A/HRC/57/7 42.253 Continue to strengthen the legislative framework in the promotion of gender equality and the rights of women (Barbados); 42.254 Continue to strengthen policies aimed at enhancing women’s empowerment in all areas, particularly in economics, science and education (Cambodia); 42.255 Continue its commendable efforts in implementing effectively the national strategy for gender equality to ensure gender equality in family life (State of Palestine ); 42.256 Strengthen national mechanisms to protect the rights of women, and especially their effective participation in decision-making (Uganda); 42.257 Take the necessary measures to increase women’s representation in executive bodies at national and local levels, in line with the national strategy for gender equality for 2021–2030 (Norway); 42.258 Continue and intensify efforts to promote the integration of women into political and public life, in line with the national strategy for gender equality for 2021–2030 (Djibouti); 42.259 Strengthen measures to promote and ensure women’s participation in public and political life (Timor-Leste); 42.260 Take further steps in the field of women’s empowerment by facilitating a greater proportion of women in leadership positions in public institutions and private business (Bulgaria); 42.261 Promote further the participation of women in political life and increase the inclusion of gender perspectives in the design, development and implementation of development strategies (Cameroon); 42.262 Take measures to expand women’s participation in senior government positions (Colombia); 42.263 Step up efforts to increase women’s participation in the public sector (Honduras); 42.264 Continue to promote women’s participation in the fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics and support women entrepreneurs, especially in rural areas (Bahamas); 42.265 Continue its efforts to implement the national action plan on women, peace and security (Burkina Faso); 42.266 Continue efforts to promote the rights of women, children, older persons and persons with disabilities (Belarus); 42.267 Prevent and combat violence against women (Côte d’Ivoire); 42.268 Step up efforts to prevent and combat all forms of gender-based violence (Gabon); 42.269 Further intensify efforts to address and prevent all forms of genderbased violence (Georgia); 42.270 Intensify efforts to prevent and combat all forms of violence against women (Madagascar); 42.271 Redouble efforts to prevent and address all forms of gender-based violence (South Africa); 42.272 Enhance efforts to combat all forms of violence against women and girls (Lithuania); 42.273 Strengthen measures to combat discrimination and violence against women and girls (Nepal); GE.24-09937 21