A/HRC/22/11 proportion of foreign residents in the country, which, with 22 per cent, was among the highest on the continent. A number of measures were envisaged to further facilitate integration and additional resources were allocated to fight discrimination in the areas of education and work, and in residential areas. 25. Regarding victims of domestic violence, the legislation envisaged a right to stay after the dissolution of the family in certain circumstances. For victims of trafficking, a reflection period of one month and a permit to stay for the duration of the criminal procedure could be granted, subject to further extension in the most severe cases. 26. In 2011, legislative amendments had also been made with regard to the deportation of persons in an irregular situation, which had made the execution of deportations more transparent and subject to independent control. 27. In conclusion, the delegation emphasized the importance which Switzerland placed on defending the universal application of human rights, noting that the federal and cantonal governments were actively committed to that purpose. Although not everything was perfect, human rights were so intimately linked to the culture and values of Switzerland that it was impossible to imagine its very existence without human rights. B. Interactive dialogue and responses by the State under review 28. During the interactive dialogue, 80 delegations made statements. Recommendations made during the dialogue are to be found in section II of the present report. 29. Maldives thanked Switzerland for the responses to its advance questions. Maldives acknowledged the efforts by Switzerland since the last review but stated that human rights could always be improved in every country. Maldives made recommendations. 30. Mauritania stated that, despite legal provisions to guarantee gender equality at all level, disparities still existed in the labour sector. It encouraged Switzerland to complement political and legal strategy with a sociocultural and educational approach. Mauritania encouraged Switzerland to continue to promote a coherent approach for promotion of human rights, particularly in the field of treatment of migrants, fight against racism, xenophobia and other forms of discrimination. 31. Mexico highlighted the ratification of OP-CEDAW and OP-CAT and the recent establishment of a national commission to prevent torture. It hoped for a prompt ratification of CPED. Mexico made recommendations. 32. Morocco asked about developments in the consultations on the ratification of CRPD and the First Optional Protocol to the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR). It encouraged Switzerland to pursue its efforts in the fight against religious intolerance and ethnic and racial profiling. It asked about measures envisaged for effective coordination between the Confederation and the cantons for implementation of recommendations from UPR and treaty bodies. 33. The Netherlands commended Switzerland on its good overall human rights record, but stated that challenges still remained, one of which was gender equality, especially in the labour market. It was pleased to note that many NGOs had been consulted in the process of preparing the national report. It made recommendations. 34. New Zealand welcomed the establishment of the National Commission for the Prevention of Torture and acknowledged the existence of bodies working to protect human rights. It remained concerned about issues faced by migrant women, particularly the residence status of those who become victims of domestic violence. It made recommendations. 6