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UN Member State or Permanent Observer making sexual rights related recommendations, comments or asking questions to the State under Review.

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Sources of information used as the basis for a State’s review.  Includes the State’s National Report, UN Compilation Report and a Stakeholder Summary.

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State responses to recommendations and issues raised in the UN Compilation and Stakeholder summary.

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  • State Under Review:

    Romania

    Romania
    Regional group
    EEG
    Political group
    EU
    OIF
    Source Of Reference:

    Albania

    Albania
    Regional group
    EEG
    Political group
    OIC
    OIF
    Issue:
    • International human rights instruments
    Type:
    Recommendation
    Session:
    29th Session, January 2018
    Status:
    Accepted
    Contents:
    Consider ratifying the OP-CRPD and the OP-CRC-IC.
  • State Under Review:

    Romania

    Romania
    Regional group
    EEG
    Political group
    EU
    OIF
    Source Of Reference:

    Czechia

    Czechia
    Regional group
    EEG
    Political group
    EU
    Issue:
    • Violence against women / gender-based violence
    • Domestic violence
    Type:
    Recommendation
    Session:
    29th Session, January 2018
    Status:
    Accepted
    Contents:
    Monitor the implementation of the amended law on combating domestic violence and use the results to further improve the prosecution of domestic violence and ensure that all perpetrators are adequately punished.
  • State Under Review:

    Romania

    Romania
    Regional group
    EEG
    Political group
    EU
    OIF
    Source Of Reference:

    Canada

    Canada
    Regional group
    WEOG
    Political group
    OAS
    OIF
    Commonwealth
    Issue:
    • Sexual abuse
    • Training for state personnel on sexual rights issues
    Type:
    Recommendation
    Session:
    2nd session, May 2008
    Status:
    Accepted
    Contents:
    To take additional measures to combat human trafficking, including the provision of training for police in dealing with victims of human trafficking and sexual abuse...
    Implementation
    National Report:
    Para 62) A matter under the serious attention of the Romanian authorities is human trafficking (see recommendation 12). In the period of 2010 - 2011, the Romanian Police elaborated and launched the Project with the title "Strengthening the capacity of judicial authorities for investigating the cases of human trafficking", on which 230 police officers, gendarmerie officers and prosecutors were trained.

    Para 65) As far as the trafficking of children is concerned, which is directly linked to the exploitation of children and even more, to the sexual exploitation thereof, the Directive 2011/36/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 5 April 2011 on preventing and combating trafficking in human beings and protecting was adopted and has as deadline for its transposition into domestic legislation 6 April 2013.

    UN Compilation:
    Para 24) The Special Rapporteur on contemporary forms of slavery, including its causes and consequences took note of information indicating that Romania continued to be a country of origin for human trafficking. She highlighted a decrease in trafficking for sexual exploitation but an increase in trafficking for forced labour ...
  • State Under Review:

    Romania

    Romania
    Regional group
    EEG
    Political group
    EU
    OIF
    Source Of Reference:

    United Kingdom

    United Kingdom
    Regional group
    WEOG
    Political group
    EU
    Commonwealth
    Issue:
    • HIV and AIDS
    Type:
    Question
    Session:
    29th Session, January 2018
    Status:
    N/A
    Contents:
    Given that Romania has the highest TB infection rate in the European Union, what concrete steps is the Romanian government taking in order to ensure that adequate health care, life-saving medicine and other social benefits are provided to people infected with HIV/AIDS, and people diagnosed with TB, in line with WHO guidelines?
  • State Under Review:

    Romania

    Romania
    Regional group
    EEG
    Political group
    EU
    OIF
    Source Of Reference:

    UN Compilation

    Issue:
    • Marital rape
    • Violence against women / gender-based violence
    Type:
    Review Documentation
    Session:
    29th Session, January 2018
    Status:
    Not Followed up with a Recommendation
    Contents:
    CEDAW recommended that Romania adopt a legislative package to address. .. marital rape, ... It recommended that Romania introduce police protection orders, provide a legal basis for the issuance of emergency police protection orders, introduce exofficio prosecution for gender-based violence and ensure that cases of gender-based violence against women were under no circumstances addressed under mediation procedures. It also recommended that Romania ensure that victims of gender-based violence had full and barrier-free access to medical and psychological support, safe shelters within a reasonable distance and counselling ... throughout the country. [Para 47]
  • State Under Review:

    Romania

    Romania
    Regional group
    EEG
    Political group
    EU
    OIF
    Source Of Reference:

    Costa Rica

    Costa Rica
    Regional group
    GRULAC
    Political group
    OAS
    OEI
    ACS
    Issue:
    • International human rights instruments
    Type:
    Recommendation
    Session:
    15th session, February 2013
    Status:
    Accepted
    Contents:
    Consider ratifying OP-CRPD.
    Implementation
    National Report:
    Para 31) Romania has signed the OP-CRPD. Romania is considering ratification of the OP-CRPD. Romania's efforts are currently focused on the commitments undertaken following the ratification of the CRPD, the National Strategy "A Barrier-free Society for People with Disabilities 2016-2020" being the implementation plan of the Convention.
  • State Under Review:

    Romania

    Romania
    Regional group
    EEG
    Political group
    EU
    OIF
    Source Of Reference:

    Libya

    Libya
    Regional group
    Africa Group
    Political group
    AU
    OIC
    AL
    Issue:
    • Trafficking in women and / or girls
    Type:
    Recommendation
    Session:
    15th session, February 2013
    Status:
    Accepted
    Contents:
    Take urgent measures to fight trafficking in persons, particularly women and children, including through international and regional cooperation, also with countries of destination in order to prevent the spread of this phenomenon and work to prosecute perpetrators.
  • State Under Review:

    Romania

    Romania
    Regional group
    EEG
    Political group
    EU
    OIF
    Source Of Reference:

    Stakeholder Summary

    Issue:
    • Sexual exploitation / slavery
    • Trafficking in women and / or girls
    Type:
    Review Documentation
    Session:
    15th session, February 2013
    Status:
    Neglected
    Contents:
    ... CoE-GRETA considered that Romania should strengthen the prevention of trafficking in children. SC-R recommended that Romania develop support services for child victims of trafficking and commercial sexual exploitation, including systematic medical, psychological, social and legal assistance. SC-R also recommended ensuring that child victims not be prosecuted for prostitution. [Para 24]
  • State Under Review:

    Romania

    Romania
    Regional group
    EEG
    Political group
    EU
    OIF
    Source Of Reference:

    UN Compilation

    Issue:
    • International human rights instruments
    Type:
    Review Documentation
    Session:
    2nd session, May 2008
    Status:
    Neglected
    Contents:
    Reports to CESCR, HR Committee, OP-CRC-SC overdue.
  • State Under Review:

    Romania

    Romania
    Regional group
    EEG
    Political group
    EU
    OIF
    Source Of Reference:

    Denmark

    Denmark
    Regional group
    WEOG
    Political group
    EU
    Issue:
    • Sexuality education
    • Training for state personnel on sexual rights issues
    Type:
    Recommendation
    Session:
    43rd Session, May 2023
    Status:
    Unclear Response
    Contents:
    Take steps to introduce evidence-based comprehensive sexuality education in the curriculum for secondary education, as well as to ensure sufficient teacher training on comprehensive sexuality education.
    Explanation
    Noted. In Romania, the legal framework does not provide for the concept of sexual education/comprehensive sexual education. However, the issues pertaining to sexual and reproductive health education will be approached within the compulsory topic of Health education.


  • State Under Review:

    Romania

    Romania
    Regional group
    EEG
    Political group
    EU
    OIF
    Source Of Reference:

    South Africa

    South Africa
    Regional group
    Africa Group
    Political group
    AU
    Commonwealth
    Issue:
    • Sexuality education
    • Sexual and / or reproductive rights and / or health broadly
    Type:
    Recommendation
    Session:
    43rd Session, May 2023
    Status:
    Partially Accepted
    Contents:
    Ensure full access to sexual and reproductive health services including age-appropriate educational programmes in schools on sexual and reproductive health.
    Explanation
    Noted for the part on providing (comprehensive) sexuality/sexual education, as the legal framework does not provide for this concept. The issues pertaining to sexual and reproductive health education will be approached within the compulsory topic of Health education. ... The newly adopted Law of undergraduate education foresees the introduction of Health education as a compulsory topic within the national curriculum. It is under this major generic topic that issues pertaining to sexual and reproductive health education will be approached. However, the legal framework does not provide for the concept of sexual education/comprehensive sexual education. The Ministry of Education, in collaboration with the Ministry of Health, the Ministry of Family, Youth and the Equality of Chances, local public authorities, recognised denominations and non-governmental organizations, will promote programmes for the prevention of unwanted pregnancies and early maternity among pupils. The programmes will be adapted to the age and developmental level of the pupils.
  • State Under Review:

    Romania

    Romania
    Regional group
    EEG
    Political group
    EU
    OIF
    Source Of Reference:

    South Africa

    South Africa
    Regional group
    Africa Group
    Political group
    AU
    Commonwealth
    Issue:
    • Intersex persons' rights
    • Discrimination based on sexual orientation
    • Women's and / or girls' rights
    • Discrimination based on gender identity
    • HIV and AIDS
    Type:
    Recommendation
    Session:
    43rd Session, May 2023
    Status:
    Accepted
    Contents:
    Enhance measures to prevent discrimination against all vulnerable groups, including women, children and persons living with HIV/AIDS, person from the LGBTQI+ community, the Roma and other ethnic and racial minorities.
  • State Under Review:

    Romania

    Romania
    Regional group
    EEG
    Political group
    EU
    OIF
    Source Of Reference:

    Iceland

    Iceland
    Regional group
    WEOG
    Issue:
    • Right to health
    Type:
    Recommendation
    Session:
    43rd Session, May 2023
    Status:
    Accepted
    Contents:
    Ensure full and non-discriminatory access to quality health-care services for all women and girls.
  • State Under Review:

    Romania

    Romania
    Regional group
    EEG
    Political group
    EU
    OIF
    Source Of Reference:

    Tunisia

    Tunisia
    Regional group
    Africa Group
    Political group
    AU
    OIC
    AL
    OIF
    Issue:
    • Violence against women / gender-based violence
    • Women's and / or girls' rights
    Type:
    Recommendation
    Session:
    43rd Session, May 2023
    Status:
    Accepted
    Contents:
    Combat all forms of discrimination and violence against women and girls, by adopting the necessary legislative and institutional frameworks for the protection and redress of victims.
  • State Under Review:

    Romania

    Romania
    Regional group
    EEG
    Political group
    EU
    OIF
    Source Of Reference:

    Portugal

    Portugal
    Regional group
    WEOG
    Political group
    EU
    OEI
    Issue:
    • Violence against women / gender-based violence
    • Domestic violence
    Type:
    Recommendation
    Session:
    43rd Session, May 2023
    Status:
    Accepted
    Contents:
    Adopt and implement further policies and measures to eliminate violence against women and domestic violence, in line with the Council of Europe’s Istanbul Convention.
  • State Under Review:

    Romania

    Romania
    Regional group
    EEG
    Political group
    EU
    OIF
    Source Of Reference:

    Bolivia

    Bolivia
    Regional group
    GRULAC
    Political group
    OAS
    OEI
    Issue:
    • Violence against women / gender-based violence
    • Women's and / or girls' rights
    Type:
    Recommendation
    Session:
    43rd Session, May 2023
    Status:
    Accepted
    Contents:
    Continue to promote legislative and public policy measures to combat all forms of violence against women, including gender stereotypes and intersecting forms of discrimination against women and girls.
  • State Under Review:

    Romania

    Romania
    Regional group
    EEG
    Political group
    EU
    OIF
    Source Of Reference:

    UN Compilation

    Issue:
    • Birth registration
    Type:
    Review Documentation
    Session:
    2nd session, May 2008
    Status:
    Neglected
    Contents:
    In 1999, the HR Committee recommended that Romania take all necessary measures to protect and rehabilitate these children, guarantee them a name, and to ensure that all births are duly registered in Romania. [Para 35]
  • State Under Review:

    Romania

    Romania
    Regional group
    EEG
    Political group
    EU
    OIF
    Source Of Reference:

    UN Compilation

    Issue:
    • Women's participation
    Type:
    Review Documentation
    Session:
    2nd session, May 2008
    Status:
    Neglected
    Contents:
    Continue maintaining temporary special measures, including establishment of benchmarks, quotas, numerical goals and timetables, to accelerate women's full and equal participation in elected and appointed bodies. [Para 24]
  • State Under Review:

    Romania

    Romania
    Regional group
    EEG
    Political group
    EU
    OIF
    Source Of Reference:

    National Report

    Issue:
    • Domestic violence
    Type:
    Review Documentation
    Session:
    2nd session, May 2008
    Status:
    N/A
    Contents:
    The National Agency for Family Protection was created in 2004 with the aim of preventing and fighting domestic violence. [Para 13]
  • State Under Review:

    Romania

    Romania
    Regional group
    EEG
    Political group
    EU
    OIF
    Source Of Reference:

    National Report

    Issue:
    • HIV and AIDS
    Type:
    Review Documentation
    Session:
    2nd session, May 2008
    Status:
    N/A
    Contents:
    In respect of children with disabilities, HIV positive children or children suffering from AIDS, the relevant policies promote the principle of inclusive education. [Para 79]
  • State Under Review:

    Romania

    Romania
    Regional group
    EEG
    Political group
    EU
    OIF
    Source Of Reference:

    Stakeholder Summary

    Issue:
    • International human rights instruments
    Type:
    Review Documentation
    Session:
    2nd session, May 2008
    Status:
    Neglected
    Contents:
    AI called on Romania to sign and ratify ... the CRPD and its OP. [Para 1]
  • State Under Review:

    Romania

    Romania
    Regional group
    EEG
    Political group
    EU
    OIF
    Source Of Reference:

    UN Compilation

    Issue:
    • Abortion
    Type:
    Review Documentation
    Session:
    43rd Session, May 2023
    Status:
    Reference Addressed
    Contents:
    The HR Committee recommended ensuring that women had effective access to safe legal abortions and post-abortion care, especially in rural areas. The Working Group on discrimination against women and girls recommended ensuring that legal abortion was accessible in practice by removing existing barriers, including through the proper monitoring and regulation of the practice of conscientious objection. [Para 50]
  • State Under Review:

    Romania

    Romania
    Regional group
    EEG
    Political group
    EU
    OIF
    Source Of Reference:

    Stakeholder Summary

    Issue:
    • Sexuality education
    Type:
    Review Documentation
    Session:
    43rd Session, May 2023
    Status:
    Reference Addressed
    Contents:
    JS2, JS4 and JS8 recommended that Romania offer comprehensive, rights- and evidence-based and age-appropriate sexuality education and information in schools. BCN recommended lowering the age limit for the access to sex education. JS7 recommended training teachers and education specialists to teach this subject in a non-discriminatory and inclusive manner and establishing a mechanism to monitor schools to ensure effective implementation of health and/or sex education courses. [Para 55]
  • State Under Review:

    Romania

    Romania
    Regional group
    EEG
    Political group
    EU
    OIF
    Source Of Reference:

    Sweden

    Sweden
    Regional group
    WEOG
    Political group
    EU
    Issue:
    • Right to marry
    • Rights of same-sex desiring persons
    Type:
    Recommendation
    Session:
    29th Session, January 2018
    Status:
    Partially Accepted
    Contents:
    Introduce a civil legal partnership between same-sex couples, and refrain from a referendum on constitutional changes prohibiting same-sex couples to marry that would likely increase negative sentiments against LGBTI people.
    Explanation
    Romania also partially notes recommendation 67 only as to the second thesis. As to organizing a constitutional referendum, Romania recalls that this pertains to a sovereign right of the Parliament as it is within its prerogatives to adopt a law that would lead to the revision of the Constitution, but the approval of such a law shall be done only after having consulted the people by means of a referendum. Even so, a referendum as mentioned in the second thesis of the recommendation would not lead to any change in the legal framework that governs family and marriage. The Constitutional Court (decision no. 580/2016, para. 40) states that the notion of family is much broader than that proposed by the initiator of the constitutional revision and it falls under art. 26 of the Constitution on the right to intimate, family and private life. With regard to the first thesis, currently there is an ongoing debate on a draft law on civil partnership, initiated by the National Council for Combatting Discrimination (NCCD). According to the Constitution, same-sex marriages are not allowed.
  • State Under Review:

    Romania

    Romania
    Regional group
    EEG
    Political group
    EU
    OIF
    Source Of Reference:

    Stakeholder Summary

    Issue:
    • Birth registration
    Type:
    Review Documentation
    Session:
    43rd Session, May 2023
    Status:
    Reference Addressed
    Contents:
    JS5 recommended ensuring that all children born in Romania acquire Romanian nationality automatically at birth, irrespective of their parents’ status. [Para 98]

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