A/HRC/24/4 135.75 Pursue a regular dialogue with the stakeholders in various communities nationwide, including the village chiefs, religious leaders, men and boys as well as civil society in order to promote a better understanding of the importance of equality between women and men and to identify practical means of putting an end to harmful practices against women and girls including FGM, early and forced marriages and levirate (Canada); 135.76 Continue its efforts to promote the rights of the child and pursue its fight to eradicate the FGM which still persists in the country (Burundi); 135.77 Double its effort in fighting harmful traditional practices (Ethiopia); 135.78 (Togo); Take measures in view to effectively combat violence against women 135.79 In order to eradicate FGM, increase public advocacy and training of judiciary and public officials, traditional leaders and parents, both men and women (Finland); 135.80 Continue to work to eliminate FGM, particularly in rural areas (France); 135.81 Redouble efforts to heighten awareness of the population against FGM and excision (Germany); 135.82 Continue its efforts to eradicate the practice of FGM by, for example, looking at the lessons learned by other countries in the region that are dealing with this issue (the Netherlands); 135.83 Continue its commendable efforts for the total eradication of FGM (Rwanda); 135.84 Further strengthening national efforts to eliminate all forms of violence against women, including FGM, and taking all the necessary measures to enable women to participate in public and private life on an equal footing with men (Slovenia); 135.85 Continue adopting and implementing all the necessary measures and provisions for raising legal and awareness levels, in order that FGM be effectively eliminated in the whole country (Spain); 135.86 Take measures to protect women accused of witchcraft (Austria); 135.87 Consider setting up a global action plan to combat violence against women and children, with particular attention to forced marriages, and the growing phenomenon of street children (Belgium);2 135.88 Set the minimum age for marriage for boys and girls at 18 years (Hungary); 135.89 Adopt specific legislation to prohibit violence against women, including domestic violence (Hungary); 135.90 Take further strong measures to prevent trafficking and exploitation of women and children (Australia); 2 20 The recommendation made during the interactive dialogue was as follows: “Consider setting-up a global action plan to combat violence against women and children, with particular attention to forced marriages, polygamy, and the growing phenomenon of street children (Belgium).” GE.13-15534

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