A/HRC/42/5 119.207 Allocate a budget for the implementation of the Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the Congolese National Police action plans to combat sexual violence (Sweden); 119.208 Strengthen measures to combat sexual and gender-based violence, including through the implementation of the action plan of the security services to combat sexual violence (Rwanda); 119.209 Institute a legal framework that criminalizes and punishes domestic violence and marital rape, trains officials in responding to such crimes, and extends services to survivors (Australia); 119.210 Take additional measures that are more effective in eliminating and preventing sexual violence against children (Georgia); 119.211 Step up efforts to prevent and combat all forms of domestic violence against women (Georgia); 119.212 Step up efforts to combat gender-based violence, including domestic violence, child, early and forced marriage and sexual violence against children in areas affected by the conflict (Italy); 119.213 Adopt and implement, in line with Sustainable Development Goal 5, legislation that addresses domestic violence, and take concrete steps to end domestic violence and marital rape (Netherlands); 119.214 Pursue efforts to combat violence against women and domestic violence (Tunisia); 119.215 Increase political representation of women in the national and provincial legislatures (Zimbabwe); 119.216 Take all necessary measures to step up the participation of women in public life (Albania); 119.217 Increase the participation of women in public life, in particular their representation at the highest levels of government (Algeria); 119.218 Expedite the updating of the national gender policy and increase the participation of women in political life (South Africa); 119.219 Take further steps to advance women’s participation in political and public life (Bulgaria); 119.220 Increase the political participation of women, fight against traditional discriminatory practices and eliminate gender-based stereotypes at all levels of society (Costa Rica); 119.221 Pursue the policy of eliminating inequalities between men and women by taking effective measures to increase women’s participation in political and public life and women’s economic empowerment (Djibouti); 119.222 Continue its efforts to empower women and increase their representation in political life (Egypt); 119.223 Step up efforts for the participation of women in political and public life and their representation in decision-making bodies (Ethiopia); 119.224 Encourage the participation of women in politics (France); 119.225 Ensure better representation of women in national political and decision-making bodies (Gabon); 119.226 Review the current electoral law with the aim of removing all obstacles that prevent many Congolese women from standing as candidates for elected positions, for instance, removing the $1,000 payment required from candidates for women only, in full consultation with women’s organization (Haiti); GE.19-11384 21

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