CAT/C/GTM/CO/5-6 reparation, whether of an individual or collective nature, are implemented in full. The Committee calls the State party’s attention to its general comment No. 3 (2012). Violence against women 13. While it welcomes the legislative and other measures adopted by the State party to prevent and punish violence against women, particularly the definition of femicide as a specific offence, the Committee notes with deep concern that, despite its previous recommendation (para. 16) the level of violence against women, including murders, remains high. The Committee is very concerned to see that, according to the National Institute of Forensic Sciences, 709 violent deaths of women were recorded in 2012 and 200 between January and March 2013. Furthermore, while recognizing the progress made in terms of criminal investigations and prosecution, the Committee notes with concern the low number of convictions for offences related to violence against women (arts. 1, 2, 12, 13, 14 and 16). The Committee urges the State party to: (a) Redouble its efforts to prevent and combat violence against women, including gender-related murder; ensure the full and effective application of the relevant legislation; and ensure effective coordination between the various bodies that have a role to play in tackling violence against women; (b) Ensure that acts of violence against women are investigated promptly, effectively and impartially, and that the perpetrators are tried and punished in accordance with the seriousness of their acts; (c) Ensure that victims obtain appropriate redress, including physical and psychological rehabilitation services, and have access to shelters to house and support them in every region of the country; (d) Run extensive awareness campaigns for the general public and extend and strengthen existing training programmes to ensure that all police officers, judges, lawyers, social workers and health workers are ready to respond effectively to all cases of violence against women. Human rights defenders 14. The Committee remains concerned about the persistently high number of threats and attacks, including murders, targeting human rights defenders, particularly those defending the rights of indigenous peoples and those working on issues related to the right to land, labour rights and the environment, despite the recommendations of numerous human rights monitoring bodies. In this connection, the Committee takes note with concern of the report that 15 human rights defenders were murdered between January and October 2012. It is also concerned about reports that only a limited number of convictions have been obtained for crimes against human rights defenders. Furthermore, the Committee notes with concern the reports that campaigns have been waged, including in the media, to discredit their activities and that the criminal justice system has been used to persecute them (arts. 2, 12, 13 and 16). The Committee urges the State party to recognize publicly the essential role played by human rights defenders in helping it fulfil its obligations under the Convention, and to take the necessary steps to facilitate their work. Recalling its earlier recommendation (para. 12), the Committee urges the State party to: (a) Redouble its efforts to guarantee the effective protection, safety and physical integrity of human rights defenders in face of the threats and attacks to which they are vulnerable on account of their activities; GE.13-44736 5