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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 Under Review:

    Samoa

    Samoa
    Regional group
    Asia-Pacific Group
    Political group
    PIF
    Commonwealth
    Source Of Reference:

    Luxembourg

    Luxembourg
    Regional group
    WEOG
    Political group
    EU
    OIF
    Issue:
    • International human rights instruments
    Type:
    Recommendation
    Session:
    39th Session, November 2021
    Status:
    Accepted
    Contents:
    Ratify the OP-CEDAW.
  • State Under Review:

    Samoa

    Samoa
    Regional group
    Asia-Pacific Group
    Political group
    PIF
    Commonwealth
    Source Of Reference:

    Iceland

    Iceland
    Regional group
    WEOG
    Issue:
    • Sexuality education
    Type:
    Recommendation
    Session:
    39th Session, November 2021
    Status:
    Accepted
    Contents:
    Revise the existing Family Life Education curriculum to align with the United Nations International Technical Guidelines on Sexuality Education.
  • State Under Review:

    Samoa

    Samoa
    Regional group
    Asia-Pacific Group
    Political group
    PIF
    Commonwealth
    Source Of Reference:

    Luxembourg

    Luxembourg
    Regional group
    WEOG
    Political group
    EU
    OIF
    Issue:
    • Violence against women / gender-based violence
    Type:
    Recommendation
    Session:
    39th Session, November 2021
    Status:
    Accepted
    Contents:
    Develop comprehensive legislation against gender-based violence against women.
  • State Under Review:

    Samoa

    Samoa
    Regional group
    Asia-Pacific Group
    Political group
    PIF
    Commonwealth
    Source Of Reference:

    Australia

    Australia
    Regional group
    WEOG
    Political group
    PIF
    Commonwealth
    Issue:
    • Violence against women / gender-based violence
    Type:
    Recommendation
    Session:
    39th Session, November 2021
    Status:
    Accepted
    Contents:
    Take further actions towards eliminating gender-based violence and violence against children, including by adequately funding shelter and support services and actively progressing the passage in the implementation of the Child Care and Protection Bill.
  • State Under Review:

    Samoa

    Samoa
    Regional group
    Asia-Pacific Group
    Political group
    PIF
    Commonwealth
    Source Of Reference:

    Australia

    Australia
    Regional group
    WEOG
    Political group
    PIF
    Commonwealth
    Issue:
    • Intersex persons' rights
    • Criminal laws on same-sex sexual practices
    • Rights of same-sex desiring persons
    • Transgender persons' rights
    Type:
    Recommendation
    Session:
    39th Session, November 2021
    Status:
    Unclear Response
    Contents:
    Repeal laws criminalizing private sexual activities between consenting adults, including sections 67, 68 and 71 of the Crimes Act, and take steps to protect LGBTI persons from discrimination.
    Explanation
    Noted.
  • State Under Review:

    Samoa

    Samoa
    Regional group
    Asia-Pacific Group
    Political group
    PIF
    Commonwealth
    Source Of Reference:

    United Kingdom

    United Kingdom
    Regional group
    WEOG
    Political group
    EU
    Commonwealth
    Issue:
    • Domestic violence
    Type:
    Question
    Session:
    39th Session, November 2021
    Status:
    N/A
    Contents:
    What measures will the Government of Samoa take to support the rehabilitation of returned deportees, especially those who have perpetrated violence and domestic violence?
  • State Under Review:

    Samoa

    Samoa
    Regional group
    Asia-Pacific Group
    Political group
    PIF
    Commonwealth
    Source Of Reference:

    Stakeholder Summary

    Issue:
    • International human rights instruments
    Type:
    Review Documentation
    Session:
    39th Session, November 2021
    Status:
    Not Followed up with a Recommendation
    Contents:
    Several submissions recommended that Samoa become a party to ..., OP-CRPD. [Para 18]
  • State Under Review:

    Samoa

    Samoa
    Regional group
    Asia-Pacific Group
    Political group
    PIF
    Commonwealth
    Source Of Reference:

