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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:

    Papua New Guinea

    Papua New Guinea
    Regional group
    Asia-Pacific Group
    Political group
    PIF
    Commonwealth
    Source Of Reference:

    Iceland

    Iceland
    Regional group
    WEOG
    Issue:
    • Criminal laws on same-sex sexual practices
    • Rights of same-sex desiring persons
    Type:
    Recommendation
    Session:
    39th Session, November 2021
    Status:
    Unclear Response
    Contents:
    Repeal sections 210 and 212 of the Criminal Code in order to decriminalize sexual relations between men.
    Explanation
    Noted. The LGBTQI issue is an evolving one that is culturally sensitive in the country.
  • State Under Review:

    Papua New Guinea

    Papua New Guinea
    Regional group
    Asia-Pacific Group
    Political group
    PIF
    Commonwealth
    Source Of Reference:

    United Kingdom

    United Kingdom
    Regional group
    WEOG
    Political group
    EU
    Commonwealth
    Issue:
    • Violence against women / gender-based violence
    • Training for state personnel on sexual rights issues
    Type:
    Recommendation
    Session:
    39th Session, November 2021
    Status:
    Accepted
    Contents:
    Increase funding and resources to prevent and respond to gender-based violence, including training for police to identify and investigate cases.
    Explanation
    This is an ongoing priority of the Government through its various policies and programmes to combat Gender-based Violence and sorcery-accusation related violence; however gaps remain in terms of implementation.
  • State Under Review:

    Papua New Guinea

    Papua New Guinea
    Regional group
    Asia-Pacific Group
    Political group
    PIF
    Commonwealth
    Source Of Reference:

    Italy

    Italy
    Regional group
    WEOG
    Political group
    EU
    Issue:
    • Early marriage
    • Forced marriage
    • Women's and / or girls' rights
    Type:
    Recommendation
    Session:
    39th Session, November 2021
    Status:
    Accepted
    Contents:
    Adopt measures to promote the full enjoyment of the rights of children, especially the right to education, prevent child, early and forced marriage, and raise the minimum-age of criminal responsibility to 14 years old.
    Explanation
    As a State party to the CRC; Papua New Guinea is committed to protecting and promoting the rights of the child through legislations such as the Lukautim Pikini Act (2015) and Family Protection Act (2018).
    The Government is now looking to reviewing the minimum-age of criminal responsibility from 7 to 14 years of age.
  • State Under Review:

    Papua New Guinea

    Papua New Guinea
    Regional group
    Asia-Pacific Group
    Political group
    PIF
    Commonwealth
    Source Of Reference:

    National Report

    Issue:
    • International human rights instruments
    Type:
    Review Documentation
    Session:
    11th session, May 2011
    Status:
    N/A
    Contents:
    "The Government of PNG in its first NEC meeting through Decision No. 3 of 2011 endorsed and agreed to sign and ratify the United Nations CRPD. [Para 33]"
  • State Under Review:

    Papua New Guinea

    Papua New Guinea
    Regional group
    Asia-Pacific Group
    Political group
    PIF
    Commonwealth
    Source Of Reference:

    Philippines

    Philippines
    Regional group
    Asia-Pacific Group
    Political group
    ASEAN
    Issue:
    • Women's and / or girls' rights
    Type:
    Recommendation
    Session:
    39th Session, November 2021
    Status:
    Accepted
    Contents:
    Consider further measures to address barriers to girls’ education and improve the retention of female students in the education system.
    Explanation
    The Government of Papua New Guinea Tuition Fee-Free Subsidy Policy through Department of Education and education partners is addressing barriers to improve the retention of female students in the education system.
  • State Under Review:

    Papua New Guinea

    Papua New Guinea
    Regional group
    Asia-Pacific Group
    Political group
    PIF
    Commonwealth
    Source Of Reference:

    UN Compilation

    Issue:
    • International human rights instruments
    • Gender equality
    Type:
    Review Documentation
    Session:
    11th session, May 2011
    Status:
    Reference Addressed
    Contents:
    "CEDAW expressed concern that although the Convention had been ratified in 1995, it had not yet been accorded the status of domestic law; it urged Papua New Guinea to proceed without delay with its full incorporation into the domestic legal system. [Para 6]"
  • State Under Review:

    Papua New Guinea

    Papua New Guinea
    Regional group
    Asia-Pacific Group
    Political group
    PIF
    Commonwealth
    Source Of Reference:

    Stakeholder Summary

    Issue:
    • Harmful practices based on cultural / traditional values
    • HIV and AIDS
    Type:
    Review Documentation
    Session:
    11th session, May 2011
    Status:
    Reference Addressed
    Contents:
    "AI recommended that Papua New Guinea vigorously pursue investigations of all sorcery-related killings to ensure that the perpetrators are brought to justice; develop and implement strategies, including for social change, to prevent further acts of sorcery-related killings; and implement awareness-raising programmes to educate communities about the
    causes of HIV/AIDS, and challenge any link between women with HIV/AIDS and notions of sorcery. [Para 19]"
  • State Under Review:

    Papua New Guinea

    Papua New Guinea
    Regional group
    Asia-Pacific Group
    Political group
    PIF
    Commonwealth
    Source Of Reference:

    Thailand

    Thailand
    Regional group
    Asia-Pacific Group
    Political group
    ASEAN
    Issue:
    • Gender equality
    Type:
    Recommendation
    Session:
    11th session, May 2011
    Status:
    Accepted
    Contents:
    Implement programmes to increase the human rights awareness of village and community leaders, and develop measures to ensure that decisions made by village courts are in line with international standards, particularly the principle of non-discrimination, and, at the same time, take measures to promote among its citizens greater awareness of their rights and access to the formal judicial system.

    Note: The UN Compilation notes that customary law is the main law applicable in the village courts, resulting in continuing discrimination against women.
    Implementation
    National Report:
    Para 45) The Village Courts Act 2014 (as amended) in Section 3 explicitly stipulates an objective for Village Courts to "improve access for women to Village Courts and to eliminate discrimination against women in Village Court proceedings; provide access to justice for all Papua New Guineans regardless of where they live; and to promote practices and procedures that are consistent with the basic rights guaranteed by Division 111.3 (Basic Rights) of the Constitution"

    Para 122) The Incorporated Land Group (Amendment) Act 2009 provides for the inclusion of women in decision-making on customary landownership and the management of the land.

    "National Report:
    Para 44) The Village Courts and Land Mediation Secretariat, has incorporated human rights issues into its training manual and programs for village court officials and land mediators. Through this program village court officials and land mediators are trained in cross cutting issues such as gender, family and sexual violence, HIV and AIDS.

    Para 47) Village Courts in PNG are mandated by law to uphold basic Human Rights as guaranteed under the Constitution in relation to protection for women and children from all forms of violence.
  • State Under Review:

    Papua New Guinea

    Papua New Guinea
    Regional group
    Asia-Pacific Group
    Political group
    PIF
    Commonwealth
    Source Of Reference:

    Canada

    Canada
    Regional group
    WEOG
    Political group
    OAS
    OIF
    Commonwealth
    Issue:
    • Violence against women / gender-based violence
    Type:
    Recommendation
    Session:
    11th session, May 2011
    Status:
    Accepted
    Contents:
    Take steps to implement a comprehensive legal framework addressing all forms of violence against women and children.
    Implementation
    National Report:
    Para 31) The Family Protection Act 2013 passed by the National Parliament on 18 September 2013 provides a comprehensive legislative framework to combat domestic violence against women in Papua New Guinea and to provide for family and interim protection orders. It also criminalises domestic violence; allows for neighbours, relatives and children to report domestic violence; as well as gives police the power to remove perpetrators from their homes to protect the victim. Penalties for breach of the Act include fines up to K5,000.00 (US$1,650.00) and 2 years in prison.

    Para 120) The Family Protection Act 2013 criminalises domestic violence and provides for family protection orders for victims of domestic violence.

    Para 126) The Government has taken steps to review laws to protect women against discrimination and gender-based violence and to promote gender equality in the country. The Government is in the process of completing a Report with recommendations to harmonise CEDAW with domestic legislations.

    Measures/achievement
    Para 131) Some of the measures being implemented by the Government to address violence against women and girls include:
    - Criminalising gender-based violence.

    UN Compilation:
    Para 5) The Special Rapporteur on summary executions noted the positive step of the adoption of the Family Protection Act (2013), which criminalized domestic violence. According to the country team, Papua New Guinea was taking actions, supported by the United Nations, donors and national civil society actors, to implement the Act.

