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State Under Review:Trinidad & TobagoTrinidad & TobagoRegional groupGRULACPolitical groupOASACSCommonwealthSource Of Reference:FranceFranceRegional groupWEOGPolitical groupEUOIFIssue:
- Abortion
- Violence against women / gender-based violence
- Women's and / or girls' rights
Type:RecommendationSession:39th Session, November 2021Status:Unclear ResponseContents:Continue the efforts made to fight against violence and discrimination against women, including by abolishing the law criminalizing the voluntary termination of pregnancy.ExplanationNoted. -
State Under Review:Trinidad & TobagoTrinidad & TobagoRegional groupGRULACPolitical groupOASACSCommonwealthSource Of Reference:New ZealandNew ZealandRegional groupWEOGPolitical groupPIFCommonwealthIssue:
- International human rights instruments
Type:RecommendationSession:12th session, October 2011Status:Unclear ResponseContents:Become party to the CRPD.ExplanationThe GOTT undertook to examine with a view to signing, ratifying and implementing as applicable, ... CRPD ...
The CRPD was signed in 2007 and the GOTT has undertaken many new initiatives to protect the rights of persons with disabilities with an ultimate view to ratifying the Convention.ImplementationNational Report:
Para 11) On 25 June 2015, Trinidad and Tobago ratified the CRPD, committing itself internationally to the advancement of the rights of persons with disabilities. Although Trinidad and Tobago does not yet have legislation specifically addressing the concerns of persons with disabilities, since ratification, the Government began the process of establishing an Inter-Ministerial Committee to oversee the implementation of the Convention. The work of the Committee would also involve the formation of policy and the enactment of legislation. -
State Under Review:Trinidad & TobagoTrinidad & TobagoRegional groupGRULACPolitical groupOASACSCommonwealthSource Of Reference:EgyptEgyptRegional groupAfrica GroupPolitical groupAUOICALOIFIssue:
- Gender equality
- Violence against women / gender-based violence
Type:RecommendationSession:25th session, May 2016Status:AcceptedContents:Strengthen the response to various forms of violence against woman and take appropriate measures in order to ensure gender equality in the labor market. -
State Under Review:Trinidad & TobagoTrinidad & TobagoRegional groupGRULACPolitical groupOASACSCommonwealthSource Of Reference:ArgentinaArgentinaRegional groupGRULACPolitical groupOASOEIIssue:
- Gender equality
- Women's participation
Type:RecommendationSession:25th session, May 2016Status:AcceptedContents:Step up efforts to facilitate the participation of women in political and public affairs and to combat stereotypes regarding the role of women. -
State Under Review:Trinidad & TobagoTrinidad & TobagoRegional groupGRULACPolitical groupOASACSCommonwealthSource Of Reference:National ReportIssue:
- HIV and AIDS
Type:Review DocumentationSession:12th session, October 2011Status:N/AContents:The welfare of citizens living with HIV and AIDS is another key priority for the Government. With this in mind, the Government is currently in the process of increasing and strengthening systems to guarantee full implementation of its policy of ensuring free universal access to anti-retroviral treatment, quality health care and other systemic support for Persons Living with HIV and AIDS. [Para 11] -
State Under Review:Trinidad & TobagoTrinidad & TobagoRegional groupGRULACPolitical groupOASACSCommonwealthSource Of Reference:SloveniaSloveniaRegional groupEEGPolitical groupEUIssue:
- Sexuality education
- Sexually transmitted infections
- HIV and AIDS
- Adolescent pregnancy
Type:RecommendationSession:25th session, May 2016Status:Unclear ResponseContents:Ensure comprehensive sexuality education, with a view to preventing teen pregnancies and the spread of sexually transmitted infections, in particular HIV.ExplanationNoted.
The Government of Trinidad and Tobago ultimately seeks to recognise the human rights of all citizens, which includes the Lesbian, Gay, Bi-Sexual, Transgendered and Intersexed (LGBTI) community. The development of law is a dynamic process which adapts to the development of any given society. The issue of discrimination based on sexual orientation is one which remains a matter of concern in the forefront of the mind of the GOTT. Trinidad and Tobago is seen as a leader in the region in relation to the manner in which it addresses the changing needs of its population.
The HIV/AIDS high risk groups including the LGBTI community have been recognized in the National Workplace Policy on HIV/AIDS. This policy contributes to ongoing national efforts to decrease the spread of HIV/AIDS and to mitigate its impact. It does so by setting standards for managing HIV in the workplace and promoting structures and programmes to reduce discrimination.
With regard to cases of violence against a member of the LGBTI community, Section 4 of the Constitution enshrines fundamental human rights and freedoms, namely, the right of the individual to life, liberty and security of the person. Every person has the right to equality before and protection of the law. A person also has the right to respect for his private and family life. The exercise of these rights is guaranteed free from discrimination based on race, origin, colour or sex.
