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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:UN CompilationIssue:
- Sexual and / or reproductive rights and / or health broadly
Type:Review DocumentationSession:12th session, October 2011Status:NeglectedContents:While the policy [draft National Policy on Gender and Development] provides guidance to governmental and civil society agencies in dealing with gender and development issues in light of the country's national, regional and international human rights obligations, it avoids the critical themes of sexual and reproductive rights. Lack of reproductive rights contributes to high maternal mortality rates. [Para 16; UN Women] -
State Under Review:Trinidad & TobagoTrinidad & TobagoRegional groupGRULACPolitical groupOASACSCommonwealthSource Of Reference:BrazilBrazilRegional groupGRULACPolitical groupOASOEIIssue:
- HIV and AIDS
Type:CommentSession:12th session, October 2011Status:Not Followed up with a RecommendationContents:It commended the country's HIV/AIDS policy. -
State Under Review:Trinidad & TobagoTrinidad & TobagoRegional groupGRULACPolitical groupOASACSCommonwealthSource Of Reference:United StatesUnited StatesRegional groupWEOGPolitical groupOASIssue:
- Trafficking in women and / or girls
Type:RecommendationSession:12th session, October 2011Status:AcceptedContents:Enact draft human trafficking legislation to improve prosecution of trafficking offenders and protections for victims of forced labor and sex trafficking.ImplementationNational Report:
Para 6) On the 2 January 2013, the Trafficking in Persons Act, 2011 came into force by proclamation. The legislation has been described as comprehensive, adopting a victim centred approach and placing particular attention on women and children as in accordance with the UN Protocol to Prevent, Suppress and Punish Trafficking in Persons, especially Women and Children, supplementing the United Nations Convention against Transnational Organized Crime. The object of the Act is to prescribe measures to prevent and combat trafficking in persons including children, by:
(a) protecting and assisting victims of trafficking;
(b) facilitating the efficient investigation of cases of trafficking in persons;
(c) facilitating the prosecution of individuals and organizations involved in trafficking in persons; and
(d) promoting cooperation between Trinidad and Tobago and other States in order to prevent and suppress trafficking in persons and to punish offenders.
Para 7) The Act also establishes a Counter Trafficking Unit (CTU) which began operations in January 2013 together with the proclamation with the Act. The CTU has responsibility for the day-to-day counter-trafficking response of the Government and for specifically addressing all matters related to human trafficking, including investigating cases; screening and identifying victims; protecting and assisting victims, and raising public awareness about the crime and how to prevent it. The National Task Force for Counter Trafficking which is an inter-ministerial committee to which the CTU makes periodic reports on the progress of counter human trafficking effort in Trinidad and Tobago has been repopulated in 2016 under the new administration. A working group and steering committee have also been established to form a complete national mechanism to deal with the issue of human trafficking in Trinidad and Tobago.
UN Compilation:
Para 13) In January 2013, Trinidad and Tobago had adopted the 2011 Trafficking in Persons Act, which was intended to increase the number of perpetrators of trafficking who were prosecuted and to strengthen protection for victims of forced labour and sex trafficking. -
State Under Review:Trinidad & TobagoTrinidad & TobagoRegional groupGRULACPolitical groupOASACSCommonwealthSource Of Reference:National ReportIssue:
- Gender equality
- Women's and / or girls' rights
Type:Review DocumentationSession:12th session, October 2011Status:N/AContents:The Government has already completed an appraisal of all laws containing discriminatory provisions vis-à-vis women and which require amendment in order to bring them into conformity with the Convention (CEDAW). [Para 94] -
State Under Review:Trinidad & TobagoTrinidad & TobagoRegional groupGRULACPolitical groupOASACSCommonwealthSource Of Reference:UN CompilationIssue:
- Discrimination based on sexual orientation
- HIV and AIDS
Type:Review DocumentationSession:12th session, October 2011Status:Reference AddressedContents:The Committee was particularly concerned that the Equal Opportunity Act 2000 does not afford protection to individuals on the grounds of sexual orientation, age and HIV/AIDS status, among others. CESCR recommended that Trinidad and Tobago take legislative and other effective measures to eliminate discrimination. [Para 20] -
State Under Review:Trinidad & TobagoTrinidad & TobagoRegional groupGRULACPolitical groupOASACSCommonwealthSource Of Reference:IsraelIsraelRegional groupWEOGIssue:
- Early marriage
Type:RecommendationSession:12th session, October 2011Status:Unclear ResponseContents:Amend national legislation to ensure the minimum age for marriage is in line with its obligations under the CRC.ExplanationUnder the Children's Bill, 2012 (currently before the Parliament for debate) it is proposed that the "age of a child" is to be 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. Currently there are various ages at which a male and female may consent to being married under the Hindu Marriage Act, 1945, Muslim Marriage and Divorce Act, 1961, Orisa Marriage Act, 1999 and the Marriage Act, 1923. 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, the newly formed Ministry of Gender, Youth and Child Development held a nationwide public consultation in Port of Spain in 2011 to gather relevant information to inform legislative reform.
ImplementationMid Term Progress Report:
In October 2011, Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar committed her Government to reviewing the marriage laws that provide for marriage of persons under the age of eighteen with the aim of changing the law so as to ensure that children's rights are protected. Since that time, the Ministry of Gender, Youth and Child Development has been in consultation with all major stakeholders so as to bring consensus to the standardization of the legal age for marriage. Since the last consultation in 2013, the Government and stakeholders have made significant progress on these issues.
