A/HRC/11/24* discriminatory practices against women, which still continue despite significant legislative measures that have already been adopted (South Africa); GE.09-16280 7. Enforce more effectively/ensure the implementation of law 99-05, which prohibits Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) (Ireland, Switzerland), undertake an awareness-raising campaign (Ireland) to prevent and eradicate this practice (Switzerland); 8. Better implement laws aimed at eliminating all forms of violence against women as recommended by CESCR (Luxembourg); take measures to raise awareness among the public and all players involved in the judicial system regarding the need to respect and apply the legislation on violence against women (Canada); 9. Continue positive efforts towards implementation of relevant legislation pertaining to, among others, the prohibition of certain cultural practices adjudged as harmful (Botswana); as recommended by CRC (Luxembourg) continue awareness-raising campaigns to combat and eradicate FGM and other traditional practices harmful (United Kingdom) to health (Luxembourg) against women and girls (United Kingdom) and seek to bring about positive trends in traditional behaviour (Luxembourg); 10. Continue efforts to guarantee the right to food for the Senegalese people, consider requesting technical assistance from OHCHR on the right to food (Algeria); increase involvement in the field of international cooperation to face the consequences of both international food and economic crises (Palestine); 11. Continue efforts to diminish the proportion of the urban population living in slums, so as to fulfil the rights of families to decent housing conditions (Indonesia); 12. Expand efforts to ensure universal access to maternal and child healthcare services and facilities, in particular in rural and remote areas (Germany); continue efforts to promote women’s rights and the right to health, particularly that of children, through enhancing international cooperation in these fields (Philippines); 13. Pursue policy regarding persons with HIV and elderly persons which makes the commitment of Senegal more concrete for the cause of human rights (Democratic Republic of the Congo); continue to pursue commendable efforts to combat HIV & AIDS, and share experiences, particularly regarding the involvement of youth in programmes designed to fight this scourge (Botswana); 14. Further invest in achieving the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) on maternal health including access to equipment, drugs and supplies; transportation for medical referrals; and partnerships with other medical personnel (Holy See); 15. Continue and strengthen efforts to combat poverty (Morocco, Sudan, Malaysia, Azerbaijan, South Africa) with the assistance of the international community (Morocco); take efficient measures to overcome the consequences of food and financial crises (Azerbaijan); 17

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