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State Under Review:PalauPalauRegional groupAsia-Pacific GroupPolitical groupPIFSource Of Reference:UN CompilationIssue:
- Sexual harassment
- Sexual exploitation / slavery
- Trafficking in women and / or girls
Type:Review DocumentationSession:24th session, January 2016Status:Reference AddressedContents:The country team stated that Palau did not have legislation on sexual harassment, human trafficking or sex tourism and urged the Government of Palau to develop legislation to address those issues. [Para 21] -
State Under Review:PalauPalauRegional groupAsia-Pacific GroupPolitical groupPIFSource Of Reference:UN CompilationIssue:
- Women's participation
Type:Review DocumentationSession:11th session, May 2011Status:NeglectedContents:In 2009, UNDP indicated that 36 per cent of legislators, senior officials and managers were women and 44 percent of professional and technical workers were female, but there were no women in ministerial positions. [Paras 27, 48; UNDP] -
State Under Review:PalauPalauRegional groupAsia-Pacific GroupPolitical groupPIFSource Of Reference:SlovakiaSlovakiaRegional groupEEGPolitical groupEUIssue:
- Sexual abuse
Type:RecommendationSession:11th session, May 2011Status:AcceptedContents:Adopt expeditiously necessary legislation and implement all relevant measures to prevent and combat sexual abuse of children, providing for the physical and psychological recovery and social reintegration of child victims.ImplementationNational Report:
Para 57) The new Penal Code, effective July 2014, defines Child Exploitation crimes in 17 PNC 1801-1808. These include Electronic Enticement of Children, 17 PNC § 1807, which criminalizes the possession and promotion of child pornography and use of the computer to engage in sexual activities and entice children under the age of 18 to meet with predators. Sexual Assault Offenses, 17 PNC Chapter, have been expanded to include offenses such as pornography, continued sexual assault of a minor, sexual harassment and incest.
Para 58) The mandatory Registration of Sex Offenders, 17 PNC Chapter 17, is also in the new Penal Code. The Office of the Attorney General, in collaboration with the Bureau of Public Safety, has created a sexual offender registry list. There is ongoing work between the two agencies to implement the sex offender registration program and eventually post it publicly online.
UN Compilation:
Para 27) The enactment of the FPA and revision of the Penal Code to increase penalties for offences against children provide protective measures for children and deterrence of targeted crimes against children. The Domestic Relations Act provides for ... mandated reporting of child abuse, neglect and sexual abuse.
Stakeholder Summary:
Para 24) Regarding recommendation 61.38 on human trafficking, MLSC (Micronesian Legal Services corporation) reported that Palau's recently updated Penal Code now contained detailed provisions regarding human and labour trafficking, inter alia: ... the codification of the offence of people trafficking, which broadly included recruiting, transporting, transferring, harbouring or receiving a person for the purposes of exploitation (sexual servitude, prostitution, forced labour or services, or slavery) by threat, use of force, abduction, fraud, deception, etc ... -
State Under Review:PalauPalauRegional groupAsia-Pacific GroupPolitical groupPIFSource Of Reference:Costa RicaCosta RicaRegional groupGRULACPolitical groupOASOEIACSIssue:
- Gender equality
- Violence against women / gender-based violence
Type:RecommendationSession:11th session, May 2011Status:AcceptedContents:Consider adopting national legislative measures to ensure gender equality, as stipulated in its Constitution, and to combat and eliminate violence against women.Implementation"National Report:
Para 18)
- The Bureau of Public Safety and the Office of the Attorney General have conducted training on domestic violence.
- The Judiciary has ongoing meetings with the Family Protection Act committee to review ongoing progress and challenges in implementing the Act.
Para 23) Human Rights are protected under the Constitution of Palau. Additionally, new laws have been passed by Congress that further protect human rights. These include:
- Family Protection Act(FPA) of 2012 (Chapter 8, Domestic Relations Act);
Para 29) The Palau National Framework on Early Childhood, under the Domestic Relations Law, established the National Framework on Early Childhood Council, which is tasked to develop a guideline on early childhood care and education which is in progress. Technical assistance is requested for the development of an implementation framework that would strengthen the on-going work as a result of the Violence Against Women (VAW) studies.
