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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 Under Review:

    Thailand

    Thailand
    Regional group
    Asia-Pacific Group
    Political group
    ASEAN
    Source Of Reference:

    National Report

    Issue:
    • Women's participation
    Type:
    Review Documentation
    Session:
    12th session, October 2011
    Status:
    N/A
    Contents:
    The Constitution promotes an appropriate proportion between women and men in political positions. However, the proportion of women in politics and public administration still remains low. The Government has carried out measures to promote greater women’s participation in policy-making and encourage their promotion to administrative and decision-making level through enhancing their knowledge and leadership skills. Political parties are encouraged to promote women running in elections. Nevertheless, the proportion of women leaders in Thai civil society organizations is comparable to that of men. Women also play a leading role in campaigning for better human rights protection in various areas. [Para 73]
  • State Under Review:

    Thailand

    Thailand
    Regional group
    Asia-Pacific Group
    Political group
    ASEAN
    Source Of Reference:

    Stakeholder Summary

    Issue:
    • International human rights instruments
    • Gender equality
    Type:
    Review Documentation
    Session:
    12th session, October 2011
    Status:
    Neglected
    Contents:
    JS9 recommended that the Government ratify OP-ICESCR and immediately repeal its reservations to CEDAW, CRC … [Para 4]
  • State Under Review:

    Thailand

    Thailand
    Regional group
    Asia-Pacific Group
    Political group
    ASEAN
    Source Of Reference:

    Algeria

    Algeria
    Regional group
    Africa Group
    Political group
    AU
    OIC
    AL
    Issue:
    • Violence against women / gender-based violence
    Type:
    Recommendation
    Session:
    12th session, October 2011
    Status:
    Accepted
    Contents:
    Pursue measures aiming at protecting women and addressing the issue of violence against them.
    Implementation
    National Report:
    Para 81) Thailand attaches importance to eliminating violence against women. Apart from the Protection of Victims of Domestic Violence Act of 2007, additional legal measures have been adopted to further protect women. Recent developments are, among others, the Amendment to Article 397 of the Penal Code regarding the punishment of acts involving sexual harassment or intimidation both in public and domestic realms (effective in February 2015) and the measures to prevent and address sexual violations and harassment in the workplace (approved by the Cabinet in June 2015).
  • State Under Review:

    Thailand

    Thailand
    Regional group
    Asia-Pacific Group
    Political group
    ASEAN
    Source Of Reference:

    UN Compilation

    Issue:
    • International human rights instruments
    Type:
    Review Documentation
    Session:
    25th session, May 2016
    Status:
    Neglected
    Contents:
    Several treaty bodies encouraged Thailand to ratify ... OP-CRPD ... [Para 1]
  • State Under Review:

    Thailand

    Thailand
    Regional group
    Asia-Pacific Group
    Political group
    ASEAN
    Source Of Reference:

    UN Compilation

    Issue:
    • HIV and AIDS
    Type:
    Review Documentation
    Session:
    25th session, May 2016
    Status:
    Neglected
    Contents:
    CRC welcomed the decrease in the number of people who died of HIV/AIDS due to the use of antiretroviral drugs, although the coverage did not extend sufficiently to non-Thai populations such as migrants, refugees and asylum seekers. [Para 59]
  • State Under Review:

    Thailand

    Thailand
    Regional group
    Asia-Pacific Group
    Political group
    ASEAN
    Source Of Reference:

    Stakeholder Summary

    Issue:
    • Intersex persons' rights
    • Discrimination based on sexual orientation
    • Discrimination based on gender identity
    • Transgender persons' rights
    Type:
    Review Documentation
    Session:
    25th session, May 2016
    Status:
    Neglected
    Contents:
    JS6 and JS11 expressed concern about discriminatory practices, including unequal standards of healthcare given to LGBTI persons, the disclosure of sensitive and private health information, the refusal of treatment, and placing transgender persons in hospital wards opposite their preferred gender identity. [Para 58]
  • State Under Review:

    Thailand

    Thailand
    Regional group
    Asia-Pacific Group
    Political group
    ASEAN
    Source Of Reference:

    Austria

    Austria
    Regional group
    WEOG
    Political group
    EU
    Issue:
    • International human rights instruments
    Type:
    Recommendation
    Session:
    12th session, October 2011
    Status:
    Rejected
    Contents:
    Ratify the Optional Protocols to ICCPR [...]
  • State Under Review:

    Thailand

    Thailand
    Regional group
    Asia-Pacific Group
    Political group
    ASEAN
    Source Of Reference:

    UN Compilation

    Issue:
    • Birth registration
    Type:
    Review Documentation
    Session:
    12th session, October 2011
    Status:
    Neglected
    Contents:
    UNCT suggested the issuance of birth certificates through the hospital system. [Para 18]
  • State Under Review:

    Thailand

    Thailand
    Regional group
    Asia-Pacific Group
    Political group
    ASEAN
    Source Of Reference:

    National Report

    Issue:
    • Other
    Type:
    Review Documentation
    Session:
    39th Session, November 2021
    Status:
    N/A
    Contents:
    Meanwhile, the Act on the Protection of Children born through Medical Reproductive Technologies B.E. 2558 (2015) addresses the issue of surrogacy for commercial purposes. [Para 52]
  • State Under Review:

    Thailand

    Thailand
    Regional group
    Asia-Pacific Group
    Political group
    ASEAN
    Source Of Reference:

    Costa Rica

    Costa Rica
    Regional group
    GRULAC
    Political group
    OAS
    OEI
    ACS
    Issue:
    • Gender perspective in policies, programmes
    • Women's participation
    Type:
    Recommendation
    Session:
    39th Session, November 2021
    Status:
    Accepted
    Contents:
    Ensure in national legislation the effective participation of civil society, especially women, in the formulation and application of policies and action plans on climate change.
  • State Under Review:

    Thailand

    Thailand
    Regional group
    Asia-Pacific Group
    Political group
    ASEAN
    Source Of Reference:

    Zambia

    Zambia
    Regional group
    Africa Group
    Political group
    AU
    Commonwealth
    Issue:
    • Violence against women / gender-based violence
    Type:
    Recommendation
    Session:
    39th Session, November 2021
    Status:
    Accepted
    Contents:
    Redouble its efforts to prevent and address all forms of violence against women.
  • State Under Review:

    Thailand

    Thailand
    Regional group
    Asia-Pacific Group
    Political group
    ASEAN
    Source Of Reference:

    Bahamas

    Bahamas
    Regional group
    GRULAC
    Political group
    OAS
    ACS
    Commonwealth
    Issue:
    • Early marriage
    • Forced marriage
    Type:
    Recommendation
    Session:
    39th Session, November 2021
    Status:
    Accepted
    Contents:
    Continue to address concerns about the prevalence of early and forced child marriage and unions.
  • State Under Review:

    Thailand

    Thailand
    Regional group
    Asia-Pacific Group
    Political group
    ASEAN
    Source Of Reference:

    Stakeholder Summary

    Issue:
    • Intersex persons' rights
    • 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:
    Review Documentation
    Session:
    39th Session, November 2021
    Status:
    Not Followed up with a Recommendation
    Contents:
    JS33 noted with concern the growing number of mental health issues, including the heightened risks of violence and discrimination confronted by LGBTIQ+ children. [Para 54]
  • State Under Review:

    Thailand

    Thailand
    Regional group
    Asia-Pacific Group
    Political group
    ASEAN
    Source Of Reference:

    Republic of Korea

    Republic of Korea
    Regional group
    Asia-Pacific Group
    Issue:
    • Women's participation
    Type:
    Recommendation
    Session:
    12th session, October 2011
    Status:
    Accepted
    Contents:
    Redouble its efforts to place greater attention on establishing a legal framework to ensure equal access to women's participation in the decision-making process. Indeed, more consideration should be given to women, persons with disabilities and other minorities.
    Implementation
    National Report:
    Para 87) Thailand has taken many initiatives to increase the participation of women in politics over the past years, through partnership and collaboration among government agencies, NGOs, and women networks. Efforts have been made to improve knowledge, understanding and skills of women on the constitution and relevant laws and the importance of women's participation in politics and administrative functions. Training and workshops have been organised to prepare women candidates before their local elections.
  • State Under Review:

    Thailand

    Thailand
    Regional group
    Asia-Pacific Group
    Political group
    ASEAN
    Source Of Reference:

    Uganda

    Uganda
    Regional group
    Africa Group
    Political group
    AU
    OIC
    Commonwealth
    Issue:
    • International human rights instruments
    • Trafficking in women and / or girls
    Type:
    Recommendation
    Session:
    25th session, May 2016
    Status:
    Accepted
    Contents:
    Ratify the Protocol to Prevent, Suppress and Punish Trafficking in Persons.
  • State Under Review:

