A/HRC/23/4 79.23. Continue the momentum on the democratization process and improve the current policies and measures to ensure the equality and the full enjoyment of human rights and fundamental freedoms for all people, in particular the social vulnerable groups, like women and children (Viet Nam ); 79.24. Continue to defend the fundamental values enshrined in its constitutional history and its tradition in its efforts to ensure the full enjoyment of all human rights, in particular economic, social and cultural rights (Cuba); 79.25. Continue to promote its social and economic development and try to eliminate poverty so as to lay a solid foundation for the full enjoyment of all human rights by its population (China); 79.26. Continue to develop its legal and institutional framework with respect to the promotion and protection of human rights (Bhutan); 79.27. Accede to the international human rights covenants and seek the support of OHCHR for the process of implementation of these treaties at the national level (Uruguay); 79.28. Promote the ratification of the different international human rights instruments most of which have not been ratified by the country, and continue to cooperate with the Human Rights Council and its mechanisms (Guatemala); 79.29. Extend a standing invitation to the special procedures (Guatemala); 79.30. Consider extending a standing invitation to all the special procedures mandate holders of the Human Rights Council (Latvia); 79.31. Intensify its efforts on human rights and environment with the newly appointed Independent Expert on Human Rights and Environment of the Council (Maldives); 79.32. Promote equality between sexes (Burundi); 79.33. Prioritize gender equality initiatives within its Tonga Strategic Development Framework and intensify its efforts to increase women’s participation at all formal decision-making levels (New Zealand); 79.34. Take affirmative action to increase women’s participation in political life (Slovenia); 79.35. Further develop concrete measures or steps to expand the representation of women in Government and Parliament as well as to other decision-making positions, as appropriate (Thailand); 79.36. Take further measures aiming at promoting women participation in public life and particularly their representation in Parliament (Algeria); 79.37. Adopt the draft Family Protection Bill (Maldives); 79.38. Enact a law criminalizing domestic violence and providing specific penalties for cases of domestic violence (United States of America); 79.39. Introduce and implement a comprehensive legal framework that protects women and girls against all forms of gender-based violence (Norway); 79.40. Prioritize legislation and domestic policies aimed at eliminating domestic violence and protecting women’s rights and gender equality, particularly in relation to property, family and employment (Australia); 14