A/HRC/44/17 157.232 Publicly recognize the legitimate role of women human rights defenders and those working on women’s rights (Austria); 157.233 Proceed with the steps aimed at combating domestic violence, including through establishing an institutional mechanism to protect women from all forms of social and domestic violence (Georgia); 157.234 Ensure that the ongoing review of domestic laws guarantees gender equality and the rights of women and girls (Ghana); 157.235 Take further measures to enhance women’s participation in political life and the judiciary (Greece); 157.236 Continue the ongoing measures for empowering women and promoting their rights and freedoms in all spheres (India); 157.237 Take further measures to ensure the empowerment of women in all spheres (Azerbaijan); 157.238 Increase women’s participation in public life, including through support to the women’s associations (Islamic Republic of Iran); 157.239 Ensure full equality between men and women and criminalize domestic violence (Italy); 157.240 Take further measures to protect and promote the rights of women, including those to promote women’s social participation (Japan); 157.241 Continue efforts to ensure even greater participation by women in leadership roles (Kyrgyzstan); 157.242 Intensify efforts to further develop effective measures in the field of human rights, including the rights for women, children and persons with disabilities (Lao People’s Democratic Republic); 157.243 Strengthen efforts for the protection of the human rights of women and children (Mauritius); 157.244 Continue to implement policies and programmes for combating all forms of domestic violence against women and children, including violence against domestic workers (Myanmar); 157.245 Amend or repeal the Personal Status Act in order to eliminate discrimination against women in areas relating to marriage and family relations (Namibia); 157.246 Promote the empowerment of women by supporting their civil and political rights and increase their accessibility to decision-making positions (North Macedonia); 157.247 Continue strengthening protective measures and legal rights for women (Norway); 157.248 Consider taking additional steps to further promote the participation of women in public and political life (Republic of Korea); 157.249 Enhance policies in favour of women and girls (Senegal); 157.250 Continue to implement policies and programmes for combating all forms of domestic violence against women and children, including violence against domestic workers (Serbia); 157.251 Continue to incorporate policies to empower women in future development plans, taking into account successes and lessons learned from previous years (Singapore); 157.252 Continue working to increase the representation of women in leadership and in decision-making positions (Cuba); 22