Para 47) The Judiciary Branch recently constructed a new court building specifically for the Court of Common Pleas which included construction of a temporary dwelling for victims of domestic violence. In addition, religious organisations offer support to the government by opening their churches for victims in need of a safe house. Furthermore, the Belau National Hospital allows for social admissions to victims in need of shelter.
Para 94) The issue of violence against women has been highlighted in the recent Belau Family Health and Safety Study on the prevalence of violence against women and girls. Additionally, a Gender Mainstreaming Policy is currently being drafted and would essentially mainstream gender within the National and State government policies and programs.
Para 95) Palau enacted the Family Protection Act (FPA), 21 PNC § 101 et. seq., which contains specific sections that create an obligation for reporting abuse, sexual abuse or neglect, creates immunity for mandatory reporting and imposes penalties for violations. There are procedures for testifying out of the presence of the defendant and maintaining the confidential identity of child victims and witnesses, as well as definitions that expand victims of abuse to include anyone who is a family or household member. There are also domestic abuse restraining orders and protective orders.
Para 96) There is a Memorandum of Understanding on implementing the FPA which includes provisions for counselling, investigation, and prosecution. Regular meetings improve the coordination between the different agencies impacted by the FPA.
Para 97) More training and hiring of a coordinator and specialised personnel such as victim’s advocates and counsellors are needed. The capacity to facilitate mandatory reporting is a challenge for key Ministries such as the Ministry of Health, which requires dedicated resources and proper data management systems.
Para 98) The Community Guidance Center and the Division of Behavioral Health provide treatment for abusers and victims through evaluation, psychosocial assessment, behavior modification, medication management, education on alcohol and drug abuse, and access to services and rights.
Para 99) Since the first report, marital rape is now a crime of sexual assault. By removal of marriage as a defense, sexual assaults may be committed in a marital relationship.
Para 101) There is a proposed bill in Congress to amend the current law, whereby land inheritance passes to the oldest male heirs and child, to extend inheritance rights to spouses and children in the absence of a will, thus according equal inheritance rights for women and girls.
Para 103) The FPA committee has conducted a series of trainings with key government agencies on the implementation of the FPA. There is funding provided by the Government and donor partners; however successful implementation of the FPA requires significant funding from government and donor agencies. The Office of the Attorney General provides training on the new Penal Code and the FPA.
Para 104) The Bureau of Public Safety under the Ministry of Justice organizes the annual “White Ribbon” community campaign. The White Ribbon campaign is a global initiative launched in the region for the purpose of ending violence against women. It is the world’s largest movement of men and boys working to end violence against women and girls and to promote gender equity, healthy relationships and a new vision of masculinity. This has been a key component in transforming attitudes and sensitizing men and boys on this issue.
Para 105) The Judiciary recently constructed a new building for the Court of the Common Pleas, which included a location for filing protection orders for victims of domestic violence and temporary dwelling quarters. An MOU was signed between the Ministry of Community & Cultural Affairs and the Bureau of Public Safety, Family Court, Ministry of Health and the Victims of Crime Assistance Unit to aid implementation of the FPA, including raising awareness and education of the new law.
Para 106) Current programs implemented by the government include the annual White Ribbon Campaign, production of Information Education Communication materials and media ads, and the provision of outreach programs in schools, parent-teacher meetings and a national women’s conference. These programs are carried out in partnership with the Ministry of Community and Cultural Affairs, Family Court, Ministry of Justice, Ministry of Health, Ministry of Education and Center for Women Empowerment Belau.
Para 107) The Bureau of Public Safe, Family Court and the Belau National Hospital each have separate data-bases on domestic violence cases, which could be improved and centralized. [See table]
Para 108) The enactment of the FPA and subsequent increase in public awareness of the law has resulted in an increased number of cases being reported. In addition, training that has been provided to the implementing agencies has resulted in an increased number of cases being reported to the Bureau of Public Safety. This year 92 cases were reported.
UN Compilation:
Para 17) The country team highlighted that Palau had taken steps to address domestic violence and child abuse in the country. In 2012, Palau had passed the Family Protection Act, which criminalized domestic violence, instituted a no-drop policy for domestic violence and stipulated that customary restitution for domestic violence cases did not do away with criminal charges for the acts of violence committed. The Family Protection Act provided for a broad definition of domestic violence, made protection orders accessible and highlighted the need for the establishment and coordination between services for survivors of violence. More specifically, the Act expanded on and strengthened the ability of police officers to assist family violence victims and outlined legal penalties for acts of family violence and abuse
Para 20) The country team commended Palau for passing the Family Protection Act and encouraged the Government of Palau to raise awareness and advocacy among targeted audiences for greater understanding and knowledge of the provisions of that law.
