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State Under Review:Trinidad & TobagoTrinidad & TobagoRegional groupGRULACPolitical groupOASACSCommonwealthSource Of Reference:UN CompilationIssue:
- Contraception
- HIV and AIDS
Type:Review DocumentationSession:25th session, May 2016Status:NeglectedContents:The country team stated that the Ministry of Health had not placed essential medicines on the national agenda as a priority. Penicillin, contraceptives, HIV testing kits and other items were often unavailable. [Para 29] -
State Under Review:Trinidad & TobagoTrinidad & TobagoRegional groupGRULACPolitical groupOASACSCommonwealthSource Of Reference:Stakeholder SummaryIssue:
- Sexuality education
- Maternal health / morbidity / mortality
- Adolescent pregnancy
Type:Review DocumentationSession:25th session, May 2016Status:Reference AddressedContents:Poor diet and a corresponding rise in obesity and diabetes have contributed to the rise in maternal health problems. Moreover, the high adolescent birth rate (32.6, 2006-2010) is a significant contributing factor. The consequences of premature sexual activity have a disproportionate impact on young girls because their bodies are not developmentally prepared for pregnancy, in addition to the fact that they are more susceptible to HIV and other STIs due to biological factors. Education on responsible sexual behavior in conjunction with parents, in addition to community and religious leaders, is of vital importance. [Para 25] -
State Under Review:Trinidad & TobagoTrinidad & TobagoRegional groupGRULACPolitical groupOASACSCommonwealthSource Of Reference:FranceFranceRegional groupWEOGPolitical groupEUOIFIssue:
- Criminal laws on same-sex sexual practices
Type:RecommendationSession:12th session, October 2011Status:Unclear ResponseContents:Repeal as soon as possible the provisions in the Penal Code and particularly articles 13 and 16 of the law on sexual offences of 1986, penalizing sexual relations between consenting individuals of the same sexExplanationThe 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:United KingdomUnited KingdomRegional groupWEOGPolitical groupEUCommonwealthIssue:
- Sexual violence
Type:QuestionSession:12th session, October 2011Status:Not Followed up with a RecommendationContents:It asked [...] when specialized rape and sexual offences units would become operational within police stations. -
State Under Review:Trinidad & TobagoTrinidad & TobagoRegional groupGRULACPolitical groupOASACSCommonwealthSource Of Reference:PortugalPortugalRegional groupWEOGPolitical groupEUOEIIssue:
- Women's and / or girls' rights
- Trafficking in women and / or girls
Type:RecommendationSession:39th Session, November 2021Status:AcceptedContents:Intensify efforts to address trafficking in persons, including of women and children, bringing all those responsible to justice, and providing shelter, legal assistance and care to the victims. -
State Under Review:Trinidad & TobagoTrinidad & TobagoRegional groupGRULACPolitical groupOASACSCommonwealthSource Of Reference:HondurasHondurasRegional groupGRULACPolitical groupOASOEIACSIssue:
- Sexual harassment
- Gender equality
- Violence against women / gender-based violence
- Sexual violence
- Domestic violence
Type:RecommendationSession:25th session, May 2016Status:AcceptedContents:Approve the national gender policy and put it into practice in order to guarantee, inter alia, the effective implementation of the Domestic Violence Act, the establishment of appropriate and effective coordination mechanisms to ensure effective multisectoral response to sexual and domestic violence and sexual harassment in the workplace and in public life, as well as the explicit prohibition of discrimination against women. -
