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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 Under Review:

    Seychelles

    Seychelles
    Regional group
    Africa Group
    Political group
    AU
    OIF
    Commonwealth
    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:
    38th Session, May 2021
    Status:
    Accepted
    Contents:
    Update the strategy on gender-based violence and adopt a new adequately funded national action plan on gender-based violence, including domestic violence.
  • State Under Review:

    Seychelles

    Seychelles
    Regional group
    Africa Group
    Political group
    AU
    OIF
    Commonwealth
    Source Of Reference:

    Australia

    Australia
    Regional group
    WEOG
    Political group
    PIF
    Commonwealth
    Issue:
    • Sexual exploitation / slavery
    Type:
    Recommendation
    Session:
    38th Session, May 2021
    Status:
    Accepted
    Contents:
    Further protect the rights of children by amending laws to protect children from sexual exploitation.
  • State Under Review:

    Seychelles

    Seychelles
    Regional group
    Africa Group
    Political group
    AU
    OIF
    Commonwealth
    Source Of Reference:

    Mauritania

    Mauritania
    Regional group
    Africa Group
    Political group
    AU
    OIC
    AL
    OIF
    Issue:
    • Gender equality
    Type:
    Recommendation
    Session:
    38th Session, May 2021
    Status:
    Accepted
    Contents:
    Continue efforts to combat occupational segregation, in particular pay inequality between men and women.
  • State Under Review:

    Seychelles

    Seychelles
    Regional group
    Africa Group
    Political group
    AU
    OIF
    Commonwealth
    Source Of Reference:

    Spain

    Spain
    Regional group
    WEOG
    Political group
    EU
    OEI
    Issue:
    • International human rights instruments
    • Gender equality
    Type:
    Recommendation
    Session:
    11th session, May 2011
    Status:
    Accepted
    Contents:
    Conclude the process of ratifying the OP to CEDAW... and the OP to CRPD.
    Implementation
    National Report:
    Para 159) The Government is in the process of considering the provisions of the following instruments and their implications for implementation in order to determine Seychelles' position towards signature and ratification.
  • State Under Review:

    Seychelles

    Seychelles
    Regional group
    Africa Group
    Political group
    AU
    OIF
    Commonwealth
    Source Of Reference:

    Chile

    Chile
    Regional group
    GRULAC
    Political group
    OAS
    OEI
    Issue:
    • Intersex persons' rights
    • Marginalized groups of women
    • Discrimination based on sexual orientation
    • Violence against women / gender-based violence
    • Discrimination based on gender identity
    • Violence on the basis of sexual orientation
    • Violence on the basis of gender identity
    Type:
    Recommendation
    Session:
    38th Session, May 2021
    Status:
    Accepted
    Contents:
    Continue to move towards the elimination of all forms of gender-based violence and discrimination against lesbian, bisexual, trans and intersex women.
  • State Under Review:

    Seychelles

    Seychelles
    Regional group
    Africa Group
    Political group
    AU
    OIF
    Commonwealth
    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:
    24th session, January 2016
    Status:
    Accepted
    Contents:
    Enact legislation to combat domestic violence.
    Implementation
    National Report:
    Para 2) The Government remains committed and fully engaged towards the review, reform and enhancement of existing legislation, and moving towards the enactment of new laws so as to remain in the forefront of advocating for the advancement of human rights practices. Some new pieces of legislation and amendments enacted since the last review include interalia: … (l) The ‘Domestic Violence Act, 2020’ which prohibits acts of violence in the domestic context, provides for protection of aggrieved persons, provides for penalties, makes provision for services for aggrieved persons and perpetrators of domestic violence, and other related matters.
    Para 30) The Government has replaced the previous Family ‘Violence (Protection of Victims) Act’ with a new ‘Domestic Violence Act’, 2020. The Act condemns domestic violence, provides for protection of victims, and covers a wide range of acts that amount to domestic violence such as physical, verbal or psychological, and economic abuse. The Act caters for the duties of the police, social services, as well as other services that provide relief to victims, and makes provision for continued training of service providers. Whilst the Act makes provisions for the punishment of perpetrators of domestic violence, it also provides for their rehabilitation.
    Para 31) The CLRC has also contributed to the evaluation of Seychelles laws in the context of gender based violence and child protection by drawing from evidence on domestic practices and inputs, and equate them with international and regional norms. It found that whilst the Penal Code provides certain protection against sexual offences for both women and children, laws have to be introduced to give full effect to the protection. Subsequently, a range of new offences will be recommended in relation to rape such as sexual grooming, the use of intimate images and sexual communication with children through social media and other digital platforms. Furthermore, harassment offences such as cat calling, flashing, blackmail and more are also to become punishable by law under the proposed legislation.