Para 36) The country team reported that, following the results of the national Family Health and Safety Study, released in 2014, discussions were under way on how to ensure that the health system was more responsive to gender-based violence, which would include more relevant and sensitive data collection and patient information system, the development of service guidelines and protocols, the allocation and development of dedicated health staff and enhanced advocacy and awareness at the community level."
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Para 5) ... PTT reported that this had led to the creation of the "Family Protection Act" and the new reformed Penal Code as well as other new laws to be undertaken to ensure the protection of women's rights and antidiscrimination. PTT asserted that the national government still needed to work on better cohesive resources, capacities and coordination to enforce laws and provide necessities for women, the elderly and vulnerable groups ... -
State Under Review:PalauPalauRegional groupAsia-Pacific GroupPolitical groupPIFSource Of Reference:BrazilBrazilRegional groupGRULACPolitical groupOASOEIIssue:
- Domestic violence
Type:RecommendationSession:11th session, May 2011Status:AcceptedContents:Raise public awareness and adopt legislation to combat domestic violence.ImplementationNational Report:
Para 18)
- The Bureau of Public Safety and the Office of the Attorney General have conducted training on domestic violence.
Para 23) Human Rights are protected under the Constitution of Palau. Additionally, new laws have been passed by Congress that further protect human rights. These include:
- Family Protection Act(FPA) of 2012 (Chapter 8, Domestic Relations Act).
Para 99) Since the first report, marital rape is now a crime of sexual assault. By removal of marriage as a defense, sexual assaults may be committed in a marital relationship.
Para 104) The Bureau of Public Safety under the Ministry of Justice organizes the annual 'White Ribbon' community campaign. The White Ribbon campaign is a global initiative launched in the region for the purpose of ending violence against women. It is the world's largest movement of men and boys working to end violence against women and girls and to promote gender equity, healthy relationships and a new vision of masculinity. This has been a key component in transforming attitudes and sensitizing men and boys on this issue.
Para 105) The Judiciary recently constructed a new building for the Court of the Common Pleas, which included a location for filing protection orders for victims of domestic violence and temporary dwelling quarters. An MOU was signed between the Ministry of Community & Cultural Affairs and the Bureau of Public Safety, Family Court, Ministry of Health and the Victims of Crime Assistance Unit to aid implementation of the FPA, including raising awareness and education of the new law
UN Compilation:
Para 17) The country team highlighted that Palau had taken steps to address domestic violence and child abuse in the country. In 2012, Palau had passed the Family Protection Act, which criminalized domestic violence, instituted a no-drop policy for domestic violence and stipulated that customary restitution for domestic violence cases did not do away with criminal charges for the acts of violence committed. The Family Protection Act provided for a broad definition of domestic violence, made protection orders accessible and highlighted the need for the establishment and coordination between services for survivors of violence. More specifically, the Act expanded on and strengthened the ability of police officers to assist family violence victims and outlined legal penalties for acts of family violence and abuse.
Para 20) The country team commended Palau for passing the Family Protection Act and encouraged the Government of Palau to raise awareness and advocacy among targeted audiences for greater understanding and knowledge of the provisions of that law.
Para 36) The country team reported that, following the results of the national Family Health and Safety Study, released in 2014, discussions were under way on how to ensure that the health system was more responsive to gender-based violence, which would include more relevant and sensitive data collection and patient information system, the development of service guidelines and protocols, the allocation and development of dedicated health staff and enhanced advocacy and awareness at the community level. -
State Under Review:PalauPalauRegional groupAsia-Pacific GroupPolitical groupPIFSource Of Reference:ChinaChinaRegional groupAsia-Pacific GroupIssue:
- International human rights instruments
Type:RecommendationSession:11th session, May 2011Status:Unclear ResponseContents:Consider acceding to the major international instruments, including ICESCR.ExplanationIt is the position of Palau to take note of these treaties. Palau is working towards building public awareness on this instrument and on determining the capacity and resources of the Republic to fulfill the obligations of this instrument.ImplementationNational Report:
Para 25) Following the first UPR report, the Government of Palau implemented the recommendations of the Human Rights Council by signing the core human rights treaties at the margins of the 66th UN General Assembly in 2011.
