A/HRC/42/34 makes the following recommendations to all relevant parties in the context of the situation in Abkhazia and South Ossetia with view to making progress on the realization of human rights: (a) Concerning the human rights situation in and around Abkhazia and South Ossetia: (i) Lift all restrictions to freedom of movement to facilitate the enjoyment of human rights and services by the affected population, and avoid measures leading to its increased vulnerability and isolation; (ii) Put an end to the practice of detention in connection with the crossing of the Administrative Boundary Lines; (iii) Prevent any further arbitrary loss of life in and around both regions, and ensure justice, accountability and redress in all cases of alleged unlawful death or killing that have occurred in recent years; (iv) Support local mechanisms of relevance for human rights protection and create an enabling environment for civil society; (v) Promote people-to-people contacts and exchanges among professionals; (vi) Prevent discrimination on any grounds, including ethnicity and gender; (vii) Promote women’s rights and adopt measures to combat violence against women, including domestic violence; (viii) Ensure the right to education in their native language for all ethnic groups, including ethnic Georgians; (ix) As appropriate, seek the assistance of the international community to address all the issues outlined in the present report. (b) Concerning the human rights situation in and around Abkhazia: (i) Follow-up on the recommendations of Mr. Hammarberg and Ms. Grono presented in their 2017 report; (ii) Abolish the death penalty; (iii) Remove the ban on abortion and ensure the availability of sexual and reproductive health services. (c) Concerning the human rights situation in and around South Ossetia, allow the conduct of an independent baseline study on human rights in South Ossetia. 95. OHCHR reiterates its support for efforts made in the context of the Geneva international discussions as critical to create the necessary conditions for the improvement of the human rights situation of the affected people living in Abkhazia and South Ossetia and adjacent areas. 17