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critical presentation and for the responses provided to advance questions. Statements were made
welcoming Germany’s commitment to the UPR process, its constructive participation and the
broad-based consultations with stakeholders that took place in preparing the national report.
24.
Liechtenstein commended Germany’s commitment to the prohibition of torture and other
cruel, inhumane or degrading treatment or punishment. It congratulated Germany for having
ratified the OP-CAT.
25.
The Russian Federation expressed concern that migrants, including from Russia and
other former Soviet Union countries, are sometimes seen as second-class citizens and experience
difficulties in integration, leading to marginalization and criminalization. It recommended that
Germany undertake additional measures to support migrants and implement recommendations of
the treaty bodies, including from the Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC), on support
for migrants’ families. The Russian Federation noted that Germany is not completely free from
corruption. It recommended that Germany make additional efforts to combat corruption and to
examine the possibility of ratifying the United Nations Convention against Corruption.
26.
Poland referred to the issue raised by the League for Children’s Rights concerning the
overstepping by the Jugendamt (Office for Youth) of its competences. It asked whether the
Government had analyzed the activity of Jugendamt towards parents with other than German
citizenship in the light of international obligations, in particular the right to respect for family
life. In this context, Poland recommended Germany to establish a form of effective judicial
control over administrative decisions of Jugendamt.
27.
Egypt noted the emphasis given to successful integration of migrants. While it welcomed
the National Integration Plan, it recommended that Germany ratify the International Convention
on the Protection of the Rights of All Migrant Workers and Members of Their Families
(ICRMW). It recommended that economic and social indicators be developed for migrants and
minority groups and that the government incorporate an economic cultural and social rights
perspective as well as affirmative action in this regard. Egypt stated that three Special
Rapporteurs noted discriminatory provisions in German laws, especially vis-à-vis Organisation
of Islamic Conference member States’ nationals applying for citizenship. It recommended that
consideration be given to the establishment of a centralized database on qualitative and
quantitative data provided by victims or witnesses of racist or xenophobic incidents that have
been reported to counselling institutions. It also recommended Germany take necessary steps to
prevent any actions that may lead to the stigmatization of migrants, asylum-seekers and ethnic or
religious groups living in Germany in the context of political discourse, and address its role as a
country of immigration by explicitly acknowledging the positive contribution of immigrants to
German society.
28.
Islamic Republic of Iran expressed concern regarding the increase in racist violence
against minorities. It noted the Government failed to deal sufficiently with racial-related
incidents and discrimination against Muslim, Sinti/Roma and other communities. Iran expressed
concern, inter alia, that women have in some cases been denied positions and threatened with
disciplinary action for the use of a headscarf. It noted the Human Rights Committee’s concern
that adherence to certain religious organizations or beliefs constitutes one of the main grounds
for disqualifying individuals from employment in the public service. Iran recommended the
Government comply fully with its obligations under the International Covenant on Civil and
Political Rights (ICCPR) and the recommendation of the HR Committee. It recommended
Germany to increase its efforts to prevent racially motivated offences and adopt required
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