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State Under Review:NigerNigerRegional groupAfrica GroupPolitical groupAUOICOIFSource Of Reference:United KingdomUnited KingdomRegional groupWEOGPolitical groupEUCommonwealthIssue:
- Early marriage
- Harmful practices based on cultural / traditional values
- Sexual exploitation / slavery
- Forced marriage
- Gender equality
- Female genital mutilation / cutting
Type:RecommendationSession:24th session, January 2016Status:AcceptedContents:Create and implement a strategy to eliminate traditional harmful practices, such as female genital mutilation, child, early and forced marriage, and "Wahaya", and modify traditional stereotypes that are harmful to and discriminate against women. -
State Under Review:NigerNigerRegional groupAfrica GroupPolitical groupAUOICOIFSource Of Reference:Stakeholder SummaryIssue:
- International human rights instruments
- Gender equality
Type:Review DocumentationSession:24th session, January 2016Status:Reference AddressedContents:WV noted that, while Niger had ratified the CEDAW, it had made several reservations that undermined the basic principles of the Convention's objectives. In addition, Niger had not harmonized its national laws with regional instruments aimed at protecting the rights of women and children. [Para 4] -
State Under Review:NigerNigerRegional groupAfrica GroupPolitical groupAUOICOIFSource Of Reference:UN CompilationIssue:
- Maternal health / morbidity / mortality
Type:Review DocumentationSession:24th session, January 2016Status:NeglectedContents:CERD recommended the introduction of mobile clinics for the nomadic populations in order to ensure proper access to health services and in particular to obstetric care. [Para 48] -
State Under Review:NigerNigerRegional groupAfrica GroupPolitical groupAUOICOIFSource Of Reference:SpainSpainRegional groupWEOGPolitical groupEUOEIIssue:
- Harmful practices based on cultural / traditional values
- Female genital mutilation / cutting
Type:RecommendationSession:10th session, February 2011Status:AcceptedContents:Extend the criminalization of female genital mutilation to all those practices that are harmful to women's physical and psychological health.ImplementationNational Report:
Pg 19) Articles 232.1-232.3 of the Criminal Code define and penalize FGM.
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State Under Review:NigerNigerRegional groupAfrica GroupPolitical groupAUOICOIFSource Of Reference:NorwayNorwayRegional groupWEOGIssue:
- International human rights instruments
- Gender equality
Type:RecommendationSession:10th session, February 2011Status:AcceptedContents:Withdraw its reservations to CEDAW.ImplementationNational Report:
Pg 17) - Discussions continue on the withdrawal of reservations to the CEDAW, despite obstacles posed by sociocultural inertia;
- In 2014, a committee was set up to examine the possibility of withdrawing reservations; 3 meetings held by the committee.
- Three-year communications plan for the period 2015-2017 has been formulated in order to achieve the withdrawal of reservations; The results and impact will be evaluated as the implementation of the plan progresses.
Stakeholder Summary:
Para 1) The Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) stated that, despite recommendations received during its first universal periodic review, the Niger maintained reservations to CEDAW ... -
State Under Review:NigerNigerRegional groupAfrica GroupPolitical groupAUOICOIFSource Of Reference:National ReportIssue:
- Birth registration
Type:Review DocumentationSession:10th session, February 2011Status:N/AContents:"With respect to the registration of children at birth, the Civil Status Act
adopted in December 2007 requires parents or any other person present at the birth to
register the child within a period ranging from 10 to 30 days under penalty of fines.
However, it is important to note the difficulties encountered in meeting this objective, such
as a lack of awareness of the practical value of civil status certificates. [Para 93]" -
State Under Review:NigerNigerRegional groupAfrica GroupPolitical groupAUOICOIFSource Of Reference:UN CompilationIssue:
- Women's participation
Type:Review DocumentationSession:10th session, February 2011Status:Reference AddressedContents:"In 2007, CEDAW was concerned about the continuing underrepresentation of
women in public and political life and in decision-making positions, including in the
National Assembly, Government, diplomatic service and local bodies. It encouraged Niger
to take sustained measures to accelerate women’s full and equal participation in elected and
appointed bodies. [Para 30]" -
State Under Review:NigerNigerRegional groupAfrica GroupPolitical groupAUOICOIFSource Of Reference:LesothoLesothoRegional groupAfrica GroupPolitical groupAUCommonwealthIssue:
- Gender equality
Type:RecommendationSession:38th Session, May 2021Status:AcceptedContents:Continue efforts to eliminate inequalities between men and women in all spheres of life, including in the area of customary inheritance law.