    Stakeholder Summary

    Issue:
    • Violence against women / gender-based violence
    Type:
    Review Documentation
    Session:
    39th Session, November 2021
    Status:
    Reference Addressed
    Contents:
    SVSG recommended that Samoa: immediately provide financial assistance for existing shelters and related support services; establish state shelters for women within the next two years; and establish state funded services or programmes for the rehabilitation and social reintegration of victims and offenders alike by the next UPR Cycle. [Para 46]
  • State Under Review:

    Samoa

    Samoa
    Regional group
    Asia-Pacific Group
    Political group
    PIF
    Commonwealth
    Source Of Reference:

    UN Compilation

    Issue:
    • Intersex persons' rights
    • Discrimination based on sexual orientation
    • Discrimination based on gender identity
    • Criminal laws on same-sex sexual practices
    Type:
    Review Documentation
    Session:
    39th Session, November 2021
    Status:
    Reference Addressed
    Contents:
    The United Nations country team recommended that Samoa repeal all provisions in the Crimes Act that criminalized sodomy between consenting adults and that it carry out awareness-raising campaigns to combat stigma against LGBTQI+ persons. [Para 14]
  • State Under Review:

    Samoa

    Samoa
    Regional group
    Asia-Pacific Group
    Political group
    PIF
    Commonwealth
    Source Of Reference:

    Ukraine

    Ukraine
    Regional group
    EEG
    Political group
    CIS
    Issue:
    • International human rights instruments
    Type:
    Recommendation
    Session:
    25th session, May 2016
    Status:
    Accepted
    Contents:
    Ratify CRPD.
    Implementation
    National Report:
    Para 40) … Since our last report Samoa ratified CRPD …

    UN Compilation:
    Para 2) The United Nations country team in Samoa noted that, since the previous review, Samoa had ratified the CRPD, in 2016, …

    Stakeholder Summary:
    Para 17) AI indicated that Samoa had acceded to … CRPD, …
  • State Under Review:

    Samoa

    Samoa
    Regional group
    Asia-Pacific Group
    Political group
    PIF
    Commonwealth
    Source Of Reference:

    Germany

    Germany
    Regional group
    WEOG
    Political group
    EU
    Issue:
    • Sexual exploitation / slavery
    • International human rights instruments
    Type:
    Recommendation
    Session:
    25th session, May 2016
    Status:
    Accepted
    Contents:
    Ratify the OP-CRC-IC.
    Implementation
    National Report:
    Para 40) … Samoa has also ratified all three CRC optional protocols.

    UN Compilation:
    Para 2) … Samoa had also ratified the three OPs-CRC.

    Stakeholder Summary:
    Para 17) AI indicated that Samoa had acceded to … the OPs-CRC.
  • State Under Review:

    Samoa

    Samoa
    Regional group
    Asia-Pacific Group
    Political group
    PIF
    Commonwealth
    Source Of Reference:

    Namibia

    Namibia
    Regional group
    Africa Group
    Political group
    AU
    Commonwealth
    Issue:
    • Gender equality
    Type:
    Recommendation
    Session:
    25th session, May 2016
    Status:
    Accepted
    Contents:
    Put in place a comprehensive strategy to eliminate patriarchal attitudes and stereotypes that discriminate against women.
    Implementation
    National Report:
    Para 67) In the traditional context women are the ‘malu o aiga’ (protector of families) the ‘auli male pae” (facilitator of peace and harmony – problem solver) and the ‘ua faalanu ma’ave’ave (the rain that cleanses away the salty spray from the foliage – dilutes tensions). Women lead at every level of the social institutions within a family, village and community and are instrumental in bringing about change therein. Therefore the mutual understanding and partnerships between the State and our Village-Based systems of governance, is fundamental to the delivery of Government initiatives to strengthen gender responsive interventions to: eradicate violence from our homes, remove discrimination and stereotypical behaviour …

    UN Compilation:
    Para 58) The Working Group noted that one of the most important steps in addressing the root causes of violence against women involved creating a change in mindsets regarding cultural perceptions about women and their place in society. Open dialogue on matters deemed taboo and alternative narratives on the meaning of the “Samoan way” needed to occur, which could not happen without the leadership of the Government and community and religious leaders, alongside women and men at all levels of society.