    UN Compilation:
    Para 59) … UNHCR welcomed the approval and entry into force of the Domestic Violence Act 2020.

    Stakeholder Summary:
    Para 14) SHRC noted that in 2020 Seychelles enacted the Domestic Violence Act and that the legislation had been developed with the participation of civil society. However, SHRC stated that the legislation had not yet become operational.
  • State Under Review:

    Seychelles

    Seychelles
    Regional group
    Africa Group
    Political group
    AU
    OIF
    Commonwealth
    Source Of Reference:

    Argentina

    Argentina
    Regional group
    GRULAC
    Political group
    OAS
    OEI
    Issue:
    • Criminal laws on same-sex sexual practices
    Type:
    Recommendation
    Session:
    24th session, January 2016
    Status:
    Accepted
    Contents:
    Guarantee that lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex persons fully enjoy their human rights, on equal terms, by repealing norms that criminalize and stigmatize them.
    Explanation
    Seychelles accepts the recommendation. Following a proposal made by the Government, in May 2016 the National Assembly approved the repeal of paragraphs (a) and (c) of Section 151 of the 'Penal Code, 1955' which can criminalize acts of a homosexual nature, as well as potentially give rise to discrimination and homophobic sentiments.
    Implementation
    National Report:
    Para 2) The Government remains committed and fully engaged towards the review, reform and enhancement of existing legislation, and moving towards the enactment of new laws so as to remain in the forefront of advocating for the advancement of human rights practices. Some new pieces of legislation and amendments enacted since the last review include interalia: (a) The repeal of Section 151 of the ‘Seychelles Penal Code’ in 2016 thereby decriminalizing private, consensual sex between adults of the same sex, discussed in detail in paragraph 57;
    Para 56) Seychelles is party to the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR) and recognizes the inherent right to dignity of each citizen. Article 27 of the Constitution of Seychelles guarantees equal protection of the law including the enjoyment of the rights and freedoms set out in the Seychelles Charter of Fundamental Human Rights without discrimination. This entails that citizens who feel aggrieved on the basis of their sexual orientation may freely seek redress.
    Para 57) In June 2016 following extensive intergovernmental and public consultation, the Government repealed Section 151 of the Seychelles Penal Code that criminalized private, consensual sex between adults of the same sex. The offence previously subjected the offender of felony and liable to imprisonment for fourteen years, although, notably, no citizen had ever been tried in Seychelles under this offence. Para 58) In 2016 a Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Intersex (LGBTI) group was registered in Seychelles and since serves as a forum where the members can engage actively on issues that have direct impact upon them. They provide education and awareness programmes to the public on issues such as sexual orientation, nondiscrimination, and stigmatization.
    Para 59) The Government continues to consult on whether and to what extent legislations can be amended to better guarantee the Constitutional rights of all its citizens regardless of sexual orientation.

    UN Compilation:
    Para 15) [CEDAW] noted that consensual same-sex relationships had been decriminalized. It was concerned, however, about acts of gender-based violence and persistent societal discrimination against lesbian, bisexual and transgender women.

    Stakeholder Summary:
    Para 5) Regarding recommendations 120.47, 120.48, and 120.53, SHRC noted that in 2016 the Government had repealed the law criminalising same-sex relationships between consenting adults. However, regarding recommendation 120.46 and 120.52, SHRC stated that the Government had not yet enacted legislation to ensure protection for all persons regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity …
  • State Under Review:

    Seychelles

    Seychelles
    Regional group
    Africa Group
    Political group
    AU
    OIF
    Commonwealth
    Source Of Reference:

    Stakeholder Summary

    Issue:
    • International human rights instruments
    Type:
    Review Documentation
    Session:
    24th session, January 2016
    Status:
    Reference Addressed
    Contents:
    JS2 referred to recommendations accepted by Seychelles during its first UPR in 2011 on the ratification of human rights instruments and recommended that Seychelles ratify, the OPs to ICESCR, CRC (OP-CRC-IC) and CRPD ... [Para 1]
  • State Under Review:

    Seychelles

    Seychelles
    Regional group
    Africa Group
    Political group
    AU
    OIF
    Commonwealth
    Source Of Reference:

    UN Compilation

    Issue:
    • HIV and AIDS
    Type:
    Review Documentation
    Session:
    24th session, January 2016
    Status:
    Reference Addressed
    Contents:
    ... The ILO Committee of Experts also requested Seychelles to provide information on the measures taken with respect to addressing discrimination and stigmatization of workers on the basis of their real or perceived HIV status. [Para 23]
  • State Under Review:

    Seychelles

    Seychelles
    Regional group
    Africa Group
    Political group
    AU
    OIF
    Commonwealth
    Source Of Reference:

    UN Compilation

    Issue:
    • Gender perspective in policies, programmes
    Type:
    Review Documentation
    Session:
    24th session, January 2016
    Status:
    Neglected
    Contents:
    The CEDAW noted that Seychelles was vulnerable to the impact of climate change, which disproportionately affected women. It recommended that Seychelles adopt the disaster management bill that will include a gender perspective. [Para 61]
  • State Under Review:

    Seychelles

    Seychelles
    Regional group
    Africa Group
    Political group
    AU
    OIF
    Commonwealth
    Source Of Reference:

    National Report

    Issue:
    • Gender equality
    Type:
    Review Documentation
    Session:
    24th session, January 2016
    Status:
    N/A
    Contents:
    As of 2015, working fathers are entitled to paid paternity leave of five consecutive working days on the basis that he has acknowledged paternity of the child. Paternity leave must be taken within a period of four months after the birth of the child, regardless whether the child has been born within the territory of Seychelles or not. [Para 92]
  • State Under Review:

    Seychelles

    Seychelles
    Regional group
    Africa Group
    Political group
    AU
    OIF
    Commonwealth
    Source Of Reference:

    National Report

    Issue:
    • Sexual and / or reproductive rights and / or health broadly
    Type:
    Review Documentation
    Session:
    24th session, January 2016
    Status:
    N/A
    Contents:
    In order to respond effectively to the various sexual health and reproductive demands and concerns of the country, Seychelles is currently in the process of finalizing two documents, namely the "National Policy on Sexual and Reproductive Health" and the 'National Adolescent Sexual Reproductive Health Policy'. Also put in place is the 'Sexual and Reproductive Health National Strategic Plan and Monitoring and Evaluation Framework (2012-2016)'. [Para 108]
  • State Under Review:

    Seychelles

    Seychelles
    Regional group
    Africa Group
    Political group
    AU
    OIF
    Commonwealth
    Source Of Reference:

    National Report

    Issue:
    • Sex work / "prostitution"
    • Domestic violence
    • HIV and AIDS
    • Adolescent pregnancy
    Type:
    Review Documentation
    Session:
    11th session, May 2011
    Status:
    N/A
    Contents:
    Of particular concern to the Government is the rise in major social ills. The upsurge in illicit drugs (from cannabis to heroin) and alcohol abuses invariably prompts and sustains the downward spiral of domestic violence, prostitution and deprivation not withstanding HIV/Aids, Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, mental illness, child development disorders, child neglect and abuse, social behavior disorders and family distress. Teenage pregnancies and school underachievement and drop outs, for boys in particular, also represent major social challenges. [Para 17]
  • State Under Review:

    Seychelles

    Seychelles
    Regional group
    Africa Group
    Political group
    AU
    OIF
    Commonwealth
    Source Of Reference:

    National Report

    Issue:
    • Marginalized groups of women
    Type:
    Review Documentation
    Session:
    38th Session, May 2021
    Status:
    N/A
    Contents:
    The Government fully supports women inmates in the form of healthcare, mentoring, counselling and rehabilitation programmes with the assistance of several agencies such as the Ministry of Health, Social Affairs Department, NGOs and Faith Based Organizations. These programmes aim to facilitate inmate re-integration in the society upon their release. It further allows for continued bonding between female inmates and their children. Currently, the female prison population stands at 13. The Prison service promotes health friendly environment facilities promoting breastfeeding for expectant mothers. The female unit has a ‘Mother-Baby unit’ which accommodates incarcerated nursing mothers with a child under 18 months old. Expectant incarcerated mothers are also provided with pre-natal care and a children’s playground has been introduced for children visiting their parents. [Para 78]
  • State Under Review:

    Seychelles

    Seychelles
    Regional group
    Africa Group
    Political group
    AU
    OIF
    Commonwealth
    Source Of Reference:

    National Report

    Issue:
    • HIV and AIDS
    Type:
    Review Documentation
    Session:
    11th session, May 2011
    Status:
    N/A
    Contents:
    … Anti-Retro-Viral (ARV) treatment is delivered free of charge to Seychellois patients. [Para 113]
  • State Under Review:

    Seychelles

    Seychelles
    Regional group
    Africa Group
    Political group
    AU
    OIF
    Commonwealth
    Source Of Reference:

    UN Compilation

    Issue:
    • Birth registration
    Type:
    Review Documentation
    Session:
    38th Session, May 2021
    Status:
    Not Followed up with a Recommendation
    Contents:
    UNHCR reported that Seychelles had a strong record in birth registration and had achieved universal birth registration. [Para 60]
  • State Under Review:

    Seychelles

    Seychelles
    Regional group
    Africa Group
    Political group
    AU
    OIF
    Commonwealth
    Source Of Reference:

    UN Compilation

    Issue:
    • Gender perspective in policies, programmes
    • Women's participation
    Type:
    Review Documentation
    Session:
    38th Session, May 2021
    Status:
    Reference Addressed
    Contents:
    CEDAW recommended that Seychelles integrate a gender perspective into national policies and programmes on climate change, disaster response and disaster risk reduction, and ensure that women participated in the development and implementation of such policies and programmes. [Para 18]
  • State Under Review:

    Seychelles

    Seychelles
    Regional group
    Africa Group
    Political group
    AU
    OIF
    Commonwealth
    Source Of Reference:

    Ecuador

    Ecuador
    Regional group
    GRULAC
    Political group
    OAS
    OEI
    Issue:
    • Sexual exploitation / slavery
    • Domestic violence
    Type:
    Recommendation
    Session:
    11th session, May 2011
    Status:
    Accepted
    Contents:
    Adopt and implement measures to protect women and children from domestic violence, sexual exploitation and trafficking in persons.
    Implementation
    National Report:
    Para 43) Under the 'Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons Act, 2014', a high level National Coordinating Committee on Trafficking in Persons (NCCTiP) was established in June 2014, bringing together the various front line agencies addressing the crime, including Civil Society. The Committee is tasked to coordinate and oversee the national response and the implementation of the various strategies put in place to address trafficking in persons.

    Para 44) A two-year 'National Action Plan and Strategic Framework on Trafficking in Persons' was launched in November 2014, aimed at setting comprehensive targets for the government to achieve in its endeavor to ensure that the perpetrators of trafficking in persons are adequately punished, victims are protected, and preventative measures are put in place.

    Para 45) A two month national awareness raising campaign on trafficking in persons was launched in November 2014, recognizing women, children and migrant workers as particularly vulnerable groups. Further campaigns targeted at specific segments of the population are being planned.

    Para 46) A 'Standard Operating Procedure Manual and Referral Mechanism to assist victims of trafficking in persons' was launched in August 2015, aimed to enable all relevant agencies to work together in a cohesive and harmonious manner. In providing a step by step to front line officers, the mechanism seeks to provide the highest standards of protection to victims of trafficking in persons.

    Para 47) Numerous capacity building sessions have been held on trafficking in persons for front line officers, law enforcement officers, non-governmental organizations and journalists. An awareness raising session was also held with Members of the National Assembly in March 2014.
  • State Under Review:

    Seychelles

    Seychelles
    Regional group
    Africa Group
    Political group
    AU
    OIF
    Commonwealth
    Source Of Reference:

    Senegal

    Senegal
    Regional group
    Africa Group
    Political group
    AU
    OIC
    OIF
    Issue:
    • Sexual exploitation / slavery
    Type:
    Recommendation
    Session:
    38th Session, May 2021
    Status:
    Accepted
    Contents:
    Adopt a national action plan to combat trafficking in persons, particularly for the purposes of sexual exploitation.
  • State Under Review:

    Seychelles

    Seychelles
    Regional group
    Africa Group
    Political group
    AU
    OIF
    Commonwealth
    Source Of Reference:

    Japan

    Japan
    Regional group
    Asia-Pacific Group
    Issue:
    • Violence against women / gender-based violence
    Type:
    Recommendation
    Session:
    38th Session, May 2021
    Status:
    Accepted
    Contents:
    Strengthen efforts to combat gender-based violence, including by raising public awareness.
  • State Under Review:

    Seychelles

    Seychelles
    Regional group
    Africa Group
    Political group
    AU
    OIF
    Commonwealth
    Source Of Reference:

    Canada

    Canada
    Regional group
    WEOG
    Political group
    OAS
    OIF
    Commonwealth
    Issue:
    • Domestic violence
    Type:
    Recommendation
    Session:
    38th Session, May 2021
    Status:
    Accepted
    Contents:
    Fully implement, enforce and resource the Domestic Violence Act (2020), ensuring the public is aware of its provisions and perpetrators of domestic violence are held accountable.
  • State Under Review:

    Seychelles

    Seychelles
    Regional group
    Africa Group
    Political group
    AU
    OIF
    Commonwealth
    Source Of Reference:

    Denmark

    Denmark
    Regional group
    WEOG
    Political group
    EU
    Issue:
    • Discrimination based on sexual orientation
    • Discrimination based on gender identity
    Type:
    Recommendation
    Session:
    38th Session, May 2021
    Status:
    Accepted
    Contents:
    Enact legislation that explicitly prohibits discrimination of all persons on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity.
  • State Under Review:

    Seychelles

    Seychelles
    Regional group
    Africa Group
    Political group
    AU
    OIF
    Commonwealth
    Source Of Reference:

    Nepal

    Nepal
    Regional group
    Asia-Pacific Group
    Issue:
    • Women's participation
    Type:
    Recommendation
    Session:
    38th Session, May 2021
    Status:
    Accepted
    Contents:
    Continue its efforts to increase the representation of women in the decision-making level in the political and public life.
  • State Under Review:

    Seychelles

    Seychelles
    Regional group
    Africa Group
    Political group
    AU
    OIF
    Commonwealth
    Source Of Reference:

    Chile

    Chile
    Regional group
    GRULAC
    Political group
    OAS
    OEI
    Issue:
    • International human rights instruments
    Type:
    Recommendation
    Session:
    24th session, January 2016
    Status:
    Accepted
    Contents:
    Ratify OP-CRC-IC.
    Implementation
    National Report:
    Para 24) There is currently on-going work to further review the ‘Children Act 1982’ and incorporate provisions of the United Nations ‘Convention on the Rights of the Child’. The Cabinet of ministers has approved the Ratification of the ‘Optional Protocol to the Convention on a Communications Procedure’ in 2020. It now awaits approval of the National Assembly, expected for tabling during the first half of 2021.
    Para 113) The Government is in the process of considering the following human rights related instruments in order to determine Seychelles’ position towards signature and/or ratification: • OP-CRC-IC; …

    Stakeholder Summary:
    Para 2) … , the Seychelles Human Rights Commission (SHRC) noted that Seychelles had ratified all 9 core human rights treaties, but that Government action was still required regarding …, the OP-CRC-IC, …
  • State Under Review:

    Seychelles

    Seychelles
    Regional group
    Africa Group
    Political group
    AU
    OIF
    Commonwealth
    Source Of Reference:

    United Kingdom

    United Kingdom
    Regional group
    WEOG
    Political group
    EU
    Commonwealth
    Issue:
    • Criminal laws on same-sex sexual practices
    Type:
    Recommendation
    Session:
    24th session, January 2016
    Status:
    Accepted
    Contents:
    Implement its commitment to repeal Section 151 of the Penal Code to decriminalize same-sex relationships.
    Explanation
    Seychelles accepts the recommendation. Following a proposal made by the Government, in May 2016 the National Assembly approved the repeal of paragraphs (a) and (c) of Section 151 of the 'Penal Code, 1955' which can criminalize acts of a homosexual nature, as well as potentially give rise to discrimination and homophobic sentiments.
    Implementation
    National Report:
    Para 2) The Government remains committed and fully engaged towards the review, reform and enhancement of existing legislation, and moving towards the enactment of new laws so as to remain in the forefront of advocating for the advancement of human rights practices. Some new pieces of legislation and amendments enacted since the last review include interalia: (a) The repeal of Section 151 of the ‘Seychelles Penal Code’ in 2016 thereby decriminalizing private, consensual sex between adults of the same sex, discussed in detail in paragraph 57;
    Para 57) In June 2016 following extensive intergovernmental and public consultation, the Government repealed Section 151 of the Seychelles Penal Code that criminalized private, consensual sex between adults of the same sex. The offence previously subjected the offender of felony and liable to imprisonment for fourteen years, although, notably, no citizen had ever been tried in Seychelles under this offence.

    UN Compilation:
    Para 15) [CEDAW] noted that consensual same-sex relationships had been decriminalized. It was concerned, however, about acts of gender-based violence and persistent societal discrimination against lesbian, bisexual and transgender women.

    Stakeholder Summary:
    Para 5) Regarding recommendations 120.47, 120.48, and 120.53, SHRC noted that in 2016 the Government had repealed the law criminalising same-sex relationships between consenting adults

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