A/HRC/39/9 95. Kazakhstan expressed concern about the increasing inter-ethnic and interreligious tensions in Germany, as well as the rise in hate speech, xenophobia, Islamophobia and racist discourse. 96. Kenya thanked Germany for its national report on the promotion and protection of human rights. 97. Lebanon valued the commitment of Germany to protecting the rights of its citizens and residents. 98. Libya welcomed the adoption by Germany of the National Action Plan on Business and Human Rights, which addressed the potential harmful effects of business on human rights. 99. Liechtenstein commended Germany for combating violations of rights and basic freedoms worldwide, supporting human rights defenders and ratifying the United Nations Convention Against Corruption. 100. Luxembourg commended Germany for its efforts to combat extremism through preventive initiatives and for introducing same-sex marriages. 101. Madagascar regretted the unwillingness of Germany to adopt legislation to eradicate racism, racial discrimination, xenophobia and intolerance. 102. Malaysia commended Germany for ensuring that the rule of law and human rights were embedded within its national policies and programmes. 103. Maldives commended Germany for its efforts to protect women and children from violence and abuse by ratifying relevant Council of Europe conventions. 104. Mali welcomed the ratification by Germany of Council or Europe conventions relating to violence against women, domestic violence and child protection, and of the United Nations Convention Against Corruption. 105. Mauritania encouraged Germany to continue strengthening measures to improve the integration of ethnic minorities into the labour market. 106. Mexico noted the hosting of a large number of refugees by Germany and its promotion of integration. 107. Mongolia commended Germany for ratifying the United Nations Convention against Corruption and for its commitment to promoting gender equality. 108. Montenegro applauded Germany for receiving high numbers of asylum seekers and refugees and for ratifying the Lanzarote Convention and Istanbul Convention. 109. Morocco noted the adoption by Germany of plans of action relating to persons with disabilities, equality and protection from sexual violations. 110. Myanmar expressed concern about alleged violations and abuses in business and trade in Germany that had an impact on the full enjoyment of human rights. 111. Namibia commended Germany for its human rights-related legislative and institutional initiatives undertaken since the previous review. 112. Nepal welcomed the initiatives that had been undertaken by Germany to advance living standards, ensure gender equality and combat discrimination. 113. The Netherlands welcomed the importance given by Germany to anti-discrimination based on sexual orientation and noted the adoption of legislation allowing for same-sex marriages. 114. Nigeria commended Germany for ensuring that police powers were in compliance to human rights, especially concerning racism and discrimination issues. 115. Denmark commended Germany for the progress achieved towards strengthening its national human rights institutions. 116. Pakistan stated the issue of ethnic and racial profiling by the German police and discrimination against Muslim women should be addressed. 8