    Stakeholder Summary:
    Para 75) ICAAD reported that many women continued to be treated unequally in aspects of private and public life. Discriminatory treatment occurred because of entrenched cultural, religious, and patriarchal traditions. Samoan men were regarded as the head of households, superior to their wives. Unequal gender roles in Samoa were widely enforced and domestic and sexual violence by men against women were a reflection of gender-based power and control.
  • State Under Review:

    Samoa

    Samoa
    Regional group
    Asia-Pacific Group
    Political group
    PIF
    Commonwealth
    Source Of Reference:

    Cape Verde

    Cape Verde
    Regional group
    Africa Group
    Political group
    AU
    OIF
    Issue:
    • Sexual abuse
    Type:
    Recommendation
    Session:
    25th session, May 2016
    Status:
    Accepted
    Contents:
    Raise the level of protection for children, in particular against sexual abuse ...
    Implementation
    National Report:
    Para 16) The Crimes Amendment Bill finalized by the Office of the Attorney General (OAG) in October 2020 is to be submitted to Cabinet for approval. This Bill proposes to amend the Crimes Act to increase penalties and imprisonment terms related to smuggling in migrants, trafficking in people and dealing in people for sexual exploitation or engaged in forced labor. The Bill also proposes to: (a) separate and criminalize child abuse material under a new stand-alone provision which shall capture both online and offline activity; (b) broaden the current provision of solicitation of children and insert new offences to expressly criminalize grooming or procuring a person under 18, and using an electronic system to engage in sexual activity with a person under 18;
    Para 82) The Office of the Regulator is also developing the Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM) Policy a filter system to combat exploitation of children through the means of distributing and accessing CSAM on the internet.
    Para 86) A Review on whether it is appropriate in the context of Samoa to have a Sex Offender Registry and the project was launched in 2017. A Sex Offenders Registration Act 2017 is now in force in Samoa, with a sex offender registry in place. The Law and Justice Sector are in the process of securing an interactive management system, ‘Au’afa mau, which provides for data sharing between key sector players that will contribute to improved crime management systems to allow for more accountable, legitimate and responsive law and justice agencies. This is crucial for addressing violence against women and children.

    UN Compilation:
    Para 34) CEDAW expressed concern about the sexual exploitation of girls and the lack of investigation and prosecution of such cases.
    Para 55) CEDAW was concerned about the fact that girls continued to be victims of sexual abuse and harassment by teachers in school, and that such cases remained underreported.

    Stakeholder Summary:
    Para 13) The Family Violence Inquiry Report had found that violence had gravely impacted the lives and development of children and that cases of sexual abuse had become commonplace.
    Para 79) JS1 stated that domestic, and sexual violence and abuse against children was increasing.
  • State Under Review:

    Samoa

    Samoa
    Regional group
    Asia-Pacific Group
    Political group
    PIF
    Commonwealth
    Source Of Reference:

    France

    France
    Regional group
    WEOG
    Political group
    EU
    OIF
    Issue:
    • International human rights instruments
    Type:
    Recommendation
    Session:
    25th session, May 2016
    Status:
    Unclear Response
    Contents:
    Ratify the OP-ICESCR.
    Explanation
    Noted.
  • State Under Review:

    Samoa

    Samoa
    Regional group
    Asia-Pacific Group
    Political group
    PIF
    Commonwealth
    Source Of Reference:

    Stakeholder Summary

    Issue:
    • Sexual exploitation / slavery
    • International human rights instruments
    Type:
    Review Documentation
    Session:
    25th session, May 2016
    Status:
    Reference Addressed
    Contents:
    JS3 recommended that Samoa immediately sign and accede the ICESCR and its OP, OPs-CRC ... [Para 2]
  • State Under Review:

    Samoa

    Samoa
    Regional group
    Asia-Pacific Group
    Political group
    PIF
    Commonwealth
    Source Of Reference:

    Stakeholder Summary

    Issue:
    • Violence against women / gender-based violence
    • Sexual violence
    • Adolescent pregnancy
    Type:
    Review Documentation
    Session:
    25th session, May 2016
    Status:
    Neglected
    Contents:
    The National Human Rights Institution recommended that the Samoan Government expand awareness raising programs for families to combat negative social and cultural attitudes towards teenage pregnancy; ... financially support NGOs working with victims of rape and incest. [Para 24]
  • State Under Review:

    Samoa

    Samoa
    Regional group
    Asia-Pacific Group
    Political group
    PIF
    Commonwealth
    Source Of Reference:

    UN Compilation

    Issue:
    • Gender equality
    • Women's participation
    Type:
    Review Documentation
    Session:
    25th session, May 2016
    Status:
    Neglected
    Contents:
    The CEDAW encouraged Samoa to adopt temporary special measures, in accordance with article 4 (1) of the Convention, as interpreted in general recommendation No. 25 of the Committee, in all areas covered by the Convention in which women were underrepresented or disadvantaged. [Para 12]
  • State Under Review:

    Samoa

    Samoa
    Regional group
    Asia-Pacific Group
    Political group
    PIF
    Commonwealth
    Source Of Reference:

    National Report

    Issue:
    • Gender equality
    Type:
    Review Documentation
    Session:
    11th session, May 2011
    Status:
    N/A
    Contents:
    "From 2001 to 2006, there has been a noticeable 10 percent increase in the number of women bestowed with chiefly titles. Women are eligible to receive and be bestowed chiefly titles like their male counterparts in line with Samoan customs and traditions. [Para 65]"
  • State Under Review:

    Samoa

    Samoa
    Regional group
    Asia-Pacific Group
    Political group
    PIF
    Commonwealth
    Source Of Reference:

    UN Compilation

    Issue:
    • Gender equality
    Type:
    Review Documentation
    Session:
    11th session, May 2011
    Status:
    Neglected
    Contents:
    "CRC recommended that Samoa collect disaggregated data to enable effective monitoring of de facto discrimination, in particular against girls. [Para 23]"
  • State Under Review:

    Samoa

    Samoa
    Regional group
    Asia-Pacific Group
    Political group
    PIF
    Commonwealth
    Source Of Reference:

    Ecuador

    Ecuador
    Regional group
    GRULAC
    Political group
    OAS
    OEI
    Issue:
    • Gender equality
    Type:
    Recommendation
    Session:
    11th session, May 2011
    Status:
    Rejected
    Contents:
    Introduce amendments to its domestic legislation and administrative regulations aimed at eradicating all forms of discrimination against women, children, persons with disabilities and, in general, all groups in vulnerable situations.
    Explanation
    In implementing goal 3 of the MDGs, gender equality, the provision of opportunities and an enabling environment to promote the empowerment of women are identified in Samoa's national development plan, the Strategy for the Development of Samoa 2008-2012. Furthermore, the core policy area for the Samoa National Policy for Women 2010-2015 and the Community Sector Plan is the promotion of gender equality at all levels. A Domestic Violence Unit was set up within the Ministry of Police and Prisons in 2007. A No Drop policy has been enforced and a Samoa Family Safety Bill has been drafted for the purpose of addressing violence against women.

    There is no gender based discrimination in any Samoan legislation. Following the consolidation of all of Samoa's laws in 2007, all laws are now written in gender balance language. Furthermore, the Constitution of Samoa guarantees to every Samoan certain fundamental human rights including freedom from discriminatory legislation. The Constitution also promotes the rule of law and remedies for the enforcement of these fundamental rights in Samoa.
    Implementation
    "National Report:
    Para 53) The National Policy for Women 2010-2015 was endorsed by Cabinet in 2010 and is currently under review with independent technical support from the Secretariat of the Pacific Community. One of the key policy outcomes includes ‘increasing women’s participation in public life and decision making'. The policy identified as one of its main activities the support for increasing women's participation in political and public life. The review upon finalization will set the priorities for the development of the new Gender and Women’s policy for the next 5 years as well as a program for implementation.