- ICESCR
Stakeholder Summary:
Para 1) ... on the 20 September 2011, Palau had become a signatory to the ... ICCPR, ICESCR, CEDAW -
State Under Review:PalauPalauRegional groupAsia-Pacific GroupPolitical groupPIFSource Of Reference:ChileChileRegional groupGRULACPolitical groupOASOEIIssue:
- International human rights instruments
Type:RecommendationSession:38th Session, May 2021Status:AcceptedContents:Ratify international human rights treaties and their OPs, to strengthen the application and observance of international human rights standards, in particular the ICCPR and the CEDAW.
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State Under Review:PalauPalauRegional groupAsia-Pacific GroupPolitical groupPIFSource Of Reference:FranceFranceRegional groupWEOGPolitical groupEUOIFIssue:
- International human rights instruments
Type:RecommendationSession:38th Session, May 2021Status:AcceptedContents:Ratify the CEDAW.
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State Under Review:PalauPalauRegional groupAsia-Pacific GroupPolitical groupPIFSource 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:PalauPalauRegional groupAsia-Pacific GroupPolitical groupPIFSource Of Reference:AustraliaAustraliaRegional groupWEOGPolitical groupPIFCommonwealthIssue:
- Gender equality
- Gender perspective in policies, programmes
Type:RecommendationSession:38th Session, May 2021Status:Unclear ResponseContents:Continue to prioritise the promotion of gender equality through its policies and programs, including through the allocation of adequate resources.
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State Under Review:PalauPalauRegional groupAsia-Pacific GroupPolitical groupPIFSource Of Reference:UN CompilationIssue:
- Early marriage
Type:Review DocumentationSession:38th Session, May 2021Status:Reference AddressedContents:The United Nations country team and the Committee expressed serious concern that the minimum age for marriage was still set at 16 years for girls (with the consent of at least one parent or guardian) under the National Code (title 21 – Domestic Relations). They recommended that Palau revise the National Code to ensure that the minimum age for marriage was set at 18 years for both girls and boys. [Para 40]
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State Under Review:PalauPalauRegional groupAsia-Pacific GroupPolitical groupPIFSource Of Reference:National ReportIssue:
- Sexual exploitation / slavery
Type:Review DocumentationSession:11th session, May 2011Status:N/AContents:There is no legislation that specifically addresses exploitation of children via sexually explicit videos, movies, photos, and electronic images. There are anecdotal reports of children being exploited through payment for posing for sexually explicit photographs, but these reports could not be substantiated for this analysis. [Para 52] -
State Under Review:PalauPalauRegional groupAsia-Pacific GroupPolitical groupPIFSource Of Reference:UN CompilationIssue:
- Marital rape
- Gender equality
- Sexual violence
- Women's and / or girls' rights
Type:Review DocumentationSession:11th session, May 2011Status:Reference AddressedContents:"UNICEF noted that despite the constitutional protection of women, two laws discriminated against married women. With respect to rape, the law did not extend to married women the same level of protection against coerced sex as it extended to unmarried women. With respect to inheritance, the law discriminated against a wife whose rights to inherit property acquired during a marriage were not recognized. It also discriminated against female children whose rights to inherit were recognized only if there were no surviving male children. [Para 25]" -
State Under Review:PalauPalauRegional groupAsia-Pacific GroupPolitical groupPIFSource Of Reference:New ZealandNew ZealandRegional groupWEOGPolitical groupPIFCommonwealthIssue:
- International human rights instruments
Type:RecommendationSession:24th session, January 2016Status:AcceptedContents:Ratify the ICCPR and the ICESCR.ExplanationIt is the position of Palau to accept the recommendations made on these treaties. Palau will work towards consultations with its leadership and community including public awareness on these instruments and determine the Republic's capacity and resources to fulfill its obligations on these treaties.ImplementationNational Report:
Para 7) Although Palau has yet to ratify the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (“ICCPR”), the Constitution of the Republic of Palau gives the people living in Palau the right to enjoy their civil and political rights, as well as their economic, social and cultural rights. Article IV of the Palau Constitution enumerates fundamental rights. Specifically, Article IV, § 5 of the Palau Constitution provides in relevant part: “Every person shall be equal under the law and shall be entitled to equal protection. The government shall take no action to discriminate against any person on the basis of sex, race, place of origin, language, religion or belief, social status or clan affiliation ….”