State Under Review:Trinidad & TobagoTrinidad & TobagoRegional groupGRULACPolitical groupOASACSCommonwealthSource Of Reference:PhilippinesPhilippinesRegional groupAsia-Pacific GroupPolitical groupASEANIssue:
- Marginalized groups of women
- Women's and / or girls' rights
- Empowerment of women
Type:RecommendationSession:39th Session, November 2021Status:AcceptedContents:Continue to strengthen measures to facilitate the economic empowerment of women especially those in rural areas. -
State Under Review:Trinidad & TobagoTrinidad & TobagoRegional groupGRULACPolitical groupOASACSCommonwealthSource Of Reference:Sierra LeoneSierra LeoneRegional groupAfrica GroupPolitical groupAUOICCommonwealthIssue:
- Trafficking in women and / or girls
Type:RecommendationSession:25th session, May 2016Status:AcceptedContents:Introduce more rigorous anti-trafficking laws to better protect women and girls. -
State Under Review:Trinidad & TobagoTrinidad & TobagoRegional groupGRULACPolitical groupOASACSCommonwealthSource Of Reference:ItalyItalyRegional groupWEOGPolitical groupEUIssue:
- 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:39th Session, November 2021Status:Unclear ResponseContents:Take further steps to combat all forms of violence, abuses and discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity.ExplanationNoted. -
State Under Review:Trinidad & TobagoTrinidad & TobagoRegional groupGRULACPolitical groupOASACSCommonwealthSource Of Reference:PanamaPanamaRegional groupGRULACPolitical groupOASOEIACSIssue:
- Violence against women / gender-based violence
- Gender perspective in policies, programmes
- Sexual violence
- Women's and / or girls' rights
- Violence on the basis of sexual orientation
- Violence on the basis of gender identity
Type:RecommendationSession:39th Session, November 2021Status:Unclear ResponseContents:Adopt the National Gender Policy and the National Strategic Action Plan to end sexual and gender-based violence to ensure that gender-based violence is prioritized and receives increased budgetary allocation to implement communication campaigns addressing negative social norms and special measures to prevent sexual and gender-based violence against all women, girls, men and boys, regardless of their legal or migratory status, nationality, gender identity or sexual orientation..ExplanationNoted. -
State Under Review:Trinidad & TobagoTrinidad & TobagoRegional groupGRULACPolitical groupOASACSCommonwealthSource Of Reference:ArgentinaArgentinaRegional groupGRULACPolitical groupOASOEIIssue:
- Intersex persons' rights
- Discrimination based on sexual orientation
- Discrimination based on gender identity
- Criminal laws on same-sex sexual practices
- Rights of same-sex desiring persons
- Transgender persons' rights
Type:RecommendationSession:25th session, May 2016Status:Unclear ResponseContents:Take additional measures as necessary to ensure the full enjoyment of human rights by vulnerable groups that are suffering from discrimination, such as LGBTI persons, including investigation and punishment of cases of discrimination and repealing of laws that criminalize and stigmatize them.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:BotswanaBotswanaRegional groupAfrica GroupPolitical groupAUCommonwealthIssue:
- Early marriage
- Harmful practices based on cultural / traditional values
Type:RecommendationSession:25th session, May 2016Status:Unclear ResponseContents:Abolish child marriage by having a minimum age of marriage at 18.ExplanationNoted.
Trinidad and Tobago received various recommendations in relation to raising the age in the definition of a "child" in domestic legislation and further raising and unifying the age of consent to marriage in Trinidad and Tobago's various Marriage Acts, as well as making said age of consent the same for males and females.
