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State Under Review:AlbaniaAlbaniaRegional groupEEGPolitical groupOICOIFSource Of Reference:AfghanistanAfghanistanRegional groupAsia-Pacific GroupPolitical groupOICIssue:
- Women's and / or girls' rights
Type:RecommendationSession:6th session, December 2009Status:AcceptedContents:Take further measures to promote and protect the rights of women and children.ImplementationNational Report:
Para 84) Law "On the Protection of the Rights of the Child" aims at improving the system of child protection and provides for measures guaranteeing the life, upbringing and development of the child through the coordination of all actors. This law defines the monitoring mechanisms for the implementation of law, responsibilities of central and local government, the setting up of responsible institutions and administrative sanctions for cases of violation of child rights. Further, it provides for the protection of children from trafficking and from any form of exploitation and sexual ill treatment.
Para 85) The Criminal Code provision on the offence of pornography is amended by adding new elements and making the punishment more severe. Regarding the offence of "trafficking in human beings" two provisions are added "Profiting or using services provided by trafficked persons" "Actions that facilitate trafficking" where more severe punishments are envisaged if these offences are committed against children.
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State Under Review:AlbaniaAlbaniaRegional groupEEGPolitical groupOICOIFSource Of Reference:Stakeholder SummaryIssue:
- Domestic violence
Type:Review DocumentationSession:6th session, December 2009Status:NeglectedContents:Ensure that a nation-wide system of recording reports of domestic violence is established; that statistics are regularly made public and this information is used to inform government policy in combating domestic violence; to ensure, in partnership with ministries and municipal authorities, awareness of the provisions in the Domestic Violence Law for the issuance of protection orders; to adopt measures to ensure that the protection order mechanism is more effective; to complete the introduction of all remaining supporting legislation required to implement the Domestic Violence Law, and to make funds available to centres providing legal and other assistance to victims of domestic violence. [Para 7] -
State Under Review:AlbaniaAlbaniaRegional groupEEGPolitical groupOICOIFSource Of Reference:AzerbaijanAzerbaijanRegional groupEEGPolitical groupOICCISIssue:
- International human rights instruments
Type:RecommendationSession:6th session, December 2009Status:AcceptedContents:Ratify CRPD.ImplementationNational Report:
Para 43) The CRPD was ratified by the Albanian Assembly in November 2012. Concerning the OP of the Convention, the Albanian authorities are evaluating this recommendation and shall soon consider its signing and ratification. -
State Under Review:AlbaniaAlbaniaRegional groupEEGPolitical groupOICOIFSource Of Reference:IranIranRegional groupAsia-Pacific GroupPolitical groupOICIssue:
- Women's and / or girls' rights
Type:RecommendationSession:33rd Session, May 2019Status:Unclear ResponseContents:Investigate serious and systematic violations of human rights by MKO against its own members, in particular women.
ExplanationNoted. "• The Republic of Albania has responded positively to the humanitarian situation of residents for relocation of the Camp Hyrriya in Iraq by welcoming a considerable number of residents, by contributing to the United Nations efforts to support their resettlement. In this regard, Albania is committed based on the humanitarian grounds aiming at offering Camp Hyrriya residents a permanent, safe location outside of Iraq. Albania remains the biggest contributor to the MEK relocation process, despite the limited logistic, financial and human resources capacities. In this regard, Albanian position is based on the fact that the relocation of the MEK to Albania was undertaken on humanitarian bases. As far as the Albanian authorities are concerned, there are no complaints or denunciations for obstructing the inhabitants of this residential centre to leave in another country. ... There were no problems during their deployment. Purchase of land,
construction and transfer of ownership is done according to the legislation.
The conditions of the camp are normal and more than 90% of the works has
been completed. Only a few elderly persons live outside the camp in a rented
flat. Some persons belonging to this community organised protests for social
reasons. No cases of violence against women have been reported or noted in
the camp. There are no children in the Manzë Residential Centre. Deceased
persons belonging to this community are buried in the local cemetery of the
area according to the rules and procedures provided by domestic legislation "
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State Under Review:AlbaniaAlbaniaRegional groupEEGPolitical groupOICOIFSource Of Reference:PakistanPakistanRegional groupAsia-Pacific GroupPolitical groupOICCommonwealthIssue:
- Women's and / or girls' rights
Type:RecommendationSession:33rd Session, May 2019Status:AcceptedContents:Ensure the protection of the rights of vulnerable groups such as women and children, in particular in the context of digital space.
