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State Under Review:SeychellesSeychellesRegional groupAfrica GroupPolitical groupAUOIFCommonwealthSource Of Reference:NetherlandsNetherlandsRegional groupWEOGPolitical groupEUIssue:
- Discrimination based on sexual orientation
- Discrimination based on gender identity
Type:RecommendationSession:38th Session, May 2021Status:AcceptedContents:Bring its legislation into conformity with its commitment to non-discrimination and equality by adopting comprehensive legislation that prohibits discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity, as previously recommended.
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State Under Review:SeychellesSeychellesRegional groupAfrica GroupPolitical groupAUOIFCommonwealthSource Of Reference:GuyanaGuyanaRegional groupGRULACPolitical groupOASOICACSCommonwealthIssue:
- Women's and / or girls' rights
Type:RecommendationSession:38th Session, May 2021Status:AcceptedContents:Continue to address school dropout rates and reduce the number of out-of-school children, paying special attention to boys, while also taking measures to provide adequate vocational training for girls.
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State Under Review:SeychellesSeychellesRegional groupAfrica GroupPolitical groupAUOIFCommonwealthSource Of Reference:ItalyItalyRegional groupWEOGPolitical groupEUIssue:
- International human rights instruments
Type:RecommendationSession:38th Session, May 2021Status:AcceptedContents:Ratify the OP-CRC-IC and the OP-CRPD.
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State Under Review:SeychellesSeychellesRegional groupAfrica GroupPolitical groupAUOIFCommonwealthSource Of Reference:SpainSpainRegional groupWEOGPolitical groupEUOEIIssue:
- International human rights instruments
- Gender equality
Type:RecommendationSession:11th session, May 2011Status:AcceptedContents:Conclude the process of ratifying the OP to CEDAW... and the OP to CRPD.
ImplementationNational Report:
Para 159) The Government is in the process of considering the provisions of the following instruments and their implications for implementation in order to determine Seychelles' position towards signature and ratification. -
State Under Review:SeychellesSeychellesRegional groupAfrica GroupPolitical groupAUOIFCommonwealthSource Of Reference:National ReportIssue:
- Domestic violence
Type:Review DocumentationSession:11th session, May 2011Status:N/AContents:The Family Tribunal, established under the 1998 Amendment of the Children Act, has the jurisdiction to handle matters relating to domestic violence, child custody and maintenance. In 2000 the Family Tribunal was mandated to deal with all issues related to family violence under the Family Violence (Protection of Victims) Act. The Family Tribunal functions on a full time basis and holds a Secretariat on Praslin. [Para 42] -
State Under Review:SeychellesSeychellesRegional groupAfrica GroupPolitical groupAUOIFCommonwealthSource Of Reference:UN CompilationIssue:
- Gender equality
Type:Review DocumentationSession:11th session, May 2011Status:Reference AddressedContents:In 2009, the ILO Committee of Experts indicated that section 46A of the Employment Act, as amended by the Employment (Amendment) Act (Act 4 of 2006) did not provide for equal remuneration for men and women for work of equal value. [Para 5] -
State Under Review:SeychellesSeychellesRegional groupAfrica GroupPolitical groupAUOIFCommonwealthSource Of Reference:SpainSpainRegional groupWEOGPolitical groupEUOEIIssue:
- Abortion
Type:QuestionSession:38th Session, May 2021Status:N/AContents:Is the Government envisaging repealing sections 147-149 of the Penal Code to decriminalise abortion in all cases, and ensure access to safe abortion and post-abortion care?
