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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:National ReportIssue:
- HIV and AIDS
Type:Review DocumentationSession:12th session, October 2011Status:N/AContents:The welfare of citizens living with HIV and AIDS is another key priority for the Government. With this in mind, the Government is currently in the process of increasing and strengthening systems to guarantee full implementation of its policy of ensuring free universal access to anti-retroviral treatment, quality health care and other systemic support for Persons Living with HIV and AIDS. [Para 11] -
State Under Review:Trinidad & TobagoTrinidad & TobagoRegional groupGRULACPolitical groupOASACSCommonwealthSource Of Reference:National ReportIssue:
- Women's participation
Type:Review DocumentationSession:12th session, October 2011Status:N/AContents:The statistics bear out the improvements in the participation and representation of women in public life. An important milestone for Trinidad and Tobago was the election of the first female Prime Minister in May 2010 who also became the first female Chair-in- Office of the Commonwealth. Prior to her election as Prime Minister, she was notably sworn in as the first female Leader of the Opposition. [Para 98] -
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: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:GhanaGhanaRegional groupAfrica GroupPolitical groupAUOIFCommonwealthIssue:
- International human rights instruments
- Gender equality
Type:RecommendationSession:25th session, May 2016Status:AcceptedContents:Take steps to submit overdue reports to treaty bodies (CESCR, HR Committee, CRC). -
State Under Review:Trinidad & TobagoTrinidad & TobagoRegional groupGRULACPolitical groupOASACSCommonwealthSource Of Reference:EcuadorEcuadorRegional groupGRULACPolitical groupOASOEIIssue:
- Violence against women / gender-based violence
Type:RecommendationSession:25th session, May 2016Status:AcceptedContents:Pursue efforts to strengthen legislation and public policies aimed at eradicating violence against women. -
State Under Review:Trinidad & TobagoTrinidad & TobagoRegional groupGRULACPolitical groupOASACSCommonwealthSource Of Reference:MalaysiaMalaysiaRegional groupAsia-Pacific GroupPolitical groupASEANOICCommonwealthIssue:
- Gender equality
- Violence against women / gender-based violence
Type:RecommendationSession:25th session, May 2016Status:AcceptedContents:Take immediate and long term actions to eliminate discrimination and violence against women, narrow the gender gap in economic and social settings, and undertake public campaigns against gender-based violence. -
State Under Review:Trinidad & TobagoTrinidad & TobagoRegional groupGRULACPolitical groupOASACSCommonwealthSource Of Reference:NicaraguaNicaraguaRegional groupGRULACPolitical groupOASOEIACSIssue:
- Sexual exploitation / slavery
- International human rights instruments
Type:RecommendationSession:25th session, May 2016Status:Unclear ResponseContents:Consider, to the extent possible, acceding to OP-CRC-SC.ExplanationNoted.
With regard to the Optional Protocol to the Rights of the Child on the Sale of Children, Child Prostitution and Child Pornography, definitive steps have been taken to address the relevant issues under the OP within domestic legislation such as the Trafficking in Persons Act, 2011 and the Children Act, 2012. -
State Under Review:Trinidad & TobagoTrinidad & TobagoRegional groupGRULACPolitical groupOASACSCommonwealthSource Of Reference:NorwayNorwayRegional groupWEOGIssue:
- Intersex persons' rights
- Discrimination based on sexual orientation
- Discrimination based on gender identity
- Criminal laws on same-sex sexual practices
Type:RecommendationSession:25th session, May 2016Status:Unclear ResponseContents:Take steps to combat discrimination of LGBTI people in legislation and practice, including decriminalisation of sexual activities between consenting adults of the same sexExplanationNoted.
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: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:National ReportIssue:
- Gender equality
Type:Review DocumentationSession:25th session, May 2016Status:N/AContents:The policy of the Government of Trinidad and Tobago for the period of the Second Cycle of UPR is guided by its 2015 manifesto developed in accordance with efforts towards achieving the United Nations 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. The priorities are as follows:
Gender affairs
The Government is committed to the establishment of gender equality through the development of strategies that are more equitable by considering the different needs, constraints, opportunities and priorities of men and women.
