A/HRC/23/10 75. On the issue of statelessness, Luxembourg planned to bring its legislation in line with the 1961 Convention on the Reduction of Statelessness. 76. With regard to family reunification, Luxembourg referred to the application of the rules of the European Union in that area. Those rules would soon be extended to apply to asylum seekers. The European directive on the issue stipulated that a decision must be handed down within nine months of an application for reunification, which was true in the vast majority of cases in Luxembourg. The rare exceptions were attributable to the time needed to provide evidence of family ties in certain cases. 77. The Holy See congratulated Luxembourg for its resolute promotion and enforcement of respect for the human rights of its citizens and foreign nationals residing in the country, which had had a significant outcome, including international recognition. It made recommendations. 78. Hungary welcomed the efforts of Luxembourg in implementing the regulations of CRPD, including the adoption of an action plan. It requested further information on the phasing of the de-institutionalization of persons with disabilities. It noted that some members of the large number of migrants arriving in Luxembourg came from communities in which female genital mutilation (FGM) continued to be practised, and this seriously infringed women’s right to integrity. It made recommendations. 79. Indonesia considered that the noteworthy efforts by Luxembourg to promote and protect human rights should be complemented by, inter alia, strengthening its legal framework. Indonesia also noted the efforts of the Government of Luxembourg to promote respect for cultural diversity, considering that conservation of identity should not be in conflict therewith. It made recommendations. 80. The Islamic Republic of Iran wished to draw the attention of the Working Group to reports by treaty bodies, special procedures and the Office of the High Commissioner that have raised concerns about human right violations in Luxembourg, in particular racist and xenophobic acts, increasing child prostitution and pornography. It made recommendations. 81. Italy asked how Luxembourg intended to react to concerns on the familyreunification procedure, what measures it envisaged to enhance compliance with international instruments and standards on stateless persons, and what obstacles still remained to transmitting its national reports to the Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination. 82. Jordan appreciated the efforts of Luxembourg to strengthen its legislation, including its amendments of the Act on Freedom of Expression in the Media, the Act on Assistance for Children and Families and three new laws complementing its legislative instruments to combat human trafficking. It commended Luxembourg for bringing its legislation into line with the provisions of the Rome Statute. It made recommendations. 83. Kuwait commended the efforts deployed by Luxembourg in education, the rights of women and children and the social integration of foreigners. It asked about measures taken to combat discrimination against Muslim migrants and their integration. It made recommendations. 84. The Lao People’s Democratic Republic wished to encourage Luxembourg to continue cooperating with the United Nations and other international organizations and stakeholders to overcome the constraints and challenges in ensuring fulfilment of all its citizens’ rights. 85. Libya welcomed the progress made by Luxembourg in gender equality and its policy framework. It also welcomed the adoption by Luxembourg of additional laws for combating human trafficking, and the establishment of an independent commission on the GE.13-12572 11