A/HRC/31/37 new statutory sexual offences against children and higher penalties to persons convicted of crimes against children; and a new minimum age for compulsory or basic education. B. Specialized agencies and governmental bodies 58. In Azerbaijan, the State Committee on Family, Women and Children serves as a coordination forum for national efforts in cooperation with civil society organizations. The National Family Council of Cabo Verde and the National Technical Table on the Family of Colombia follow a similar multi-stakeholder model. 59. In addition to family councils, a number of States reported the existence of coordinating agencies at the executive level. For instance, in Mexico, the National System for Integral Family Development is the federal institution responsible for family welfare. In the United Arab Emirates, the official body responsible for family affairs is the Supreme Council for Motherhood and Childhood. C. Family-based approaches to policymaking 60. In Mexico, the General Law on Social Development (2010) identifies the family as one of the subjects of development, along with individuals, social organizations and vulnerable groups. The law requires State authorities to provide families with development opportunities and to allow for their participation. Since 1993, the National Commission on Human Rights of Mexico, the ombudsman institution, has implemented the Childhood and Family Affairs Programme, which encourages the implementation of a human rights-based approach to national policymaking. 61. In 1996, the Islamic Republic of Iran adopted the policy document entitled “Main objectives and principles and policies to strengthen families”, which defines a common action plan for family policies. All relevant executive agencies and entities are expected to implement the policy and to report annually on their activities in that area. 62. The Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland introduced a “family test” in 2014 with the objective of ensuring that the policymaking process takes into consideration the potential impacts of new policies on family relationships. Among the various issues covered by the test, policymakers are requested to be aware of the potential direct and indirect impacts that a new policy can have on families most at risk and to address how to support those families. D. Family-focused anti-poverty policies 63. Under the programme, “Families in their land”, Colombia supports poverty reduction through myriad measures, which include support for housing, food security and labour and community support. The programme is tailored specifically to meet the needs of families affected by the armed conflict in the country, as well as the needs of returned or relocated families. 64. In Mexico, the Programme on Social Inclusion specifically targets families living in poverty. The programme aims to break the intergenerational poverty circle through capacity-building, monthly monetary allowances, scholarships and preventive health care, including vaccination and sexual education. 65. The Russian Federation has implemented special employment programmes to support families affected by the world financial crisis through targeted part-time employment, employment quotas, training and retraining opportunities. A Presidential 16