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State Under Review:SeychellesSeychellesRegional groupAfrica GroupPolitical groupAUOIFCommonwealthSource Of Reference:UN CompilationIssue:
- Gender equality
- Gender perspective in policies, programmes
Type:Review DocumentationSession:38th Session, May 2021Status:Reference AddressedContents:CEDAW ... noted with concern that the Gender Secretariat, which supported gender mainstreaming across all sectors, lacked adequate human, technical and financial resources, and it recommended that Seychelles allocate them. It also recommended that Seychelles implement and regularly monitor measures taken under the national gender plan of action for the period 2019–2023. [Para 57]
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State Under Review:SeychellesSeychellesRegional groupAfrica GroupPolitical groupAUOIFCommonwealthSource Of Reference:AustraliaAustraliaRegional groupWEOGPolitical groupPIFCommonwealthIssue:
- Violence against women / gender-based violence
- Training for state personnel on sexual rights issues
- Domestic violence
Type:RecommendationSession:24th session, January 2016Status:AcceptedContents:Pass the Domestic Violence Act and ensure adequate resources and training for officials dealing with gender-based violence.ImplementationNational Report:
Para 2) The Government remains committed and fully engaged towards the review, reform and enhancement of existing legislation, and moving towards the enactment of new laws so as to remain in the forefront of advocating for the advancement of human rights practices. Some new pieces of legislation and amendments enacted since the last review include interalia: … (l) The ‘Domestic Violence Act, 2020’ which prohibits acts of violence in the domestic context, provides for protection of aggrieved persons, provides for penalties, makes provision for services for aggrieved persons and perpetrators of domestic violence, and other related matters.
Para 12) As of mid-2020, the media have been granted free access to all courts and are no longer required to seek permission from the Registrar of the Supreme Court or security before entering. This was enforced by the Public Relations department on the basis that the courts are public. Unless a closed hearing is taking place on sensitive matters (sexual assault especially), journalists are encouraged to cover court cases, making the courts more visible in newspapers and on television. In this way, justice is delivered in the eyes of all, rather than behind closed doors with no accountability.
Para 20) The President appointed a Child Law Reform Committee (CLRC) with effect from June 2020, which is chaired by the former Chief Justice and Judge of the Court of Appeal and consists of members from the Attorney General’s Office, the Social Affairs Department, Seychelles Police, NCC and the Ministry for Education. The CLRC is supported by a technical committee to enable it to carry out its functions efficiently. The Committee was tasked with reviewing sexual offences and to propose reform of the provisions under the Penal Code. It is also mandated to review other existing legal framework applicable to children, and make recommendations for legal reform to enhance the legal protections afforded to children in line with Seychelles’ Constitution, international law obligations and best practice. This reform has become increasingly important following public outcry towards a sexual abuse case reported in April 2020 involving girls ranging from 12 to 18 years old. The case was a first-of-its-kind in Seychelles and has resulted in shock and outrage among residents.
Para 21) The Committee has done extensive work and proposed a modern sexual offence legislation which will be submitted to the government during the first quarter of 2021 for consideration. The Committee is dedicated to ensuring that the protection of constitutional rights is upheld in all its recommendations as well as ensuring clear non-discriminatory drafting of legal provisions that allow for empowerment, effective advocacy, strong policies and practices, and which are consistent in application and encourage a positive shift in attitude and behaviour at a societal level.
Para 22) The CLRC affirmed that it will continue its work in the coming year, conduct extensive public consultation, including a dedicated Children’s Conference to ensure that voices of children are heard, and inform any new laws intended to enhance their protection, review existing laws, and recommend consequential amendments that will need to be enacted to accommodate its recommendations relating to the proposed sexual offences law.
Para 30) The Government has replaced the previous Family ‘Violence (Protection of Victims) Act’ with a new ‘Domestic Violence Act’, 2020. The Act condemns domestic violence, provides for protection of victims, and covers a wide range of acts that amount to domestic violence such as physical, verbal or psychological, and economic abuse. The Act caters for the duties of the police, social services, as well as other services that provide relief to victims, and makes provision for continued training of service providers. Whilst the Act makes provisions for the punishment of perpetrators of domestic violence, it also provides for their rehabilitation.
Para 31) The CLRC has also contributed to the evaluation of Seychelles laws in the context of gender based violence and child protection by drawing from evidence on domestic practices and inputs, and equate them with international and regional norms. It found that whilst the Penal Code provides certain protection against sexual offences for both women and children, laws have to be introduced to give full effect to the protection. Subsequently, a range of new offences will be recommended in relation to rape such as sexual grooming, the use of intimate images and sexual communication with children through social media and other digital platforms. Furthermore, harassment offences such as cat calling, flashing, blackmail and more are also to become punishable by law under the proposed legislation.