    Para 21) In 2013, the Special Rapporteur on violence against women noted that the country had undertaken legal and institutional initiatives to address the situation of women and girls in the country. However, those had not been translated into concrete improvements in the lives of the majority of women, who remain marginalized, discriminated against and at high risk of being subjected to violence.

    Stakeholder Summary:
    Para 4) HRW recalled that, during its 1st UPR, PNG committed to take specific measures to eliminate domestic violence. In this regard, CS, International Presentation Association (IPA), Human Rights Watch (HRW), Medecins sans Frontières (MSF) and Passionists International (PI), recognized as a positive step that PNG had adopted the 2013 Family Protection Act, which criminalizes family and sexual violence and gives police power to arrest and prosecute perpetrators. However, although the Act came into force in March 2014, it had not yet been implemented. CS added that despite the Act, women still commonly suffered from physical and sexual assault.
  • State Under Review:

    Papua New Guinea

    Papua New Guinea
    Regional group
    Asia-Pacific Group
    Political group
    PIF
    Commonwealth
    Source Of Reference:

    Norway

    Norway
    Regional group
    WEOG
    Issue:
    • Training for state personnel on sexual rights issues
    Type:
    Question
    Session:
    11th session, May 2011
    Status:
    Not Followed up with a Recommendation
    Contents:
    What is the Government's current position on providing relevant authorities, including law enforcement and judicial officers, with sensitivity training in relation to sexual orientation and gender identities?
  • State Under Review:

    Papua New Guinea

    Papua New Guinea
    Regional group
    Asia-Pacific Group
    Political group
    PIF
    Commonwealth
    Source Of Reference:

    Republic of Korea

    Republic of Korea
    Regional group
    Asia-Pacific Group
    Issue:
    • International human rights instruments
    Type:
    Recommendation
    Session:
    11th session, May 2011
    Status:
    Accepted
    Contents:
    Consider ratifying CRPD, believing that the ratification should follow recent measures such as the launch of the 2009 National Policy on Disability and the establishment of the National Advisory Committee on Disability.
    Implementation
    National Report:
    Para 14) Papua New Guinea's commitment to ratifying the International Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) was fulfilled on 26 September2013.

    Stakeholder Summary:
    Para 52) ... Since its previous UPR, PNG ratified the CRPD and established a National Disability Policy 2015-2025 in line with the Convention ...
  • State Under Review:

    Papua New Guinea

    Papua New Guinea
    Regional group
    Asia-Pacific Group
    Political group
    PIF
    Commonwealth
    Source Of Reference:

    Chile

    Chile
    Regional group
    GRULAC
    Political group
    OAS
    OEI
    Issue:
    • Gender equality
    • Women's and / or girls' rights
    Type:
    Recommendation
    Session:
    25th session, May 2016
    Status:
    Accepted
    Contents:
    Continue to strengthen the programmes for gender equity and social inclusion of women.
    Explanation
    The Government has developed Gender Equality and Social Inclusion Policy, and the National Strategy to Prevent and Respond to Gender Based Violence and the National Policy for Women and Gender Equality. These Policies are currently being implemented.
  • State Under Review:

    Papua New Guinea

    Papua New Guinea
    Regional group
    Asia-Pacific Group
    Political group
    PIF
    Commonwealth
    Source Of Reference:

    Chile

    Chile
    Regional group
    GRULAC
    Political group
    OAS
    OEI
    Issue:
    • Discrimination based on sexual orientation
    • Discrimination based on gender identity
    • Violence on the basis of sexual orientation
    • Violence on the basis of gender identity
    Type:
    Recommendation
    Session:
    25th session, May 2016
    Status:
    Unclear Response
    Contents:
    Take measures to prevent violence and discrimination against persons on the basis of their sexual orientation and gender identity.
    Explanation
    Noted. LGBT is currently not a priority of the Government.
  • State Under Review:

    Papua New Guinea

    Papua New Guinea
    Regional group
    Asia-Pacific Group
    Political group
    PIF
    Commonwealth
    Source Of Reference:

    Kyrgyzstan

    Kyrgyzstan
    Regional group
    Asia-Pacific Group
    Political group
    OIC
    CIS
    Issue:
    • Gender equality
    Type:
    Recommendation
    Session:
    25th session, May 2016
    Status:
    Accepted
    Contents:
    Increase human and financial investments to support effective implementation of National Policies for Women and Gender Equality and Child Protection.
    Explanation
    Increasing human and financial investments to support effective implementation of national policies addressing women, gender equality and child protection are priorities for the government under Vision 2050 Roadmap, The National Strategy for Responsible Sustainable Development (STARs) for Papua New Guinea, PNG Women in Business and SME Policy encouraging women and youths to engage in economic activities.
  • State Under Review:

    Papua New Guinea

    Papua New Guinea
    Regional group
    Asia-Pacific Group
    Political group
    PIF
    Commonwealth
    Source Of Reference:

    Canada

    Canada
    Regional group
    WEOG
    Political group
    OAS
    OIF
    Commonwealth
    Issue:
    • Violence against women / gender-based violence
    • Domestic violence
    Type:
    Recommendation
    Session:
    25th session, May 2016
    Status:
    Accepted
    Contents:
    Ensure access to adequate shelter, psychosocial, legal, and health-care services for survivors of domestic violence, including in rural areas.
    Explanation
    The GBV Strategy accommodates for access to support center, psycho-social and legal service. Village Court magistrates have also been trained to attend to issues of domestic violence in rural areas. Efforts are being made by the Government to ensure rural areas have access to these services.
  • State Under Review:

    Papua New Guinea

    Papua New Guinea
    Regional group
    Asia-Pacific Group
    Political group
    PIF
    Commonwealth
    Source Of Reference:

    Stakeholder Summary

    Issue:
    • Harmful practices based on cultural / traditional values
    • Violence against women / gender-based violence
    Type:
    Review Documentation
    Session:
    25th session, May 2016
    Status:
    Reference Addressed
    Contents:
    IPA recommended to initiate a national awareness-raising campaign against sorcery and witchcraft related crimes, and enforce legal action against those committing or inciting such atrocities ... [Para 26]
  • State Under Review:

    Papua New Guinea

    Papua New Guinea
    Regional group
    Asia-Pacific Group
    Political group
    PIF
    Commonwealth
    Source Of Reference:

    UN Compilation

    Issue:
    • Violence against women / gender-based violence
    • Training for state personnel on sexual rights issues
    Type:
    Review Documentation
    Session:
    25th session, May 2016
    Status:
    Reference Addressed
    Contents:
    The country team recommended that Papua New Guinea strengthen its efforts to address gender-based violence, including by providing training and awareness-raising on gender-based violence and violence related to sorcery accusations, strengthening accountability mechanisms and allocating sufficient budget to support such programmes. [Para 32]
  • State Under Review:

    Papua New Guinea

    Papua New Guinea
    Regional group
    Asia-Pacific Group
    Political group
    PIF
    Commonwealth
    Source Of Reference:

    National Report

    Issue:
    • Gender perspective in policies, programmes
    • Sexual and / or reproductive rights and / or health broadly
    Type:
    Review Documentation
    Session:
    25th session, May 2016
    Status:
    N/A
    Contents:
    Some of the health sector policies developed by the Government to implement the Health Plan: PNG Health Sector Gender Policy; National Sexual Reproductive Health Policy ... [Para 83]
  • State Under Review:

    Papua New Guinea

    Papua New Guinea
    Regional group
    Asia-Pacific Group
    Political group
    PIF
    Commonwealth
    Source Of Reference:

    Stakeholder Summary

    Issue:
    • Gender equality
    • Women's participation
    Type:
    Review Documentation
    Session:
    11th session, May 2011
    Status:
    Neglected
    Contents:
    Recommended implementing special legislative measures, such as quotas, to ensure women's participation in all levels of governmental structure, including the appointive/administrative leadership positions, elected positions and all levels of the civil service. [Para 35]
  • State Under Review:

    Papua New Guinea

    Papua New Guinea
    Regional group
    Asia-Pacific Group
    Political group
    PIF
    Commonwealth
    Source Of Reference:

    United Kingdom

    United Kingdom
    Regional group
    WEOG
    Political group
    EU
    Commonwealth
    Issue:
    • International human rights instruments
    • Women's and / or girls' rights
    Type:
    Recommendation
    Session:
    39th Session, November 2021
    Status:
    Unclear Response
    Contents:
    Ratify and implement the Protocol to Prevent, Suppress and Punish Trafficking in Persons, Especially Women and Children, supplementing the 2000 United Nations Convention against Transnational Organized Crime.
    Explanation
    Noted. Papua New Guinea is a not a State party to the 2000 United Nations Convention against Transnational Organized Crime Activities. Until Papua New Guinea is a State Party then we may ratify the relevant Protocols where necessary.
  • State Under Review:

    Papua New Guinea

    Papua New Guinea
    Regional group
    Asia-Pacific Group
    Political group
    PIF
    Commonwealth
    Source Of Reference:

    Montenegro

    Montenegro
    Regional group
    EEG
    Issue:
    • Criminal laws on same-sex sexual practices
    • Rights of same-sex desiring persons
    Type:
    Recommendation
    Session:
    39th Session, November 2021
    Status:
    Unclear Response
    Contents:
    Review the Criminal Code with a view to repealing provisions that criminalize same-sex sexual relations.
    Explanation
    Noted. The LGBTQI issue is an evolving one that is culturally sensitive in the country.
  • State Under Review:

    Papua New Guinea

    Papua New Guinea
    Regional group
    Asia-Pacific Group
    Political group
    PIF
    Commonwealth
    Source Of Reference:

    Portugal

    Portugal
    Regional group
    WEOG
    Political group
    EU
    OEI
    Issue:
    • Violence against women / gender-based violence
    • Sexual violence
    • Domestic violence
    • Women's and / or girls' rights
    • Women's participation
    Type:
    Recommendation
    Session:
    39th Session, November 2021
    Status:
    Accepted
    Contents:
    Take concrete steps to protect the human rights of women, including to punish sexual and gender-based violence and domestic violence; eliminate all forms of discrimination in law and in practice; and promote women’s full and equal participation in society.
    Explanation
    This is an ongoing priority of the Government through its various policies and programmes to combat Gender-based Violence and sorcery-accusation related violence; however gaps remain in terms of implementation.
  • State Under Review:

    Papua New Guinea

    Papua New Guinea
    Regional group
    Asia-Pacific Group
    Political group
    PIF
    Commonwealth
    Source Of Reference:

    Ireland

    Ireland
    Regional group
    WEOG
    Political group
    EU
    Issue:
    • Violence against women / gender-based violence
    • Training for state personnel on sexual rights issues
    Type:
    Recommendation
    Session:
    39th Session, November 2021
    Status:
    Accepted
    Contents:
    Ensure adequate funding and resources are allocated to national and provincial secretariats to further build their capacity in combatting sexual and gender-based violence.
    Explanation
    This is an ongoing priority of the Government through its various policies and programmes to combat Gender-based Violence and sorcery-accusation related violence; however gaps remain in terms of implementation.
  • State Under Review:

    Papua New Guinea

    Papua New Guinea
    Regional group
    Asia-Pacific Group
    Political group
    PIF
    Commonwealth
    Source Of Reference:

    Vanuatu

    Vanuatu
    Regional group
    Asia-Pacific Group
    Political group
    PIF
    OIF
    Commonwealth
    Issue:
    • HIV and AIDS
    • Right to health
    Type:
    Recommendation
    Session:
    39th Session, November 2021
    Status:
    Accepted
    Contents:
    Increase health care funding and facilities even in rural areas to provide medical assistance to people living with HIV.
    Explanation
    Health remains a priority sector of the National Government receiving 11 per cent of the national budget (PGK2.8billion). This is reflected in the recent launching of the 7th National Health Plan 2021-2030 which seeks to address gaps in delivery of much needed health care services for all citizens.
  • State Under Review:

    Papua New Guinea

    Papua New Guinea
    Regional group
    Asia-Pacific Group
    Political group
    PIF
    Commonwealth
    Source Of Reference:

    National Report

    Issue:
    • Family planning
    • Maternal health / morbidity / mortality
    Type:
    Review Documentation
    Session:
    11th session, May 2011
    Status:
    N/A
    Contents:
    "To address high maternal and infant mortality rates in the country, the Government has adopted the following policies: National Family Planning Policy, Nutrition Policy, Maternal Health Policy, Immunization Policy and Early Childhood Care & Development Policy, and National Policy on Women and Gender Equality. Furthermore, efforts to reduce high maternal mortality rate, the government has wavered fees for domestic violence, sexual violence and child abuse cases, hence, increasing opportunities for access to health services. The Infant Mortality rate is 79/1000 live births (2000 Census) and under five years old mortality rate is 122/1000 live births (2000, Census). There is a gradual improvement from 79 in 2000 to 69 per 1000 live births in 2003. The Life Expectancy has improved from 41 years in the early 1970s to 54 years (2000, Census). [Para 76]"

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