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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 responses to recommendations and issues raised in the UN Compilation and Stakeholder summary.

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  • State Under Review:

    Ukraine

    Ukraine
    Regional group
    EEG
    Political group
    CIS
    Source Of Reference:

    UN Compilation

    Issue:
    • International human rights instruments
    • Gender equality
    Type:
    Review Documentation
    Session:
    2nd session, May 2008
    Status:
    Neglected
    Contents:
    Introduce education and training programmes on CEDAW and to undertake awareness-raising campaigns targeted at women. [Para 7; CEDAW]
  • State Under Review:

    Ukraine

    Ukraine
    Regional group
    EEG
    Political group
    CIS
    Source Of Reference:

    Malaysia

    Malaysia
    Regional group
    Asia-Pacific Group
    Political group
    ASEAN
    OIC
    Commonwealth
    Issue:
    • HIV and AIDS
    Type:
    Question
    Session:
    2nd session, May 2008
    Status:
    Not Followed up with a Recommendation
    Contents:
    Enquired about measures taken in improving access of HIV/AIDS patients to health services.
  • State Under Review:

    Ukraine

    Ukraine
    Regional group
    EEG
    Political group
    CIS
    Source Of Reference:

    Ireland

    Ireland
    Regional group
    WEOG
    Political group
    EU
    Issue:
    • Discrimination based on sexual orientation
    • Discrimination based on gender identity
    Type:
    Recommendation
    Session:
    14th session, November 2012
    Status:
    Rejected
    Contents:
    Enact legislation that explicitly protects LGBT persons from discrimination and ensure that laws that contain discriminatory provisions against LGBT persons are amended.
    Explanation
    National legislation establishes the principle of non- discrimination, which provides equal rights and liberties for all persons, groups of persons, and equality before the law, respect for the dignity of every human being, equal opportunities for all individuals and / or groups of individuals. In this regard, the selection of a form of discrimination considers inappropriate. In addition, Article 34 of the Constitution guarantees everyone the right to freedom of opinion and speech, freedom of expression of their views and beliefs. Article 64 of the Constitution says that the constitutional rights and freedoms of man and citizen may not be restricted, except as provided by the Constitution.
    Implementation
    National Report:
    Para 93) The Labour Code of Ukraine was amended in 2015 to specifically prohibit discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity in employment and occupation.
    Para 94) In 2016, the Ministry of Health abolished its Order No. 60, which foresaw an extensive psychiatric observation of transgender people before undergoing gender reassignment surgery. Instead, the new Order No. 1041 foresees a procedure, in which the extent of the surgical operation is defined by the transgender person.

    UN Compilation:
    Para 13) ... the HR Committee raised concern about the absence of sexual orientation and gender identity as prohibited grounds for discrimination.
    Para 17) The United Nations country team noted that, in 2015, Ukraine had adopted labour legislation prohibiting discrimination on the grounds of sexual orientation, although no criminal sanctions had been foreseen.

    Stakeholder Summary:
    Para 20) Several stakeholders, while noting that the amendments to the anti-discrimination legislation in 2014 had brought several improvements, expressed concern that the list of protected grounds did not explicitly mention sexual orientation or gender identity. JS15 noted that Parliament voted for the inclusion of sexual orientation and gender identity to the list of protected grounds into the Labour Code. However, Parliament was working on a new version of the Labour Code which did not contain sexual orientation and gender identity among the list of protected grounds. It added that there were no clear mechanisms for filing complaints about discrimination in employment.
  • State Under Review:

    Ukraine

    Ukraine
    Regional group
    EEG
    Political group
    CIS
    Source Of Reference:

    UN Compilation

    Issue:
    • International human rights instruments
    Type:
    Review Documentation
    Session:
    14th session, November 2012
    Status:
    Reference Addressed
    Contents:
    CERD encouraged Ukraine to ratify OP-ICESCR ... [Para 2]
  • State Under Review:

