A/HRC/16/7 100.29. Amend existing legislation so that evidentiary requirements are made less strict and do not fall disproportionately on the victim, and so that the sentencing of sexual abusers is brought into line with the gravity of the crime committed (Netherlands); 100.30. Adopt and implement draft laws regarding persons with disabilities and concerning mental health, as referred to in the national report, with a view to providing a normative framework to strengthen awareness-raising campaigns on human rights and disability (Mexico); 100.31. Ensure that the Human Rights Commission is made fully compliant with the Paris Principles (India); 100.32. Upgrade the status of the Human Rights Commission of Maldives to “A” status according to the Paris Principles by fully ensuring its independence, including with regard to budgetary allocations (Germany); 100.33. Strengthen the independence of the Human Rights Commission of Maldives and work with it to improve the human rights education of the judiciary and the public (New Zealand); 100.34. Continue its efforts to guarantee human rights and freedoms as enshrined in the Constitution (Bhutan); 100.35. Continue its efforts to further accelerate its ongoing process to promote and protect human rights and freedoms (Sri Lanka); 100.36. Continue its efforts aimed at promoting and protecting all human rights (Palestine); 100.37. Continue its efforts aimed at strengthening and protecting human rights (Saudi Arabia); 100.38. Introduce into the life of the people of Maldives only that which is in keeping with their traditions and customs and their public morals (Chad); 100.39. Adopt and implement an effective legal framework and undertake appropriate public awareness campaigns to eliminate discrimination against women (Slovakia); 100.40. Take effective measures to overcome deep-rooted stereotypes on the role of women and girls (Austria); 100.41. Adopt a more systematic approach to building public awareness about gender equality and the potential contributions that women can make to social and economic development, which would help break down existing barriers faced by women in employment and education, while at the same time ameliorating the incidence of sexual exploitation and violence suffered by women (Trinidad and Tobago); 100.42. Continue to implement a national gender equality policy by strengthening legislation for protection and non-discrimination, as well as equality (Chile); 100.43. Step up efforts to implement the 2009 Gender Mainstreaming Policy with a view to combating the de facto discrimination faced by Maldivians and to explore the possibility of adopting additional measures to combat violence against women in the country (Malaysia); 100.44. Adopt measures to curb discrimination against women and violence against children (Bangladesh); 16

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