    Para 54) Resources mobilised through the Samoa Women Shaping Development Program funded by the Government of Australia and UNDP/UN Women as part of Government’s strategy to increase the civic participation of women. Some of the milestones achieved to date include:
    (d) Good Governance Programs spearheaded by the MWCSD where village by-laws are developed based on good governance principles. Women and young people’s participation in developing their village by laws alongside the village council is evidence of practicing good governance principles.

    Para 86) Following the first review a significant constitutional amendment was made in 2013 where a 10% quota was introduced to reserve five (5) seats for women in parliament. This is another step towards achieving gender equality for women in the political arena as well as towards compliance with CEDAW. This constitutional guarantee will be implemented in March 2016 when Samoa enters elections.

    Para 87) The Public Service Commission (PSC) in its Public Service Act 2004 and Policies (Working Conditions and Entitlements Manual - WCE) advocates for equal employment opportunity for both females and males. Under the current WCE manual, women are entitled to 2 months maternity leave with pay and they can take up to 26 weeks without pay.

    Para 88) Recently, PSC has reviewed its policy to be in-line with the International Labour Organisation (ILO) and the Convention Eliminating Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW) to increase the maternity leave entitlement to 3 months with pay and 3 and a half months without pay. The revised maternity leave policy also recognizes for the first time, stillborn babies, miscarriages and legal adoption of newborn babies and those up to 12 months. Female employees will be entitled to 4 weeks with pay and up to 26 weeks without pay. Male employees in the public service are entitled to 5 days Paternity Leave.

    Para 93) The Labour and Employment Relations Act 2013 (LERA) protects and promotes women's rights in employment, equal remuneration, maternity leave (public and private sector although the period of leave varies) and protection from workplace harassment, there is a need to regulate the private sector to ensure they comply with the universal standards.

    UN Compilation:
    Para 6) The country team indicated that, to address the low representation of women in Parliament, a constitutional amendment introducing a 10 per cent quota for women representatives in the national Legislative Assembly had been passed by Parliament in 2013.

    Para 17) The Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women was concerned that the Convention had still not been fully domesticated as part of national law, and that Samoa had yet to adopt and incorporate into the Constitution or other relevant legislation a definition of discrimination against women, including direct and indirect discrimination, in line with article 1 of the Convention.

    Para 20) The country team stated that gender equality was undermined by women's poor access to employment, property, financial credit and bank loans. In 2012, Samoa and six other Pacific region countries had received low global rankings on the women’s economic opportunity index, which looked at women’s access to property and finance.

    Para 21) ... noting that Samoa was reviewing the Lands and Titles Act to amend existing discriminatory provisions, the Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women was concerned at the prevalence of discriminatory customs and traditional practices that prevented rural women from inheriting or acquiring ownership of land and other property.

    Para 36) The country team indicated that Samoa had taken important steps to bring its labour laws into line with international standards, including standards promoted by the Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women and the core ILO Conventions. Law reform, in particular the enactment of the Labour and Employment Relations Act 2013, which had repealed the Labour and Employment Act 1972, included maternity and paternity leave entitlements and other fundamental employment rights like equal pay, prohibitions on forced labour and employment discrimination (based on gender, ethnicity and sexual orientation), and the right to collective bargaining and freedom of association.

    Para 52) UNESCO stated that steps had been taken to promote special education for persons with disabilities, with special attention paid to girls and women with disabilities (strategic policies and plan for 2006-2015).

