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Eliminate, in law and in practice, all forms of discrimination, including that based on sexual orientation or gender identity

Decriminalize consensual sexual relations between people of the same sex, and combat stigmatization on the grounds of sexual orientation or gender identity

Repeal article 120 of the Criminal Code that criminalizes consensual relationships between men, and take measures to alleviate the discrimination against the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex community and to investigate and punish acts of violence and so-called “hate crimes”

Punish discrimination and violence based on sexual orientation and gender identity prejudices

Adopt legal measures to combat effectively all forms of discrimination on all grounds, including sexual orientation and gender identity

Combat violence and discrimination on all grounds, including on the grounds of sexual orientation and gender identity, through the adoption of comprehensive anti-discrimination legislation and by investigating and prosecuting all acts of violence and discrimination

Repeal legislation that criminalizes consensual same-sex conduct, and adopt laws to prevent discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity

Consider repealing provisions that criminalize homosexuality

Combat any form of discrimination or violence against persons based on their sexual orientation or gender identity, and repeal article 120 of the Criminal Code, which criminalizes consensual sexual activities between adult males

Take the necessary measures to repeal from the Criminal Code the criminalization of consensual sexual relations between persons of the same sex

Adopt legislation against discrimination based on gender, disability, migration status, and sexual orientation and gender identity

Pursue the efforts made to elaborate a law on persons with disabilities

Finalize the elaboration of and adopt a bill on the rights of persons with disabilities that takes into account the provisions of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities

Continue to improve the support system for persons with disabilities and to strengthen their rights and freedoms

Continue measures to strengthen the mechanisms of protection of the rights of persons with disabilities

Strengthen policies on the protection of children, and take measures to criminalize the sale of children, child prostitution and child pornography

Introduce into domestic legislation a definition of the sale of children

Enhance efforts to protect the rights of children

Enact legislation explicitly prohibiting corporal punishment of children in all settings, including at home

Encourage the effective implementation of the comprehensive national mechanism for the protection of vulnerable children

Consider developing a coherent national strategy for the protection of vulnerable children, with an emphasis on the gradual transition from their current placement in institutions to receiving family support services

Continue its efforts to promote and protect family values and the rights of children, youth, women and older persons

Develop measures for the protection and recovery of and assistance for children living and working in street situations, and prevent them from becoming victims of trafficking and economic and sexual exploitation

Consider adopting specific legislation on prevention of and protection against gender-based violence and domestic violence in compliance with international human rights standards

Legally define and include in the Criminal Code the crimes of domestic violence and gender-based violence, taking into account sexual orientation and gender identity

Harmonize domestic legislation to incorporate the provisions of the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women

Adopt legislation on violence against women in line with international norms and standards

Accelerate the legislative reform envisaged to promote gender equality and punish gender-based violence, and ratify the Council of Europe Convention on Preventing and Combating Violence against Women and Domestic Violence and the Optional Protocol to the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women

Adopt comprehensive measures to prevent and eliminate all forms of violence against women and girls, including through relevant legislation

Take further steps to fight violence against women