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124.83.
Take steps to ensure targeted attacks against individuals based on
their sexual orientation are thoroughly investigated and prosecuted,
and strengthen mechanisms to prevent crimes of violence (Canada);
124.84.
Publically denounce crimes committed against LGBTs and to
conduct thorough investigations into and prosecutions of these
attacks (Austria);
124.85.
Publicly denounce all violence based on sexual orientation or gender
identity and adopt effective measures to raise public awareness
concerning the constitutional protection of LGBT individuals
(Finland);
124.86.
Increase advocacy for freedom from discrimination based on sexual
orientation and gender identity through public education and
awareness building and address violence targeting LGBT persons
through training for police, first responders and justice system
officials (United States of America);
124.87.
In order to avoid the occurrence of impunity in cases of violence
against LGBT persons, that all such cases be subject of credible
investigations and the perpetrators prosecuted (Belgium);
124.88.
Prohibit and punish corporal punishment both in the home, as well as
in public institutions such as schools and prisons (Mexico);
124.89.
Enact the Prevention and Combating of Trafficking in Persons Bill as
soon as possible (Namibia);
124.90.
Continue efforts for the enactment of the Law against Trafficking in
Persons, being sure that its approval will be a precious instrument in
the fight against this scourge (Paraguay);
124.91.
Expedite the adoption of the Prevention and Combating of
Trafficking in Persons Bill as a mechanism to assist victims in
accordance with international humanitarian and human rights
standards and to prosecute the perpetrators (Thailand);
124.92.
Pass the “Combating and Prevention of Trafficking in Persons Bill”
currently under deliberation in the National Assembly, and move
swiftly to implement it once passed (United States of America);
124.93.
Take all necessary measures to ensure equal access to justice for all
citizens and guarantee a fair process before a competent, independent
and impartial tribunal (Switzerland);
124.94.
Establish human rights education and training programmes for
police and law enforcement officers (Costa Rica);
124.95.
Ensure that the proposed new Traditional Courts Bill, if adopted,
does not violate South Africa’s international obligations or its own
Constitution in the area of women’s rights and gender equality
(Norway);
124.96.
Investigate all allegations of sexual exploitation and abuse by South
African peacekeepers; prosecute and punish offenders; take
measures within SA peacekeeping contingents to prevent future
offences; and report the results back to UN peacekeeping authorities
(Canada);
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