A/HRC/22/11 problems in protecting such rights and expressed concern at the recent desecration of the Russian Orthodox Church in Geneva. It made recommendations. 46. Rwanda noted that the Federal Constitution recognized respect for human dignity and equality as a fundamental principle on which Swiss law was based. It praised developments in promoting and protecting human rights, including the ratification of CAT and CEDAW, and progress towards gender equality. Rwanda made recommendations. 47. Slovakia valued the Swiss role in promoting and protecting human rights and fundamental freedoms globally, its support for the United Nations and its flourishing civil society. Commending its commitment to advancing its human rights record since the first UPR, it welcomed the ratification of the OP-CAT and CPED. Slovakia made recommendations. 48. Slovenia commended Switzerland on its active role in the Human Rights Council, on ratifying OP-CAT and on establishing the National Commission for the Prevention of Torture. It welcomed the piloting of the Swiss Resource Centre for Human Rights, although it was not in accordance with the Paris Principles. Slovenia made recommendations. 49. South Africa noted remaining challenges in the areas of racial discrimination and gender equality. It expressed concern about the treatment of non-nationals, inequalities in economic, social and cultural rights, violence against women and the situation of foreign women remaining in abusive relationships for fear of losing their residence permits. South Africa made recommendations. 50. Benin welcomed measures adopted to protect child rights and the entry into force of the Federal Act on the Criminal Procedure Applicable to Minors. It also welcomed the establishment of a federal commission to address migration issues. Benin made a recommendation. 51. Sri Lanka commended efforts to strengthen institutional frameworks, including establishing a national human rights institution in accordance with the Paris Principles. It also commended efforts to address gender inequalities and combat discrimination, including a budget increase for integration programmes to ensure protection against discrimination. It made recommendations. 52. Timor-Leste noted positive progress since the first UPR and commended efforts to bring Swiss legislation into line with international human rights standards. While understanding the challenges facing Switzerland, it suggested that further improvements could be made, not least in combating racial discrimination and xenophobia. It made recommendations. 53. Togo welcomed the national monitoring system to combat racism, but encouraged Switzerland to take more steps to raise awareness of racism and racial discrimination and combat extremism. It also encouraged Switzerland to focus on combating discrimination against vulnerable children, particularly foreign children and children with disabilities. 54. Trinidad and Tobago complimented Switzerland on its endeavours to promote gender equality, as evidenced by the majority of seats in the Federal Council held by women in 2010/2011. It acknowledged efforts to address the problem of trafficking in women and children. It made recommendations. 55. Tunisia noted Government initiatives to ensure that amendments to the Constitution were in line with international law. It encouraged Switzerland to ensure that high-level State officials took a clear stance against the scourge of racism, including hostility towards Muslims and racist or xenophobic political discourse. Tunisia made a recommendation. 56. Turkey said that prohibiting minarets was not worthy of the country’s outstanding image and reputation in human rights. It was concerned about growing xenophobia and 8