A/HRC/38/10 137.222 Step up its efforts to effectively implement its policy to prevent and combat all forms of violence against women (Honduras); 137.223 Continue to significantly strengthen measures combating genderbased and sexual violence against women, and consider decriminalizing certain conduct based on sexual orientation and gender identity (New Zealand); 137.224 Adopt effective measures to curtail violence against women and girls, thus enforcing the Law on the prevention and punishment of gender-based violence, repeal legal provisions that discriminate against women and end practices such as forced marriage and child marriage (Spain); 137.225 Further undertake firm preventive measures to combat and prohibit all forms of violence against women committed by all parties (Thailand); 137.226 Adopt and implement effective measures to address sexual violence against women and girls (Maldives); 137.227 Continue efforts to combat gender-based violence against women and promote gender equality (Nepal); 137.228 Strengthen measures aimed at combating gender-based violence (Georgia); 137.229 Investigate cases and prosecute perpetrators of acts of violence against women, including physical abuse, rape, mutilation and torture (Poland); 137.230 Ensure that allegations of violence against women are thoroughly investigated and that perpetrators are brought to justice (Sierra Leone); 137.231 Take all necessary measures to effectively enforce Act No. 1/13 of September 2016 on the prevention and punishment of gender-based violence, by bringing perpetrators to justice and assuring full rehabilitation for the victims (Republic of Moldova);2 137.232 Strengthen the capacity of the criminal judiciary and enhance access to legal assistance for survivors of gender-based and sexual violence, without discrimination on any ground (Slovenia); 137.233 Take effective measures, including strengthening the capacity of the criminal judiciary and enhancing access to legal assistance for survivors of gender-based violence, without any discrimination, in order to punish the perpetrators of rape and other forms of sexual violence against women and girls (Hungary); 137.234 Strengthen multisectoral actions aimed at eradicating gender-based violence, considering the importance of the empowerment of rights and awareness initiatives and paying special attention to appropriate mechanisms for this purpose (Ecuador); 137.235 Continue implementing policies aimed at promoting women’s full and equal participation in decision-making at the national and local levels (Timor-Leste); 137.236 Conduct campaigns for the registration of boys and girls not registered at birth, and ensure their free registration in the civil registry at any time (Mexico); 137.237 Prohibit child labour and raise the minimum age of employment (Timor-Leste); 2 GE.18-06283 The recommendation, as read out during the interactive dialogue, was: “Take all necessary measures as to effectively enforce Act No. 1/13 of September 2016 on the prevention and punishment of gender-based violence, by bringing perpetrators to justice and assuring full rehabilitation.” 23