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State Under Review:PalauPalauRegional groupAsia-Pacific GroupPolitical groupPIFSource Of Reference:ThailandThailandRegional groupAsia-Pacific GroupPolitical groupASEANIssue:
- International human rights instruments
Type:RecommendationSession:11th session, May 2011Status:AcceptedContents:Promote and protect the rights of persons with disabilities by, among others, involving persons with disabilities in all phases of ratification of the CRPD and the Palau National Policy on Disability, and ensuring access to education as well as an inclusive education system at all levels for children with disabilities.ImplementationNational Report:
Para 26) In 2013, the Government of Palau ratified the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities and has completed its combined 2nd and 3rd reports on the Convention on the Rights of the Child.
UN 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 ...
Stakeholder Summary:
Para 1) ... It noted that Palau had ratified the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities on 11 June 2013 -
State Under Review:PalauPalauRegional groupAsia-Pacific GroupPolitical groupPIFSource Of Reference:SpainSpainRegional groupWEOGPolitical groupEUOEIIssue:
- Marital rape
Type:QuestionSession:38th Session, May 2021Status:N/AContents:Are the authorites considering to widen the definition of rape in order to include marital rape ? -
State Under Review:PalauPalauRegional groupAsia-Pacific GroupPolitical groupPIFSource Of Reference:FranceFranceRegional groupWEOGPolitical groupEUOIFIssue:
- International human rights instruments
- Gender equality
Type:RecommendationSession:11th session, May 2011Status:Unclear ResponseContents:Finalize the process for the ratification of CEDAW and take all the necessary steps to implement the provisions of the Convention.ExplanationIt is the position of Palau to take note of these recommendations. Palau is continuously working towards the ratifications 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.
- Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women
Para 93) Palau is one of three Pacific Countries that has progressed MDG 3 on Achieving Gender Equality and Empowerment of Women. Steps taken towards ratification of CEDAW have focused on awareness programs and consultations with key stakeholders, including the Mechesil Belau.
Stakeholder Summary:
Para 1) ... It noted that Palau had ratified the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities on 11 June 2013 and that on the 20 September 2011, Palau had become a signatory to the ... CEDAW ... -
State Under Review:PalauPalauRegional groupAsia-Pacific GroupPolitical groupPIFSource Of Reference:UN CompilationIssue:
- Abortion
- Sexual abuse
- Sexual violence
Type:Review DocumentationSession:11th session, May 2011Status:NeglectedContents:CRC recommended that Palau review its legislation concerning abortion, with a view to guaranteeing the best interests of child victims of rape and incest. [Para 9; CRC] -
State Under Review:PalauPalauRegional groupAsia-Pacific GroupPolitical groupPIFSource Of Reference:MalaysiaMalaysiaRegional groupAsia-Pacific GroupPolitical groupASEANOICCommonwealthIssue:
- International human rights instruments
- Gender equality
- Women's participation
Type:RecommendationSession:11th session, May 2011Status:AcceptedContents:Continue efforts aimed at increasing the participation of women in the economic and political spheres as well as to consider ratification of CEDAW.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.
- Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women
Para 93) Palau is one of three Pacific Countries that has progressed MDG 3 on Achieving Gender Equality and Empowerment of Women. Steps taken towards ratification of CEDAW have focused on awareness programs and consultations with key stakeholders, including the Mechesil Belau.
Stakeholder Summary:
Para 1) ... It noted that Palau had ratified the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities on 11 June 2013 and that on the 20 September 2011, Palau had become a signatory to the ... CEDAW ... -
State Under Review:PalauPalauRegional groupAsia-Pacific GroupPolitical groupPIFSource Of Reference:National ReportIssue:
- Domestic violence
Type:Review DocumentationSession:11th session, May 2011Status:N/AContents:Palau has several statutes prohibiting and punishing violent behavior, but has no statute that specifically addresses domestic violence. This proposed legal reform has been repeatedly identified for nearly two decades. No action has been taken to enact such a law. [Para 36] -
State Under Review:PalauPalauRegional groupAsia-Pacific GroupPolitical groupPIFSource Of Reference:National ReportIssue:
- International human rights instruments
- Gender equality
Type:Review DocumentationSession:11th session, May 2011Status:N/AContents:Despite having high traditional status for women, Palau has not yet ratified the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW). After many years of protracted debate, a resolution to ratify CEDAW was approved by the Senate in 2008 but has not been approved by the House of Delegates. While there are several reasons for lack of action on CEDAW, the underlying issue is that Palauan women have not spoken with a unified voice in favor of ratification. Discussions and consultations are ongoing in this area. [Para 73] -
State Under Review:PalauPalauRegional groupAsia-Pacific GroupPolitical groupPIFSource Of Reference:Stakeholder SummaryIssue:
- International human rights instruments
- Gender equality
Type:Review DocumentationSession:11th session, May 2011Status:Reference AddressedContents:"OceniaHR recommended that Palau ratify international instruments beginning with CEDAW, the twin covenants of the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights and the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights and other international instruments. [Para 3]" -
State Under Review:PalauPalauRegional groupAsia-Pacific GroupPolitical groupPIFSource Of Reference:PhilippinesPhilippinesRegional groupAsia-Pacific GroupPolitical groupASEANIssue:
- International human rights instruments
Type:RecommendationSession:11th session, May 2011Status:AcceptedContents:Continue to pursue the ratification of ... the CRPD...ImplementationNational Report:
Para 26) In 2013, the Government of Palau ratified the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities and has completed its combined 2nd and 3rd reports on the Convention on the Rights of the Child.
