A/HRC/29/6 118.107 Redouble its efforts to eradicate the problem of violence against women, in all its forms (Burundi); 118.108 Strengthen measures to prevent and supress all forms of gender violence and include in the penal code the various forms of sexual violence, including marital rape (Chile); 118.109 Prevent and punish all forms of violence especially that which targets women and girls, and ensure that the criminal code contains provisions covering the various forms of sexual violence (Egypt); 118.110 Take measures to prevent child, early and forced marriages, including through educational and advocacy campaigns to enforce existing legislation (Canada); 118.111 Observe the national law for all young girls with regards to the legal age of marriage and take firm action to prevent young girls from becoming victims of forced and early marriage, particularly in rural areas (Sweden); 118.112 Raise awareness among religious leaders, magistrates and different political actors with a view to combat sociocultural factors which run counter to the harmonious development of Guinean society (Democratic Republic of the Congo); 118.113 Consider taking steps towards strict implementation of its laws prohibiting traditional practices harmful to women and children (the Philippines); 118.114 Redouble its efforts to advance women’s rights and eliminate harmful practices (India); 118.115 Continue to implement and build on efforts to address female genital mutilation/cutting, including by engaging state and non-state stakeholders in dialogue on education, programming, and legislation needed to eliminate this harmful practice and advance gender equality (United States of America); 118.116 Strengthen actions against discrimination, violence against women and female genital mutilation; ensure effective access to justice; and strengthen the implementation of sanctions against this type of crimes (Argentina); 118.117 Strengthen and broaden the Strategic Plan to effectively implement the prohibition of female genital mutilation, promoting a change in custom (Chile); 118.118 Step up efforts to definitively and rapidly eliminate the practice of female genital mutilation (Comoros); 118.119 Adopt a comprehensive strategy to fight against female genital mutilation, including the punishment of its perpetrators, educational and awareness-raising programmes as well as medical support to women and girls affected (Czech Republic); 118.120 Strengthen its efforts to combat traditional practices that are harmful to women and children, particularly, female genital mutilation (Ethiopia); 118.121 Combat violence against women, in particular female genital mutilation, by ensuring that these are systematically brought to justice and by raising awareness (France); 20 GE.15-07505

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