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State Under Review:NigerNigerRegional groupAfrica GroupPolitical groupAUOICOIFSource Of Reference:National ReportIssue:
- International human rights instruments
- Gender equality
Type:Review DocumentationSession:24th session, January 2016Status:N/AContents:Submission of CRC and first protocol, CEDAW and CRPD reports. CEDAW and CRC reports transmitted to treaty bodies in August 2015. [Pg 18] -
State Under Review:NigerNigerRegional groupAfrica GroupPolitical groupAUOICOIFSource Of Reference:IcelandIcelandRegional groupWEOGIssue:
- Discrimination based on sexual orientation
- Discrimination based on gender identity
Type:RecommendationSession:38th Session, May 2021Status:Unclear ResponseContents:Adopt comprehensive anti-discrimination legislation that addresses direct and indirect discrimination and encompasses all the prohibited grounds of discrimination, including sexual orientation and gender identity.
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State Under Review:NigerNigerRegional groupAfrica GroupPolitical groupAUOICOIFSource Of Reference:RwandaRwandaRegional groupAfrica GroupPolitical groupAUOIFCommonwealthIssue:
- International human rights instruments
- Gender equality
- Women's and / or girls' rights
Type:RecommendationSession:38th Session, May 2021Status:AcceptedContents:Consider removing all reservations to the CEDAW.
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State Under Review:NigerNigerRegional groupAfrica GroupPolitical groupAUOICOIFSource Of Reference:ArmeniaArmeniaRegional groupEEGPolitical groupCISOIFIssue:
- Women's and / or girls' rights
Type:RecommendationSession:38th Session, May 2021Status:AcceptedContents:Ensure that girls and women were enrolled in school through awareness-raising campaigns.
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State Under Review:NigerNigerRegional groupAfrica GroupPolitical groupAUOICOIFSource Of Reference:CanadaCanadaRegional groupWEOGPolitical groupOASOIFCommonwealthIssue:
- International human rights instruments
- Gender equality
- Female genital mutilation / cutting
- Women's and / or girls' rights
Type:RecommendationSession:38th Session, May 2021Status:AcceptedContents:Withdraw the reservations made to the CEDAW and strengthen the enforcement of Law No. 2003-025 prohibiting FGM.
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State Under Review:NigerNigerRegional groupAfrica GroupPolitical groupAUOICOIFSource Of Reference:PanamaPanamaRegional groupGRULACPolitical groupOASOEIACSIssue:
- Early marriage
- Women's and / or girls' rights
Type:RecommendationSession:38th Session, May 2021Status:AcceptedContents:Develop and adopt a family code in accordance with international human rights standards in order to raise the minimum age for marriage to 18 years, recognize the equal rights of women in inheritance and divorce matters, as well as the equal legal status and protection of children out of wedlock.
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State Under Review:NigerNigerRegional groupAfrica GroupPolitical groupAUOICOIFSource Of Reference:IcelandIcelandRegional groupWEOGIssue:
- Early marriage
Type:RecommendationSession:38th Session, May 2021Status:AcceptedContents:Adopt a law strictly prohibiting child marriage and raise the legal age of marriage for girls to 18.
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State Under Review:NigerNigerRegional groupAfrica GroupPolitical groupAUOICOIFSource Of Reference:ChileChileRegional groupGRULACPolitical groupOASOEIIssue:
- Violence against women / gender-based violence
Type:RecommendationSession:10th session, February 2011Status:AcceptedContents:Prioritize the implementation of a comprehensive approach to combat all forms of violence against women, in line with what CEDAW recommended.ImplementationNational Report:
Pg 15) In progress: Prevention of sexual violence and punishment of its perpetrators;
- Medical, psychological and social assistance for victims;
- Establishment of a framework for consultation with stakeholders involved in combating gender-based violence;
- Awareness-building campaigns to change attitudes;
- Formulation of a national strategy to combat gender-based violence;
- Completion of a study on the scale and determinants of gender-based violence.
-128 victims of sexual violence were provided with assistance by civil society organizations in 2011;
- Awareness-building among 1097 persons by civil society organizations led to commitment to inform and raise awareness among members of their communities in 2011;
- 927 cases of sexual violence prosecuted between 2011 and 2014;
Pg 19) IN progress: In 2013, the forum on "Women, Families and Social Values Systems in the Niger" was held, addressing topics such as the effect of crises on families, the role of women in managing conflicts, domestic violence, etc.