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State Under Review:Trinidad & TobagoTrinidad & TobagoRegional groupGRULACPolitical groupOASACSCommonwealthSource Of Reference:Stakeholder SummaryIssue:
- Sexual violence
Type:Review DocumentationSession:12th session, October 2011Status:Reference AddressedContents:AI also reported that access to justice for victims of sexual offences was unsatisfactory. AI stated that this was notably due to reluctance on the part of victims to go to court for fear of victimization; delays in the investigation and judicial processes; lack of confidence in the judicial process; and a lack of support services. [Para 20] -
State Under Review:Trinidad & TobagoTrinidad & TobagoRegional groupGRULACPolitical groupOASACSCommonwealthSource Of Reference:UN CompilationIssue:
- Gender equality
- Women's participation
Type:Review DocumentationSession:12th session, October 2011Status:NeglectedContents:CEDAW recommended the introduction of strategies to increase the number of women in decision-making bodies at all levels and in all areas. CEDAW also recommended that Trinidad and Tobago utilize temporary special measures to increase the number of women in decision-making levels in Government, governmental bodies, public administration and State-owned enterprises. [Para 40; CEDAW] -
State Under Review:Trinidad & TobagoTrinidad & TobagoRegional groupGRULACPolitical groupOASACSCommonwealthSource Of Reference:PanamaPanamaRegional groupGRULACPolitical groupOASOEIACSIssue:
- Sexual exploitation / slavery
- Violence against women / gender-based violence
- Training for state personnel on sexual rights issues
Type:RecommendationSession:39th Session, November 2021Status:AcceptedContents:Develop sustainable and human rights-centered training programmes for the police and the judiciary regarding issues such as gender-based violence, human trafficking, migrant smuggling, sexual exploitation and forms of child abuse. -
State Under Review:Trinidad & TobagoTrinidad & TobagoRegional groupGRULACPolitical groupOASACSCommonwealthSource Of Reference:UkraineUkraineRegional groupEEGPolitical groupCISIssue:
- Violence against women / gender-based violence
Type:RecommendationSession:39th Session, November 2021Status:AcceptedContents:Enforce legislation related to gender-based violence. -
State Under Review:Trinidad & TobagoTrinidad & TobagoRegional groupGRULACPolitical groupOASACSCommonwealthSource Of Reference:ArgentinaArgentinaRegional groupGRULACPolitical groupOASOEIIssue:
- Discrimination based on sexual orientation
- Discrimination based on gender identity
Type:RecommendationSession:39th Session, November 2021Status:Unclear ResponseContents:Adopt the additional measures necessary to guarantee the full enjoyment of human rights by groups in vulnerable situations who suffer discrimination, especially because of their sexual orientation or gender identity.ExplanationNoted. -
State Under Review:Trinidad & TobagoTrinidad & TobagoRegional groupGRULACPolitical groupOASACSCommonwealthSource Of Reference:FijiFijiRegional groupAsia-Pacific GroupPolitical groupPIFCommonwealthIssue:
- Discrimination based on sexual orientation
- Violence against women / gender-based violence
- Women's and / or girls' rights
- 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 the necessary steps to combat discrimination and violence against women and children, and on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity.ExplanationNoted. -
State Under Review:Trinidad & TobagoTrinidad & TobagoRegional groupGRULACPolitical groupOASACSCommonwealthSource Of Reference:SlovakiaSlovakiaRegional groupEEGPolitical groupEUIssue:
- Violence against women / gender-based violence
Type:RecommendationSession:12th session, October 2011Status:AcceptedContents:Address, as a matter of urgency, the reportedly widespread violence against women, including a pursue of appropriate public awareness raising campaigns against the traditional negative social attitudes and stereotypesImplementationNational 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 National Domestic Violence Unit of the Gender Affairs Division of the Ministry of Gender, Youth and Child Development, operates a Hotline 24 hours, seven days a week and receives approximately 30,000 calls annually. The Hotline provides information, active listening support, and referrals to shelters and counselling services, as well as referrals for rapid intervention by the Police. It is geared toward victims of rape, spousal abuse, and other forms of violence against women and men.
-Nineteen Domestic Violence Community Drop-in Centres have been strengthened, with social workers and Counsellors receiving increased remuneration, support and training. The Ministry of Gender, Youth and Child Development plans to develop standards/ guidelines/ tools to improve the performance of the Drop-in Centres. The Ministry is also in the process of setting up three new Shelters, two for female victims of domestic violence and one for male victims.
-NGOs supported by Government agencies provide eleven Shelters for female victims of domestic violence, and a rape crisis centre. Counselling services, support groups and resource facilities are also available within communities to assist in the prevention and treatment of domestic violence.
-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. -
State Under Review:Trinidad & TobagoTrinidad & TobagoRegional groupGRULACPolitical groupOASACSCommonwealthSource Of Reference:MoroccoMoroccoRegional groupAfrica GroupPolitical groupOICALOIFIssue:
- International human rights instruments
Type:RecommendationSession:12th session, October 2011Status:Unclear ResponseContents:Ratify the CRPD signed in 2007.ExplanationThe 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: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: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: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]