A/HRC/11/L.10 page 47 freedom of religion and expression. It also noted that adherence to certain religious organizations or beliefs constituted one of the main grounds for disqualifying individuals from employment in the public service. 186. Sweden noted that a recommendation relating to the human rights aspects in the fight against terrorism had been accepted. It expressed hope that it would also include how legislation was applied with regard to searches of private computers. It welcomed the fact that recommendations with a view to promote integration further and ensure that all persons enjoy the right to education, regardless of their background, enjoyed the support of Germany. 187. The United States of America commended Germany for its recent actions to extend permanent residence to those granted asylum. It also commended it for its efforts to better integrate members of immigrant communities into mainstream society. It noted, however, that discrimination and hostility towards some racial and religious minority groups remained a problem. It thus applauded the creation of the national plan of action against racism and commended Germany for its ongoing efforts to combat racism, xenophobia and intolerance. 188. Chad noted with satisfaction that Germany had accepted most of the recommendations made, which clearly showed the importance Germany attaches to the universal periodic review. It noted that Germany assisted poor countries in combating poverty by financing development projects, of which Chad was one of the beneficiaries. 3. General comments made by other relevant stakeholders 189. The German Institute for Human Rights welcomed Germany’s acceptance of most of the recommendations, of which it would closely monitor the implementation. It sought stronger commitment concerning the ratification of all core human rights treaties and the withdrawal of reservations, particularly concerning the International Convention on the Protection of the Rights of All Migrant Workers and Members of Their Families, the Optional Protocol to the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights and lifting reservations to the Convention on the Rights of the Child. It said the universal periodic review procedure needed to be further developed, particularly relating to the interactive dialogue and adoption of recommendations. Given the importance of human rights, Governments could not simply disregard recommendations and should operate under the presumption that any rejection should