A/HRC/18/10 81.27. Abolish FGM and as a first step support those initiatives from within the country which call for prohibiting FGM at least for minors of under 18 years age (Germany); 81.28. Adopt legislation to prohibit FGM and, at the same time, promote an open dialogue on this issue (Switzerland); 81.29. Fully prohibit and criminalize female genital mutilation, as it represents a clear human rights violation (Portugal); 81.30. Specifically prohibit, sanction and effectively prevent the practice of female genital mutilation for children under the age of 18 (United Kingdom); 81.31. Spread information about the negative consequences of female genital mutilation, also in cooperation with relevant international organizations and United Nations agencies (Italy); 81.32. Remove obstacles preventing women having effective access to justice and adopt appropriate measures to promote basic legal assistance and knowledge of women’s rights, including the right to obtain redress in the courts (Mexico); 81.33. Implement measures to ensure girls’ and women’s access to all levels of education and ensure a higher level of women’s participation in public life (Norway); 81.34. Review the current maternity health-care policies and introduce necessary changes to ensure pregnant women’s access to medical facilities throughout the country (Norway); 81.35. Improve access to confidential family planning services and sexual and reproductive health services (Norway); 81.36. Put in place effective measures to implement the Child Rights Act and protect children from sexual and gender-based violence, abuse, exploitation, trafficking, and the worst forms of child labour (Canada); 81.37. Continue its endeavours to reduce the illiteracy rates and eradicate forced labour, especially child labour (Azerbaijan); 81.38. Monitor the reintegration of former child combatants, particularly girls, with the aim to ensure that appropriate assistance is provided and suitable measures are implemented (Japan); 81.39. Take effective measures to ensure local courts and traditional leaders operate in compliance with human rights obligations and the principles of equality and non-discrimination, including by ensuring adequate access to human rights training and by reviewing the appointment procedures for local and traditional leaders (Canada); 81.40. Deter police officers, whatever their rank, from excessive use of force or acts of corruption, theft, extortion and other abuses; investigate abuses involving the police; hand down disciplinary sanctions against the perpetrators or prosecute them (Switzerland); 81.41. Take the necessary steps to ensure that victims of human rights violations and their families have access to full reparation in the form of restitution, compensation, satisfaction and rehabilitation (Canada); 81.42. Strengthen domestic judicial and criminal law and its effective enforcement, with respect to the accountability and corresponding sanctions of 18