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State Under Review:Trinidad & TobagoTrinidad & TobagoRegional groupGRULACPolitical groupOASACSCommonwealthSource Of Reference:UN CompilationIssue:
- HIV and AIDS
- Rights of same-sex desiring persons
Type:Review DocumentationSession:12th session, October 2011Status:Reference AddressedContents:CESCR encouraged Trinidad and Tobago to undertake proactive policies to promote the rights of individuals, especially with regard to their sexual orientation and HIV/AIDS status. [Para 38] -
State Under Review:Trinidad & TobagoTrinidad & TobagoRegional groupGRULACPolitical groupOASACSCommonwealthSource Of Reference:Stakeholder SummaryIssue:
- HIV and AIDS
Type:Review DocumentationSession:12th session, October 2011Status:NeglectedContents:JS2 indicated that, in available sampling, HIV prevalence among men who have sex with men had been measured at 20 per cent, four to eight times higher than estimated national rates of HIV. [Para 28] -
State Under Review:Trinidad & TobagoTrinidad & TobagoRegional groupGRULACPolitical groupOASACSCommonwealthSource Of Reference:AlgeriaAlgeriaRegional groupAfrica GroupPolitical groupAUOICALIssue:
- Gender equality
Type:RecommendationSession:25th session, May 2016Status:AcceptedContents:Implement gender equality by establishing same wages for same jobs for men and women. -
State Under Review:Trinidad & TobagoTrinidad & TobagoRegional groupGRULACPolitical groupOASACSCommonwealthSource Of Reference:MexicoMexicoRegional groupGRULACPolitical groupOASOEIACSIssue:
- Violence against women / gender-based violence
Type:RecommendationSession:25th session, May 2016Status:AcceptedContents:Develop statistics and indicators on gender-based violence in order to design and implement public policies in an effective manner. -
State Under Review:Trinidad & TobagoTrinidad & TobagoRegional groupGRULACPolitical groupOASACSCommonwealthSource Of Reference:BahamasBahamasRegional groupGRULACPolitical groupOASACSCommonwealthIssue:
- International human rights instruments
Type:RecommendationSession:25th session, May 2016Status:AcceptedContents:Accelerate efforts to incorporate the CRPD into national law. -
State Under Review:Trinidad & TobagoTrinidad & TobagoRegional groupGRULACPolitical groupOASACSCommonwealthSource Of Reference:ChileChileRegional groupGRULACPolitical groupOASOEIIssue:
- Discrimination based on sexual orientation
- Discrimination based on gender identity
- Rights of same-sex desiring persons
- Transgender persons' rights
Type:RecommendationSession:25th session, May 2016Status:Unclear ResponseContents:Adopt legislation prohibiting discrimination on the grounds of sexual orientation and gender identity, introducing also awareness-raising programs that promote respect for sexual diversity.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:United KingdomUnited KingdomRegional groupWEOGPolitical groupEUCommonwealthIssue:
- Sexual harassment
- Violence against women / gender-based violence
- Sexual violence
Type:CommentSession:25th session, May 2016Status:Not Followed up with a RecommendationContents:It ... asked the State to take concrete steps to implement existing legislation on sexual harassment and violence against women, including by establishing specialized rape and sexual offences units at police stations. -
State Under Review:Trinidad & TobagoTrinidad & TobagoRegional groupGRULACPolitical groupOASACSCommonwealthSource Of Reference:National ReportIssue:
- Family planning
Type:Review DocumentationSession:25th session, May 2016Status:N/AContents:The Baby Care Assistance Initiative was introduced by the Government in 2015. ... The programme also seeks to provide the recipients with additional critical services relevant to the development of the family, such as parenting workshops, family planning, financial literacy sessions and opportunities for employment and education. [Para 66] -
State Under Review:Trinidad & TobagoTrinidad & TobagoRegional groupGRULACPolitical groupOASACSCommonwealthSource Of Reference:UN CompilationIssue:
- Sexual harassment
Type:Review DocumentationSession:25th session, May 2016Status:Reference AddressedContents:It also recommended that the Government implement legislation and policies to address sexual harassment in the workplace and in public life. [Para 9; UN Country Team] -
State Under Review:Trinidad & TobagoTrinidad & TobagoRegional groupGRULACPolitical groupOASACSCommonwealthSource Of Reference:UN CompilationIssue:
- Gender equality
Type:Review DocumentationSession:25th session, May 2016Status:NeglectedContents:CEDAW asked about the measures in place to improve the enrolment of women on engineering courses. [Para 31] -
State Under Review:Trinidad & TobagoTrinidad & TobagoRegional groupGRULACPolitical groupOASACSCommonwealthSource Of Reference:Stakeholder SummaryIssue:
- Sexuality education
- Adolescent sexual activity
- HIV and AIDS
- Adolescent pregnancy
Type:Review DocumentationSession:25th session, May 2016Status:Reference AddressedContents:SOGIE1 stressed that statistics on teenage pregnancy and HIV in Trinidad and Tobago underline the link between inadequate education, early sexual activity and negative sexual health outcomes. These include data from the Central Statistical Office that since the turn of the century teen pregnancy rates have not declined. Yet, the current Minister of Justice stated that religious education must form a part of the curriculum in all schools while sex education although apart of ther social studies curriculum, it was largely a matter of parental responsibilities. [Para 26] -
State Under Review:Trinidad & TobagoTrinidad & TobagoRegional groupGRULACPolitical groupOASACSCommonwealthSource Of Reference:GhanaGhanaRegional groupAfrica GroupPolitical groupAUOIFCommonwealthIssue:
- Gender equality