With particular reference to violence against the LGBTI community, the definition of rape in the Sexual Offences Act, 1986 was amended by Act 31 of 2000 to reflect a gender neutral position with regard to the complainant and the victim. This amendment serves to include protection for victims of violence in same sex relationships. -
State Under Review:Trinidad & TobagoTrinidad & TobagoRegional groupGRULACPolitical groupOASACSCommonwealthSource Of Reference:National ReportIssue:
- Women's participation
Type:Review DocumentationSession:12th session, October 2011Status:N/AContents:The statistics bear out the improvements in the participation and representation of women in public life. An important milestone for Trinidad and Tobago was the election of the first female Prime Minister in May 2010 who also became the first female Chair-in- Office of the Commonwealth. Prior to her election as Prime Minister, she was notably sworn in as the first female Leader of the Opposition. [Para 98] -
State Under Review:Trinidad & TobagoTrinidad & TobagoRegional groupGRULACPolitical groupOASACSCommonwealthSource Of Reference:UN CompilationIssue:
- Sexual harassment
Type:Review DocumentationSession:12th session, October 2011Status:Reference AddressedContents:CEDAW was also concerned about the lack of specific legislation prohibiting sexual harassment in the workplace and providing a remedy for victims of sexual harassment. [Para 42] -
State Under Review:Trinidad & TobagoTrinidad & TobagoRegional groupGRULACPolitical groupOASACSCommonwealthSource Of Reference:Stakeholder SummaryIssue:
- Sexuality education
Type:Review DocumentationSession:12th session, October 2011Status:NeglectedContents:JS2 reported that Trinidad and Tobago had no clear strategy or designated approach for school-based health and family life education (HFLE), which had been formally introduced in only nine of 198 secondary schools and in five of 544 primary schools. [Para 31] -
State Under Review:Trinidad & TobagoTrinidad & TobagoRegional groupGRULACPolitical groupOASACSCommonwealthSource Of Reference:UN CompilationIssue:
- Gender equality
Type:Review DocumentationSession:25th session, May 2016Status:NeglectedContents:CEDAW inquired about temporary special measures that had been instituted or envisaged, in accordance with article 4 (1) of CEDAW and the Committee's general recommendation No. 25 (2004) on temporary special measures, in order to accelerate the realization of de facto equality between women and men. [Para 5] -
State Under Review:Trinidad & TobagoTrinidad & TobagoRegional groupGRULACPolitical groupOASACSCommonwealthSource Of Reference:UN CompilationIssue:
- Sexual exploitation / slavery
- Trafficking in women and / or girls
Type:Review DocumentationSession:25th session, May 2016Status:NeglectedContents:CEDAW requested data on trafficking in persons, disaggregated by age, sex and origin of victim. It asked whether a study had been carried out to investigate the extent and root causes of trafficking in persons and exploitation of prostitution, particularly of women and girls. Given that the counter- trafficking unit had been established to, among other things, investigate cases, screen, identify, protect and assist victims, and raise public awareness about such crimes, the Committee requested information on the number of cases that had been investigated, the number of perpetrators prosecuted and the nature of the sanctions imposed on perpetrators of trafficking in persons and in women and girls in particular. The Committee asked for an update on efforts to adopt and implement a gender-responsive national action plan on child labour in order to address the problem of internal trafficking of children, particularly girls, for engagement in agricultural and other forms of work. [Para 19] -
State Under Review:Trinidad & TobagoTrinidad & TobagoRegional groupGRULACPolitical groupOASACSCommonwealthSource Of Reference:Stakeholder SummaryIssue:
- Domestic violence
- Rights of same-sex desiring persons
Type:Review DocumentationSession:25th session, May 2016Status:NeglectedContents:SOGIE1 commended that in November 2014 Trinidad and Tobago established a standing Joint Select Committee (JSC) on Human Rights, Diversity, the Environment and Sustainable Development. The Committee established domestic violence as its first priority and produced a June 2015 report examining programmes and services which provide support to victims of domestic violence. It invited 28 NGOs to make submissions. LGBTI NGOs were not among them, and the report made no recognition of the gaps in services for victims of same-sex domestic violence and the stigma they face. [Para 10] -
State Under Review:Trinidad & TobagoTrinidad & TobagoRegional groupGRULACPolitical groupOASACSCommonwealthSource Of Reference:UN CompilationIssue:
- Maternal health / morbidity / mortality
Type:Review DocumentationSession:12th session, October 2011Status:NeglectedContents:Recommended that Trinidad and Tobago strengthen efforts to ensure adequate provision of prenatal and post-natal care. [Para 49; CRC] -
State Under Review:Trinidad & TobagoTrinidad & TobagoRegional groupGRULACPolitical groupOASACSCommonwealthSource Of Reference:United StatesUnited StatesRegional groupWEOGPolitical groupOASIssue:
- 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:RecommendationSession:12th session, October 2011Status:AcceptedContents:Increase measures to ensure that violence and discrimination against members of vulnerable groups, such as women and lesbians, gay, bisexual, and transgender persons, are both prevented and prosecuted.ImplementationMid Term Progress Report:
The Ministry of National Security is currently engaged in the process of reviewing the Immigration Act and specifically addressing the issue of discrimination in the Act towards LGBT persons. -
State Under Review:Trinidad & TobagoTrinidad & TobagoRegional groupGRULACPolitical groupOASACSCommonwealthSource Of Reference:NicaraguaNicaraguaRegional groupGRULACPolitical groupOASOEIACSIssue:
- Women's and / or girls' rights
- Women's participation
Type:RecommendationSession:12th session, October 2011Status:AcceptedContents:Continue promoting equality, participation and empowerment of women in public policy-making and decision-taking.ImplementationMid Term Progress Report:
The Government of Trinidad and Tobago considers the growth in participation, promotion of equality and empowerment of women as critical factors in the achievement of its goal towards sustainable development. The following relate to the advances in women's rights as it relates to women's overall participation in national leadership and decision making:
- The Inter-Parliamentary Union's world classification of women elected to Parliament ranks T&T as 36th with a 28.6% representation in the House of Representatives and 19.4% of the appointed seats in the Senate as of 1 April 2014
- In local government, women account for an average of 32% of mayors, aldermen and local councilors.
- A 2009-2010 survey conducted by the Network of NGOs for the Advancement of Women, found that women comprised an average of 29% of members on boards and commission of all statutory bodies, state enterprises, special purpose companies, listed private companies, credit unions and trade unions.
- In 2014, the High Court has 13 female judges, while three women serve as Justices of the Court of Appeal roster with a view to increasing the number of Court of Appeal judges to address the increasing case load. The Magistracy is supported by 40 women of a total complement of 56 Magistrates, led by Trinidad and Tobago's first female Chief Magistrate.
- In 1955, there were only 12 female police officers. In 2012, this number has increased to 1700 women police officers. A woman acted as Commissioner of Police for the first time in March 2014. Several female Officers have been promoted to senior positions including one (1) Deputy Commissioner of Police and four (4) Assistant Commissioners of Police.
- All officers, female or male, have equal opportunities for training and promotions. In specialist units, women police officers participate in the same rigorous training and duties as their male counterparts. -
State Under Review:Trinidad & TobagoTrinidad & TobagoRegional groupGRULACPolitical groupOASACSCommonwealthSource Of Reference:PhilippinesPhilippinesRegional groupAsia-Pacific GroupPolitical groupASEANIssue:
- Women's and / or girls' rights
Type:RecommendationSession:39th Session, November 2021Status:AcceptedContents:Further strengthen efforts to address barriers to education with a view to enhancing school enrolment, attendance, and retention rates especially among girls. -
State Under Review:Trinidad & TobagoTrinidad & TobagoRegional groupGRULACPolitical groupOASACSCommonwealthSource Of Reference:FinlandFinlandRegional groupWEOGPolitical groupEUIssue:
- Sex work / "prostitution"
- International human rights instruments
- Pornography
Type:RecommendationSession:39th Session, November 2021Status:Unclear ResponseContents:Ratify the Optional Protocols to the CRC on the involvement of children in armed conflict and on the sale of children, child prostitution and child pornography.ExplanationNoted. -
State Under Review:Trinidad & TobagoTrinidad & TobagoRegional groupGRULACPolitical groupOASACSCommonwealthSource Of Reference:SpainSpainRegional groupWEOGPolitical groupEUOEIIssue:
- Abortion
Type:RecommendationSession:39th Session, November 2021Status:Unclear ResponseContents:Consider amending the Offences Against the Person Act by legalizing abortion in cases of rape, incest and serious foetal malformation and decriminalizing it in all other cases.ExplanationNoted. -
State Under Review:Trinidad & TobagoTrinidad & TobagoRegional groupGRULACPolitical groupOASACSCommonwealthSource Of Reference:BrazilBrazilRegional groupGRULACPolitical groupOASOEIIssue:
- International human rights instruments
- Gender equality
Type:RecommendationSession:12th session, October 2011Status:Unclear ResponseContents:Consider acceding to [...] CRPD and OP-CEDAW.ExplanationThe GOTT undertook to examine with a view to signing, ratifying and implementing as applicable, ... OP-CEDAW ... CRPD ...ImplementationNational Report:
Para 11) On 25 June 2015, Trinidad and Tobago ratified the CRPD, committing itself internationally to the advancement of the rights of persons with disabilities. Although Trinidad and Tobago does not yet have legislation specifically addressing the concerns of persons with disabilities, since ratification, the Government began the process of establishing an Inter-Ministerial Committee to oversee the implementation of the Convention. The work of the Committee would also involve the formation of policy and the enactment of legislation. -
