A/HRC/24/9 94. Costa Rica noted the mainstreaming of human rights in Germany’s development policy and bilateral cooperation as a good practice. It was pleased to note measures to improve equality, ratify human rights instruments and the withdrawal of Germany’s reservation to the CRC. It made recommendations. 95. Côte d’Ivoire noted the ratification of international conventions and the creation of new independent human rights institutions. It underscored the weaknesses related to national integration policy, and to the fight against discrimination. It made a recommendation. 96. Cuba noted the efforts made to implement the 2009 recommendations. It expressed concern at allegations of widespread discrimination against migrants and minorities, practices of racism, xenophobia and intolerance, and allegations of police violence. It made recommendations. 97. Cyprus welcomed Germany’s “Human Rights Action Plan” aimed at fighting racism and xenophobia through targeted measures, which strengthened social cohesion, democratic participation and a democratic community culture. It made recommendations. 98. The Democratic People’s Republic of Korea expressed concern about continued violations of the right to peaceful assembly and freedom of expression, torture and other illtreatment, racial discrimination and xenophobia. It was also concerned about counterterrorism policy and its execution. It made recommendations. 99. Djibouti commended Germany for the enormous progress made since the last UPR, which included ratification of human rights treaties and strengthening of the legal and institution framework. It made recommendations. 100. Ecuador made recommendations. 101. Egypt welcomed the accession to CRPD, withdrawal of reservations to CRC, and commended the prosecution of hate crimes. It raised concerns at incidents of police malpractices based on racial profiling, and at adoption of discriminatory laws in some Landers. Egypt made recommendations. 102. Estonia highlighted the withdrawal of all reservations to the CRC, and the entering into force of the Optional Protocol to the CRC on sale of children, child prostitution and child pornography. Estonia made recommendations. 103. Finland requested to hear about the measures taken to raise awareness of access to justice in cases of discrimination, especially among the most vulnerable. It noted that certain policies and practices served as obstacles to women’s participation in the labour market. It made recommendations. 104. France noted the establishment of a National Office for the Prevention of Torture and CAT’s recommendations to provide it with resources and access to all places of detention at the federal and state levels. It welcomed Germany’s support and promotion of international criminal justice. It made recommendations. 105. Gabon valued Germany’s full cooperation with the international procedures and mechanisms for the promotion and protection of human rights. It recognized efforts to combat racism, racially motivated acts and related intolerance. It made recommendations. 106. Greece requested to know about measures taken in the area of human trafficking, particularly with regard to the protection of victims. It also requested the sharing of best practices in combating hate crimes. It made recommendations. 107. Guatemala highlighted the improved availability of data on crimes committed by law enforcement officials. It shared CAT’s concern for regulating the use of force in 12