A/HRC/26/8 115.64 Continue activities to protect and promote the rights of children by taking steps – such as implementing the Action Plan on Child Soldiers – to eliminate the unlawful recruitment and use of child soldiers (United States of America); 115.65 Bolster the investigation of cases of gender-based violence and violence against journalists (United States of America); 115.66 Better protect women and girls against all forms of violence, including domestic violence (Belgium); 115.67 Intensify efforts to end harmful traditional customs such as female genital mutilation and recruitment of child soldiers (Botswana); 115.68 Step up necessary measures to eradicate harmful traditional practices, especially those affecting girls, and those that are harmful to the physical and psychological well-being of children in general (Uruguay); 115.69 Spare no effort to expedite the eradication of the practice of female genital mutilation, availing itself of all existing measures at its disposal, such as criminal law, policies and awareness raising campaigns, among others (Guatemala); 115.70 Take effective action to end gender-based discrimination, to ensure full protection of women’s right, including by ending harmful practices such as female genital mutilation (FGM), and to criminalize domestic violence, including sexual abuse and martial rape (Germany); 115.71 Continue its efforts to build capacity in the field of gender-based violence within the police and other authorities and that the United Nations Security Council resolution 1325 agenda is included in such capacity-building efforts (Sweden); 115.72 Take measures to protect women and girls from domestic violence and to ensure that acts of such violence are fully investigated and those responsible are held accountable (Lithuania); 115.73 Step up efforts to put an end to discriminatory practices, such as FGM, and criminalize marital rape and domestic violence (Spain); 115.74 Adopt and implement further measures in order to contrast discrimination against women, prevent and punish episodes of violence against women and eradicate harmful practices such as female genital mutilations and early and forced marriages (Italy); 115.75 Ensure full respect for women’s rights and eliminate discriminatory practices, such as FGM, marital rape and other forms of domestic violence, in compliance with CEDAW (Thailand); 115.76 Continue the efforts aiming to eliminate all forms of discrimination and violence against women (Tunisia); 115.77 Publish clear instructions on the use of force during protests in compliance with international human rights standards and ensure that the training of law enforcement personnel incorporates best human rights practices (Czech Republic); 115.78 Establish an effective national monitoring system to ensure that throughout the process detainees are protected by the minimum safeguards for those deprived of their liberty, as provided for by international law (Mexico); 18