Elimination of violence against women 2005, para. 17p
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[Stresses that States have an affirmative duty to promote and protect the human rights and fundamental freedoms of women and girls and must exercise due diligence to prevent, investigate and punish all acts of violence against women and girls, and calls upon States:] To examine the impact of, and take measures to address, gender role stereotypes that contribute to the prevalence of violence against women and girls, including in cooperation with the United Nations system, regional organizations, civil society, the media and other relevant actors;