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

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  • State Under Review:

    Philippines

    Philippines
    Regional group
    Asia-Pacific Group
    Political group
    ASEAN
    Source Of Reference:

    Ireland

    Ireland
    Regional group
    WEOG
    Political group
    EU
    Issue:
    • Discrimination based on sexual orientation
    • Discrimination based on gender identity
    Type:
    Recommendation
    Session:
    41st session, November 2022
    Status:
    Unclear Response
    Contents:
    Adopt the Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Expression Equality Act at national and local levels.
    Explanation
    Noted. Those with claims that are moored on less than solid premises or are not in line with the Filipino people’s cultural values, religious beliefs, and national identity. On the latter, the GPH respects cultural rights in accordance with the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights and the human right to freedom of religion under Article 18 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) and the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR). ... Those that relate to legislative or parliamentary actions that must be informed by multi-stakeholder and multi-sector consultations, the results of which may not be aligned with the recommendations. The GPH fully respects the Filipino people’s right to participative governance as qualified by Article 21 of the UDHR and Article 25 of the ICCPR.
  • State Under Review:

    Philippines

    Philippines
    Regional group
    Asia-Pacific Group
    Political group
    ASEAN
    Source Of Reference:

    Armenia

    Armenia
    Regional group
    EEG
    Political group
    CIS
    OIF
    Issue:
    • Sexual abuse
    • Sexual exploitation / slavery
    Type:
    Recommendation
    Session:
    41st session, November 2022
    Status:
    Accepted
    Contents:
    Take further steps to eliminate the sexual abuse and exploitation perpetrated against children.
  • State Under Review:

    Philippines

    Philippines
    Regional group
    Asia-Pacific Group
    Political group
    ASEAN
    Source Of Reference:

    Tanzania

    Tanzania
    Regional group
    Africa Group
    Political group
    AU
    Commonwealth
    Issue:
    • Women's and / or girls' rights
    Type:
    Recommendation
    Session:
    41st session, November 2022
    Status:
    Accepted
    Contents:
    Maintain the efforts already undertaken to further increase the enrolment of children in schools, especially that of girls.
  • State Under Review:

    Philippines

    Philippines
    Regional group
    Asia-Pacific Group
    Political group
    ASEAN
    Source Of Reference:

    Nepal

    Nepal
    Regional group
    Asia-Pacific Group
    Issue:
    • Sexual exploitation / slavery
    Type:
    Recommendation
    Session:
    41st session, November 2022
    Status:
    Accepted
    Contents:
    Enhance measures to protect the rights of children against all forms of violence and sexual exploitation.
  • State Under Review:

    Philippines

    Philippines
    Regional group
    Asia-Pacific Group
    Political group
    ASEAN
    Source Of Reference:

    National Report

    Issue:
    • Gender perspective in policies, programmes
    Type:
    Review Documentation
    Session:
    13th session, June 2012
    Status:
    N/A
    Contents:
    Administrative Order 249 also required that the overall formulation of the country's development policies, plans, and programs be in accordance with the human rights-based approach to development. It stressed that special attention be given to vulnerable groups such as women ... [Para 11]
  • State Under Review:

    Philippines

    Philippines
    Regional group
    Asia-Pacific Group
    Political group
    ASEAN
    Source Of Reference:

    UN Compilation

    Issue:
    • Women's and / or girls' rights
    Type:
    Review Documentation
    Session:
    13th session, June 2012
    Status:
    Neglected
    Contents:
    CESCR recommended that the Philippines adopt legislation recognizing the right of men and women to divorce, to obtain the legal severance of marital ties and to remarry after divorce. [Para 31]
  • State Under Review:

    Philippines

    Philippines
    Regional group
    Asia-Pacific Group
    Political group
    ASEAN
    Source Of Reference:

    Stakeholder Summary

    Issue:
    • Transgender persons' rights
    Type:
    Review Documentation
    Session:
    13th session, June 2012
    Status:
    Reference Addressed
    Contents:
    STRAP made recommendations which included the adoption of legislation recognizing "transpinays" and "transpinoys" in one's chosen gender with no requirement for surgical modification of one's body. [Para 83]
  • State Under Review:

    Philippines

    Philippines
    Regional group
    Asia-Pacific Group
    Political group
    ASEAN
    Source Of Reference:

    National Report

    Issue:
    • Gender perspective in policies, programmes
    Type:
    Review Documentation
    Session:
    1st session, April 2008
    Status:
    N/A
    Contents:
    The NCRFW and OPAPP have held joint workshops to forge cooperation among stakeholders in recognizing issues and promoting initiatives concerning gender and peace. NCRFW co-organized with civil society groups a workshop on UN Security Resolution 1325 on Women, Peace and Security geared towards the formulation of a national action plan to implement the Resolution. [Para 69]
  • State Under Review:

    Philippines

    Philippines
    Regional group
    Asia-Pacific Group
    Political group
    ASEAN
    Source Of Reference:

    UN Compilation

    Issue:
    • Gender equality
    • Women's and / or girls' rights
    Type:
    Review Documentation
    Session:
    1st session, April 2008
    Status:
    Reference Addressed
    Contents:
    CRC, CEDAW and UNICEF took note in 2005, 2006 and 2007 respectively of the relatively advanced legal framework and welcomed many legislative initiatives, inter alia, the Anti-Trafficking in Persons Act of 2003; the Anti-Violence against Women and Their Children Act of 2004; the Republic Act of 2003 No. 9231, which amends the Special Protection of Children against Child Abuse, Exploitation and Discrimination Act; the Republic Act of 2004 No. 9255, amending the Family Code of the Philippines; the Family Courts Act of 1997; the Rape Victims Assistance Act of 1998; the Indigenous People's Rights Act of 1997 and the Social Reform and Poverty Alleviation Act of 1997. Despite these laws, UNICEF noted that children and women victims often face difficulties in seeking justice for discriminatory practices and crimes committed against them, in spite of ongoing efforts to make the legal and judicial system gender-sensitive and child-friendly. In this context, CRC recommended in 2005 that the State take all necessary measures to harmonize its legislation fully with the provisions and principles of the CRC. [Para 2]
  • State Under Review:

    Philippines

    Philippines
    Regional group
    Asia-Pacific Group
    Political group
    ASEAN
    Source Of Reference:

    Stakeholder Summary

    Issue:
    • Contraception
    • Abortion
    Type:
    Review Documentation
    Session:
    1st session, April 2008
    Status:
    Neglected
    Contents:
    Ensure that women should have access to information and to the full range of contraceptives, including emergency contraceptives; and to safe and legal abortion. [Para 33]
  • State Under Review:

    Philippines

    Philippines
    Regional group
    Asia-Pacific Group
    Political group
    ASEAN
    Source Of Reference:

    Stakeholder Summary

    Issue:
    • Sexuality education
    Type:
    Review Documentation
    Session:
    41st session, November 2022
    Status:
    Not Followed up with a Recommendation
    Contents:
    JS6 stated that following opposition from an association of Catholic schools and universities, the Senate had suspended plenary debates on Senate Bill No. 1334, which provided, inter alia, for a comprehensive, age-appropriate sexuality education. [Para 17]
  • State Under Review:

    Philippines

    Philippines
    Regional group
    Asia-Pacific Group
    Political group
    ASEAN
    Source Of Reference:

    Australia

    Australia
    Regional group
    WEOG
    Political group
    PIF
    Commonwealth
    Issue:
    • Gender equality
    • Discrimination based on gender identity
    • Discrimination based on sexual orientation
    Type:
    Recommendation
    Session:
    27th Session May 2017
    Status:
    Unclear Response
    Contents:
    Consolidate its recent progress through implementation of comprehensive anti-discrimination legislation covering sex and sexual orientation, gender identity and intersex status.
    Explanation
    Noted.
  • State Under Review:

    Philippines

    Philippines
    Regional group
    Asia-Pacific Group
    Political group
    ASEAN
    Source Of Reference:

    Yemen

    Yemen
    Regional group
    Asia-Pacific Group
    Political group
    OIC
    AL
    Issue:
    • Gender equality
    • Women's and / or girls' rights
    Type:
    Recommendation
    Session:
    27th Session May 2017
    Status:
    Accepted
    Contents:
    Continue to pursue efforts to eradicate poverty and discrimination against women.
  • State Under Review:

    Philippines

    Philippines
    Regional group
    Asia-Pacific Group
    Political group
    ASEAN
    Source Of Reference:

    Qatar

    Qatar
    Regional group
    Asia-Pacific Group
    Political group
    OIC
    AL
    Issue:
    • Sexual exploitation / slavery
    Type:
    Recommendation
    Session:
    27th Session May 2017
    Status:
    Accepted
    Contents:
    Make further efforts to protect children against all risks of sexual or economic exploitation.
  • State Under Review:

    Philippines

    Philippines
    Regional group
    Asia-Pacific Group
    Political group
    ASEAN
    Source Of Reference:

