A/HRC/39/9 117. Paraguay commended Germany for its law on the equal participation of women and men and for expanding childcare services. 118. Peru acknowledged the leadership of Germany in welcoming asylum seekers and migrants, which was an example of its commitment to human rights. 119. The Philippines was concerned that migrants in irregular situations in Germany had limited access to basic social services. 120. Poland welcomed the implementation by Germany of legislative measures that provide for independent judicial supervision over decisions by the Youth Welfare Offices. 121. Portugal welcomed the amendment by Germany to section 46 of its Criminal Code requiring the consideration of racist motivation as specific aggravating circumstance. 122. Qatar commanded Germany for efforts taken in combating human trafficking and its implementation of National Action Plans against Racism and on Business and Human Rights. 123. The Republic of Korea encouraged Germany to continue its efforts to expedite the social inclusion of migrant people and to consolidate its social integrity. 124. The Republic of Moldova commended the efforts of Germany directed towards combating discrimination, preventing all forms of extremism and promoting democracy. 125. Romania commended Germany for its commitment to the protection and promotion of human rights at the national and international levels. 126. The Russian Federation noted with regret the high levels of ethnic and religious intolerance and the anti-Semitic and anti-immigrant sentiments in Germany. Many of those acts had not been reflected in the statistics as extremist acts. 127. Rwanda encouraged Germany to adopt more proactive measures to combat racial discrimination, including through implementation of the National Action Plan against Racism. 128. Senegal commended Germany for policies aiming at a better protection of political, economic, social and cultural rights. 129. Serbia stated that Germany had played an important role in the creation of human rights standards within the United Nations system. 130. Slovakia noted the attention given by Germany to the protection of journalists, including its support for the establishment of a Special Representative for the Safety of Journalists. 131. Slovenia acknowledged efforts made by Germany in the area of equal opportunities for women, but noted the significant decrease in the number of women members of parliament. 132. South Africa commended Germany on its welcoming approach to migrants and refugees and its efforts to promote diversity and integration while addressing social tensions. 133. Spain commended Germany for its ratification of the United Nations Convention against Corruption. 134. Sri Lanka commended Germany for its efforts to address trafficking and exploitation of children and young people. 135. The State of Palestine commended Germany for its commitment to promote human rights and welcomed the efforts to combat discrimination and extremism. 136. The Sudan appreciated the efforts of Germany to promote human rights and to implement the recommendations from the previous review. 137. Sweden thanked Germany for its comprehensive report and presentation. 138. Switzerland commended Germany for its adoption of the 2016 National Action Plan on Business and Human Rights. 9