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State Under Review:AlbaniaAlbaniaRegional groupEEGPolitical groupOICOIFSource Of Reference:IsraelIsraelRegional groupWEOGIssue:
- Intersex persons' rights
- Discrimination based on sexual orientation
- Discrimination based on gender identity
Type:RecommendationSession:33rd Session, May 2019Status:AcceptedContents:Ensure that LGBTI individuals are protected from bullying and discrimination in the educational system.
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State Under Review:AlbaniaAlbaniaRegional groupEEGPolitical groupOICOIFSource Of Reference:IcelandIcelandRegional groupWEOGIssue:
- Violence against women / gender-based violence
- Training for state personnel on sexual rights issues
Type:RecommendationSession:33rd Session, May 2019Status:AcceptedContents:Ensure that police are adequately trained and have skills to respond, investigate and properly manage cases of violence against women, as well as to seek orders of protection for victims.
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State Under Review:AlbaniaAlbaniaRegional groupEEGPolitical groupOICOIFSource Of Reference:Costa RicaCosta RicaRegional groupGRULACPolitical groupOASOEIACSIssue:
- Violence against women / gender-based violence
- Sexual violence
- Domestic violence
- Trafficking in women and / or girls
Type:RecommendationSession:33rd Session, May 2019Status:AcceptedContents:Increase the number of reception and orientation centers available to assist women victims of domestic violence, sexual violence and trafficking in human beings.
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State Under Review:AlbaniaAlbaniaRegional groupEEGPolitical groupOICOIFSource Of Reference:UN CompilationIssue:
- HIV and AIDS
Type:Review DocumentationSession:33rd Session, May 2019Status:Reference AddressedContents:CEDAW was concerned about the increasing number of cases of mother-to-child transmission of HIV, despite the prevention programmes in place. It recommended that Albania strengthen its efforts to prevent mother-to-child transmission of HIV through regular screening, early diagnosis and free distribution of antiretroviral medicines. [Para 26] -
State Under Review:AlbaniaAlbaniaRegional groupEEGPolitical groupOICOIFSource Of Reference:Stakeholder SummaryIssue:
- Maternal health / morbidity / mortality
- HIV and AIDS
- Sexual and / or reproductive rights and / or health broadly
Type:Review DocumentationSession:33rd Session, May 2019Status:Not Followed up with a RecommendationContents:Joint Submission 7 (JS7) reported that the Government’s spending on healthcare was about 2.6% of the GDP, which was lower than that of countries with similar levels of income. There were shortfalls in the infrastructure of healthcare services, long distances to access healthcare centers, and lack of access to specialized sexually transmitted infection/HIV and sexual health and rights services. ... JS7 reported that emergency obstetrical services were limited or absent in small districts leading to the increasing maternal mortality rates. [Para 19]
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State Under Review:AlbaniaAlbaniaRegional groupEEGPolitical groupOICOIFSource Of Reference:ItalyItalyRegional groupWEOGPolitical groupEUIssue:
- Gender equality
Type:RecommendationSession:19th session, May 2014Status:AcceptedContents:Adopt and implement further measures in order to address the gender wage gap, improve women's access to entrepreneurship and ensure a balanced representation of women in the labour market.ImplementationNational Report:
Para 34) Amendments of the Labor Code in December 2015 introduced new provisions, with direct impact in women, including: an improved definition of sexual harassment in the work place; the reverse of the burden of proof for sexual harassment; additional guarantees for women’s return to work after their maternity leave; non-discriminatory remuneration for all, and not only for men and women, etc.
Para 36) Several bylaws in relation to economic position of women were adopted , such as: On the right to withdraw economic aid, exclusively by women, that will increase the access to financial resources; Specific measures are adopted to support women entrepreneurs and women's development initiatives in rural areas.
UN Compilation:
Para 34) [CEDAW] was also concerned about the concentration of women in the informal labour market without adequate labour and social protection, the significant gender wage gap, particularly in the private sector, and the extremely low minimum wage that disproportionately affected women.83 The United Nations country team raised similar concerns.
Para 35) [CEDAW] welcomed the adoption of the action plan for supporting women entrepreneurs for 2014–202085 and the amendment made in 2014 to the Law on Social Assistance and Social Services, which provided for social assistance to be paid directly to women. Nevertheless, the Committee noted with concern the limited implementation of those measures, in particular at the local level and with regard to women and girls belonging to disadvantaged or marginalized groups.
