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marriage if it is deemed to be “in the best interests” of the child, as this provision
is ambiguous and open to abuse (Canada);
144.250
Strengthen initiatives aimed at eliminating child marriage (Georgia);
144.251 Revise the Penal Code to recognize marital rape as an offence
(Iceland);
144.252
Continue the efforts towards abolishing child marriage (Nepal);
144.253 Reform the Child Marriage Restraint Act to eliminate exceptions and
loopholes that allow for child marriage in certain circumstances (Norway);
144.254 Continue to strengthen measures to prevent child marriage
(Turkmenistan);
144.255
Make further efforts to eliminate child marriage (Armenia);
144.256
Step up efforts to combat child marriage (Philippines);
144.257 Enhance efforts to eliminate child marriage, by reformulating the
Child Marriage Restraint Act to prevent misuse of “special circumstances”
(Republic of Korea);
144.258 Intensify efforts to ensure the protection of the rights of children and
migrant workers (Burundi);
144.259 Accelerate the drafting of a law on the rights of abandoned children to
provide them with better protection (Kuwait);
144.260 Strengthen protection and take measures to mitigate the impact of
climate change on older persons (Marshall Islands);
144.261 Make more efforts to promote and protect the rights of older persons,
and take measures aimed at mitigating the effects of climate change on them
(Qatar);
144.262 Pursue efforts aimed at promoting rights of children, women, persons
with disabilities and ethnic minorities (Turkmenistan);
144.263 Take further steps to ensure the protection of the rights of persons with
disabilities, especially women and children with disabilities (Japan);
144.264 Continue to implement the National Action Plan for the Development
of Persons with Disabilities (Azerbaijan);
144.265 Continuing to implement the National Action Plan for the
Development of Persons with Disabilities (Jordan);
144.266 Continue to make further progress on ensuring equal rights for
persons with disabilities and maintaining their dignity and freedom (Hungary);
144.267 Continue to implement National Action Plan for the Development of
Persons with Disabilities (Pakistan);
144.268 Develop further and implement policies and programmes to support
persons with disabilities, such as enhancing educational opportunities, increasing
accessibility in public spaces and providing comprehensive health and social
services (Bahamas);
144.269 Continue to provide free treatment services to persons with disabilities
(Oman);
144.270 Continue efforts to enhance health care for persons with disabilities
(Tunisia);
144.271 Enhance cyclone warnings and focus on data collection for
climate-sensitive diseases, paying special attention to the assessment of the most
vulnerable, including older persons and persons with disabilities (Gambia);
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