A/HRC/39/9 60. Cyprus encouraged Germany to enhance further its efforts within the framework of the National Action Plan Against Racism regarding institutional procedures. 61. Czechia welcomed the measures Germany had taken to combat racist activities, particularly as it experienced massive immigration. 62. The Democratic People’s Republic of Korea was concerned about human rights abuses in some areas of economic, social and cultural life in Germany. 63. Norway commended Germany for its active role in the Human Rights Council and for its efforts to improve gender equality. 64. Ecuador welcomed the action Germany had taken on business and human rights that required corporations to take action that went further than voluntary commitments. 65. Egypt was concerned that hate speech, racism and xenophobia remained widespread in Germany and asked about measures taken to oppose racist speech. 66. Estonia welcomed efforts Germany had taken to expand work on child protection and increased engagement to protect women against violence. 67. Finland welcomed the entry into force in Germany of the Council of Europe Convention on Preventing and Combating Violence against Women and Domestic Violence. 68. France commended Germany for its continued support for human rights, noting the recent appointment of a commissioner for combating anti-Semitism. 69. Gabon welcomed the adoption by Germany of laws and measures to promote respect for the rights of women, children and disabled persons. 70. Georgia welcomed the ratification by Germany of international conventions and noted its ratification of the Istanbul Convention. 71. Ghana commended Germany for its efforts to counter anti-Gypsyism and to accommodate a large number of migrants and refugees. 72. Greece commended Germany for its initiatives undertaken in the area of human rights education. 73. Haiti stated that, by welcoming a large number of refugees, Germany had placed itself as a world leader in human rights protection. 74. Honduras noted the generous efforts and the commitment by Germany in receiving a large number of refugees. 75. Hungary welcomed the measures Germany had taken to realize the rights of persons with disabilities but was concerned that discriminatory stereotyping related to disability persisted. 76. Iceland welcomed the adoption by Germany of legislation to promote transparent wage structures and ensure gender equality in leadership positions. 77. India commended Germany for its gender equality initiatives and its National Action Plan Against Racism 2017. 78. Indonesia welcomed the adoption by Germany of the national action plans on business and human rights in 2016 and to combat racism in 2017. 79. The Islamic Republic of Iran was concerned about the export by Germany of arms to conflict zones and the inadequate protection of religious and ethnic minorities. 80. Iraq welcomed the humanitarian assistance of Germany and its reception of refugees. It noted the cooperation with the United Nations human rights mechanisms. 81. Ireland welcomed the establishment by Germany of a monitoring office to oversee the implementation of the Convention on the Rights of the Child and noted the adoption of legislation to combat human trafficking. 6