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State Under Review:NigerNigerRegional groupAfrica GroupPolitical groupAUOICOIFSource Of Reference:SpainSpainRegional groupWEOGPolitical groupEUOEIIssue:
- Violence against women / gender-based violence
- Women's and / or girls' rights
Type:RecommendationSession:38th Session, May 2021Status:AcceptedContents:Put in place a specialized mechanism aimed at investigating allegations of gender violence and other human rights violations against women and girls with effective reparation and rehabilitation measures.
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State Under Review:NigerNigerRegional groupAfrica GroupPolitical groupAUOICOIFSource Of Reference:EgyptEgyptRegional groupAfrica GroupPolitical groupAUOICALOIFIssue:
- Women's participation
Type:RecommendationSession:38th Session, May 2021Status:AcceptedContents:Increase women's participation in the political life.
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State Under Review:NigerNigerRegional groupAfrica GroupPolitical groupAUOICOIFSource Of Reference:Holy SeeHoly SeeRegional groupObserverIssue:
- Harmful practices based on cultural / traditional values
- Violence against women / gender-based violence
- Female genital mutilation / cutting
- Empowerment of women
Type:RecommendationSession:38th Session, May 2021Status:AcceptedContents:Put an end to the practice of female genital mutilation, which is an “unacceptable custom,” through the promotion of policies that empower young women to resist such violence and pave the way for a cultural transformation.
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State Under Review:NigerNigerRegional groupAfrica GroupPolitical groupAUOICOIFSource Of Reference:South SudanSouth SudanRegional groupAfrica GroupIssue:
- Women's participation
Type:RecommendationSession:38th Session, May 2021Status:AcceptedContents:Implement the amendment, in 2019, of the law establishing the quota system to increase the rate of female representation from 15 per cent to 25 per cent for elected positions and from 25 per cent to 30 per cent for appointed positions.
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State Under Review:NigerNigerRegional groupAfrica GroupPolitical groupAUOICOIFSource Of Reference:OmanOmanRegional groupAsia-Pacific GroupPolitical groupOICALIssue:
- Sexual exploitation / slavery
Type:RecommendationSession:38th Session, May 2021Status:AcceptedContents:Advance the implementation of the program to protect children from sexual exploitation, child labor and the use of children in armed conflict.
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State Under Review:NigerNigerRegional groupAfrica GroupPolitical groupAUOICOIFSource Of Reference:TogoTogoRegional groupAfrica GroupPolitical groupAUOICOIFIssue:
- International human rights instruments
- Gender equality
Type:RecommendationSession:24th session, January 2016Status:AcceptedContents:Make all the necessary efforts to remove the reservations from the CEDAW. -
State Under Review:NigerNigerRegional groupAfrica GroupPolitical groupAUOICOIFSource Of Reference:PortugalPortugalRegional groupWEOGPolitical groupEUOEIIssue:
- Gender equality
- Violence against women / gender-based violence
Type:RecommendationSession:24th session, January 2016Status:AcceptedContents:Further take measures in order to improve its legislation, policy and practice on gender equality and on prevention and response to gender-based violence. -
State Under Review:NigerNigerRegional groupAfrica GroupPolitical groupAUOICOIFSource Of Reference:ItalyItalyRegional groupWEOGPolitical groupEUIssue:
- Harmful practices based on cultural / traditional values
- Female genital mutilation / cutting
Type:RecommendationSession:24th session, January 2016Status:AcceptedContents:Intensify efforts to fully eradicate female genital mutilation, also by promoting awareness-raising and educational activities particularly targeted at local community leaders and health workers. -
State Under Review:NigerNigerRegional groupAfrica GroupPolitical groupAUOICOIFSource Of Reference:NetherlandsNetherlandsRegional groupWEOGPolitical groupEUIssue:
- Family planning
- Maternal health / morbidity / mortality
- Harmful practices based on cultural / traditional values
- Female genital mutilation / cutting
Type:RecommendationSession:24th session, January 2016Status:AcceptedContents:Increase efforts to improve women's health, in particular access to family planning services, maternal health care and eliminating the practice of female genital mutilation. -
State Under Review:NigerNigerRegional groupAfrica GroupPolitical groupAUOICOIFSource Of Reference:UN CompilationIssue:
- Harmful practices based on cultural / traditional values
- International human rights instruments
- Gender equality
- Violence against women / gender-based violence
- Female genital mutilation / cutting
- Sexual violence
Type:Review DocumentationSession:24th session, January 2016Status:Reference AddressedContents:The Deputy High Commissioner for Human Rights noted that violence against women, which could be either physical, verbal or psychological, was still tolerated by society. She urged the Niger to re-examine any legislation that discriminated against women and children and to apply legislation in conformity with the CEDAW in order to abolish for ever sexual violence against women and children and female genital mutilation. [Para 21] -
State Under Review:NigerNigerRegional groupAfrica GroupPolitical groupAUOICOIFSource Of Reference:EcuadorEcuadorRegional groupGRULACPolitical groupOASOEIIssue:
- Early marriage
- Harmful practices based on cultural / traditional values
- International human rights instruments
- Domestic violence
Type:RecommendationSession:10th session, February 2011Status:AcceptedContents:Control and stop domestic violence levels, especially towards women and children, through the creation of national protection institutions and revise the reservations to CEDAW, especially those regarding age of marriage and abolish the practice of domestic violence.ImplementationNational Report:
Pg 15) In progress: Prevention of sexual violence and punishment of its perpetrators;
- Medical, psychological and social assistance for victims;
- Establishment of a framework for consultation with stakeholders involved in combating gender-based violence;
- Awareness-building campaigns to change attitudes;
- Formulation of a national strategy to combat gender-based violence;
- Completion of a study on the scale and determinants of gender-based violence.
-128 victims of sexual violence were provided with assistance by civil society organizations in 2011;
- Awareness-building among 1097 persons by civil society organizations led to commitment to inform and raise awareness among members of their communities in 2011;
- 927 cases of sexual violence prosecuted between 2011 and 2014;
Pg 17) - Discussions continue on the withdrawal of reservations to the CEDAW, despite obstacles posed by sociocultural inertia;
- In 2014, a committee was set up to examine the possibility of withdrawing reservations; 3 meetings held by the committee.
- Three-year communications plan for the period 2015-2017 has been formulated in order to achieve the withdrawal of reservations; The results and impact will be evaluated as the implementation of the plan progresses.
Pg 19) IN progress: In 2013, the forum on "Women, Families and Social Values Systems in the Niger" was held, addressing topics such as the effect of crises on families, the role of women in managing conflicts, domestic violence, etc.
UN Compilation:
Para 12) UNHCR noted that, during its first universal periodic review, the Niger accepted recommendations to improve its legislation, policy and practice on gender equality and on prevention and response to gender-based violence. Despite efforts in this field, prevention and response measures needed to be further strengthened.
Para 18) ... According to OHCHR, special measures must be taken to protect the victims of Boko Haram, especially child victims and victims of sexual violence, and to ensure that they have access to full redress, including psychosocial support.
Stakeholder Summary:
Para 1) The Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) stated that, despite recommendations received during its first universal periodic review, the Niger maintained reservations to CEDAW ... -
State Under Review:NigerNigerRegional groupAfrica GroupPolitical groupAUOICOIFSource Of Reference:ItalyItalyRegional groupWEOGPolitical groupEUIssue:
- Harmful practices based on cultural / traditional values
- Female genital mutilation / cutting
Type:RecommendationSession:10th session, February 2011Status:AcceptedContents:Continue and strengthen awareness-raising activities aimed at eradicating traditional practices that are harmful to children, including female genital mutilation.ImplementationNational Report:
Pg 12) In progress:
-Awareness campaigns on FGM and the practice of Wahaya;
- Awareness-building and training on Wahaya and other similar practices for magistrates, FDS and traditional leaders, provided by the ANLTP
- Study conducted on Wahaya and awareness-building on this practice provided to target groups;
- 2 conferences on Wahaya held in 2014.