UN Compilation:
Para 12) UNHCR noted that, during its first universal periodic review, the Niger accepted recommendations to improve its legislation, policy and practice on gender equality and on prevention and response to gender-based violence. Despite efforts in this field, prevention and response measures needed to be further strengthened.
Para 18) ... According to OHCHR, special measures must be taken to protect the victims of Boko Haram, especially child victims and victims of sexual violence, and to ensure that they have access to full redress, including psychosocial support. -
State Under Review:NigerNigerRegional groupAfrica GroupPolitical groupAUOICOIFSource Of Reference:NorwayNorwayRegional groupWEOGIssue:
- Harmful practices based on cultural / traditional values
- Female genital mutilation / cutting
Type:RecommendationSession:10th session, February 2011Status:AcceptedContents:Address traditional practices that are against human rights, inter alia female genital mutilation, through more concerted efforts, involving local levels.ImplementationNational Report:
Pg 12) In progress:
-Awareness campaigns on FGM and the practice of Wahaya;
- Awareness-building and training on Wahaya and other similar practices for magistrates, FDS and traditional leaders, provided by the ANLTP
- Study conducted on Wahaya and awareness-building on this practice provided to target groups;
- 2 conferences on Wahaya held in 2014.
- 11,316 messages broadcast on radio and TV regarding the ban on FGM and early and/or forced marriages;
Pg 19) - Articles 232.1-232.3 of the Criminal Code define and penalize FGM
- Appeal to traditional and religious leaders in Téra and Say (the areas most affected) on the subjects of reproductive health, FGM and human rights;
- Awareness campaigns with a view to the retraining of circumcisers;
- Training for community radio hosts in Téra and Say on the subjects of reproductive health, FGM and human rights.
- 279 prosecutions against perpetrators of abuse and other reported acts of violence in 2014;
- In 2011, a circumciser was convicted for having circumcised seven girls between the ages of 23 days and 2 years;
- Awareness-building among 222 adolescents between the ages of 10 and 14, school attenders and non-school attenders, in 17 villages in Say and 20 villages in Téra, on the issues of reproductive health, FGM and human rights;
- Awareness-building among 64 traditional and religious leaders on the issue of FGM.
Pg 24) Awareness and educational campaigns for men and women in order to eliminate FGM and harmful practices.
Stakeholder Summary:
Para 17) NHRC and CODDHD noted efforts to prohibit harmful traditional practices against women and children - notably female genital mutilation (FGM) - through awareness-raising activities, which had achieved positive results in some areas. CODDHD referred in particular to the case of the Makodolindi community, which had issued a public statement announcing its decision to abandon excision. Nonetheless, CODDHD considered that further efforts were required. WV expressed regret that, despite the enactment by the Government of Act No. 2003-25 condemning harmful practices, FGM remained a widespread practice in the Gurma, Peulh and Arab communities and the regions of Tillabéry, Diffa and Niamey. -
State Under Review:NigerNigerRegional groupAfrica GroupPolitical groupAUOICOIFSource Of Reference:SpainSpainRegional groupWEOGPolitical groupEUOEIIssue:
- International human rights instruments
- Gender equality
Type:RecommendationSession:10th session, February 2011Status:AcceptedContents:... Withdraw the reservations made to CEDAW.ImplementationNational Report:
Pg 17) - Discussions continue on the withdrawal of reservations to the CEDAW, despite obstacles posed by sociocultural inertia;
- In 2014, a committee was set up to examine the possibility of withdrawing reservations; 3 meetings held by the committee.
- Three-year communications plan for the period 2015-2017 has been formulated in order to achieve the withdrawal of reservations; The results and impact will be evaluated as the implementation of the plan progresses.
Stakeholder Summary:
Para 1) The Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) stated that, despite recommendations received during its first universal periodic review, the Niger maintained reservations to CEDAW ...
