projects that were major contributions combating poverty and ensuring good governance. Chad was concerned by reported racist incidents against minorities, migrants, Muslims etc. Chad recommended that Germany adopt laws to punish racist acts. 74. Belgium welcomed Germany’s commitment to guarantee respect of fundamental rights in the fight against terrorism. However it noted that the new anti-terrorist law adopted at the end of December 2008 provided, inter alia, for the possibility of restricting the right of certain members of professional categories such as doctors, journalists and lawyers, to testify witness before courts. Whilst it was being drafted, the law’s constitutionality had been questioned and since its adoption, the law has been heavily criticized. Belgium therefore asked, inter alia, what had motivated the Government to adopt the measure. 75. Senegal noted that Germany has achieved some considerable progress in a number of different fields such as education, quality of opportunities and combating poverty. The presence of about 15 million migrants is a clear indication of the favourable situation in the country. It was also a challenge regarding effective protection of the migrants’ rights. Senegal would be pleased if Germany could reconsider its position on the ICRMW. Senegal encouraged Germany to pursue and strengthen its efforts to prevention racism and promote tolerance. 76. Australia said it would welcome advice on how Germany coordinated human rights issues between the State and federal levels. It asked whether Germany could give an update on how the Federal Anti-Discrimination Office cooperated with anti-discrimination organizations at the State level. Australia recommended that Germany consider a strategy to address inequalities for children at high risk of exiting the education system too early as highlighted in the OHCHR summary. 77. Chile asked how Germany plans to overcome the discrimination of various types that affect women as indicated in the stakeholder summary. Chile asked about additional measures to reduce the levels of school dropout by immigrants’ children and to reduce the wage gap between women and men and how the victims of forced marriages could be better protected. Chile commended Germany for establishing as a crime the offence of trafficking in persons for sexual exploitation and asked about steps to improve the support to victims. 78. Germany stated regarding education, that the performance gap between migrant and native students was not only related to migrant status but that socio-economic status, educational level of parents and language spoken at home and with peers partly account for educational achievement. In the framework of the national integration plan, Germany has started 400 different measures in that context. Last year, 750 millions Euros were invested into this particular area, with the view to ensuring equal opportunities and better integration of migrant children. 79. Concerning Sinti and Roma, Germany stated that about 17,000 persons were recognised and protected as belonging to national minorities. Sinti and Roma coming to Germany as asylum-seekers are treated as all other asylum-seekers.