- 11,316 messages broadcast on radio and TV regarding the ban on FGM and early and/or forced marriages;
Pg 19) - Appeal to traditional and religious leaders in Téra and Say (the areas most affected) on the subjects of reproductive health, FGM and human rights;
- Awareness campaigns with a view to the retraining of circumcisers;
- Training for community radio hosts in Téra and Say on the subjects of reproductive health, FGM and human rights.
- Awareness-building among 222 adolescents between the ages of 10 and 14, school attenders and non-school attenders, in 17 villages in Say and 20 villages in Téra, on the issues of reproductive health, FGM and human rights;
- Awareness-building among 64 traditional and religious leaders on the issue of FGM.
Pg 24) Awareness and educational campaigns for men and women in order to eliminate FGM and harmful practices.
Stakeholder Summary:
Para 17) NHRC and CODDHD noted efforts to prohibit harmful traditional practices against women and children - notably female genital mutilation (FGM) - through awareness-raising activities, which had achieved positive results in some areas. CODDHD referred in particular to the case of the Makodolindi community, which had issued a public statement announcing its decision to abandon excision. Nonetheless, CODDHD considered that further efforts were required. WV expressed regret that, despite the enactment by the Government of Act No. 2003-25 condemning harmful practices, FGM remained a widespread practice in the Gurma, Peulh and Arab communities and the regions of Tillabéry, Diffa and Niamey. -
State Under Review:NigerNigerRegional groupAfrica GroupPolitical groupAUOICOIFSource Of Reference:SpainSpainRegional groupWEOGPolitical groupEUOEIIssue:
- International human rights instruments
Type:RecommendationSession:10th session, February 2011Status:AcceptedContents:Sign and ratify OP-ICESCR...ImplementationNational Report:
Pg 17) In progress: OP-ICESCR awaiting ratification. -
State Under Review:NigerNigerRegional groupAfrica GroupPolitical groupAUOICOIFSource Of Reference:National ReportIssue:
- Maternal health / morbidity / mortality
- HIV and AIDS
- Sexual and / or reproductive rights and / or health broadly
Type:Review DocumentationSession:10th session, February 2011Status:N/AContents:"Niger has endorsed the health-related Millennium Development Goals. Its Constitutions have always enshrined the right to health. This right is also guaranteed by other legislation: ... (c) Act No. 2007-08 on the prevention, treatment and monitoring of HIV/AIDS; ... (e) Decree No. 2005-316/PRN/MSP/LCE providing for free caesarean section operations in public hospitals; ... (g) Act No. 2006-16 on reproductive health in Niger. [Para 63]" -
State Under Review:NigerNigerRegional groupAfrica GroupPolitical groupAUOICOIFSource Of Reference:UN CompilationIssue:
- Harmful practices based on cultural / traditional values
- Gender equality
Type:Review DocumentationSession:10th session, February 2011Status:Reference AddressedContents:"CEDAW urged Niger to put in place without delay a comprehensive strategy, including clear goals and timetables, to
modify or eliminate negative cultural practices and stereotypes that are harmful to and discriminate against women. [Para 9]" -
State Under Review:NigerNigerRegional groupAfrica GroupPolitical groupAUOICOIFSource Of Reference:IcelandIcelandRegional groupWEOGIssue:
- Discrimination based on sexual orientation
- Discrimination based on gender identity
Type:RecommendationSession:38th Session, May 2021Status:Unclear ResponseContents:Adopt comprehensive anti-discrimination legislation that addresses direct and indirect discrimination and encompasses all the prohibited grounds of discrimination, including sexual orientation and gender identity.
ExplanationNoted. -
State Under Review:NigerNigerRegional groupAfrica GroupPolitical groupAUOICOIFSource Of Reference:RwandaRwandaRegional groupAfrica GroupPolitical groupAUOIFCommonwealthIssue:
- International human rights instruments
- Gender equality
- Women's and / or girls' rights
Type:RecommendationSession:38th Session, May 2021Status:AcceptedContents:Consider removing all reservations to the CEDAW.