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50.
Continue making efforts to increase the political participation of women,
the percentage of women and young people in positions at all levels of society
and the participation of women in the labour market under equal conditions
(Bosnia and Herzegovina);
51.
Strengthen efforts to protect freedom of expression and the right of all
human rights defenders, including those working on land rights issues, to
conduct their work without hindrance or intimidation, including by way of
safeguarding freedom of assembly and association (Sweden);
52.
Facilitate the work of non-governmental organizations and other
relevant civil society groups in the country (Italy);
53.
Develop a policy to protect human rights defenders (Brazil);
54.
(a) In line with a previous recommendation made by the Committee on
Economic, Social and Cultural Rights, adopt effective measures to combat the
culture of violence and impunity and to better protect human rights defenders,
including indigenous leaders and peasant activists (Germany); (b) publicly
speak out on reported cases of intimidation and violence – including murder –
of trade unionists, the staff of non-governmental organizations and journalists
and to ensure effective investigations and accountability for perpetrators
(Austria); (c) effectively investigate and prosecute crimes and violations against
human rights defenders and punish those responsible (Norway); (d) investigate
and prosecute any attacks on – or false allegations in relation to – human rights
defenders, in particular those working with communities to protect land, houses
and access to natural resources and prevent forced displacement, an issue that
has been reported on by the Special Rapporteur and the Committee on
Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (Ireland);
55.
Adopt appropriate measures to disseminate widely and ensure full
observance of the Declaration on Human Rights Defenders (Norway);
56.
Ensure that the draft law on non-governmental organizationsdoes not
make their working conditions more difficult and respect their freedom of
expression and association (France);
57.
Work towards a further reduction of the level of unemployment,
including through the design and implementation of programmes of vocational
training and retraining of its citizens and job creation (Belarus);
58.
Take all necessary measures to ensure that the trade union rights of
workers in Cambodia are fully respected and that trade unionists are able to
exercise their activities in a climate free of intimidation and risk to their
personal security and their lives (United States);
59.
Establish labour courts in an effort to guarantee respect for worker
rights and to provide legal and efficient solutions to labour disputes, and revise
the law on trade unions (United States);
60.
Intensify its engagement with the international community to share its
experiences in strengthening good governance and the land reform programme
with a view to effectively fulfilling the Government’s duties with accountability
and pursuing equitable and efficient management of the distribution and
utilization of land (Myanmar);
61.
Intensify efforts to promote fair access to land ownership and good
governance, and continue reforms undertaken with the assistance of the
international community, in particular the High Commissioner for Human
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