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State Under Review:South SudanSouth SudanRegional groupAfrica GroupSource Of Reference:AlgeriaAlgeriaRegional groupAfrica GroupPolitical groupAUOICALIssue:
- Violence against women / gender-based violence
- Women's participation
Type:RecommendationSession:26th session, November 2016Status:AcceptedContents:Appoint more women to positions of responsibility within the army and the police, which would be a first step to end gender-based violenceImplementationNational Report:
Para 57) On employment opportunities for women, the Government has adopted measures to increase women participation in the public service and recruitment into organized forces. A number of female officers were recruited and promoted to various ranks and files, including promotion to the ranks of Generals in the army, National Security, police, prisons and Wildlife. The organized forces Code of Conducts determines exclusion of perpetrators of conflict-related sexual violence from the forces including in the would-be Necessary Unified Forces.
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State Under Review:South SudanSouth SudanRegional groupAfrica GroupSource Of Reference:AlgeriaAlgeriaRegional groupAfrica GroupPolitical groupAUOICALIssue:
- International human rights instruments
- Gender equality
- Women's and / or girls' rights
Type:RecommendationSession:26th session, November 2016Status:AcceptedContents:Amend its customary law so as to ensure compliance with the CEDAW, particularly in inheritanceExplanationThis recommendation has been examined by TGoNU and enjoy its support but needs technical assistance and resources to fully implement them. -
State Under Review:South SudanSouth SudanRegional groupAfrica GroupSource Of Reference:MexicoMexicoRegional groupGRULACPolitical groupOASOEIACSIssue:
- Birth registration
Type:RecommendationSession:26th session, November 2016Status:AcceptedContents:Ensure that birth registration is stepped up, through an ongoing campaign and the efficient use of resources…ExplanationThis recommendation has been examined by TGoNU and enjoy its support but needs technical assistance and resources to fully implement them.ImplementationStakeholder Summary:
Para 62) JS4 reported that there was no birth registration system in South Sudan, and that the Government instead issued age assessment certificates. This impacted on the enjoyment of child rights, including in establishing a minimum age for marriage and for criminal responsibility, and access to essential services, including health, education and protection. JS6 noted that the 2018 Civil Registry Act outlined the procedure for birth registration and that the Government had launched a pilot program, but emphasized the need for awareness on the importance of birth registration and for providing access to health care facilities where newborns can be registered.
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State Under Review:South SudanSouth SudanRegional groupAfrica GroupSource Of Reference:UN CompilationIssue:
- Harmful practices based on cultural / traditional values
- Gender equality
- Women's and / or girls' rights
Type:Review DocumentationSession:26th session, November 2016Status:Reference AddressedContents:The High Commissioner indicated that progress in eliminating discrimination and abuses against women and girls had been slow. Women continued to face discrimination regularly, including in relation to such fundamental matters as marriage, land and property ownership, inheritance and education. Harmful traditional practices also played a role in perpetuating women’s unequal position within communities, particularly in rural areas. [Para 15] -
State Under Review:South SudanSouth SudanRegional groupAfrica GroupSource Of Reference:National ReportIssue:
- Violence against women / gender-based violence
- Training for state personnel on sexual rights issues
Type:Review DocumentationSession:26th session, November 2016Status:N/AContents:Also UNPOL provided human rights training modules for police cadets at the National Police Academy based in Rejaf, Central Equatoria state. Further, similar human rights trainings were provided by UNPOL, including training on ... respect for human rights, especially with regard to resolving cases of arbitrary arrest or detention, prevention of violence against women and children and training of 5,100 police officers in English language literacy. As a result of the trainings, by UNMISS and other international partners, the Government established Special Units chaired by female police officer to deal with issues related to women and children, especially on issues of gender based violence (GBV) [Para 36] -
State Under Review:South SudanSouth SudanRegional groupAfrica GroupSource Of Reference:MauritiusMauritiusRegional groupAfrica GroupPolitical groupAUOIFCommonwealthIssue:
- International human rights instruments
Type:RecommendationSession:40th Session, January 2022Status:AcceptedContents:Pursue its efforts to ratify the ICESCR, as well as the CRPD. -
State Under Review:South SudanSouth SudanRegional groupAfrica GroupSource Of Reference:ItalyItalyRegional groupWEOGPolitical groupEUIssue:
- Criminal laws on same-sex sexual practices
- Rights of same-sex desiring persons
Type:RecommendationSession:40th Session, January 2022Status:Unclear ResponseContents:Decriminalize consensual adult same sex relations.ExplanationNoted. -
State Under Review:South SudanSouth SudanRegional groupAfrica GroupSource Of Reference:KuwaitKuwaitRegional groupAsia-Pacific GroupPolitical groupOICALIssue:
- Violence against women / gender-based violence
Type:RecommendationSession:40th Session, January 2022Status:AcceptedContents:Provide the necessary support to enhance accountability and the necessary technical assistance to investigate gender-based violence. -
State Under Review:South SudanSouth SudanRegional groupAfrica GroupSource Of Reference:Sri LankaSri LankaRegional groupAsia-Pacific GroupPolitical groupCommonwealthIssue:
- Women's and / or girls' rights
- Women's participation
Type:RecommendationSession:40th Session, January 2022Status:AcceptedContents:Continue to advance the rights of women, including of their increased participation in public life and enhancing social protection. -
State Under Review:South SudanSouth SudanRegional groupAfrica GroupSource Of Reference:PortugalPortugalRegional groupWEOGPolitical groupEUOEIIssue:
- Early marriage
- Forced marriage
- Violence against women / gender-based violence
- Sexual violence
Type:RecommendationSession:40th Session, January 2022Status:AcceptedContents:Pursue all efforts to implement the Comprehensive Action Plan to end and prevent all forms of grave violations against children affected by armed conflict and to eliminate all forms of violence and exploitation of children, including child labour, recruitment of child soldiers, sexual and gender-based violence, and early and forced marriages.