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State Under Review:AlbaniaAlbaniaRegional groupEEGPolitical groupOICOIFSource Of Reference:United KingdomUnited KingdomRegional groupWEOGPolitical groupEUCommonwealthIssue:
- Domestic violence
Type:RecommendationSession:19th session, May 2014Status:AcceptedContents:Ensure that reports of domestic violence are investigated swiftly and fully, and that prosecutions are carried out with the full force of the law.ImplementationNational Report:
Para 46) An increase in reporting and cases management, particularly in cases of domestic violence, has been evidenced by the State Police. During 2016–2018, there are in total 13661 cases of domestic violence: 6187 claims for Emergency Protection Orders and Protection Orders (EPO / PO-7837 women and girls identified as victims of violence. 7847 lawsuits for EPO/PO.
Para 47) According to the General Prosecution Office, in relation with criminal offense "Domestic Violence" from 2016–2018, the number of recorded criminal proceedings is: 3566 cases, with an increase of percentage year by year. The Prosecution Office submitted before the court over 79% of the criminal proceedings cases.
Para 48) An online registration system on statistical data on domestic violence at the local level is operational. National Data System on domestic violence cases at the local level (REVALB) is used by 22 municipalities. Local violence coordinators in each municipality collect data on cases identified and addressed by the Referral Mechanism for Addressing Cases of Domestic Violence (Referral Mechanism). The system registers every case of violence identified and addressed by the local referral mechanism.
Stakeholder Summary:
Para 30) JS5 further observed that the number of protection orders increased by one third due to increased awareness by victims of domestic violence, as well as the increased accountability of responsible institutions in addressing domestic violence. JS5 noted that courts dismissed an alarming number of protection order cases mostly because the petitioner had asked to withdraw the request or because the offender had failed to show up to the court hearing or following reconciliation.
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State Under Review:AlbaniaAlbaniaRegional groupEEGPolitical groupOICOIFSource Of Reference:NicaraguaNicaraguaRegional groupGRULACPolitical groupOASOEIACSIssue:
- Domestic violence
Type:RecommendationSession:19th session, May 2014Status:AcceptedContents:Promote a comprehensive policy of sensitization to the fight against domestic violence.ImplementationNational Report:
Para 50) The awareness raising activities have been organized by the Ministry of Health and Social Protection within “the 16 days of activism against gender based violence and domestic violence” (25 November-10 December yearly), in close cooperation with line ministries, civil society organisations, international organizations.
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State Under Review:AlbaniaAlbaniaRegional groupEEGPolitical groupOICOIFSource Of Reference:National ReportIssue:
- Violence against women / gender-based violence
- Domestic violence
Type:Review DocumentationSession:6th session, December 2009Status:N/AContents:The National Strategy for Gender Equality and Domestic Violence and its Action Plan aim at the incorporation of domestic violence issues into the public policies by means of concrete action plans for the minimization of the domestic violence phenomenon. One of the priorities of this document is also the raising of awareness of domestic violence phenomenon, legal and administrative protection, and support to individuals affected by the domestic violence. This strategy provides for concrete measures on the prevention, fight against domestic violence and the support of domestic violence victims. [Para 99] -
State Under Review:AlbaniaAlbaniaRegional groupEEGPolitical groupOICOIFSource Of Reference:UN CompilationIssue:
- Sexual abuse
- Sexual exploitation / slavery
Type:Review DocumentationSession:19th session, May 2014Status:Reference AddressedContents:... It urged Albania to revise its legislation to ensure that children up to the age of 18 were protected against sexual abuse and exploitation. [Para 19; CRC] -
State Under Review:AlbaniaAlbaniaRegional groupEEGPolitical groupOICOIFSource Of Reference:Stakeholder SummaryIssue:
- Birth registration
Type:Review DocumentationSession:6th session, December 2009Status:Reference AddressedContents:The number of children not registered at the civil registry is still a big concern. Many children in Albania remain unregistered because they were born outside of health centres, and did not obtain the Act of Birth Certificate. Other reasons for the lack of registration are: declaration of false/wrong identity of parents; lack of economic means to follow the court procedure in cases where the deadlines provided by the law have not been respected; limited awareness of parents of the importance of registering their child; and an inappropriate registration scheme which is unable to cope with internal migration and other phenomena. [Para 20] -
State Under Review:AlbaniaAlbaniaRegional groupEEGPolitical groupOICOIFSource Of Reference:National ReportIssue:
- Gender equality
- Domestic violence
- Women's and / or girls' rights
Type:Review DocumentationSession:19th session, May 2014Status:N/AContents:... During 2010-2013 the legal and normative framework on the protection of human rights has been enhanced and constantly complemented concerning discrimination, protection of the rights of the child, women's rights, gender equality, domestic violence ... [Para 3] -
State Under Review:AlbaniaAlbaniaRegional groupEEGPolitical groupOICOIFSource Of Reference:SpainSpainRegional groupWEOGPolitical groupEUOEIIssue:
- Violence against women / gender-based violence
Type:RecommendationSession:6th session, December 2009Status:AcceptedContents:Create more social awareness-raising campaigns against gender-based violence, with particular emphasis on its condemnation by the highest levels of the Administration; and more human rights training programmes for employees in the security and justice sectors.ImplementationNational Report:
Para 116) During this period, awareness raising campaigns were conducted to elimination gender stereotypes, to increase the political and public decision making of women and her economic empowerment; national conferences, meetings, programs with the electronic media, fairs with works of girls and women were organized; awareness raising materials are developed; posters, TV spots etc. An increased awareness by both state structures and society about gender issues is observed.