    Thailand

    Thailand
    Regional group
    Asia-Pacific Group
    Political group
    ASEAN
    Source Of Reference:

    Kyrgyzstan

    Kyrgyzstan
    Regional group
    Asia-Pacific Group
    Political group
    OIC
    CIS
    Issue:
    • Sexual exploitation / slavery
    Type:
    Recommendation
    Session:
    25th session, May 2016
    Status:
    Accepted
    Contents:
    Take concrete measures to eliminate child labour and child sex tourism.
    Implementation
    National Report:
    Para 53) Thailand has accelerated implementation of the Strategy to Promote and Protect Children and Youth in the Use of Online Media 2017-2021 by an Act on amendment of the Penal Code (No. 24) B.E. 2558 (2015) regarding sexual offences and adding to the definition of pornography.

    UN Compilation:
    Para 30) While taking note of the significant efforts undertaken to address trafficking in persons and forced labour, the HR Committee remained concerned that trafficking in persons and forced labour remained and that they gave rise to significant problems, particularly regarding sexual exploitation, …
    Para 63) [CRPD] expressed concern about the situation of persons with disabilities living in poverty, who were often at risk of exploitation and abuse, including begging and trafficking in persons for purposes of labour and sexual exploitation, as well as about violence against and abuse of persons with disabilities, particularly girls and women with disabilities. It regretted the absence of a disability perspective in policies for protection from violence, abuse and exploitation.

    Stakeholder Summary:
    Para 33) ECLJ stated that whilst the majority of trafficking victims were Thai nationals, there were victims from neighbouring countries, who were forced, coerced or deceived into labour or sexual exploitation. HKCIJ noted the impact on women victims, including starvation, unsanitary conditions and trauma from sexual exploitation. ECLJ highlighted that children were also targeted for use in prostitution and online pornography. HKCIJ noted that girls from tribal groups and ethnic minorities, stateless and refugees were most likely to be trafficked.
    Para 53) HKCIJ and JS33 highlighted the vulnerability of children to online sexual abuse and violence such as cyberbullying, online grooming, theft of information, and trafficking mostly for sexual exploitation
  • State Under Review:

    Thailand

    Thailand
    Regional group
    Asia-Pacific Group
    Political group
    ASEAN
    Source Of Reference:

    Colombia

    Colombia
    Regional group
    GRULAC
    Political group
    OAS
    OEI
    ACS
    Issue:
    • HIV and AIDS
    Type:
    Recommendation
    Session:
    25th session, May 2016
    Status:
    Accepted
    Contents:
    Reinforce the harm reduction measures targeting drug users in order to avoid adverse health effects, including increased HIV infections and hepatitis.
    Implementation
    Stakeholder Summary:
    Para 46) JS27 stated that people living with HIV and persons who injected drugs (PWID) continued to face severe human rights violations, including limited access to healthcare and social welfare, continued stigmatisation and discrimination socially and in employment, and barriers to accessing education.
  • State Under Review:

    Thailand

    Thailand
    Regional group
    Asia-Pacific Group
    Political group
    ASEAN
    Source Of Reference:

    National Report

    Issue:
    • Violence against women / gender-based violence
    Type:
    Review Documentation
    Session:
    25th session, May 2016
    Status:
    N/A
    Contents:
    At the United Nations, Thailand has advocated for the enhancement of gender-specific criminal justice policy and strategies in order to curb gender-related killing of women and girls in different circumstances. The resolution "Taking action against gender-related killings of women and girls", proposed by Thailand and Croatia, was adopted by consensus at the CCPCJ (in May 2015), and subsequently the ECOSOC (in July 2015), and the UNGA70 Third Committee (in November 2015). [Para 83]
  • State Under Review:

    Thailand

    Thailand
    Regional group
    Asia-Pacific Group
    Political group
    ASEAN
    Source Of Reference:

    National Report

    Issue:
    • Sexual abuse
    • Sexual exploitation / slavery
    Type:
    Review Documentation
    Session:
    12th session, October 2011
    Status:
    N/A
    Contents:
    Violence against children remains an important challenge, whether in the forms of domestic violence, child pornography, child sex abuse, or the involvement of children with narcotic drugs. This problem requires effective law enforcement as well as awareness and understanding of the laws and the exercise of child sensitivity by law enforcement officials. Effort needs to be redoubled to help bring misled children back to school and to promote the role of families, communities and schools in preventing, protecting and assisting abused children. With regard to the issue of child pornography, there is a need to include the definition of “child pornography” in the relevant law. [Para 65]
  • State Under Review:

    Thailand

    Thailand
    Regional group
    Asia-Pacific Group
    Political group
    ASEAN
    Source Of Reference:

    UN Compilation

    Issue:
    • Early marriage
    • Marginalized groups of women
    • Women's and / or girls' rights
    Type:
    Review Documentation
    Session:
    12th session, October 2011
    Status:
    Reference Addressed
    Contents:
    In 2006, CEDAW expressed concern about the situation of Muslim women in the south who lacked access to education, social security, health care and economic opportunities and were subjected to early marriage due to cultural norms and that this situation was further exacerbated by unrest in the south. These concerns were shared by UNCT, which also pointed out that many women had limited access to matrimonial property after the death of husbands in accordance with the Muslim personal law. [Para 14]
  • State Under Review:

    Thailand

    Thailand
    Regional group
    Asia-Pacific Group
    Political group
    ASEAN
    Source Of Reference:

    Australia

    Australia
    Regional group
    WEOG
    Political group
    PIF
    Commonwealth
    Issue:
    • International human rights instruments
    • Trafficking in women and / or girls
    Type:
    Recommendation
    Session:
    12th session, October 2011
    Status:
    Accepted
    Contents:
    Ratify the [...] Protocols to Prevent, Suppress and Punish Trafficking in Persons, especially Women and Children [...]
    Implementation
    National Report:
    Para 31) Thailand ratified the United Nations Convention against Transnational Organised Crime and its Protocol to Prevent, Suppress and Punish Trafficking in Persons, especially Women and Children on 17 October 2013. Thailand has also revised domestic laws and developed mechanisms for implementation.
  • State Under Review:

    Thailand

    Thailand
    Regional group
    Asia-Pacific Group
    Political group
    ASEAN
    Source Of Reference:

    UN Compilation

    Issue:
    • Sexual and / or reproductive rights and / or health broadly
    Type:
    Review Documentation
    Session:
    12th session, October 2011
    Status:
    Neglected
    Contents:
    Recommended the enactment of the Reproductive Health Protection Bill to ensure equal protection of the reproductive rights and health of women, especially among vulnerable populations. [Para 43; UNCT]
  • State Under Review:

    Thailand

    Thailand
    Regional group
    Asia-Pacific Group
    Political group
    ASEAN
    Source Of Reference:

    Stakeholder Summary

    Issue:
    • HIV and AIDS
    Type:
    Review Documentation
    Session:
    12th session, October 2011
    Status:
    Neglected
    Contents:
    Apply a human rights based approach to overcome HIV/AIDS issue without discrimination; amend laws that obstruct access to various services for PLHA; lift policies that stigmatize, discriminate or violate the rights of PLHA in employment, access to social services and welfare; amend rules and regulations to allow children below 18 years old access to voluntary counseling and testing services without parental consent. [Para 20]
  • State Under Review:

    Thailand

    Thailand
    Regional group
    Asia-Pacific Group
    Political group
    ASEAN
    Source Of Reference:

    Finland

    Finland
    Regional group
    WEOG
    Political group
    EU
    Issue:
    • Sex work / "prostitution"
    • Right to health
    Type:
    Recommendation
    Session:
    39th Session, November 2021
    Status:
    Accepted
    Contents:
    Guarantee the right to access adequate standard of health services for all, including sex workers.
    Explanation
    Thailand supports this recommendation as they are in line with our obligations under international law and policies to promote and protect the rights of vulnerable groups.
  • State Under Review:

    Thailand

    Thailand
    Regional group
    Asia-Pacific Group
    Political group
    ASEAN
    Source Of Reference:

    Stakeholder Summary

    Issue:
    • Transgender persons' rights
    Type:
    Review Documentation
    Session:
    12th session, October 2011
    Status:
    Neglected
    Contents:
    As all male-born citizens were required to present military discharge documents with their job applications, transgender people had difficulties getting employment, due to "mental illness" being stated as the reason for their discharge. [Para 40]

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