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discriminatory practices against women, which still continue despite
significant legislative measures that have already been adopted (South
Africa);
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7.
Enforce more effectively/ensure the implementation of law 99-05, which
prohibits Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) (Ireland, Switzerland),
undertake an awareness-raising campaign (Ireland) to prevent and
eradicate this practice (Switzerland);
8.
Better implement laws aimed at eliminating all forms of violence against
women as recommended by CESCR (Luxembourg); take measures to
raise awareness among the public and all players involved in the judicial
system regarding the need to respect and apply the legislation on
violence against women (Canada);
9.
Continue positive efforts towards implementation of relevant legislation
pertaining to, among others, the prohibition of certain cultural practices
adjudged as harmful (Botswana); as recommended by CRC
(Luxembourg) continue awareness-raising campaigns to combat and
eradicate FGM and other traditional practices harmful (United
Kingdom) to health (Luxembourg) against women and girls (United
Kingdom) and seek to bring about positive trends in traditional
behaviour (Luxembourg);
10.
Continue efforts to guarantee the right to food for the Senegalese people,
consider requesting technical assistance from OHCHR on the right to
food (Algeria); increase involvement in the field of international
cooperation to face the consequences of both international food and
economic crises (Palestine);
11.
Continue efforts to diminish the proportion of the urban population
living in slums, so as to fulfil the rights of families to decent housing
conditions (Indonesia);
12.
Expand efforts to ensure universal access to maternal and child healthcare services and facilities, in particular in rural and remote areas
(Germany); continue efforts to promote women’s rights and the right to
health, particularly that of children, through enhancing international
cooperation in these fields (Philippines);
13.
Pursue policy regarding persons with HIV and elderly persons which
makes the commitment of Senegal more concrete for the cause of human
rights (Democratic Republic of the Congo); continue to pursue
commendable efforts to combat HIV & AIDS, and share experiences,
particularly regarding the involvement of youth in programmes designed
to fight this scourge (Botswana);
14.
Further invest in achieving the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs)
on maternal health including access to equipment, drugs and supplies;
transportation for medical referrals; and partnerships with other
medical personnel (Holy See);
15.
Continue and strengthen efforts to combat poverty (Morocco, Sudan,
Malaysia, Azerbaijan, South Africa) with the assistance of the
international community (Morocco); take efficient measures to overcome
the consequences of food and financial crises (Azerbaijan);
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