A/HRC/12/2 page 19 40. Focus its attention more on the serious issues of combating impunity; investigate human rights violations systematically and prosecute and punish those responsible for such violations, without exception (Republic of Korea); 41. Ensure that members of the security forces suspected of violations of human rights or humanitarian law be rapidly handed over to justice for investigation and judgment; severe vetting action linked to recruiting and promotion is encouraged (Belgium); 42. Continue national efforts in the area of disarmament, demobilization and reintegration and in the reform of institutions involved in security and promotion of the rule of law (Mexico); 43. Intensify measures to promote the rule of law while consolidating peace and stability through dialogue and national reconciliation mechanisms (Viet Nam); 44. Give human rights defenders legitimacy and recognition through supportive statements and ensure that they are protected in accordance with the United Nations Declaration on the Right and Responsibility of Individuals, Groups and Organs of Society to Promote and Protect Universally Recognized Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms (Norway); 45. Adopt further measures to ensure in practice the protection of journalists against threats and attacks, including imprisonment in contravention of their right to freedom of expression (Czech Republic); 46. Take tangible and concrete steps to conduct free and fair Presidential elections without undue delay (United Kingdom); 47. Continue its policy of national reconciliation and implement the decisions of the inclusive political dialogue (Democratic Republic of Congo); 48. Continue to put in place effective strategies to reduce poverty, particularly in rural areas (Azerbaijan); 49. Take further measures to combat maternal mortality and, among others, give specific follow-up to the recommendation of the Committee on the Rights of the Child concerning availability of free medical assistance to pregnant women (Netherlands); 50. With the assistance of the international community, undertake a multi-pronged approach to improve the situation of children with greater focus on ensuring universal primary education, reducing infant and child mortality and rehabilitating child combatants (Bangladesh); 51. Guarantee the right to education of all children and take effective measures to substantially increase the rate of attendance in primary schools (Italy);

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