Para 32) More stringent obligations are to be imposed on police, prosecutors, social services and judges when investigating and adjudicating sexual offences, including the enhancement of protection for persons living with disabilities.
Para 34) The Government continues to commemorate ‘Orange Day’ and ‘16 Days of Activism against Gender Based Violence’ every 25th November to 10th December, with these days being utilized to raise awareness on gender based violence.
UN Compilation:
Para 59) [CEDAW] commended Seychelles on its efforts to counter gender-based violence, but noted with concern that the incidence of gender-based violence in the country continued to be among the highest in the region. … UNHCR welcomed the approval and entry into force of the Domestic Violence Act 2020.
Stakeholder Summary:
Para 14) SHRC noted that in 2020 Seychelles enacted the Domestic Violence Act and that the legislation had been developed with the participation of civil society. However, SHRC stated that the legislation had not yet become operational.
Para 15) SHRC … noted that there was one shelter for women victims of domestic violence and that the Government had allocated a plot of land to build a new shelter.
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State Under Review:SeychellesSeychellesRegional groupAfrica GroupPolitical groupAUOIFCommonwealthSource Of Reference:EcuadorEcuadorRegional groupGRULACPolitical groupOASOEIIssue:
- Sexual exploitation / slavery
- Domestic violence
Type:RecommendationSession:11th session, May 2011Status:AcceptedContents:Adopt and implement measures to protect women and children from domestic violence, sexual exploitation and trafficking in persons.ImplementationNational Report:
Para 43) Under the 'Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons Act, 2014', a high level National Coordinating Committee on Trafficking in Persons (NCCTiP) was established in June 2014, bringing together the various front line agencies addressing the crime, including Civil Society. The Committee is tasked to coordinate and oversee the national response and the implementation of the various strategies put in place to address trafficking in persons.
Para 44) A two-year 'National Action Plan and Strategic Framework on Trafficking in Persons' was launched in November 2014, aimed at setting comprehensive targets for the government to achieve in its endeavor to ensure that the perpetrators of trafficking in persons are adequately punished, victims are protected, and preventative measures are put in place.
Para 45) A two month national awareness raising campaign on trafficking in persons was launched in November 2014, recognizing women, children and migrant workers as particularly vulnerable groups. Further campaigns targeted at specific segments of the population are being planned.
Para 46) A 'Standard Operating Procedure Manual and Referral Mechanism to assist victims of trafficking in persons' was launched in August 2015, aimed to enable all relevant agencies to work together in a cohesive and harmonious manner. In providing a step by step to front line officers, the mechanism seeks to provide the highest standards of protection to victims of trafficking in persons.
Para 47) Numerous capacity building sessions have been held on trafficking in persons for front line officers, law enforcement officers, non-governmental organizations and journalists. An awareness raising session was also held with Members of the National Assembly in March 2014. -
State Under Review:SeychellesSeychellesRegional groupAfrica GroupPolitical groupAUOIFCommonwealthSource Of Reference:EgyptEgyptRegional groupAfrica GroupPolitical groupAUOICALOIFIssue:
- Inappropriate content
Type:RecommendationSession:24th session, January 2016Status:AcceptedContents:Further strengthen measures to provide protection and support to the family as the natural and fundamental unit of the society. -
State Under Review:SeychellesSeychellesRegional groupAfrica GroupPolitical groupAUOIFCommonwealthSource Of Reference:Stakeholder SummaryIssue:
- Gender equality
Type:Review DocumentationSession:24th session, January 2016Status:NeglectedContents:JS2 recommended that Seychelles break stereotypes regarding careers which led to women being less remunerated for equal work; and consider having a Ministry of Women and Family to ensure that due attention was given to gender equality as the Gender Secretariat within the Ministry of Community Development was too weak institutionally to enforce and ensure the passing of recommendations of the Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women. [Para 9] -
State Under Review:SeychellesSeychellesRegional groupAfrica GroupPolitical groupAUOIFCommonwealthSource Of Reference:UN CompilationIssue:
- Sexual exploitation / slavery
Type:Review DocumentationSession:24th session, January 2016Status:NeglectedContents:... The CRC urged Seychelles to undertake a comprehensive study of the root causes of child sexual exploitation and child prostitution and propose durable solutions. It also recommended that Seychelles protect children from violations of their rights arising in particular from tourism and encourage operators in the travel and tourism industry to adopt a code of conduct aimed at respecting the rights of children. [Para 28] -
State Under Review:SeychellesSeychellesRegional groupAfrica GroupPolitical groupAUOIFCommonwealthSource Of Reference:SloveniaSloveniaRegional groupEEGPolitical groupEUIssue:
- International human rights instruments
Type:RecommendationSession:38th Session, May 2021Status:AcceptedContents:Ratify the Optional Protocol to the OP-CRC-IC.
