A/HRC/39/9 139. The Syrian Arab Republic expressed concern about racially motivated crimes, discrimination, and stigmatization of foreigners in Germany. 140. Thailand commended Germany for promoting the rights of migrants, yet was concerned with the growing racism and xenophobia sentiments. 141. Togo welcomed the measures taken by Germany to protect human rights, particularly the adoption of a plan of action to combat racism. 142. Tunisia welcomed the steps taken by Germany to develop the human rights system and the legislative and institutional framework through the ratification of several international conventions. 143. Turkey noted with appreciation the leading role of Germany in addressing the refugee crisis in Europe. 144. Ukraine noted the implementation by Germany of recommendations from the previous review. It commended Germany for its comprehensive approach in combating discrimination. 145. The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland encouraged Germany to adopt legislation to combat racial discrimination, xenophobia and related intolerance. 146. The United States of America expressed concern about reports of anti-Semitic acts and violence against Muslims and immigrants. 147. Uruguay welcomed the special attention given by Germany to combating discrimination and extremism, to the empowerment of women and to gender equality. 148. In response to further questions and comments, the delegation of Germany stated that Germany was in the process of drafting legislation on the return to fulltime employment for women after maternal leave. Germany would also seek to ratify ILO Convention No. 169 and the Optional Protocol on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights. 149. The implementation of the National Action Plan against Racism had commenced. 150. In relation to integration, research and measures would be intensified to monitor integration and to expose both successes and shortcomings of the integration strategy. 151. Following the crimes committed by the National Socialist Underground, the definition of politically motivated crimes had been revised to take into account the perspective of victims. A total of 11 thematic fields were now in use to categorize hate crimes. 152. The delegation stated that it was the goal of the Federal Government to ensure the inclusion of persons with disabilities in the job market and in schools. 153. Germany was working towards a comprehensive approach to addressing climate change in collaboration with United Nations agencies and other countries. 154. The delegation thanked States for their recommendations. II. Conclusions and/or recommendations 155. The following recommendations will be examined by Germany, which will provide responses in due time, but no later than the thirty-ninth session of the Human Rights Council: 155.1 Ratify the Convention on the Protection of the Rights of All Migrant Workers and Members of their Families (Algeria) (Egypt) (Honduras) (Philippines) (Senegal) (Zambia); 155.2 Consider ratifying the Convention on the Protection of the Rights of All Migrant Workers and Members of their Families (Azerbaijan) (Chile) (Uruguay); 10