Para 8) Article IV, § 3, further states, “The government shall take no action to deny or impair the right of any person to peacefully assemble and petition the government for redress of grievances or to associate with others for any lawful purpose including the right to organize and to bargain collectively.”
Para 9) The people of Palau continue to enjoy the freedom to exercise their civil and political rights without discrimination in any form. Palau continues to work towards ratification of the ICCPR, however, challenges remain the same as with the ratification of the other human rights treaties in terms of funding, capacity building, and resources.
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State Under Review:PalauPalauRegional groupAsia-Pacific GroupPolitical groupPIFSource Of Reference:Costa RicaCosta RicaRegional groupGRULACPolitical groupOASOEIACSIssue:
- International human rights instruments
- Gender equality
Type:RecommendationSession:24th session, January 2016Status:Unclear ResponseContents:Ratify the CEDAW.ExplanationIt is the position of Palau to take note on these recommendations but we will continue to work with the people of Palau especially the women's group on the awareness of this treaty. To date, Palau has domesticated some provisions of the treaty into our laws.ImplementationNational Report:
Para 25) Palau continues to work towards ratification of the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women (“CEDAW”). However, challenges remain the same as with the ratification of the other human rights treaties in terms of funding, capacity building, and resources.
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State Under Review:PalauPalauRegional groupAsia-Pacific GroupPolitical groupPIFSource Of Reference:MoroccoMoroccoRegional groupAfrica GroupPolitical groupOICALOIFIssue:
- Gender equality
Type:RecommendationSession:24th session, January 2016Status:AcceptedContents:Continue deploying efforts for a strategy in favour of gender equality, in particular regarding policies and programmes of the national Government and local authorities.ExplanationIt is the position of Palau to accept this recommendation. Palau recognizes the importance of these recommendations as we continue efforts to streamline gender equality into the programs and policies of the Government. Palau emphasizes the importance of development financing aligned with the SDGs including Goal 5 on gender equality and those relating to marginalized groups and human rights. The Human Rights Council has a real opportunity to strengthen its monitoring of the human rights captured in the SDGs through the UPR process and this is a proposal we would like to submit to the Council at this review for further consideration.ImplementationNational Report:
B) National measures and policies: … Palau National Gender Mainstreaming Policy (2018)
Para 35) The Palau National Gender Mainstreaming Policy 2018–2023 was endorsed in 2018. The purpose of the policy is to guide the process of developing laws, policies, procedures and practices that will address the needs, priorities and aspirations of all women and men.
Para 36) Policy strategic objectives: • All women and men participate in decision making in all areas of life. • All women and men have the same opportunities to earn incomes and fulfill their needs. • All women and men are safe and protected in their homes, at school, in workplaces, and all other private and public spaces. • All women and men have access to resources needed to be healthy and resilient and to support their wellbeing.
Para 37) The Palau Country Plan 2020-2022, which aims to improve the political, economic and social opportunities of women in the Republic of Palau, was developed with support from Australia to help Pacific countries meet the commitments they made in the Pacific Leaders’ Gender Equality Declaration in 2012. The Plan builds on the achievements of and lessons learned from the first phase of implementation. The goal of the Plan is: • Women in Palau (regardless of income, location, disability, or age) participate fully, freely, and safely in political, economic, and social life. • International Women’s Day (“IWD”) Forum is celebrated annually and brings together women leaders in the various sectors in Palau, and is an additional platform for women to discuss issues relating to the role of women and challenges to family support policies such as maternity leaves and child care services.
Para 38) Culturally, Palau is a matrilineal society in which traditional titles and authorities are inherited through the female members of the clan. Traditionally, women hold positions of power and respect.
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Para 38) The United Nations country team noted that during the second review cycle, Palau had supported the recommendation that it take measures to facilitate greater participation and representation of women in public office. Under the Constitution, women were afforded equality of opportunity with men, and recommendations by Mechesil Belau, the association of women’s chiefs, were said to be given high consideration in legislative matters. However, women remained underrepresented in the national congress, in the cabinet and in senior leadership positions. Some 12.5 per cent of the 16 members of parliament were women. Palau had also supported recommendations that it promote gender equality through its policies and programmes. Palau had adopted a gender mainstreaming policy, which had come into force in April 2018.
