— consolidate the rights of the child through the application of the relevant UN Convention on the Rights of the Child and consider revising existing legislation taking into account the recommendations of the relevant UN Committee, — support the efforts of the Government of Egypt to eradicate the practice of female genital mutilation including through appropriate legislative actions and the raising of public awareness. Freedom of association and of expression and pluralism of the media — Implement measures that promote the right of assembly and association in accordance with the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, — assert freedom of expression and independence of the media by facilitating the work of independent information providers including through appropriate legislative action, — examine the possibility for developing specific legislation on the protection of private data,