A/HRC/40/14 77.19 Take the necessary measures to investigate and punish cases of discrimination based on sexual orientation (Argentina); 77.20 Take further measures to reduce the societal stigma faced by lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex persons, including through enacting laws that prohibit discrimination against them (Australia); 77.21 Adopt specific legislation aimed at eradicating, punishing and preventing all forms of discrimination, violence or abuse against people based on their sexual orientation or gender identity (Chile); 77.22 Combat discrimination against lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex persons (France); 77.23 Secure equal human rights for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex persons by adding sexual orientation and gender identity to the antidiscrimination legislation, in order to protect such persons against discrimination and violence (Germany); 77.24 Take measures to fight all forms of discrimination, including those based on sexual orientation and gender identity (Italy); 77.25 Include sexual orientation and gender identity in the collection of statistical data in order to develop policies that effectively combat violence, discrimination and harassment against lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex persons (Mexico); 77.26 Further integrate a climate change approach into strategies to implement the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development in order to mitigate the adverse impacts of climate change on human rights (Viet Nam); 77.27 Continue to consider implementing inclusive policies that take into account the needs, views and vulnerabilities of women, children and persons with disabilities on issues relating to education, health care, climate change and disaster risk management (Fiji); 77.28 Investigate and prosecute all alleged cases of security officials using excessive force or engaging in corrupt activity and appropriately penalize offenders (Australia); 77.29 Address the use of excessive force by law enforcement, including through training, effective investigation and appropriate disciplinary actions in cases of police brutality (Canada); 77.30 Continue and increase enforcement related to the efforts to address excessive use of force by law enforcements officials (Guyana); 77.31 Strengthen the capacity of police officers to better treat cases of violence against sex workers and lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex persons (Uruguay);1 77.32 Develop and implement training programmes for State authorities, including law enforcement and judicial officials, to ensure non-discrimination and protection of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex persons (Ireland); 77.33 Enhance efforts to reinforce the rule of law and prevent and combat episodes of arbitrary detention, extrajudicial killings and abuses by the security forces, including against human rights defenders (Italy); 1 The recommendation, as read out during the interactive dialogue, was: “Review the Constitution and legislation in order to explicitly prohibit discrimination on the basis of gender and sexual orientation, strengthening the capacities of police officers to better treat cases of violence against sex workers and lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex persons.” 11

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