A/HRC/44/14 45.226 Redouble efforts to combat violence against women, including by ensuring that so-called “honour” crimes are effectively punished (Brazil); 45.227 Prevent and eradicate harmful traditional practices which discriminate against women and girls, in particular early marriage, across its territory (Burkina Faso); 45.228 Create safe and efficient mechanisms for women, particularly refugees, to report cases of gender-based violence, including sexual violence, as well as launching campaigns to encourage them to do so (Costa Rica); 45.229 Continue to consolidate the achievements in the promotion of the rights, inclusion, equal opportunities and well-being of women and girls within the framework of the national programmes (Dominican Republic); 45.230 Eliminate references to so-called honour crimes in the Criminal Code, and strengthen measures to eradicate discriminatory stereotypes regarding women, and their role in the family and society (Ecuador); 45.231 Increase efforts to promote and protect women’s rights, including prevention of domestic violence against women (Japan); 45.232 Step up measures for the effective empowerment of women (Myanmar); 45.233 Continue to strengthen and ensure women’s rights by combating violence against women and fully implementing the Istanbul Convention (Norway); 45.234 Continue efforts to ensure equal rights and opportunities for women and implement effectively the action plans on the empowerment of women and combating violence against women (Bhutan); 45.235 Introduce comprehensive frameworks for the protection of women and children from violence, including domestic violence (Poland); 45.236 Hold to account perpetrators of violence against women, including so-called honour crimes and domestic violence (Republic of Korea); 45.237 Strengthen measures to combat discrimination and violence against women, including through the implementation of relevant laws, eliminating any loopholes in national legislation that might undermine the protection of women’s rights and addressing discriminatory stereotypes that affect women (Rwanda); 45.238 Increase women’s participation in all forms of decision-making (South Sudan); 45.239 Effectively implement the Action Plan on women’s empowerment (Viet Nam); 45.240 Continue its efforts to improve the status of women in political, economic and social life, and to ensure equal representation in decision-making positions in the public and private sectors (State of Palestine); 45.241 Finalize and effectively implement the Provincial Action Plan on Combating Early and Forced Marriage and the 2018–2023 Strategy Document and National Action Plan on Combating Early and Forced Marriage (Botswana); 45.242 Strengthen law enforcement in the fight against early and forced marriages (Belgium); 45.243 Combat all harmful practices against women and girls, including child, early and forced marriage (Italy); 19

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