A/HRC/36/10 161.196 Implement existing laws on all forms of violence and sexual violence against women and girls, including “honour” crimes, female feticide and female infanticide; expand the definition of rape and sexual assault to include marital rape; and end harmful practices such as child, early and forced marriage (Canada); 161.197 Improve the enforcement of the legal provisions prohibiting harmful and discriminatory practices against women and girls, in particular child marriages, dowry-related murders and honour killings, and ensure that all women, without discrimination, have access to public services (Czechia); 161.198 Step up efforts for comprehensive protection of women and girls, in particular against sexual violence (Greece); 161.199 Combat violence against women through effective legislation and law enforcement measures (China); 161.200 Take more effective measures to protect and promote the rights of women and girls, as they continue to be subjected to widespread violence, discrimination and exploitation (Japan); 161.201 Take additional serious measures to eliminate violence against women and children, including sexual violence (Kyrgyzstan); 161.202 Continue and strengthen measures to prevent and repress offences and violence against women and girls, including through early childhood education, awareness-raising and enhancing effective mechanisms of reparation (Viet Nam); 161.203 Eliminate traditional harmful practices, such as the rising number of deaths due to dowry and burning of widows (Bahrain); 161.204 Continue its efforts to promote the empowerment of women and to combat violence against women, in line with the recommendations of the Verma Committee (Brazil); 161.205 Continue strengthening institutions to eliminate discrimination and violence against women, in particular sexual violence, and adopt specific measures to achieve gender equality in the labour market (Chile); 161.206 Increase the resources so that female survivors of violence and domestic abuse can denounce the crimes with guarantees they will be not repeated (Spain); 161.207 Punish domestic violence, as well as promote awareness-raising campaigns on gender violence, including “honour” crimes (Spain); 161.208 Reinforce the legal framework for the prevention of violence against women, including running a national awareness campaign and ensuring comprehensive investigation and prosecution in cases of domestic violence (Italy); 161.209 Adopt a comprehensive law to combat all forms of violence against women, including domestic violence and marital rape (Honduras); 161.210 Strengthen the protection of women’s rights in accordance with the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act and other relevant laws (Republic of Korea); 161.211 Ensure effective implementation of the law on the protection of women against domestic violence (Gabon); 161.212 Further the implementation of relevant laws and policies as well as training for public officials, to tackle sexual offences and unfair treatment to women (Thailand); 22

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