    Stakeholder Summary:
    Para 23) JS3 noted an increase in the recognition of women's rights, especially regarding senior roles and positions of leadership within Samoa’s economy. Despite this increase, Samoan women continue to be marginalised within the Government, church communities and village councils where there are several impediments to overcome before women can truly benefit from equal enjoyment of rights."
  • State Under Review:

    Samoa

    Samoa
    Regional group
    Asia-Pacific Group
    Political group
    PIF
    Commonwealth
    Source Of Reference:

    Mexico

    Mexico
    Regional group
    GRULAC
    Political group
    OAS
    OEI
    ACS
    Issue:
    • Violence against women / gender-based violence
    Type:
    Recommendation
    Session:
    11th session, May 2011
    Status:
    Accepted
    Contents:
    Develop efficient and transparent mechanisms to prevent violence, particularly against women, girls and boys, and ensure that these mechanisms have the necessary capacity and resources to tackle this issue.
    Implementation
    National Report:
    Para 47) During the 2011 UPR the Family Safety Act 2013 was still a Bill, however, since then it has been passed and is now enforced. The Family Safety Act 2013 provides for the protection of women and children from domestic violence.

    Para 48) A Specialist Family Violence Court has been set up to deal with family violence issues and child protection. A related development has been the establishment of the Alcohol and Drugs Court in 2015 which looks at a system by which the court provides rehabilitation services for offenders. Statistics indicate that gender based violence is associated with alcohol consumption.

    Para 50) The recent work by the National Council of Women on working with women's committees and village women representatives is also complementing the ongoing efforts at national level to increase village and individual responsibility towards ending gender based violence.

    Para 51) The Samoa Law Reform Commission is leading the CEDAW legislative Compliance Review with public consultations recently completed under the oversight of the MWCSD. The Samoa Victim Support Group have been instrumental in raising awareness programs and assisting women and children in getting court orders against men who perpetuate domestic violence against women. The enactment of the Family Safety Act and the Family Court Act are contributing to this fight against discrimination and the protection of the rights of women

    UN Compilation:
    Para 8) The country team also noted that in 2014 Samoa had established a Family Court through the Family Court Act 2014. The Family Court was a division of the District Court, and its purpose was to promote alternative forms of dispute resolution and conciliation. The Family Safety Act 2013 provided for an extensive definition of domestic violence. Important elements of the Act were the ability of a child to apply for a protection order without the consent of a parent or legal guardian, the duties of the police and the 'no drop policy', under which a report of domestic violence that involved any form of physical or sexual abuse must be pursued with intent to prosecute. The Family Court, which since its establishment had tried over 800 cases, was the first dedicated family court in the Pacific region outside of Australia, New Zealand and Fiji. The Family Court dealt with criminal cases related to family violence, and sought to hold defendants accountable for their actions and to compel them to address their violence in an appropriate way.

    Para 14) The country team stated that, in order to improve the tracking of cases and identify obstacles in accessing appropriate legal outcomes, Samoa had implemented a monitoring and evaluation system for the Family Violence Court and Family Court, with support from the United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women (UN-Women). The Court was in need of support mechanisms to provide counseling and guidance to families.

    Para 23) A number of institutional measures had been adopted to address barriers and difficulties faced by victims with regard to accessing the formal justice system. Those measures included mandatory arrest and prosecution, as well as pro-arrest and pro-prosecution policies.

    Stakeholder Summary
    Para 11) JS4 commended the enactment of the Crimes Act, which increased the maximum penalties for most sexual offences and criminalized sexual offences, which include rape and unlawful sexual connection.

    Para 30) NHRI believed that violence within the home must be addressed with all genders and ages. The widely held belief that family problems, such as domestic violence, should be settled within the family helps foster a 'culture of silence' within villages. Samoa has taken measures to address this issue with the passage of the Family Safety Act (2013), but there is limited public knowledge of this law, and how to engage in the legal proceedings it entails.