    Stakeholder Summary

    Issue:
    • Maternal health / morbidity / mortality
    Type:
    Review Documentation
    Session:
    27th Session May 2017
    Status:
    Neglected
    Contents:
    JS8 stated that health and medical services had remained inaccessible for many poor women. Public hospitals had continued to be ill-equipped and understaffed. JS13 called for emergency obstetric facilities for all women including rural, indigenous and Muslim women. [Para 99]
  • State Under Review:

    Philippines

    Philippines
    Regional group
    Asia-Pacific Group
    Political group
    ASEAN
    Source Of Reference:

    UN Compilation

    Issue:
    • Polygamy
    • Early marriage
    Type:
    Review Documentation
    Session:
    27th Session May 2017
    Status:
    Neglected
    Contents:
    The HR Committee recommended that the Philippines revise the Code of Muslim Personal Laws to prohibit polygamous marriages and repeal the provisions discriminating on the basis of religion regarding the minimum age of marriage for girls. [Para 79]
  • State Under Review:

    Philippines

    Philippines
    Regional group
    Asia-Pacific Group
    Political group
    ASEAN
    Source Of Reference:

    Algeria

    Algeria
    Regional group
    Africa Group
    Political group
    AU
    OIC
    AL
    Issue:
    • Gender perspective in policies, programmes
    Type:
    Question
    Session:
    1st session, April 2008
    Status:
    Not Followed up with a Recommendation
    Contents:
    Requested further information on the reasons underlying the high proportion of women involved in emigration flows.
  • State Under Review:

    Philippines

    Philippines
    Regional group
    Asia-Pacific Group
    Political group
    ASEAN
    Source Of Reference:

    Bahrain

    Bahrain
    Regional group
    Asia-Pacific Group
    Political group
    OIC
    AL
    Issue:
    • Gender equality
    Type:
    Recommendation
    Session:
    13th session, June 2012
    Status:
    Accepted
    Contents:
    Continue devising strategies and programmes to put an end to poverty for vulnerable groups, particularly women and children, and implement them.
    Implementation
    National Report:
    Para 64) The second leg of the Gender Responsive Economic Transformation of Women Project builds on the results and lessons of the 2006-2013 leg. It is a PhP 334.9 million project developed to provide a timely opportunity to improve sustainability, productivity, and competitiveness of women’s micro-enterprises and to continue enhancing the enabling environment for their economic empowerment.

    Para 69) The PCW regularly formulates a Women’s Priority Legislative Agenda (WPLA), a set of proposed bills that seek to amend or repeal the discriminatory provisions of existing laws and moves for new legislations that promote women’s empowerment and gender equality. Included in the WPLA are bills amending the Anti-Rape Law, increasing maternity leave to 100 days, enacting the Anti-Prostitution Bill, and amending certain provisions of the Family Code and the Revised Penal Code.

    Stakeholder Summary:
    Para 107) JS20 stated that women had always been at the bottom of development priorities. From 2006 to 2012, poverty incidence among women had been pegged at 26 percent, clearly indicating absence of economic progress among most women.
  • State Under Review:

    Philippines

    Philippines
    Regional group
    Asia-Pacific Group
    Political group
    ASEAN
    Source Of Reference:

    Argentina

    Argentina
    Regional group
    GRULAC
    Political group
    OAS
    OEI
    Issue:
    • Discrimination based on sexual orientation
    • Discrimination based on gender identity
    Type:
    Recommendation
    Session:
    13th session, June 2012
    Status:
    Unclear Response
    Contents:
    Consider establishing a comprehensive legislation to combat discrimination faced by LGBT people.
    Explanation
    An Anti-Discrimination Bill that includes specific provisions that address discrimination faced by LGBTs is currently pending in the Philippine Congress.
    Implementation
    National Report:
    Para 96) GPH has anti-discrimination laws and policies protecting all sectors, including the LGBT. The MCW provides for equal treatment of every individual regardless of ethnicity, gender, age, language, sexual orientation or other status as established by human rights standards. In 2016, Representative Geraldine Roman of Bataan became the country’s first transgender elected to Congress.

    Para 97) Civil Service Commission (CSC) Memorandum Circular (MC) No. 29-2010 prohibits discrimination against LGBTs applying for civil service examinations. In addition, the CSC’s Revised Policies on Merit and Promotion plan include a provision that inhibits discrimination in the selection of employees based on various criteria including gender.