UN 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 ...
Stakeholder Summary:
Para 1) ... It noted that Palau had ratified the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities on 11 June 2013. -
State Under Review:PalauPalauRegional groupAsia-Pacific GroupPolitical groupPIFSource Of Reference:UN CompilationIssue:
- Sexuality education
- Contraception
- Sexual and / or reproductive rights and / or health broadly
Type:Review DocumentationSession:11th session, May 2011Status:NeglectedContents:CRC recommended that Palau increase its efforts to promote adolescent health policies and services and to strengthen reproductive health education, including the promotion of male acceptance of the use of contraceptives... [Para 55] -
State Under Review:PalauPalauRegional groupAsia-Pacific GroupPolitical groupPIFSource Of Reference:PanamaPanamaRegional groupGRULACPolitical groupOASOEIACSIssue:
- International human rights instruments
Type:RecommendationSession:24th session, January 2016Status:AcceptedContents:Ratify the international human rights treaties and their OPs, in order to strengthen the implementation and observance of international human rights law, particularly 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:GhanaGhanaRegional groupAfrica GroupPolitical groupAUOIFCommonwealthIssue:
- International human rights instruments
- Gender equality
Type:RecommendationSession:24th session, January 2016Status:Unclear ResponseContents:Consider ratifying 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:AustraliaAustraliaRegional groupWEOGPolitical groupPIFCommonwealthIssue:
- Gender equality
Type:RecommendationSession:24th session, January 2016Status:AcceptedContents:Continue to promote gender equality through its policies and programmes.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.
UN Compilation:
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:NetherlandsNetherlandsRegional groupWEOGPolitical groupEUIssue:
- Discrimination based on sexual orientation
- Discrimination based on gender identity
Type:RecommendationSession:24th session, January 2016Status:Unclear ResponseContents:Introduce comprehensive anti-discrimination legislation, including discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity.ExplanationIt is the position of Palau to take note on these recommendations made on sexual orientation, gender identity and same sex marriage. Further work and consultations need to be taken to further progress in this area in the Republic.ImplementationUN Compilation:
Para 17) The United Nations country team noted that during the second review cycle, Palau had noted recommendations that it combat discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity, including by recognizing same-sex couples and marriage between persons of the same sex. In July 2019, the President had expressed his disagreement with the amendment to the Constitution in 2008 that had prohibited same-sex marriage and advocated equal rights for all. However, no legislative changes had been introduced.
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State Under Review:PalauPalauRegional groupAsia-Pacific GroupPolitical groupPIFSource Of Reference:BelgiumBelgiumRegional groupWEOGPolitical groupEUOIFIssue:
- International human rights instruments
Type:QuestionSession:24th session, January 2016Status:Not Followed up with a RecommendationContents:What steps is the Government of Palau taking to ensure that it swiftly submits its second report to the CRC, which is overdue since 2002? -
State Under Review:PalauPalauRegional groupAsia-Pacific GroupPolitical groupPIFSource Of Reference:UN CompilationIssue:
- International human rights instruments
- Gender equality
Type:Review DocumentationSession:24th session, January 2016Status:Reference AddressedContents:The country team stated that, in early 2008, a resolution to ratify CEDAW had been approved by the Senate, but not by the House of Delegates. It encouraged Palau to ratify CEDAW. [Para 2] -
State Under Review:PalauPalauRegional groupAsia-Pacific GroupPolitical groupPIFSource Of Reference:ParaguayParaguayRegional groupGRULACPolitical groupOASOEIIssue:
- International human rights instruments
Type:RecommendationSession:38th Session, May 2021Status:AcceptedContents:Ratify the main international human rights treaties still pending, in particular the CEDAW, the OPs-CRC, …
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State Under Review:PalauPalauRegional groupAsia-Pacific GroupPolitical groupPIFSource Of Reference:GermanyGermanyRegional groupWEOGPolitical groupEUIssue:
- International human rights instruments
Type:RecommendationSession:38th Session, May 2021Status:AcceptedContents:Proceed with the ratification of CEDAW, ICCPR, ICESCR, ... and seek in this regard, where needed, the support of the High Commissioner for Human Rights regional office for the Pacific.