    Para 31) JS3 commended the Government for passing the Family Safety Act (2013) and its current implementation though there is a need to increase awareness around its provisions especially on protection orders and on a multi-sectoral approach to address domestic violence. JS3 noted that UPR Working Group recommendation 73.32 (A/HRC/18/14) - criminalisation of rape within marriage - has yet to be implemented and urgently recommended that the Government fulfils this recommendation, and that adequately and sufficiently resource the implementation of the Family Safety Act 2013.
  • State Under Review:

    Samoa

    Samoa
    Regional group
    Asia-Pacific Group
    Political group
    PIF
    Commonwealth
    Source Of Reference:

    Australia

    Australia
    Regional group
    WEOG
    Political group
    PIF
    Commonwealth
    Issue:
    • International human rights instruments
    Type:
    Recommendation
    Session:
    11th session, May 2011
    Status:
    Accepted
    Contents:
    Accede to the CRPD.
    Implementation
    National Report:
    Para 21) A legislative compliance review of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) was conducted in 2012 and a comprehensive Legislative Compliance Review of the laws of Samoa was completed in April 2015. There is an intention to reform laws to domesticate CRPD. The legislative compliance review is near complete and trainings have been conducted and are still ongoing in relation to CRPD.

    Para 125) Samoa is considering ratifying CRPD. The Attorney General's Office has provided advice for Samoa to ratify following a legislative compliance review of CRPD. Samoa is working towards finalising the legislative compliance review so that Government is able to establish legal frameworks that will support full implementation of the Convention. Following this, the Convention will be ratified. Lack of technical expertise in this area is a problem although other Ministries and NGOs provided technical support towards completing the compliance. Samoa is looking at legal options towards protecting the rights of persons with disabilities whether in the form of a model law or piecemeal amendments.

    Para 126) Since signing the CRPD, Samoa is currently undertaking a cost benefit analysis of CRPD and a legislative compliance review of CRPD. MWCSD is the focal point for CRPD. The challenge for Samoa is ensuring the accessibility in all public places, infrastructure (disability friendly facilities at the correctional facilities) and representation in public forums, steering committees, delegations to overseas meetings.

    UN Compilation:
    Para 3) The country team noted that Samoa had signed the CRPD in September 2014, and that the Government was in the process of moving towards ratification ...

    Stakeholder Summary:
    Para 6) Goshen Trust noted that while the Government has signed the CRPD, it has not yet ratified it ...
  • State Under Review:

    Samoa

    Samoa
    Regional group
    Asia-Pacific Group
    Political group
    PIF
    Commonwealth
    Source Of Reference:

    Ecuador

    Ecuador
    Regional group
    GRULAC
    Political group
    OAS
    OEI
    Issue:
    • International human rights instruments
    Type:
    Recommendation
    Session:
    11th session, May 2011
    Status:
    Accepted
    Contents:
    ... consider the possibility of acceding to and/or ratifying the ICESCR and its OP
  • State Under Review:

    Samoa

    Samoa
    Regional group
    Asia-Pacific Group
    Political group
    PIF
    Commonwealth
    Source Of Reference:

    Morocco

    Morocco
    Regional group
    Africa Group
    Political group
    OIC
    AL
    OIF
    Issue:
    • Sexual exploitation / slavery
    • International human rights instruments
    Type:
    Recommendation
    Session:
    11th session, May 2011
    Status:
    Accepted
    Contents:
    Sign the two OPs to the CRC
    Implementation
    National Report:
    Para 135) In terms of recommendation for Samoa to ratify the two current OPs thereto, on the involvement of children in armed conflict (2000) and on the sale of children, child prostitution and child pornography (2000) to the CRC, the protocols were reviewed by the Attorney General. The Office of the Attorney General has advised the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade in its letter dated 24 September 2013 that Samoa can sign the Optional Protocol on the Convention of the Rights on the Child (OPCRC). The Attorney General's Office advised that since Samoa does not have any armed forces, Samoa complies with this obligation under the Convention.
  • State Under Review:

    Samoa

    Samoa
    Regional group
    Asia-Pacific Group
    Political group
    PIF
    Commonwealth
    Source Of Reference:

    Bulgaria

    Bulgaria
    Regional group
    EEG
    Political group
    EU
    OIF
    Issue:
    • International human rights instruments
    Type:
    Recommendation
    Session:
    39th Session, November 2021
    Status:
    Accepted
    Contents:
    Consider ratifying the ICESCR and introducing its provisions into the national legislation.