Type:RecommendationSession:12th session, October 2011Status:Unclear ResponseContents:Take steps to address the 19.7 per cent gender pay gap.ExplanationRecognizing the specific issue of a gender pay gap in Trinidad and Tobago, during the aforementioned UNGA Side Event on Women's Political Participation, the Honourable Prime Minister of Trinidad and Tobago indicated her intention to introduce a gender-responsive budget and adopt an enhanced gender responsive methodology to national development planning. The Honorable Prime Minister further stated that this funding will be allocated to all Ministries and sectors as a fundamental step to the achievement of gender equality. -
State Under Review:Trinidad & TobagoTrinidad & TobagoRegional groupGRULACPolitical groupOASACSCommonwealthSource Of Reference:Outcome ReportIssue:
- Discrimination based on sexual orientation
Type:CommentSession:12th session, October 2011Status:N/AContents:Amend the Equal Opportunity Act of 2000 to include protection against discrimination based on sexual orientation.ExplanationIt assured them that its request regarding the Equal Opportunity Act of 2000 would be relayed to the Government which prides itself on dialogue and transparency in the amendment of all legislation. -
State Under Review:Trinidad & TobagoTrinidad & TobagoRegional groupGRULACPolitical groupOASACSCommonwealthSource Of Reference:SpainSpainRegional groupWEOGPolitical groupEUOEIIssue:
- International human rights instruments
Type:RecommendationSession:12th session, October 2011Status:Unclear ResponseContents:[...] ratify CRPDExplanationThe 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:MaldivesMaldivesRegional groupAsia-Pacific GroupPolitical groupOICCommonwealthIssue:
- HIV and AIDS
Type:RecommendationSession:39th Session, November 2021Status:AcceptedContents:Address the root causes of the prevalence of HIV/AIDS and implement preventative strategies to combat HIV. -
State Under Review:Trinidad & TobagoTrinidad & TobagoRegional groupGRULACPolitical groupOASACSCommonwealthSource Of Reference:IcelandIcelandRegional groupWEOGIssue:
- Sexuality education
Type:RecommendationSession:39th Session, November 2021Status:Unclear ResponseContents:Revise the Health and Family Life Education curriculum and integrate comprehensive sexuality education in line with international standards.ExplanationNoted. -
State Under Review:Trinidad & TobagoTrinidad & TobagoRegional groupGRULACPolitical groupOASACSCommonwealthSource Of Reference:National ReportIssue:
- Violence against women / gender-based violence
- Sexual violence
- Domestic violence
- Women's and / or girls' rights
- Trafficking in women and / or girls
Type:Review DocumentationSession:12th session, October 2011Status:N/AContents:Over the years, Parliament has enacted several major pieces of legislation for the protection of women from violence, discrimination and abuse including the Offences Against the Person Act, 1925, the Domestic Violence Act, 1999, the Sexual Offences Act,1986 and the Sexual Offences (Amendment) Act, 2000, the Public Assistance Regulations, 1997, the Maternity Protection Act, 1998, the Cohabitational Relationships Act, 1998, the Legal Aid and Advice Act, 1976, the Equal Opportunities Act, 2000 and the Trafficking in Persons Act, 2011. [Para 94] -
State Under Review:Trinidad & TobagoTrinidad & TobagoRegional groupGRULACPolitical groupOASACSCommonwealthSource Of Reference:UN CompilationIssue:
- Gender equality
- Women's and / or girls' rights
Type:Review DocumentationSession:12th session, October 2011Status:Reference AddressedContents:It recommended that an inventory be made of the laws that discriminate against women, with a view to their revision, amendment or repeal. [Para 9] -
State Under Review:Trinidad & TobagoTrinidad & TobagoRegional groupGRULACPolitical groupOASACSCommonwealthSource Of Reference:Stakeholder SummaryIssue:
- Violence against women / gender-based violence
- Training for state personnel on sexual rights issues
- Domestic violence
Type:Review DocumentationSession:12th session, October 2011Status:Reference AddressedContents:AI indicated that it was believed that domestic crimes went under-reported mainly because the police was not adequately trained in how to deal with cases of violence against women. [Para 12] -
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: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:New ZealandNew ZealandRegional groupWEOGPolitical groupPIFCommonwealthIssue:
- Criminal laws on same-sex sexual practices
Type:RecommendationSession:12th session, October 2011Status:Unclear ResponseContents:Repeal all provisions of domestic law that criminalise same sex relations between consenting adults including the Sexual Offences Act.ExplanationThe Government seeks to recognise the human rights of all citizens, which includes the Lesbian, Gay, Bi-Sexual and Transgendered (LGBT) 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 minds 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. While this issue may be the subject of much public debate it is not one which will be ignored. The law must evolve and grow to suit the needs of a continually developing society. In that regard, in recent debates on the Statutory Authorities (Amendment) Bill, 2010 in Parliament, the GOTT recognised the need for a definitive debate on the protection of same sex couples.
ImplementationUN Compilation:
Para 7) The country team also noted that the Government had not indicated any plans to revoke the laws that criminalized same sex relationships ... -
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:
- Training for state personnel on sexual rights issues
- Sexual and / or reproductive rights and / or health broadly
Type:Review DocumentationSession:25th session, May 2016Status:NeglectedContents:The country team recommended that the Government revise or implement policies and protocols governing provision of reproductive health services to young persons, including young women, to ensure provision of contraceptive and other sexual and reproductive health services. The policies and protocols should be accompanied by educational programmes for health-care providers. [Para 27]