    Ukraine

    Ukraine
    Regional group
    EEG
    Political group
    CIS
    Source Of Reference:

    UN Compilation

    Issue:
    • Birth registration
    Type:
    Review Documentation
    Session:
    14th session, November 2012
    Status:
    Reference Addressed
    Contents:
    CRC urged Ukraine to ensure that free and compulsory birth registration of all children is effectively made available, regardless of ethnicity and social background ... [Para 39]
  • State Under Review:

    Ukraine

    Ukraine
    Regional group
    EEG
    Political group
    CIS
    Source Of Reference:

    Stakeholder Summary

    Issue:
    • HIV and AIDS
    Type:
    Review Documentation
    Session:
    14th session, November 2012
    Status:
    Neglected
    Contents:
    ... JS7 recommended that Ukraine ensure that harm reduction programs take into account the clients' needs and that law enforcement practices do not obstruct HIV prevention programs. [Para 54]
  • State Under Review:

    Ukraine

    Ukraine
    Regional group
    EEG
    Political group
    CIS
    Source Of Reference:

    Bosnia & Herzegovina

    Bosnia & Herzegovina
    Regional group
    EEG
    Issue:
    • Sexual abuse
    • International human rights instruments
    • Sexual violence
    Type:
    Recommendation
    Session:
    28th Session November 2017
    Status:
    Accepted
    Contents:
    Take further steps to harmonize national legislation with the Optional Protocol to the Convention on the Rights of the Child on a Communications Procedure and the Council of Europe Convention on the Protection of Children against Sexual Exploitation and Sexual Abuse .
    Explanation
    The Government of Ukraine will continue to ensure the protection of children’s rights by implementing the National Action Plan on implementation of the Convention on the Rights of the Child for 2017-2021.
  • State Under Review:

    Ukraine

    Ukraine
    Regional group
    EEG
    Political group
    CIS
    Source Of Reference:

    UN Compilation

    Issue:
    • Sexual exploitation / slavery
    • International human rights instruments
    Type:
    Review Documentation
    Session:
    2nd session, May 2008
    Status:
    Neglected
    Contents:
    ... Both CEDAW and, in 2007, CRC noted, respectively, that the Convention and the OP-SC take precedence over national legislation ... [Para 4]
  • State Under Review:

    Ukraine

    Ukraine
    Regional group
    EEG
    Political group
    CIS
    Source Of Reference:

    Sierra Leone

    Sierra Leone
    Regional group
    Africa Group
    Political group
    AU
    OIC
    Commonwealth
    Issue:
    • International human rights instruments
    • Violence against women / gender-based violence
    • Domestic violence
    Type:
    Recommendation
    Session:
    28th Session November 2017
    Status:
    Accepted
    Contents:
    Expedite the ratification of the Istanbul Convention and criminalize domestic violence in order to provide more comprehensive coverage for combating violence against women and girls.
    Explanation
    Ratification of Istanbul Convention is on the agenda of the Parliament of Ukraine.
  • State Under Review:

    Ukraine

    Ukraine
    Regional group
    EEG
    Political group
    CIS
    Source Of Reference:

    Honduras

    Honduras
    Regional group
    GRULAC
    Political group
    OAS
    OEI
    ACS
    Issue:
    • Sexual abuse
    • Sexual violence
    Type:
    Recommendation
    Session:
    28th Session November 2017
    Status:
    Accepted
    Contents:
    Adopt a specific policy to prevent and combat the increase in racist hate speech and crimes motivated by racial prejudice, summary, extrajudicial or arbitrary executions which the population in the midst of the armed conflicts is subjected to, and sexual offences in the country.
  • State Under Review:

    Ukraine

    Ukraine
    Regional group
    EEG
    Political group
    CIS
    Source Of Reference:

    Chile

    Chile
    Regional group
    GRULAC
    Political group
    OAS
    OEI
    Issue:
    • Discrimination based on sexual orientation
    • Discrimination based on gender identity
    Type:
    Recommendation
    Session:
    28th Session November 2017
    Status:
    Accepted
    Contents:
    Continue working to eliminate all forms of stigmatisation or discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity.
  • State Under Review:

    Ukraine

    Ukraine
    Regional group
    EEG
    Political group
    CIS
    Source Of Reference:

    National Report

    Issue:
    • Sexual violence
    Type:
    Review Documentation
    Session:
    28th Session November 2017
    Status:
    N/A
    Contents:
    In 2014–2017, 180 criminal cases against members of the Ukrainian military were investigated, including those committed by Tornado and Aidar detachments. On 7 April 2017, two commanders and 10 officers of the Tornado police detachment were sentenced for committing severe crimes of torture, sexual violence and kidnapping in the period of December 2014 to June 2015. [Para 36]
  • State Under Review:

    Ukraine

    Ukraine
    Regional group
    EEG
    Political group
    CIS
    Source Of Reference:

    Stakeholder Summary

    Issue:
    • Maternal health / morbidity / mortality
    Type:
    Review Documentation
    Session:
    28th Session November 2017
    Status:
    Reference Addressed
    Contents:
    The European Committee of Social Rights concluded in 2013 that there was a prevailing high infant and maternal mortality rates. [Para 61]
  • State Under Review:

    Ukraine

    Ukraine
    Regional group
    EEG
    Political group
    CIS
    Source Of Reference:

    UN Compilation

    Issue:
    • Gender equality
    • Women's and / or girls' rights
    Type:
    Review Documentation
    Session:
    28th Session November 2017
    Status:
    Not Followed up with a Recommendation
    Contents:
    CEDAW remained concerned at the persistence in political discourse, in the media and in society of deeprooted
    patriarchal attitudes and discriminatory stereotypes concerning the roles and responsibilities of women and men in the family. [Para 69]
  • State Under Review:

    United Arab Emirates

    United Arab Emirates
    Regional group
    Asia-Pacific Group
    Political group
    OIC
    AL
    Source Of Reference:

    Ecuador

    Ecuador
    Regional group
    GRULAC
    Political group
    OAS
    OEI
    Issue:
    • Gender equality
    • Women's and / or girls' rights
    Type:
    Recommendation
    Session:
    43rd Session, May 2023
    Status:
    Unclear Response
    Contents:
    Incorporate the principle of gender equality into its legislation and derogate all provisions that discriminate against women.
    Explanation
    Noted. The 2022–2026 gender-balance strategy has been adopted. Its purpose is to bridge the gender-balance gap in all sectors, mainstream a gender perspective, promote gender balance in decision-making positions and consolidate the country’s leading position and leadership in relevant legislation. During the past three years, more than 20 new laws and legislative amendments aimed at promoting women's rights and empowerment have been adopted, the most important of which is the Federal Decree-Law on Personal Status applicable to non-Muslims residing in the country. Article 4 of the Decree-Law, which concerns the issue of equality of rights and duties between men and women, aims to promote the principle of equality in matters of witness testimony, inheritance, the right to request divorce and joint custody. With regard to the decriminalization of abortion in some circumstances, the Medical Liability Law provides for two following cases in which doctors can perform an abortion subject to controls: if continuing the pregnancy would endanger the life of the pregnant woman and if the foetus is shown to have an abnormality. The Cabinet is currently considering allowing abortion in other specific cases subject to controls and standards.