State Under Review:Trinidad & TobagoTrinidad & TobagoRegional groupGRULACPolitical groupOASACSCommonwealthSource Of Reference:GhanaGhanaRegional groupAfrica GroupPolitical groupAUOIFCommonwealthIssue:
- International human rights instruments
- Gender equality
Type:RecommendationSession:25th session, May 2016Status:AcceptedContents:Take steps to submit overdue reports to treaty bodies (CESCR, HR Committee, CRC). -
State Under Review:Trinidad & TobagoTrinidad & TobagoRegional groupGRULACPolitical groupOASACSCommonwealthSource Of Reference:EcuadorEcuadorRegional groupGRULACPolitical groupOASOEIIssue:
- Violence against women / gender-based violence
Type:RecommendationSession:25th session, May 2016Status:AcceptedContents:Pursue efforts to strengthen legislation and public policies aimed at eradicating violence against women. -
State Under Review:Trinidad & TobagoTrinidad & TobagoRegional groupGRULACPolitical groupOASACSCommonwealthSource Of Reference:MalaysiaMalaysiaRegional groupAsia-Pacific GroupPolitical groupASEANOICCommonwealthIssue:
- Gender equality
- Violence against women / gender-based violence
Type:RecommendationSession:25th session, May 2016Status:AcceptedContents:Take immediate and long term actions to eliminate discrimination and violence against women, narrow the gender gap in economic and social settings, and undertake public campaigns against gender-based violence. -
State Under Review:Trinidad & TobagoTrinidad & TobagoRegional groupGRULACPolitical groupOASACSCommonwealthSource Of Reference:NicaraguaNicaraguaRegional groupGRULACPolitical groupOASOEIACSIssue:
- Sexual exploitation / slavery
- International human rights instruments
Type:RecommendationSession:25th session, May 2016Status:Unclear ResponseContents:Consider, to the extent possible, acceding to OP-CRC-SC.ExplanationNoted.
With regard to the Optional Protocol to the Rights of the Child on the Sale of Children, Child Prostitution and Child Pornography, definitive steps have been taken to address the relevant issues under the OP within domestic legislation such as the Trafficking in Persons Act, 2011 and the Children Act, 2012. -
State Under Review:Trinidad & TobagoTrinidad & TobagoRegional groupGRULACPolitical groupOASACSCommonwealthSource Of Reference:NorwayNorwayRegional groupWEOGIssue:
- Intersex persons' rights
- Discrimination based on sexual orientation
- Discrimination based on gender identity
- Criminal laws on same-sex sexual practices
Type:RecommendationSession:25th session, May 2016Status:Unclear ResponseContents:Take steps to combat discrimination of LGBTI people in legislation and practice, including decriminalisation of sexual activities between consenting adults of the same sexExplanationNoted.
The Government of Trinidad and Tobago ultimately seeks to recognise the human rights of all citizens, which includes the Lesbian, Gay, Bi-Sexual, Transgendered and Intersexed (LGBTI) community. The development of law is a dynamic process which adapts to the development of any given society. The issue of discrimination based on sexual orientation is one which remains a matter of concern in the forefront of the mind of the GOTT. Trinidad and Tobago is seen as a leader in the region in relation to the manner in which it addresses the changing needs of its population.
The HIV/AIDS high risk groups including the LGBTI community have been recognized in the National Workplace Policy on HIV/AIDS. This policy contributes to ongoing national efforts to decrease the spread of HIV/AIDS and to mitigate its impact. It does so by setting standards for managing HIV in the workplace and promoting structures and programmes to reduce discrimination.
With regard to cases of violence against a member of the LGBTI community, Section 4 of the Constitution enshrines fundamental human rights and freedoms, namely, the right of the individual to life, liberty and security of the person. Every person has the right to equality before and protection of the law. A person also has the right to respect for his private and family life. The exercise of these rights is guaranteed free from discrimination based on race, origin, colour or sex.
With particular reference to violence against the LGBTI community, the definition of rape in the Sexual Offences Act, 1986 was amended by Act 31 of 2000 to reflect a gender neutral position with regard to the complainant and the victim. This amendment serves to include protection for victims of violence in same sex relationships. -
State Under Review:Trinidad & TobagoTrinidad & TobagoRegional groupGRULACPolitical groupOASACSCommonwealthSource Of Reference:National ReportIssue:
- Gender equality
- Gender perspective in policies, programmes
Type:Review DocumentationSession:12th session, October 2011Status:N/AContents:A Draft National Gender Policy, the focus of which is to advance the principles of gender equality and equity and to mainstream gender into national development strategies, is currently before the Government for consideration. [Para 94]