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State Under Review:SeychellesSeychellesRegional groupAfrica GroupPolitical groupAUOIFCommonwealthSource Of Reference:KenyaKenyaRegional groupAfrica GroupPolitical groupAUCommonwealthIssue:
- Gender equality
Type:RecommendationSession:38th Session, May 2021Status:AcceptedContents:Continue implementing the National Gender Policy to break gender barriers and allow citizens to reach their full potential.
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State Under Review:SeychellesSeychellesRegional groupAfrica GroupPolitical groupAUOIFCommonwealthSource Of Reference:Marshall IslandsMarshall IslandsRegional groupAsia-Pacific GroupPolitical groupPIFIssue:
- Domestic violence
Type:RecommendationSession:38th Session, May 2021Status:AcceptedContents:Operationalise the Domestic Violence Act and establish a mechanism to offer increased support to victims of domestic violence.
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State Under Review:SeychellesSeychellesRegional groupAfrica GroupPolitical groupAUOIFCommonwealthSource Of Reference:CanadaCanadaRegional groupWEOGPolitical groupOASOIFCommonwealthIssue:
- Sexual abuse
- Sexual exploitation / slavery
- Sexual violence
Type:RecommendationSession:38th Session, May 2021Status:AcceptedContents:Strengthen legislative, policy and institutional measures to prevent sexual crimes against children by supporting thorough investigations of cases, ensuring perpetrators are held accountable, and providing victims with access to appropriate services.
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State Under Review:SeychellesSeychellesRegional groupAfrica GroupPolitical groupAUOIFCommonwealthSource Of Reference:MexicoMexicoRegional groupGRULACPolitical groupOASOEIACSIssue:
- Gender equality
Type:RecommendationSession:38th Session, May 2021Status:AcceptedContents:Establish in the legislation the principle of equal remuneration for work of equal value and equal access to credit for women.
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State Under Review:SeychellesSeychellesRegional groupAfrica GroupPolitical groupAUOIFCommonwealthSource Of Reference:FijiFijiRegional groupAsia-Pacific GroupPolitical groupPIFCommonwealthIssue:
- Sexual exploitation / slavery
Type:RecommendationSession:38th Session, May 2021Status:AcceptedContents:Ensure to thoroughly investigate and promptly prosecute cases of using, procuring or offering children for prostitution.
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State Under Review:SeychellesSeychellesRegional groupAfrica GroupPolitical groupAUOIFCommonwealthSource Of Reference:UN CompilationIssue:
- Sexual and / or reproductive rights and / or health broadly
Type:Review DocumentationSession:11th session, May 2011Status:NeglectedContents:CRC recommended that Seychelles... ensure the provision of comprehensive health services, counselling and support for pregnant girls. [Para 41] -
State Under Review:SeychellesSeychellesRegional groupAfrica GroupPolitical groupAUOIFCommonwealthSource Of Reference:Trinidad & TobagoTrinidad & TobagoRegional groupGRULACPolitical groupOASACSCommonwealthIssue:
- HIV and AIDS
- Sexual and / or reproductive rights and / or health broadly
Type:RecommendationSession:11th session, May 2011Status:AcceptedContents:Strengthen its intervention programmes for young people to increase their awareness of HIV/AIDS and on a wider basis to provide reproductive health counselling where necessary through the various Government social programmes.ImplementationNational Report:
Para 106) Health education continues to be given to both boys and girls at school level. 'Personal, Social and Civic Education' (PSCE) has been institutionalized into the national school curriculum, and includes sex education in the primary and secondary school system. Continuous talks are organized by the Ministry of Health on various topics (for example: HIV/AIDS, Pap smear tests, Contraceptives, adolescent pregnancy, Sexually transmitted infections, cancers of reproductive organs, and HPV Vaccine) to youth at school, district and national level, including screening opportunities.