  • State Under Review:

    United Arab Emirates

    United Arab Emirates
    Regional group
    Asia-Pacific Group
    Political group
    OIC
    AL
    Source Of Reference:

    Angola

    Angola
    Regional group
    Africa Group
    Political group
    AU
    Issue:
    • Gender equality
    Type:
    Recommendation
    Session:
    43rd Session, May 2023
    Status:
    Accepted
    Contents:
    Fully implement the 2022–2026 Strategy for Balanced Gender Representation.
    Explanation
    During the past period, the United Arab Emirates has adopted a large package of important national legislation that contributes to the promotion and protection of human rights, as well as an interconnected and integrated system of national policies and strategies that seek to promote and to guarantee the enjoyment of human rights and fundamental freedoms. The State is currently working on developing the national human rights plan. At the institutional level, the United Arab Emirates established the National Human Rights Institution, in accordance with the Paris Principles. The State will provide through its executive institutions the necessary support for and strengthen its cooperation with the National Human Rights Institution, thus contributing to the promotion and protection of human rights at the national level.
  • State Under Review:

    United Arab Emirates

    United Arab Emirates
    Regional group
    Asia-Pacific Group
    Political group
    OIC
    AL
    Source Of Reference:

    Ethiopia

    Ethiopia
    Regional group
    Africa Group
    Political group
    AU
    Issue:
    • Inappropriate content
    Type:
    Recommendation
    Session:
    43rd Session, May 2023
    Status:
    Accepted
    Contents:
    Further strengthen measures taken to protect the family and uphold the rights of children.
    Explanation
    The United Arab Emirates will continue to strengthen and develop its efforts related to the protection of the rights of children, persons with disabilities, and the elderly, as well as the support and protection of the family. National legislation, policies, initiatives and programmes adopted by the State in this context form solid foundations for promoting and protecting the rights of vulnerable groups.
  • State Under Review:

    United Arab Emirates

    United Arab Emirates
    Regional group
    Asia-Pacific Group
    Political group
    OIC
    AL
    Source Of Reference:

    Ghana

    Ghana
    Regional group
    Africa Group
    Political group
    AU
    OIF
    Commonwealth
    Issue:
    • Women's participation
    Type:
    Recommendation
    Session:
    43rd Session, May 2023
    Status:
    Accepted
    Contents:
    Continue to take further steps to improve participation and engagement of women in political work and legislative processes of the country.
    Explanation
    The 2022–2026 gender-balance strategy has been adopted. Its purpose is to bridge the gender-balance gap in all sectors, mainstream a gender perspective, promote gender balance in decision-making positions and consolidate the country’s leading position and leadership in relevant legislation. During the past three years, more than 20 new laws and legislative amendments aimed at promoting women's rights and empowerment have been adopted, the most important of which is the Federal Decree-Law on Personal Status applicable to non-Muslims residing in the country. Article 4 of the Decree-Law, which concerns the issue of equality of rights and duties between men and women, aims to promote the principle of equality in matters of witness testimony, inheritance, the right to request divorce and joint custody. With regard to the decriminalization of abortion in some circumstances, the Medical Liability Law provides for two following cases in which doctors can perform an abortion subject to controls: if continuing the pregnancy would endanger the life of the pregnant woman and if the foetus is shown to have an abnormality. The Cabinet is currently considering allowing abortion in other specific cases subject to controls and standards.
  • State Under Review:

    United Arab Emirates

    United Arab Emirates
    Regional group
    Asia-Pacific Group
    Political group
    OIC
    AL
    Source Of Reference:

    Spain

    Spain
    Regional group
    WEOG
    Political group
    EU
    OEI
    Issue:
    • Women's and / or girls' rights
    Type:
    Recommendation
    Session:
    43rd Session, May 2023
    Status:
    Accepted
    Contents:
    Continue to make progress in the adoption of measures to ensure that there is no discrimination between men and women, establishing an effective and guaranteeing system of protection of women.
    Explanation
    The 2022–2026 gender-balance strategy has been adopted. Its purpose is to bridge the gender-balance gap in all sectors, mainstream a gender perspective, promote gender balance in decision-making positions and consolidate the country’s leading position and leadership in relevant legislation. During the past three years, more than 20 new laws and legislative amendments aimed at promoting women's rights and empowerment have been adopted, the most important of which is the Federal Decree-Law on Personal Status applicable to non-Muslims residing in the country. Article 4 of the Decree-Law, which concerns the issue of equality of rights and duties between men and women, aims to promote the principle of equality in matters of witness testimony, inheritance, the right to request divorce and joint custody. With regard to the decriminalization of abortion in some circumstances, the Medical Liability Law provides for two following cases in which doctors can perform an abortion subject to controls: if continuing the pregnancy would endanger the life of the pregnant woman and if the foetus is shown to have an abnormality. The Cabinet is currently considering allowing abortion in other specific cases subject to controls and standards.
  • State Under Review:

    United Arab Emirates

    United Arab Emirates
    Regional group
    Asia-Pacific Group
    Political group
    OIC
    AL
    Source Of Reference:

    France

    France
    Regional group
    WEOG
    Political group
    EU
    OIF
    Issue:
    • International human rights instruments
    Type:
    Recommendation
    Session:
    29th Session, January 2018
    Status:
    Unclear Response
    Contents:
    Ratify the ICESCR.
    Explanation
    Noted.
  • State Under Review:

    United Arab Emirates

    United Arab Emirates
    Regional group
    Asia-Pacific Group
    Political group
    OIC
    AL
    Source Of Reference:

    Moldova

    Moldova
    Regional group
    EEG
    Political group
    CIS
    OIF
    Issue:
    • International human rights instruments
    Type:
    Recommendation
    Session:
    29th Session, January 2018
    Status:
    Unclear Response
    Contents:
    Consider acceding to the OP-ICCPR.
    Explanation
    Noted.
  • State Under Review:

    United Arab Emirates

    United Arab Emirates
    Regional group
    Asia-Pacific Group
    Political group
    OIC
    AL
    Source Of Reference:

    Canada

    Canada
    Regional group
    WEOG
    Political group
    OAS
    OIF
    Commonwealth
    Issue:
    • International human rights instruments
    • Gender equality
    • Women's and / or girls' rights
    Type:
    Recommendation
    Session:
    29th Session, January 2018
    Status:
    Unclear Response
    Contents:
    Withdraw its reservations to the CEDAW and introduce amendments to its national family law to ensure equal status and rights of women in all matters.
    Explanation
    Noted.
  • State Under Review:

    United Arab Emirates

    United Arab Emirates
    Regional group
    Asia-Pacific Group
    Political group
    OIC
    AL
    Source Of Reference:

    Hungary

    Hungary
    Regional group
    EEG
    Political group
    EU
    Issue:
    • Women's and / or girls' rights
    Type:
    Recommendation
    Session:
    29th Session, January 2018
    Status:
    Accepted
    Contents:
    Continue efforts to address gender based discriminatory practices in the judiciary.
  • State Under Review:

    United Arab Emirates

    United Arab Emirates
    Regional group
    Asia-Pacific Group
    Political group
    OIC
    AL
    Source Of Reference:

    Maldives

    Maldives
    Regional group
    Asia-Pacific Group
    Political group
    OIC
    Commonwealth
    Issue:
    • Violence against women / gender-based violence
    • Domestic violence
    Type:
    Recommendation
    Session:
    29th Session, January 2018
    Status:
    Accepted
    Contents:
    Expedite on the enactment of the law on domestic abuse prevention.
  • State Under Review:

    United Arab Emirates

    United Arab Emirates
    Regional group
    Asia-Pacific Group
    Political group
    OIC
    AL
    Source Of Reference:

    Ireland

    Ireland
    Regional group
    WEOG
    Political group
    EU
    Issue:
    • International human rights instruments
    Type:
    Recommendation
    Session:
    29th Session, January 2018
    Status:
    Accepted
    Contents:
    Enforce newly enacted national provisions in the area of labour law, in keeping with relevant international instruments, including International Labour Organization Convention no. 189 concerning decent work for domestic workers.

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