Situation during visit in 2008 Information received in the reporting Steps taken in previous years and (See A/HRC/13/39/Add.6; A/HRC/16/52/Add.2A) period Justice informed the Parliament about the Greenland Home Rule Government‘s intention to develop a strategy for prevention of sexual violence and rape. Government: Within the framework of ―A safe Childhood 2010‖, several initiatives are in progress, including: - with a view of increasing the competence of the personnel at the crises centres, the personnel has started attending 6 training courses scheduled for 2010-2012. - In 2010, the Government of Greenland increased the grants for the crises centres substantially. - To address the widespread problem of violence among adolescents, the Ministry of Social Affairs is exploring the possibilities of cooperation with an NGO or foundation. -In 2011, the Government of Greenland will pass the Children and Youth Strategy to the Parliament for its approval. The strategy includes such issues as failure of child care, violence and addiction. -A range of initiatives have already been implemented under the public health programme ―Inuuneritta‖, one of the focus areas of which is preventing violence and promoting sexual health: - From 2009, educational courses called ―Ready to raise a child‖ have been provided for all pregnant women and their husbands with a focus on preventing violence in the family. - All 9th grade pupils are taught subject on family planning which includes, among others, debates on violence in relationships A/HRC/19/61/Add.3 46 Recommendations (A/HRC/10/44/Add.2)