Under the Children Act, 2012 the "age of a child" is raised to the internationally accepted standard of 18 years. This however, does not affect the age of consent in relation to marriage in domestic legislation, which is an ongoing issue of debate for Trinidad and Tobago. The GOTT has recognized that this is a specific human rights issue which must be addressed in Trinidad and Tobago. In an effort to bring domestic legislation in line with international standards and taking into account the multi-ethnic diversity which exists in Trinidad and Tobago's population, there are currently nationwide public consultations being conducted in relation to this issue. -
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] -
State Under Review:Trinidad & TobagoTrinidad & TobagoRegional groupGRULACPolitical groupOASACSCommonwealthSource Of Reference:UN CompilationIssue:
- Sex work / "prostitution"
- Violence against women / gender-based violence
- Sexual violence
- Domestic violence
Type:Review DocumentationSession:12th session, October 2011Status:Reference AddressedContents:CEDAW urged Trinidad and Tobago to place a high priority on measures to address violence against women in the family and in society. CEDAW recommended that Trinidad and Tobago introduce further measures to raise public awareness about violence against women, and urged Trinidad and Tobago to strengthen its activities and programmes to focus on sexual violence, incest and prostitution. [Para 27] -
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
- Sexual violence
- Domestic violence
Type:Review DocumentationSession:12th session, October 2011Status:Reference AddressedContents:AI recommended that Trinidad and Tobago: establish specialized rape and sexual offences units within the police stations and to train police officers in adequately dealing with complaints of domestic violence; ensure satisfactory investigation and prosecution of cases of gender-based violence; increase the number - as well as strengthen the capacities and effectiveness - of shelters for victims of gender-based violence and their children. [Para 21] -
State Under Review:Trinidad & TobagoTrinidad & TobagoRegional groupGRULACPolitical groupOASACSCommonwealthSource Of Reference:UN CompilationIssue:
- Gender equality
- Violence against women / gender-based violence
Type:Review DocumentationSession:25th session, May 2016Status:Reference AddressedContents:The country team recommended that the Government strengthen all plans and policies to eradicate violence against women, taking into account factors that increased inequality and discrimination. [Para 3] -
State Under Review:Trinidad & TobagoTrinidad & TobagoRegional groupGRULACPolitical groupOASACSCommonwealthSource Of Reference:UN CompilationIssue:
- Gender equality
Type:Review DocumentationSession:25th session, May 2016Status:Reference AddressedContents:The country team noted that women continued to experience inequality in the labour market, with higher unemployment levels than men despite educational advancements. Women were paid significantly less, even when they held equivalent qualifications to men and worked in the same job and in the same industry category. Women were often employed in the lowest paying jobs. [Para 22] -
State Under Review:Trinidad & TobagoTrinidad & TobagoRegional groupGRULACPolitical groupOASACSCommonwealthSource Of Reference:Stakeholder SummaryIssue:
- Birth registration
Type:Review DocumentationSession:25th session, May 2016Status:NeglectedContents:Ensure that all persons born in Trinidad and Tobago's jurisdiction, irrespective of their parents' status, are guaranteed access to birth registration procedures without reprisal to parents for doing so. [Para 18] -
State Under Review:Trinidad & TobagoTrinidad & TobagoRegional groupGRULACPolitical groupOASACSCommonwealthSource Of Reference:UN CompilationIssue:
- Abortion
Type:Review DocumentationSession:12th session, October 2011Status:NeglectedContents:Recommended that legal limitations on abortion be reappraised and that restrictions which may risk violation of women's rights be removed from the law, by legislation if necessary. [Para 51; HR Committee] -
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:MalaysiaMalaysiaRegional groupAsia-Pacific GroupPolitical groupASEANOICCommonwealthIssue:
- Sexual abuse
- Violence against women / gender-based violence
Type:RecommendationSession:12th session, October 2011Status:AcceptedContents:Undertake more effective measures to address the problems of sexual abuse and violence against women and girls, including through strengthening of law enforcement and the judicial system and intensive media and education programmes aimed at increasing public awareness and sensitivity on the rights of women and girls.ImplementationNational Report:
Para 85) With regard to the eradication of violence against women, in February 2014, the Cabinet approved the establishment of the Central Registry on Domestic Violence for the purpose of collecting, collating, and analysing data on gender-based violence as a basis for informing policy and programmes aimed at reducing gender-based violence. An Inter- Ministerial Committee was also established in that same year to oversee the setting up of the Registry.
Para 86) Other initiatives in relation to the eradication of violence against women include the review of the Domestic Violence Act, 1999 which was conducted in 2014-2015 with a view to introducing reforms for the greater protection of victims of domestic violence; the construction of 6 new safe house facilities for victims of domestic violence to be completed in 2015; and the implementation of Women City Centres which will provide integrated services for women relating to violence against women, economic autonomy, sexual and reproductive health, community education and child care.
Mid Term Progress Report:
As regards the eradication of all forms of violence against women and gender-based violence, the Government has adopted a multi-faceted approach:
-A multi-sectoral Committee on Domestic Violence produced a Procedural Manual for Police Officers and a Report including comprehensive recommendations for addressing domestic violence. The Procedures Manual was approved by Cabinet.
