A/HRC/18/15 76.27. Develop opportunities afforded by international cooperation to strengthen its capacities, notably in the fight against poverty, while continuing its development programmes (Algeria); 76.28. Continue applying socio-economic development strategies and plans in the country, in particular those geared towards combating poverty (Cuba); 76.29. Implement food security policies to combat the negative effects of poverty (Ecuador); 76.30. Develop an additional framework to secure food necessities, with the cooperation of the international community (Hungary); 76.31. Continue implementing programmes and measures aimed at guaranteeing universal health and education services of quality to the entire population (Cuba); 76.32. Increase the efforts to promote adolescent health, particularly with respect to reproductive health in order to combat teenage pregnancy (Norway); 76.33. With international cooperation and technical assistance, continue strengthening its education policy with a view to provide a comprehensive education that responds to the needs of its people, as the only means to advance towards full development, in conditions that guarantee full equality and the inclusion of the most vulnerable sectors of the population (Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela). 77. The following recommendations enjoy the support of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, which considers that they are already implemented or in the process of implementation: 77.1. Sign and ratify the Optional Protocol to the Convention on the Rights of the Child on the involvement of children in armed conflict (Spain); 77.2. Increase the efforts to conduct open and transparent dialogue with civil society on any changes to legislation which affect the rights of citizens (United Kingdom); 77.3. Increase efforts (Slovenia) to harmonize domestic legislation with the Convention on the Rights of the Child (Uruguay); 77.4. Undertake the measures necessary to increase the statistical capacity on the situation of children in the country, to facilitate the development of adequate policies (Uruguay); 77.5. Create awareness-raising campaigns and national policies to prevent and combat discrimination in any form (Brazil); 77.6. Respect international standards on capital punishment, especially the principles stated in resolution 1984/50 of the Economic and Social Council, and in particular ensure that capital punishment is applied only for the most serious crimes (Belgium); 77.7. Adopt legal or/and social awareness-raising measures to reduce violence against women (Ecuador); 77.8. Conduct a public awareness campaign regarding domestic violence, ensuring that citizens understand the protection afforded to them under the law (United States); 15