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State Under Review:Trinidad & TobagoTrinidad & TobagoRegional groupGRULACPolitical groupOASACSCommonwealthSource Of Reference:UN CompilationIssue:
- Sexual exploitation / slavery
- Trafficking in women and / or girls
Type:Review DocumentationSession:25th session, May 2016Status:NeglectedContents:CEDAW requested data on trafficking in persons, disaggregated by age, sex and origin of victim. It asked whether a study had been carried out to investigate the extent and root causes of trafficking in persons and exploitation of prostitution, particularly of women and girls. Given that the counter- trafficking unit had been established to, among other things, investigate cases, screen, identify, protect and assist victims, and raise public awareness about such crimes, the Committee requested information on the number of cases that had been investigated, the number of perpetrators prosecuted and the nature of the sanctions imposed on perpetrators of trafficking in persons and in women and girls in particular. The Committee asked for an update on efforts to adopt and implement a gender-responsive national action plan on child labour in order to address the problem of internal trafficking of children, particularly girls, for engagement in agricultural and other forms of work. [Para 19] -
State Under Review:Trinidad & TobagoTrinidad & TobagoRegional groupGRULACPolitical groupOASACSCommonwealthSource Of Reference:Outcome ReportIssue:
- Discrimination based on sexual orientation
Type:CommentSession:12th session, October 2011Status:N/AContents:Amend the Equal Opportunity Act of 2000 to include protection against discrimination based on sexual orientation.ExplanationIt assured them that its request regarding the Equal Opportunity Act of 2000 would be relayed to the Government which prides itself on dialogue and transparency in the amendment of all legislation. -
State Under Review:Trinidad & TobagoTrinidad & TobagoRegional groupGRULACPolitical groupOASACSCommonwealthSource Of Reference:Stakeholder SummaryIssue:
- Domestic violence
- Rights of same-sex desiring persons
Type:Review DocumentationSession:25th session, May 2016Status:NeglectedContents:SOGIE1 commended that in November 2014 Trinidad and Tobago established a standing Joint Select Committee (JSC) on Human Rights, Diversity, the Environment and Sustainable Development. The Committee established domestic violence as its first priority and produced a June 2015 report examining programmes and services which provide support to victims of domestic violence. It invited 28 NGOs to make submissions. LGBTI NGOs were not among them, and the report made no recognition of the gaps in services for victims of same-sex domestic violence and the stigma they face. [Para 10] -
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: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: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. -
State Under Review:Trinidad & TobagoTrinidad & TobagoRegional groupGRULACPolitical groupOASACSCommonwealthSource Of Reference:AustraliaAustraliaRegional groupWEOGPolitical groupPIFCommonwealthIssue:
- Intersex persons' rights
- Criminal laws on same-sex sexual practices
- Rights of same-sex desiring persons
- Transgender persons' rights
Type:RecommendationSession:39th Session, November 2021Status:Unclear ResponseContents:Amend the Equal Opportunity Act to prohibit discrimination against LGBTI persons, and remove laws criminalising consensual same sex relations.ExplanationNoted. -
State Under Review:Trinidad & TobagoTrinidad & TobagoRegional groupGRULACPolitical groupOASACSCommonwealthSource Of Reference:FranceFranceRegional groupWEOGPolitical groupEUOIFIssue:
- Abortion
- Violence against women / gender-based violence
- Women's and / or girls' rights
Type:RecommendationSession:39th Session, November 2021Status:Unclear ResponseContents:Continue the efforts made to fight against violence and discrimination against women, including by abolishing the law criminalizing the voluntary termination of pregnancy.ExplanationNoted. -
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:
- International human rights instruments
Type:Review DocumentationSession:12th session, October 2011Status:Reference AddressedContents:In 2000, HR Committee placed on record its profound regret at the denunciation of ICCPR-OP 1. [Para 1] -
State Under Review:Trinidad & TobagoTrinidad & TobagoRegional groupGRULACPolitical groupOASACSCommonwealthSource Of Reference:Stakeholder SummaryIssue:
- Rights of same-sex desiring persons
Type:Review DocumentationSession:12th session, October 2011Status:NeglectedContents:JS2 noted that the 2009 draft policy (on gender and development) categorically excluded from its scope any treatment of sexual orientation and homosexuality. [Para 4]