-The Gender Affairs Division of the Ministry of Gender, Youth and Child Development conducts ongoing training and public education using various media, to reduce the incidence of gender-based violence. A large volume of publications is produced each year aimed at public information and sensitization.
-The Institute of Gender and Development Studies (IGDS) at the University of the West Indies implemented a highly successful "Breaking the Silence" project which conducted research and raised awareness nationally and in communities on the incidence of incest.
-The Government Information Service (GIS) Radio Unit produced and broadcasted a series of radio programmes that focused on violence against women and addressed traditional stereotypes regarding the role of women and men in society. Specific programmes that encouraged the public to discuss these issues and become proactive in finding solutions included: "Women Can," "Balancing the Sexes/Female Empowerment," "Family Time, Let's Talk," "Domestic Violence," "Domestic Violence - What is Love?," and "Healing our Families."
-The Family Court initiative, which was piloted in 2003, provides victims of domestic violence with access to mediation and redress. Currently the Judiciary is in the process of reviewing the Family Court project with a view to expanding it throughout Trinidad and Tobago. Victims of domestic violence are able to have their cases heard in the Family Court, in an environment that is more private, and less adversarial than the Magistrate Courts or the High Court.
-Increased sensitization on the Domestic Violence Act, 1999 which provides Protection Orders for victims, as well as penalties, fines and possible imprisonment for breaches of the Protection Order.
-Increased media attention to domestic violence has resulted in a clear shift in public opinion from views of the past, which considered domestic violence in the home as a private matter.
-Increased emphasis has been placed on the implementation of Masculinity Programmes to equip men with strategies to cope with their changing roles and responsibilities, encourage shared family responsibilities, and reduce the incidence of gender-based violence. -
State Under Review:Trinidad & TobagoTrinidad & TobagoRegional groupGRULACPolitical groupOASACSCommonwealthSource Of Reference:GuatemalaGuatemalaRegional groupGRULACPolitical groupOASOEIACSIssue:
- International human rights instruments
Type:RecommendationSession:12th session, October 2011Status:Unclear ResponseContents:Ratify the OPs to CRC, as requested by CRC [...]ExplanationThe GOTT undertook to examine with a view to signing, ratifying and implementing as applicable, ... The Optional Protocols to the CRC ...
The Optional Protocol to CRC on the Rights of the Child on the Sale of Children, Child Prostitution and Child Pornography is also another matter which has engaged the attention of the GOTT and definitive steps have been taken within domestic legislation such as the Trafficking in Persons Act, 2011 as well as the Children's Bill, 2012 which is currently for debate in the houses of Parliament. -
State Under Review:Trinidad & TobagoTrinidad & TobagoRegional groupGRULACPolitical groupOASACSCommonwealthSource Of Reference:BotswanaBotswanaRegional groupAfrica GroupPolitical groupAUCommonwealthIssue:
- Violence against women / gender-based violence
- Training for state personnel on sexual rights issues
Type:RecommendationSession:39th Session, November 2021Status:AcceptedContents:Enhance training programmes for judicial and law enforcement officers in the areas of gender-based violence, human trafficking and child abuse. -
State Under Review:Trinidad & TobagoTrinidad & TobagoRegional groupGRULACPolitical groupOASACSCommonwealthSource Of Reference:GuatemalaGuatemalaRegional groupGRULACPolitical groupOASOEIACSIssue:
- Violence against women / gender-based violence
- Sexual violence
- Domestic violence
Type:RecommendationSession:25th session, May 2016Status:AcceptedContents:Establish appropriate coordination mechanisms that can ensure an effective multisectoral response to cases of sexual and domestic violence. -
State Under Review:Trinidad & TobagoTrinidad & TobagoRegional groupGRULACPolitical groupOASACSCommonwealthSource Of Reference:Marshall IslandsMarshall IslandsRegional groupAsia-Pacific GroupPolitical groupPIFIssue:
- Violence against women / gender-based violence
- Domestic violence
Type:RecommendationSession:39th Session, November 2021Status:AcceptedContents:Strengthen efforts to combat domestic and gender-based violence by ensuring the systematic prosecution of all cases of violence against women and girls and adopting prevention programmes.