Para 117) Activities organized to prevent trafficking aim to raise the awareness of the public and groups most at risk, such as children, youth, marginalized groups etc. Manuals, leaflets and brochures are published and distributed to prevent trafficking. TV spots, documentaries, TV and radio programmes are broadcasted. Seminars with the electronic media are organized and written regarding issues of trafficking in human beings. Topics related to trafficking in human being, issues about child protection, child rights, gender equality, domestic violence and sexual education are part of the curricula to raise the awareness of children and youth. -
State Under Review:AlbaniaAlbaniaRegional groupEEGPolitical groupOICOIFSource Of Reference:UN CompilationIssue:
- International human rights instruments
Type:Review DocumentationSession:19th session, May 2014Status:Reference AddressedContents:Albania was encouraged to ratify OP-ICESCR and OP-CRPD ... [Para 1] -
State Under Review:AlbaniaAlbaniaRegional groupEEGPolitical groupOICOIFSource Of Reference:PortugalPortugalRegional groupWEOGPolitical groupEUOEIIssue:
- Intersex persons' rights
- Discrimination based on sexual orientation
- Training for state personnel on sexual rights issues
- Discrimination based on gender identity
Type:RecommendationSession:33rd Session, May 2019Status:AcceptedContents:Ensure that LGBTI persons are protected from stigma and discrimination in access to healthcare by, inter alia, introducing trainings on LGBTI rights to all health personnel and awareness-raising campaign on equal access to healthcare.
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State Under Review:AlbaniaAlbaniaRegional groupEEGPolitical groupOICOIFSource Of Reference:GhanaGhanaRegional groupAfrica GroupPolitical groupAUOIFCommonwealthIssue:
- HIV and AIDS
Type:RecommendationSession:33rd Session, May 2019Status:AcceptedContents:Consider strengthening efforts to prevent mother-to-child transmission of HIV/AIDS through regular screening, early diagnosis and distribution of antiretroviral drugs.
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State Under Review:AlbaniaAlbaniaRegional groupEEGPolitical groupOICOIFSource Of Reference:IcelandIcelandRegional groupWEOGIssue:
- Domestic violence
Type:RecommendationSession:33rd Session, May 2019Status:AcceptedContents:Ensure the full implementation of the Civil Law “On Measures against Violence in Family Relations” prohibiting the use of mediation or conciliation in cases concerning domestic violence.
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State Under Review:AlbaniaAlbaniaRegional groupEEGPolitical groupOICOIFSource Of Reference:MyanmarMyanmarRegional groupAsia-Pacific GroupPolitical groupASEANIssue:
- Sexual violence
- Domestic violence
Type:RecommendationSession:33rd Session, May 2019Status:AcceptedContents:Take further steps to enhance policies for protection and psycho-social support for vulnerable groups, particularly those facing domestic violence, sexual violence and victims of human trafficking.
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State Under Review:AlbaniaAlbaniaRegional groupEEGPolitical groupOICOIFSource Of Reference:National ReportIssue:
- Sexual and / or reproductive rights and / or health broadly
Type:Review DocumentationSession:33rd Session, May 2019Status:N/AContents:During the reporting period, several other strategies and action plans have been adopted in the fields of, among others, ... sexual and reproductive health, … [Para 20]
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State Under Review:AlbaniaAlbaniaRegional groupEEGPolitical groupOICOIFSource Of Reference:UN CompilationIssue:
- Women's and / or girls' rights
Type:Review DocumentationSession:33rd Session, May 2019Status:Not Followed up with a RecommendationContents:[CEDAW] … recommended that Albania enforce the legislation effectively and ensure that women were not discriminated against or disadvantaged in matters of inheritance. [Para 32]