A/HRC/45/2 mainstreaming in polices. It encouraged Kiribati to continue giving emphasis on addressing the structural barriers faced by women, children, marginalized and vulnerable groups. 782. New Zealand strongly supported the ongoing commitment of the Government of Kiribati to progress the human rights of all I-Kiribati, as demonstrated by the wide range of recommendations accepted during the universal periodic review process. It also commended Kiribati for its progress on the Sustainable Development Goals, noting the focus on sustainably harnessing Kiribati’s fisheries resource in a way that reduced poverty and fostered inclusive development. It also praised Kiribati for formally expressing in the Kiribati 20-Year Vision (KV20) a range of human rights issues that it was focusing on, including commitments to improve good governance, and taking a regional leadership role against corruption. It welcomed Kiribati’s acceptance of a number of recommendations related to improving sexual and reproductive health and rights programmes, which was a core part of protection and empowering women and young people. It encouraged Kiribati to continue focusing on the important issue of reducing incidents of family and gender-based violence as part of its national planning. Moreover, it recognized the serious challenge that climate change was having on protecting human rights in Kiribati, as land and property were increasingly at risk of inundation and water security became more difficult to manage. In this regard, it commended Kiribati for its leadership on this important global issue and committed to continuing to provide support consistent with Kiribati’s goals and aspirations. 3. General comments made by other stakeholders 783. During the adoption of the outcome of the review of Kiribati, six other stakeholders made statements. 784. The International Planned Parenthood Federation commended Kiribati for supporting the recommendations to: revise the family life education curriculum and integrate it into all school curriculum; incorporate a comprehensive approach to sexual and reproductive health into the next National Development Plan (2021-2025), including family planning programmes that are accessible to all, and allocate sufficient resources in the annual budget to ensure effective delivery. It also welcomed Kiribati’s commitment to implementing the national media campaigns in all schools to eliminate gender stereotypes and negative social norms that were the root causes of gender-based discrimination and violence. 785. Franciscans International welcomed Kiribati’s commitment to addressing climate change by supporting relevant recommendations, especially its commitment to adopting an inclusive and participatory approach to the implementation of community-based climate adaptation initiative. It took note of the United Nations Human Rights Committee landmark decision of January 2020 regarding the case of Mr. Ioane Teitiota, which considered the impacts of climate change on the right to life. It highlighted that international cooperation to address climate change crises was urgently needed to prevent the irreversible impact of climate change on human rights. It added that robust human rights-based and ambitious climate action was needed. 786. Edmund Rice International Limited welcomed that Kiribati supported the recommendations related to: the provision of clean drinking water and sanitation for all, and adequate health services; the protection of the rights of the sectors of the population vulnerable to the impacts of climate change, especially women and children; the empowerment of women; and the adoption of an inclusive and participatory approach to the implementation of community-based climate adaptation initiatives. It also noted that the impact of climate change could force many to move out of their homelands. It urged the Government to recognize the protection of culture as essential to human dignity and identity and to ensure that cultural, land, and placed for future generations are safe. It further emphasized that the aspirations of the Kiribati KV20 Development Plan deserved 125