A/HRC/24/15 131.42 Ensure the full implementation of the National Action Plan on Female Genital Mutilation, and enact the law criminalizing this practice that had been proposed in the revision of the Penal Code two years ago (Cyprus); 131.43 Implement specific legislation criminalising female genital mutilation and domestic violence (United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland); 131.44 Adopt a law on female genital mutilation and other harmful practices against women and girls, by criminalising them specifically as offences (Uruguay); 131.45 Adopt a comprehensive public policy and law to eradicate female genital mutilation (Germany); 131.46 In line with its previously accepted UPR recommendation adopt legislation prohibiting FGM and continue to strengthen awareness raising on this issue (Hungary); 131.47 Continue and intensify efforts to eliminate all forms of discrimination and violence against women, including by adopting a national plan for the eradication of female genital mutilation (France); 131.48 Continue the measures undertaken to promote the rights of women, including the on-going work on a draft law on the prevention of and fight against violence against women (Cambodia); 131.49 Take adequate measures to strengthen the criminalization of female genital mutilation and enhance awareness of the population (Haiti); 131.50 Criminalise as an offence domestic violence, violence within marriage and all forms of sexual abuse, as well as prohibit and punish by law the practice of early and forced marriages (Mexico); 131.51 Adopt legislation on prevention of all forms of violence against women and gender-based discrimination (Poland); 131.52 Adopt the draft law on the prevention and elimination of violence against women (Republic of Moldova); 131.53 Further strengthen its efforts by enacting national legislation to prohibit harmful practices and strengthen its efforts to increase awareness on women’s rights (South Africa); 131.54 Continue its efforts with the view of the prompt approval of the legislation in the area of the protection of the rights of the child (Brazil); 131.55 Continue implementing the recommendations of the Committee on the Rights of the Child on protecting street children (Egypt); 131.56 Adopt and implement, by the end of 2014, a law prohibiting all forms of violence against children, including harmful practices and ensure that such legislation is in line with international human rights standards (Ireland); 131.57 Adopt and implement stronger legislation on children’s rights (Philippines); 131.58 Enhance the legal protection of children against all types of violence and prohibit, through adequate legislative measures, all forms of corporal punishment (Poland); 18 GE.13-15472

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