Para 107) The Youth Health Centre, which had a second branch launched in 2014, continues to conduct outreach activities, including life skill training sessions on communication and negotiating safer sex practices, and conducting HIV/AIDS screening for in and out of school youths. School Counselors, Health Promotion Officers and teachers often undergo capacity building trainings delivered by experts of the Youth Health Center on sexual and reproductive health best practices in order to enhance their teaching material for students. The Center also provides free access to sexual and reproductive health services which include contraception, diagnosis, treatment and referrals.
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State Under Review:SeychellesSeychellesRegional groupAfrica GroupPolitical groupAUOIFCommonwealthSource Of Reference:SpainSpainRegional groupWEOGPolitical groupEUOEIIssue:
- Discrimination based on sexual orientation
- Discrimination based on gender identity
- Criminal laws on same-sex sexual practices
Type:RecommendationSession:11th session, May 2011Status:AcceptedContents:Repeal all provisions in its domestic law criminalizing consensual sexual activity between adults of the same sex and combat discrimination against lesbian, gay, bisexual and transsexual persons through political, legislative and administrative measures.ImplementationNational Report:
Para 57) The Government remains fully committed to protecting the rights of all persons without subjecting them to any undue forms of discrimination. Equal protection of the law for all persons continues to be guaranteed under Article 27 of the Constitution.
Para 58) The Government remains in its consideration as to whether and to what extent legislation could be amended to better guarantee the Constitutional precept that persons of any sexual orientation are not to be discriminated against in Seychelles. It is to be noted that no one has been tried in Seychelles since its establishment as a Republic in 1976 on the basis of their sexual orientation.
Stakeholder Summary:
Para 10) JS2 reported that sexual minorities such as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgendered and Intersex were experiencing stigma and discrimination, which limited their access to health and social services. It also noted that Seychelles had not yet decriminalised homosexuality, even if the Employment Act of 1995 provided for non-discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation. -
State Under Review:SeychellesSeychellesRegional groupAfrica GroupPolitical groupAUOIFCommonwealthSource Of Reference:National ReportIssue:
- HIV and AIDS
Type:Review DocumentationSession:11th session, May 2011Status:N/AContents:With respect to employment, the HIV/AIDS workplace policy was signed by the Ministry responsible for employment and its social partners in 2007. The policy is yet another strong message from the Government calling on all employers and workers to protect the rights and dignity of all those working with HIV/AIDS. [Para 87] -
State Under Review:SeychellesSeychellesRegional groupAfrica GroupPolitical groupAUOIFCommonwealthSource Of Reference:National ReportIssue:
- Sexuality education
- Contraception
- Sexually transmitted infections
- HIV and AIDS
- Adolescent pregnancy
- Sexual and / or reproductive rights and / or health broadly
Type:Review DocumentationSession:38th Session, May 2021Status:N/AContents:Health education continues to be given to both boys and girls at school level. The Personal, Social and Civic Education subject has been institutionalized into the national school curriculum, and includes sex education in primary and secondary schools. Continuous talks are organized by the Ministry of Health to youths at school, district and national level on various topics, including HIV/AIDS, Pap smear tests, contraceptives, adolescent pregnancy, sexually transmitted infections and cancers of reproductive organs, including Screening opportunities. [Para 93] -
State Under Review:SeychellesSeychellesRegional groupAfrica GroupPolitical groupAUOIFCommonwealthSource Of Reference:UN CompilationIssue:
- Sexual abuse
- Sexual exploitation / slavery
- Training for state personnel on sexual rights issues
Type:Review DocumentationSession:38th Session, May 2021Status:Not Followed up with a RecommendationContents:CRC recommended that Seychelles strengthen mechanisms, procedures and guidelines to ensure mandatory reporting of cases of child sexual abuse and exploitation and ensure that specific training was provided to judiciary and law enforcement officials so as to change any misconceptions towards child victims and to enable officials to expeditiously handle sensitive cases involving children. [Para 63]