A/HRC/24/9 15. Liechtenstein expressed concern that protection for trafficked children applied only to those under the age of 14 years. Progress on ratification of amendments to the Rome Statute was noted. Liechtenstein made recommendations. 16. Malaysia noted regional and international measures to promote good practice in addressing racism, xenophobia and hate crimes. However, despite the existing action plan, more could be done. Malaysia made recommendations. 17. The Maldives welcomed the steps taken to set up a national preventive mechanism to implement the Optional Protocol to the Convention against Torture (OP-CAT) and the withdrawal of all reservations to CRC. It made recommendations. 18. Mexico recognized the leadership of Germany in some areas of human rights and welcomed the incorporation of national standards benefiting migrants. Efforts to guarantee respect for human rights in the fight against terrorism were noted. Mexico made recommendations. 19. Montenegro welcomed gender mainstreaming. It asked about challenges faced by the Federal Agency for the Prevention of Torture and the Joint Commission of the States for Prevention of Torture. Montenegro made a recommendation. 20. Morocco highlighted the XENOS Integration and Diversity programme for migrant integration and welcomed Government’s dialogue with Muslim communities. It requested information on the Federal Agency for Civic Education. Morocco made a recommendation. 21. Namibia noted that Germany had ratified CRPD, OP-CRPD and the Optional Protocol to the Convention on the Rights of the Child on the sale of children, child prostitution and child pornography (OP-CRC-SC). It expressed concern at discrimination against ethnic minorities and migrants, and at their unequal access to employment, housing and education. Namibia made recommendations. 22. Nepal welcomed the new legislation and institutions for the improvement of human rights and action on women’s and children’s rights. The plan to implement CRPD and intentions to increase development aid to 0.7 per cent of gross national income were commendable. Nepal made recommendations. 23. The Netherlands congratulated Germany on the organization in December 2012 of a public meeting on UPR that was broadcast on the Internet and at which human rights organizations were present. It made recommendations. 24. Nicaragua congratulated Germany on the ratification of international conventions. It asked about the causes of the phenomenon of street children and the action taken in this regard. Nicaragua made one recommendation. 25. Norway emphasized the plan to implement CRPD, the law strengthening rights for victims of sexual abuse and ratification of an optional protocol to CRC. The amendment allowing transsexuals to remain married while undergoing a sex change was welcomed. Norway made recommendations. 26. Pakistan noted migrants’ difficulties in accessing employment. It expressed concern that alleged involvement in extraordinary rendition and secret detentions was not investigated. The problems faced by Muslim communities were highlighted. Pakistan made recommendations. 27. The State of Palestine commended Germany for measures to counter discriminatory practices based on religion in the labour market and in social integration. The National Action Plan against racism and other measures to prevent and detect racially motivated crimes were welcomed. It made recommendations. 5