A/HRC/33/16 158.56 Ensure birth registration for all children born on its territory, especially those who are not registered due to the economic status of their parents, ethnicity and immigration status (Namibia); 158.57 Further strengthen efforts towards birth registration for all, with a view to effectively reaching out to disadvantaged and vulnerable groups (Turkey); 158.58 Establish a special unit for the protection of children’s rights (Uganda); 158.59 Redouble the Government’s commitment to raising awareness amongst officials and the public at large about human rights and the process of the universal periodic review (Cuba); 158.60 Engage civil society in the follow-up implementation process of the universal periodic review recommendations (Poland); 158.61 Continue its active engagement with the human rights mechanisms of the United Nations for the promotion and protection of human rights (Azerbaijan); 158.62 Advance women’s empowerment, and greater representation of women in all sectors (Lao People’s Democratic Republic); 158.63 Effectively implement the Protection of Vulnerable Persons Act to ensure better protection for its vulnerable population (Brunei Darussalam); 158.64 Effectively implement the Gender Equality Act of 2015 (South Africa); 158.65 Promote a culture of equality through the equal participation of all members of the society and, in particular the participation of women in rural areas (Djibouti); 158.66 Prevent discrimination in all cases without taking consideration of grounds such as religious beliefs or national security (Spain); 158.67 Continue to undertake efforts to narrow the income gap within its society and improve good governance in pursuit of a comprehensive socioeconomic advancement (Malaysia); 158.68 Continue to adopt gender-responsive policies and programmes to cultivate a conducive environment for women’s development and empowerment (Malaysia); 158.69 Continue its efforts to eliminate discrimination against women (Bangladesh);1 158.70 Improve access to health, education and social welfare for vulnerable groups, including for those in rural areas, ethnic minorities, women, migrants and refugees (Japan); 158.71 Continue to strengthen measures to effectively reduce discrimination and all forms of violence against women (Chile); 1 The statement as read during the interactive dialogue is as follows: “Continue its efforts to eliminate discrimination”. 17

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