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State Under Review:NigerNigerRegional groupAfrica GroupPolitical groupAUOICOIFSource Of Reference:National ReportIssue:
- Maternal health / morbidity / mortality
Type:Review DocumentationSession:10th session, February 2011Status:N/AContents:"In 2009, the maternal mortality rate (6.48 per thousand) and the child and infant mortality rate (198 per thousand) were still very high, making it difficult to achieve Millennium Development Goals 4 and 5. [Para 68]" -
State Under Review:NigerNigerRegional groupAfrica GroupPolitical groupAUOICOIFSource Of Reference:UN CompilationIssue:
- Harmful practices based on cultural / traditional values
- Female genital mutilation / cutting
Type:Review DocumentationSession:10th session, February 2011Status:Reference AddressedContents:"In 2009, CRC noted with concern that FGM remains prevalent among some women. It recommended that Niger implement and apply legislative and other measures to prohibit traditional practices that are harmful to children, including FGM and ensure that perpetrators of such acts are brought to justice; continue and strengthen awareness-raising and sensitization activities for practitioners, families, traditional or religious leaders and the general public in order to encourage change in traditional attitudes, and concentrate efforts to eradicate FGM in the regions where those practices remained widespread. [Para 13]" -
State Under Review:NigerNigerRegional groupAfrica GroupPolitical groupAUOICOIFSource Of Reference:Burkina FasoBurkina FasoRegional groupAfrica GroupPolitical groupAUOICOIFIssue:
- Gender equality
- Women's and / or girls' rights
Type:RecommendationSession:24th session, January 2016Status:AcceptedContents:Ensure a rigorous implementation of its legislation in the main sectors that have an impact on the enjoyment of ... the rights of women and children ... -
State Under Review:NigerNigerRegional groupAfrica GroupPolitical groupAUOICOIFSource Of Reference:PortugalPortugalRegional groupWEOGPolitical groupEUOEIIssue:
- International human rights instruments
- Gender equality
Type:RecommendationSession:24th session, January 2016Status:AcceptedContents:Enhance its efforts to eliminate all forms of discrimination against women and withdraw its reservations to the CEDAW. -
State Under Review:NigerNigerRegional groupAfrica GroupPolitical groupAUOICOIFSource Of Reference:UkraineUkraineRegional groupEEGPolitical groupCISIssue:
- Harmful practices based on cultural / traditional values
- Female genital mutilation / cutting
Type:RecommendationSession:24th session, January 2016Status:AcceptedContents:Intensify awareness-building among traditional and religious leaders to strictly observe the ban on female genital mutilation. -
State Under Review:NigerNigerRegional groupAfrica GroupPolitical groupAUOICOIFSource Of Reference:SpainSpainRegional groupWEOGPolitical groupEUOEIIssue:
- Birth registration
Type:QuestionSession:24th session, January 2016Status:Not Followed up with a RecommendationContents:Quelles mesures concrètes le gouvernement du Niger a l'intention de prendre pour assurer l'enregistrement effectif des naissances?ExplanationPour assurer l'enregistrement effectif des naissances, le Niger a multiplié les centres d'état civil qui sont passés de 3.365 en 2011 à 12.369 en 2015 et renforcé leurs capacités à travers des dotations en véhicules, supports d'enregistrement et autres matériels informatiques. En effet, plus de 13.691 officiers d'état civils et agents ont été formés au cours de ces cinq dernières années permettant ainsi la délivrance de près de 3 millions d'actes de naissance.
Par ailleurs, des audiences foraines ont été réalisées dans toutes les régions. Elles ont permis la délivrance de 571.775 jugements déclaratifs de naissances sur la période de 2011-2015. Pour améliorer la production des actes d'état civil, des séances de sensibilisation ont été organisées et ont permis de toucher 8.762 villages et tribus administratifs totalisant 1.623.764 personnes sensibilisées.
Ces différents facteurs conjugués ont permis d'accroitre le taux de déclarations des naissances de 32% en 2010 à 65% en 2015.
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State Under Review:NigerNigerRegional groupAfrica GroupPolitical groupAUOICOIFSource Of Reference:UN CompilationIssue:
- Women's and / or girls' rights
Type:Review DocumentationSession:24th session, January 2016Status:Reference AddressedContents:The country team found it regrettable that, according to a study conducted in 2012, only 3 per cent of economically active women were employed in the formal sector. [Para 43] -
State Under Review:NigerNigerRegional groupAfrica GroupPolitical groupAUOICOIFSource Of Reference:AustraliaAustraliaRegional groupWEOGPolitical groupPIFCommonwealthIssue:
- Early marriage
- Women's and / or girls' rights
Type:RecommendationSession:38th Session, May 2021Status:AcceptedContents:Continue efforts to promote the rights of women and girls, enact legislation prohibiting child marriage and amend Article 144 of the Civil Code to increase the age of marriage for girls to 18.
