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Efforts will continue to be made, through the implementation of the Action Plan, in particular the specific measures for non- and under-represented Member States, so as to continue to increase the level of representation in the Secretariat.

Australia is also building on our existing work on NCDs in the Pacific with a $25 million commitment to help Pacific island countries tackle these problems, focused on building the evidence base for effective interventions and cost-effective prevention strategies, and addressing the wider social determinants of health.

They claimed that their traditional knowledge had been stolen, and CSIR had failed to comply with the rules of the Convention on Biodiversity, which requires the prior informed consent of all stakeholders, including the original discoverers and users.

[...] [...] and build upon its current [...]

In the light of the ongoing negotiations at the Security Council on the adoption of severe economic and financial measures on my country without concretely substantiating the allegations levelled against Eritrea, I am, once again, compelled to write you this letter as a follow-up to my letter of 7 October 2011 (S/2011/623) and also to present my Government’s protest, in the strongest possible terms, about the Gabonese draft resolution.

The Committee urges the State party to take prompt and effective measures to prevent any further discrimination in the level of social security benefits between Eastern and Western Länders and remedy the existing cases of such discrimination.

Future prices might be influenced not only by higher feed prices but also by the introduction of more rigorous regulations on the environment, food safety, traceability and animal welfare.

Expressing deep concern about the continuing Israeli policy of closures and severe restrictions on the movement of persons and goods, including medical and humanitarian personnel and goods, via the imposition of prolonged closures and severe economic and movement restrictions that in effect amount to a blockade, crossing closures, checkpoints and a permit regime throughout the Occupied Palestinian Territory, including East Jerusalem, and the consequent negative impact on the socio-economic situation of the Palestinian people, which remains that of a dire humanitarian crisis, as well as on efforts aimed at rehabilitating and developing the damaged Palestinian economy and on the contiguity of the Territory

Despite heavy criticism from different [...]

The use of children in manning checkpoints and protecting protesters should be strictly prohibited.

In fact, our consultations with stakeholders and reading of the evidence suggests that the issues are most serious in relation to access to education materials where demand is not met by the local publishing industries or donor-financed programmes; and in relation to access to computer software, a pre-requisite for access to information and for competitiveness in the global economy.

Expressing deep concern also about the Israeli policy of closures, severe restrictions, and a permit regime that obstruct the freedom of movement of persons and goods, including medical and humanitarian personnel and goods, throughout the Occupied Palestinian Territory, including East Jerusalem, and about the consequent violation of the human rights of the Palestinian people and the negative impact on their socio-economic situation, which remains that of a dire humanitarian crisis, particularly in the Gaza Strip

The Executive Committee expresses the expectation that in the next two years, the Islamic Republic of Iran will continue the progress achieved, sustain and build upon its current level of CFC reductions to achieve the goal of complying with the Protocol’s reduction schedules and achieve its phase-out targets.

The relevant legislation also established a legal distinction between drug traffickers and drug addicts and severely punished the financing of drug trafficking.

[...] [...] provocations — vigorously condemned by the [...] [...]

International efforts to combat ongoing incidences of human trafficking must be stepped up with provisions of severe penalties for people who engage in the trafficking of human beings.

The social-ethical reproach of discrimination based on illegitimate categories or factors is quite clear-cut in the Criminal Code of Macao (CCM), wherein several crimes related to hatred and discrimination based on nationality, ethnicity, race or religion are established and severely punished.

(i) Tobacco-free healthcare facility policy for all staff – rationale for a 100% tobacco-free healthcare facility, general tobacco control (specifically the harms caused by using tobacco and exposure to tobacco smoke) and nicotine addiction, content of the policy, requirements of the policy, the complaints process, enforcement by all staff including key messages to support, consequences of non-compliance (disciplinary process), and cessation support for staff who use tobacco.

She stopped drinking and coughed heavily,” said Ms. Han, wiping tears from her cheek.

Speakers emphasized that violence against children and women was particularly unacceptable and that severe measures were required to combat it.

Another area of concern raised during the UPR is the severe repression of civil society, with independent activists and journalists facing a constant threat of government reprisal.

[...] [...] series of illegal and harsh measures, such as [...] [...]

We emphasize the need for an improved and more effective institutional framework for sustainable development which should be guided by the specific functions required and mandates involved; address the shortcomings of the current system; take into account all relevant implications; promote synergies and coherence; seek to avoid duplication and eliminate unnecessary overlaps within the United Nations system; and reduce administrative burdens and build on existing arrangements.

But, on the one hand, this relatively encouraging review cannot push into oblivion the present context of strict budgetary discipline imposed on UNESCO, which has given rise to operational difficulties in the reform process.

We will continue to build upon this progress through promoting inclusive and equitable growth, eradicating poverty and pursuing sustainable development in its economic, social and environmental dimensions, and by ensuring the necessary enabling environment for mobilizing public and private resources and expanding productive investments.