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State Under Review:PalauPalauRegional groupAsia-Pacific GroupPolitical groupPIFSource Of Reference:MexicoMexicoRegional groupGRULACPolitical groupOASOEIACSIssue:
- Intersex persons' rights
- Discrimination based on sexual orientation
- Discrimination based on gender identity
Type:RecommendationSession:38th Session, May 2021Status:Unclear ResponseContents:Review the legislative framework to explicitly prohibit discrimination on grounds sexual orientation or gender identity, and eliminate all legal or administrative provisions that may discriminate against LGBTI persons.
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State Under Review:PalauPalauRegional groupAsia-Pacific GroupPolitical groupPIFSource Of Reference:IrelandIrelandRegional groupWEOGPolitical groupEUIssue:
- Violence against women / gender-based violence
- Domestic violence
Type:RecommendationSession:38th Session, May 2021Status:Unclear ResponseContents:Train law enforcement to deal with survivors of domestic abuse and gender based violence in a supportive and effective manner, which encourages disclosure of abuse and crimes and fosters prevention.
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State Under Review:PalauPalauRegional groupAsia-Pacific GroupPolitical groupPIFSource Of Reference:National ReportIssue:
- Sexually transmitted infections
- HIV and AIDS
Type:Review DocumentationSession:38th Session, May 2021Status:N/AContents:The Ministry of Health through its Health Resource and Information Center conducts public educational awareness to students and the community on the services available on HIV/AIDS and other Sexually Transmitted Infections (“STI”). [IV] -
State Under Review:PalauPalauRegional groupAsia-Pacific GroupPolitical groupPIFSource Of Reference:UN CompilationIssue:
- Birth registration
Type:Review DocumentationSession:38th Session, May 2021Status:Not Followed up with a RecommendationContents:[CRC] expressed serious concern at ineffective birth registration procedures, especially on the outer islands, and recommended that Palau strengthen its efforts to implement early birth registration procedures and the issuance of birth certificates. [Para 54]
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State Under Review:PalauPalauRegional groupAsia-Pacific GroupPolitical groupPIFSource Of Reference:MaldivesMaldivesRegional groupAsia-Pacific GroupPolitical groupOICCommonwealthIssue:
- International human rights instruments
- Gender equality
Type:RecommendationSession:11th session, May 2011Status:Unclear ResponseContents:Ratify the remaining human rights conventions, particularly CEDAW.ExplanationIt is the position of Palau to take note of these recommendations. Palau is continuously working towards the ratifications 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.
- Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women
Para 93) Palau is one of three Pacific Countries that has progressed MDG 3 on Achieving Gender Equality and Empowerment of Women. Steps taken towards ratification of CEDAW have focused on awareness programs and consultations with key stakeholders, including the Mechesil Belau.
Stakeholder Summary:
Para 1) ... It noted that Palau had ratified the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities on 11 June 2013 and that on the 20 September 2011, Palau had become a signatory to the ... CEDAW ... -
State Under Review:PalauPalauRegional groupAsia-Pacific GroupPolitical groupPIFSource Of Reference:National ReportIssue:
- Sexually transmitted infections
- HIV and AIDS
Type:Review DocumentationSession:11th session, May 2011Status:N/AContents:Key challenges include high mobility of the population which makes it difficult to engage in sustainable prevention activities, community attitude towards high risk behavior (multiple partners), low prevalence of condom use and HIV/STI being perceived as a foreign problem. [Para 68] -
State Under Review:PalauPalauRegional groupAsia-Pacific GroupPolitical groupPIFSource Of Reference:UN CompilationIssue:
- Sexual exploitation / slavery
- Trafficking in women and / or girls
Type:Review DocumentationSession:11th session, May 2011Status:Reference AddressedContents:"In 2008, UNICEF and the Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific reported that human trafficking for the purpose of the sex trade was occurring in Palau. The numbers, while small were still significant considering the size and the population of the country. There was no legislation that specifically addressed child sexual exploitation through videos, movies, photos and electronic images. [Para 37]"