A/HRC/57/5 109.192 Acknowledge that Afghan women and minorities are legitimate stakeholders of the country. They must be accorded every protection to enhance their effective participation in the country’s reconstruction, future growth and development (Ghana); 109.193 Stop gender-based discrimination by putting an end to all discriminatory restrictions targeting women’s and girls’ rights, both in law and in practice, in line with Afghanistan’s obligations under the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women (Romania); 109.194 Remove any barriers preventing women’s and girls’ freedom of movement and participation in society, including leaving home unattended, playing sports and visiting public areas (New Zealand); 109.195 Ensure compliance with its international human rights obligations, including the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women and the Convention on the Rights of the Child, by revoking all discriminatory edicts and decrees issued since August 2021 that specifically target women and girls (Panama); 109.196 Restore the rights of women to employment and meaningful participation in the public and private sectors (Indonesia); 109.197 Lift the restrictions on women’s right to work and right to participate in public and political affairs (Türkiye); 109.198 Guarantee women’s right to work across all sectors, respecting their autonomy and the right to economic independence (Iceland); 109.199 Uphold the rights of women and girls, including full and equal access to education and work opportunities, lifting the bans currently in place (Italy); 109.200 End direct and indirect discrimination against women and girls and gender-based violence. Ensure equality before the law and access to justice for women and girls (Luxembourg); 109.201 Take all measures necessary to promote and protect the rights of women and girls (Malawi); 109.202 Introduce effective measures to eradicate all forms of violence and discriminatory restrictions against women and girls (Lithuania); 109.203 Take effective steps to prevent femicides, acts of violence, including arbitrary detention, sexual abuse and any form of torture, ill-treatment or punishment of women and girls, and to ensure the strengthening of gender equality through the removal of all bans and discriminatory practices (Liechtenstein); 109.204 End harmful practices against women and girls, including child marriage and forced marriage, and address and take further measures to prevent and end all forms of violence against women and girls (Mongolia); 109.205 Abolish national legislation that promotes practices and acts of gender violence and discrimination against women and girls (Paraguay); 109.206 Refrain from all forms of discrimination against women and girls and all forms of sexual and gender-based violence, including sexual slavery and early and forced marriage (Czechia); 109.207 Accelerate progress regarding fighting gender-based violence, including domestic violence against women and girls (Estonia); 109.208 Criminalize all forms of gender-based violence (Portugal); 109.209 Ensure the prompt, independent and credible investigation and, as appropriate, prosecution of gender-based violence and cease detentions for so-called moral crimes (United States of America); GE.24-09690 21