    Para 98) The bill prohibiting discrimination on the basis of Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity and Expression (SOGIE), aimed to ensure equal treatment in the workplace, schools, commercial establishments, and government offices is currently pending in Congress. In the meantime, 19 LGU have enacted their own Anti-Discrimination ordinances. DSWD also issued a memorandum respecting the right of LGBT personnel to wear uniforms based on their preferred SOGIE.

    UN Compilation:
    Para 13) The Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights expressed concern at the delay in adopting a comprehensive anti-discrimination law, as proposed in Senate bill No. 2475. It was also concerned at the discriminatory provisions in the existing laws, including section 29 (a) of the Immigration Act and sections 269 and 272 (b) of the Labour Code, as well as at the discriminatory application of laws, such as article 200 of the Revised Penal Code, against lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex persons.

  • State Under Review:

    Philippines

    Philippines
    Regional group
    Asia-Pacific Group
    Political group
    ASEAN
    Source Of Reference:

    Togo

    Togo
    Regional group
    Africa Group
    Political group
    AU
    OIC
    OIF
    Issue:
    • International human rights instruments
    Type:
    Recommendation
    Session:
    41st session, November 2022
    Status:
    Unclear Response
    Contents:
    Proceed with the ratification of the OP-ICESCR.
    Explanation
    Noted. Those with claims that are moored on less than solid premises or are not in line with the Filipino people’s cultural values, religious beliefs, and national identity. On the latter, the GPH respects cultural rights in accordance with the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights and the human right to freedom of religion under Article 18 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) and the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR). ... Those that relate to legislative or parliamentary actions that must be informed by multi-stakeholder and multi-sector consultations, the results of which may not be aligned with the recommendations. The GPH fully respects the Filipino people’s right to participative governance as qualified by Article 21 of the UDHR and Article 25 of the ICCPR.
  • State Under Review:

    Philippines

    Philippines
    Regional group
    Asia-Pacific Group
    Political group
    ASEAN
    Source Of Reference:

    Djibouti

    Djibouti
    Regional group
    Africa Group
    Political group
    AU
    OIC
    AL
    OIF
    Issue:
    • International human rights instruments
    Type:
    Recommendation
    Session:
    41st session, November 2022
    Status:
    Accepted
    Contents:
    Consider ratifying the OP-ICCPR, as well as the OP-CRPD.
  • State Under Review:

    Philippines

    Philippines
    Regional group
    Asia-Pacific Group
    Political group
    ASEAN
    Source Of Reference:

    Bangladesh

    Bangladesh
    Regional group
    Asia-Pacific Group
    Political group
    OIC
    Commonwealth
    Issue:
    • Maternal health / morbidity / mortality
    • Forced sterilization
    • Adolescent pregnancy
    Type:
    Recommendation
    Session:
    41st session, November 2022
    Status:
    Accepted
    Contents:
    Pursue effective measures to reduce maternal mortality and protect adolescent girls as well as to forced sterilization of women.
  • State Under Review:

    Philippines

    Philippines
    Regional group
    Asia-Pacific Group
    Political group
    ASEAN
    Source Of Reference:

    Mauritius

    Mauritius
    Regional group
    Africa Group
    Political group
    AU
    OIF
    Commonwealth
    Issue:
    • Violence against women / gender-based violence
    Type:
    Recommendation
    Session:
    41st session, November 2022
    Status:
    Accepted
    Contents:
    Establish or promote an appropriate framework to protect women against gender-based violence.
  • State Under Review:

    Philippines

    Philippines
    Regional group
    Asia-Pacific Group
    Political group
    ASEAN
    Source Of Reference:

    Stakeholder Summary

    Issue:
    • Discrimination based on sexual orientation
    • Discrimination based on gender identity
    • Rights of same-sex desiring persons
    • Transgender persons' rights
    Type:
    Review Documentation
    Session:
    13th session, June 2012
    Status:
    Reference Addressed
    Contents:
    JS 13 stated despite acceptance of Recommendation 9, the Philippines failed to implement laws that will ensure equal protection and security of all children regardless of sexual orientation and gender identity. [Para 82]
  • State Under Review:

    Philippines

    Philippines
    Regional group
    Asia-Pacific Group
    Political group
    ASEAN
    Source Of Reference:

    UN Compilation

    Issue:
    • Gender equality
    Type:
    Review Documentation
    Session:
    13th session, June 2012
    Status:
    Reference Addressed
    Contents:
    In 2011, the ILO Committee of Experts on the Application of Conventions and Recommendations (ILO Committee of Experts) urged the Philippines to take the opportunity provided by the adoption of the Magna Carta of Women, which came into force in 2009, to adopt the necessary legislation or amendments for the protection of women ... [Para 14]

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