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State Under Review:NigerNigerRegional groupAfrica GroupPolitical groupAUOICOIFSource Of Reference:NetherlandsNetherlandsRegional groupWEOGPolitical groupEUIssue:
- Contraception
- Sexual and / or reproductive rights and / or health broadly
Type:RecommendationSession:38th Session, May 2021Status:AcceptedContents:Implement measures and allocate adequate resources to improve adolescents’ access to sexual and reproductive health services, information and contraceptives, as part of the National Health Development Plan 2022-2026.
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State Under Review:NigerNigerRegional groupAfrica GroupPolitical groupAUOICOIFSource Of Reference:South SudanSouth SudanRegional groupAfrica GroupIssue:
- International human rights instruments
Type:RecommendationSession:38th Session, May 2021Status:AcceptedContents:Ratify the ILO Domestic Workers Convention, 2011 (No. 189).
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State Under Review:NigerNigerRegional groupAfrica GroupPolitical groupAUOICOIFSource Of Reference:UN CompilationIssue:
- Gender equality
Type:Review DocumentationSession:10th session, February 2011Status:NeglectedContents:CEDAW encouraged Niger to incorporate in its Constitution or other appropriate legislation a definition of discrimination against women, encompassing both direct and indirect discrimination, in line with the Convention. [Para 2] -
State Under Review:NigerNigerRegional groupAfrica GroupPolitical groupAUOICOIFSource Of Reference:LatviaLatviaRegional groupEEGPolitical groupEUIssue:
- Early marriage
- Forced marriage
- Female genital mutilation / cutting
Type:RecommendationSession:38th Session, May 2021Status:AcceptedContents:Take all necessary measures, both in law and in practice, to combat female genital mutilation, as well as child, early and forced marriage.
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State Under Review:NigerNigerRegional groupAfrica GroupPolitical groupAUOICOIFSource Of Reference:UruguayUruguayRegional groupGRULACPolitical groupOASOEIIssue:
- International human rights instruments
- Gender equality
- Women's and / or girls' rights
Type:RecommendationSession:38th Session, May 2021Status:AcceptedContents:Strengthen awareness-raising campaigns and education on the importance of gender equality from a human rights approach, including in its Parliament, with a view to making possible the withdrawal of national reservations to the CEDAW as soon as possible.
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State Under Review:NigerNigerRegional groupAfrica GroupPolitical groupAUOICOIFSource Of Reference:AustraliaAustraliaRegional groupWEOGPolitical groupPIFCommonwealthIssue:
- International human rights instruments
- Gender equality
Type:RecommendationSession:10th session, February 2011Status:AcceptedContents:Strengthen efforts to fulfil obligations in accordance with CEDAW, and CRC.ImplementationNational Report:
Pg 17) In progress: - Discussions continue on the withdrawal of reservations to the CEDAW, despite obstacles posed by sociocultural inertia;
- In 2014, a committee was set up to examine the possibility of withdrawing reservations; 3 meetings held by the committee.
- Three-year communications plan for the period 2015-2017 has been formulated in order to achieve the withdrawal of reservations; The results and impact will be evaluated as the implementation of the plan progresses.
UN Compilation:
Para 1) UNHCR stated that, despite recommendations received during its first universal periodic review, the Niger maintained reservations to CEDAW ... -
State Under Review:NigerNigerRegional groupAfrica GroupPolitical groupAUOICOIFSource Of Reference:National ReportIssue:
- Abortion
Type:Review DocumentationSession:10th session, February 2011Status:N/AContents:"The various Constitutions adopted by Niger recognize the principles contained in the
Universal Declaration of Human Rights, in particular the sanctity of the human person. The
Criminal Code penalizes any attempt on life. Therefore, abortion, infanticide, parricide and
the murder and abandonment of children constitute offences, for which their perpetrators,
co-perpetrators and accomplices are punished in accordance with the law. [Para 15]"