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State Under Review:PalauPalauRegional groupAsia-Pacific GroupPolitical groupPIFSource Of Reference:FranceFranceRegional groupWEOGPolitical groupEUOIFIssue:
- Sexual exploitation / slavery
- Trafficking in women and / or girls
Type:RecommendationSession:24th session, January 2016Status:AcceptedContents:Strengthen the efforts to prevent and combat trafficking in human beings for sexual purposes, with particular attention to children.ExplanationIt is the position of Palau to accept these recommendations specific on human trafficking. Palau will look into its laws and take necessary steps to ensure its laws on human trafficking are in compliance with international standards.ImplementationUN Compilation:
Para 45) [CRC] expressed concern that there was no legislation specifically addressing the exploitation of children via sexually explicit videos, photographs and electronic images.
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State Under Review:PalauPalauRegional groupAsia-Pacific GroupPolitical groupPIFSource Of Reference:UN CompilationIssue:
- International human rights instruments
Type:Review DocumentationSession:24th session, January 2016Status:Reference AddressedContents:The country team recommended that Palau accede to or ratify the other seven conventions, to which it was a signatory, and their optional protocols. [Para 1] -
State Under Review:PalauPalauRegional groupAsia-Pacific GroupPolitical groupPIFSource Of Reference:IndiaIndiaRegional groupAsia-Pacific GroupPolitical groupCommonwealthIssue:
- International human rights instruments
Type:RecommendationSession:38th Session, May 2021Status:AcceptedContents:Ratify the ICESCR.
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State Under Review:PalauPalauRegional groupAsia-Pacific GroupPolitical groupPIFSource Of Reference:Russian FederationRussian FederationRegional groupEEGPolitical groupCISIssue:
- International human rights instruments
Type:RecommendationSession:38th Session, May 2021Status:AcceptedContents:Accede to the ICCPR...
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State Under Review:PalauPalauRegional groupAsia-Pacific GroupPolitical groupPIFSource Of Reference:JapanJapanRegional groupAsia-Pacific GroupIssue:
- Sexual and / or reproductive rights and / or health broadly
Type:RecommendationSession:38th Session, May 2021Status:Unclear ResponseContents:Take further measures to reduce non-communicable diseases and to promote mental health and reproductive health among children, adolescents and adults.
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State Under Review:PalauPalauRegional groupAsia-Pacific GroupPolitical groupPIFSource Of Reference:IsraelIsraelRegional groupWEOGIssue:
- Women's participation
Type:RecommendationSession:38th Session, May 2021Status:Unclear ResponseContents:Increase the participation of women in decision-making levels, and address social factors that impede their participation.
ExplanationNoted. -
State Under Review:PalauPalauRegional groupAsia-Pacific GroupPolitical groupPIFSource Of Reference:ChileChileRegional groupGRULACPolitical groupOASOEIIssue:
- Sexual exploitation / slavery
- International human rights instruments
Type:RecommendationSession:11th session, May 2011Status:AcceptedContents:Gradual consideration be given, with the assistance of OHCHR, to the ratification of some human rights treaties, in particular... the OPs-CRC within the framework of the National Plan of Action for Children referred in the national report.ImplementationUN Compilation:
Para 1) The United Nations country team stated that Palau had acceded to or ratified only two of the nine international human rights treaties listed in the table above, namely CRC and CRPD, the latter of which it had ratified in 2013 after its previous universal periodic review ...
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State Under Review:PalauPalauRegional groupAsia-Pacific GroupPolitical groupPIFSource Of Reference:UN CompilationIssue:
- International human rights instruments
Type:Review DocumentationSession:38th Session, May 2021Status:Reference AddressedContents:CRC recommended that Palau ratify the OPs-CRC and consider ratifying the core human rights instruments to which it was not yet a party. [Para 3]
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State Under Review:PalauPalauRegional groupAsia-Pacific GroupPolitical groupPIFSource Of Reference:National ReportIssue:
- Domestic violence
Type:Review DocumentationSession:11th session, May 2011Status:N/AContents:The Ministry of Health, Ministry of Education, Ministry of Justice and community stakeholders are collaborating efforts to address all issues on violence, alcohol and drugs at all levels of the community. Alcohol and drug abuse increasingly contribute to domestic violence. Domestic violence constitutes criminal assault, and while police may investigate and the Office of the Attorney General may prosecute, victims are often reluctant to testify in court due to dependency issues and family pressures. [Para 38]