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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:

    Sri Lanka

    Sri Lanka
    Regional group
    Asia-Pacific Group
    Political group
    Commonwealth
    Source Of Reference:

    UN Compilation

    Issue:
    • Sexual exploitation / slavery
    Type:
    Review Documentation
    Session:
    42nd Session, January 2023
    Status:
    Reference Addressed
    Contents:
    CRC ... recommended that Sri Lanka ... undertake awareness-raising campaigns, targeting the tourism industry and the general public, on the prevention of child sexual exploitation in travel and tourism. [Para 60]
  • State Under Review:

    Sri Lanka

    Sri Lanka
    Regional group
    Asia-Pacific Group
    Political group
    Commonwealth
    Source Of Reference:

    Stakeholder Summary

    Issue:
    • Early marriage
    • Forced marriage
    Type:
    Review Documentation
    Session:
    42nd Session, January 2023
    Status:
    Reference Addressed
    Contents:
    JS11 recommended that Sri Lanka Ensure that the law fixes the minimum age of marriage at 18 without exceptions for all girls irrespective of their religion or community; including by amending the provisions of the Muslim Marriage and Divorce Act. [Para 62]
  • State Under Review:

    Sri Lanka

    Sri Lanka
    Regional group
    Asia-Pacific Group
    Political group
    Commonwealth
    Source Of Reference:

    Italy

    Italy
    Regional group
    WEOG
    Political group
    EU
    Issue:
    • Discrimination based on sexual orientation
    Type:
    Recommendation
    Session:
    28th Session November 2017
    Status:
    Accepted
    Contents:
    Prevent and combat all kind of discrimination, in particular those on the ground of ethnicity and sexual orientation.
  • State Under Review:

    Sri Lanka

    Sri Lanka
    Regional group
    Asia-Pacific Group
    Political group
    Commonwealth
    Source Of Reference:

    Spain

    Spain
    Regional group
    WEOG
    Political group
    EU
    OEI
    Issue:
    • Women's and / or girls' rights
    Type:
    Recommendation
    Session:
    28th Session November 2017
    Status:
    Accepted
    Contents:
    Eliminate discriminatory practice against women in relations to rights to succession, inheritance and possession of land.
  • State Under Review:

    Sri Lanka

    Sri Lanka
    Regional group
    Asia-Pacific Group
    Political group
    Commonwealth
    Source Of Reference:

    Morocco

    Morocco
    Regional group
    Africa Group
    Political group
    OIC
    AL
    OIF
    Issue:
    • Women's and / or girls' rights
    • Women's participation
    Type:
    Recommendation
    Session:
    28th Session November 2017
    Status:
    Accepted
    Contents:
    Continue the efforts to promote and protect the rights of women, and strengthen measures already adopted aimed at enhancing their political participation.
  • State Under Review:

    Sri Lanka

    Sri Lanka
    Regional group
    Asia-Pacific Group
    Political group
    Commonwealth
    Source Of Reference:

    Slovenia

    Slovenia
    Regional group
    EEG
    Political group
    EU
    Issue:
    • Marital rape
    • Violence against women / gender-based violence
    • Domestic violence
    Type:
    Recommendation
    Session:
    28th Session November 2017
    Status:
    Unclear Response
    Contents:
    Adopt specific legislation that explicitly prohibits domestic violence, including marital rape, and ensure its stringent implementation and enforcement.
    Explanation
    Noted.
  • State Under Review:

    Sri Lanka

    Sri Lanka
    Regional group
    Asia-Pacific Group
    Political group
    Commonwealth
    Source Of Reference:

    National Report

    Issue:
    • Maternal health / morbidity / mortality
    Type:
    Review Documentation
    Session:
    2nd session, May 2008
    Status:
    N/A
    Contents:
    ... . It is generally recognized that free medical care has contributed to the quality of health and human life in Sri Lanka. The high life expectancy at birth (71.6 years), the low infant mortality (12 per 1,000 live births) and maternal mortality rates (43 reported per 100,000 live births) are indicative of the high standards of healthcare enjoyed by the people of Sri Lanka. [Para 40]
  • State Under Review:

    Sri Lanka

    Sri Lanka
    Regional group
    Asia-Pacific Group
    Political group
    Commonwealth
    Source Of Reference:

    Canada

    Canada
    Regional group
    WEOG
    Political group
    OAS
    OIF
    Commonwealth
    Issue:
    • Criminal laws on same-sex sexual practices
    Type:
    Recommendation
    Session:
    14th session, November 2012
    Status:
    Rejected
    Contents:
    Decriminalize consenting homosexual relationships between persons over the age of consent by repealing Section 365A of the penal code.
    Implementation
    UN Compilation:
    Para 10) … A new national human rights action plan for the period 2017-2022 had been drafted in 2016 in consultation with civil society. However, the revised draft that had been finalized by the Cabinet had reportedly led to the removal of key action points relating to decriminalization of same-sex relations, ...
    Para 52) The HR Committee remained concerned at the continued applicability of sections 365, 365A and 399 of the Penal Code to criminalize lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex persons and the widespread discrimination and stigmatization of persons on the basis of their sexual orientation and gender identity.

    Stakeholder Summary:
    Para 6) Joint Submission 12 (JS12) expressed concern about certain legislation such as sections in the Penal Code that discriminate based on sexual orientation and gender identity. JS12 highlighted that legislation such as ... certain sections of the Penal Code indiscriminately marginalized and discriminated against the LGBTIQ community ... by means of criminalizing these lifestyles, and allowing persons in positions of authority such as police officers to detain, torture, and verbally and physically discriminate against members of these communities.
    Para 47) JS3 noted that Sections 365 and 365A of the Penal Code criminalized sexual relations between same-sex individuals, classifying same-sex relations as an "unnatural offence" subject to punishment of up to 10 years in prison.
  • State Under Review:

    Sri Lanka

    Sri Lanka
    Regional group
    Asia-Pacific Group
    Political group
    Commonwealth
    Source Of Reference:

    UN Compilation

    Issue:
    • Sexual violence
    Type:
    Review Documentation
    Session:
    28th Session November 2017
    Status:
    Reference Addressed
    Contents:
    The Human Rights Committee … recommended that Sri Lanka thoroughly investigate allegations of sexual violence by the security forces and ensure that perpetrators were prosecuted and punished, and that victims were adequately compensated. [Para 25]
  • State Under Review:

    Sri Lanka

    Sri Lanka
    Regional group
    Asia-Pacific Group
    Political group
    Commonwealth
    Source Of Reference:

    UN Compilation

    Issue:
    • Early marriage
    • Harmful practices based on cultural / traditional values
    • Polygamy
    • Gender equality
    • Women's and / or girls' rights
    Type:
    Review Documentation
    Session:
    14th session, November 2012
    Status:
    Neglected
    Contents:
    ... CEDAW also expressed concern about the plurality of legal systems and recommended that Sri Lanka consider preparing a unified family code in conformity with the Convention to address the equal right of inheritance, property and land, polygamy and early marriage with the view to their abolition, and includes the option of civil provisions available for all women. [Para 17]
  • State Under Review:

    Sri Lanka

    Sri Lanka
    Regional group
    Asia-Pacific Group
    Political group
    Commonwealth
    Source Of Reference:

    Stakeholder Summary

    Issue:
    • Violence against women / gender-based violence
    • Sexual violence
    • Domestic violence
    Type:
    Review Documentation
    Session:
    28th Session November 2017
    Status:
    Not Followed up with a Recommendation
    Contents:
    JS16 noted that male dominance, i.e. the control of female sexuality, and perceptions of women as man’s property were reflected not only in domestic violence but in other forms of gender-based violence, such as rape and sexual harassment, and incest. [Para 63]
  • State Under Review:

    Sri Lanka

    Sri Lanka
    Regional group
    Asia-Pacific Group
    Political group
    Commonwealth
    Source Of Reference:

    Stakeholder Summary

    Issue:
    • Discrimination based on sexual orientation
    • Discrimination based on gender identity
    Type:
    Review Documentation
    Session:
    14th session, November 2012
    Status:
    Reference Addressed
    Contents:
    JS1 stated that persons of diverse sexual orientation and gender identities were not explicitly protected from discrimination by the Constitutional provisions regarding non-discrimination thereby contributing their vulnerability. [Para 5]
  • State Under Review:

    Sri Lanka

    Sri Lanka
    Regional group
    Asia-Pacific Group
    Political group
    Commonwealth
    Source Of Reference:

    UN Compilation

    Issue:
    • Gender equality
    Type:
    Review Documentation
    Session:
    28th Session November 2017
    Status:
    Not Followed up with a Recommendation
    Contents:
    [The Committee on Migrant Workers] recommended that Sri Lanka oblige recruitment agencies to assign, upon request, female staff members to manage the recruitment of female domestic workers and make licensed recruitment agencies more easily accessible in order to reduce informal networks and reliance on brokers, including in rural districts. [ Para 57]
  • State Under Review:

    Sri Lanka

    Sri Lanka
    Regional group
    Asia-Pacific Group
    Political group
    Commonwealth
    Source Of Reference:

    Stakeholder Summary

    Issue:
    • Early marriage
    • Forced sterilization
    • Harmful practices based on cultural / traditional values
    • Women's and / or girls' rights
    Type:
    Review Documentation
    Session:
    14th session, November 2012
    Status:
    Neglected
    Contents:
    JS5 recommended adopting legal provisions prohibiting early and forced marriages and raising the minimum legal age for marriage to 18 years for both boys and girls. [Para 47]
  • State Under Review:

    Sri Lanka

    Sri Lanka
    Regional group
    Asia-Pacific Group
    Political group
    Commonwealth
    Source Of Reference:

    Burundi

    Burundi
    Regional group
    Africa Group
    Political group
    AU
    OIF
    Issue:
    • Sexual abuse
    • Sexual violence
    • Women's and / or girls' rights
    Type:
    Recommendation
    Session:
    42nd Session, January 2023
    Status:
    Unclear Response
    Contents:
    Amend the legislation on divorce and the criminal code in order to criminalize sexual corruption an offence.

    Explanation
    Noted.
  • State Under Review:

    Sri Lanka

    Sri Lanka
    Regional group
    Asia-Pacific Group
    Political group
    Commonwealth
    Source Of Reference:

    Costa Rica

    Costa Rica
    Regional group
    GRULAC
    Political group
    OAS
    OEI
    ACS
    Issue:
    • Early marriage
    • Forced marriage
    Type:
    Recommendation
    Session:
    42nd Session, January 2023
    Status:
    Unclear Response
    Contents:
    Set the minimum age for marriage at 18 years without exceptions.
    Explanation
    Noted.
  • State Under Review:

    Sri Lanka

    Sri Lanka
    Regional group
    Asia-Pacific Group
    Political group
    Commonwealth
    Source Of Reference:

    Israel

    Israel
    Regional group
    WEOG
    Issue:
    • Discrimination based on sexual orientation
    • Discrimination based on gender identity
    Type:
    Recommendation
    Session:
    42nd Session, January 2023
    Status:
    Unclear Response
    Contents:
    Increase steps taken to end discrimination based on sexual orientation and sexual identity, including through relevant legislation.
    Explanation
    Noted.
  • State Under Review:

    Sri Lanka

    Sri Lanka
    Regional group
    Asia-Pacific Group
    Political group
    Commonwealth
    Source Of Reference:

    Kenya

    Kenya
    Regional group
    Africa Group
    Political group
    AU
    Commonwealth
    Issue:
    • Gender equality
    Type:
    Recommendation
    Session:
    42nd Session, January 2023
    Status:
    Accepted
    Contents:
    Speed up efforts to implement social protection measures to eradicate poverty levels, particularly to safeguard the most vulnerable groups in society including women and children.
  • State Under Review:

    Sri Lanka

    Sri Lanka
    Regional group
    Asia-Pacific Group
    Political group
    Commonwealth
    Source Of Reference:

    Uruguay

    Uruguay
    Regional group
    GRULAC
    Political group
    OAS
    OEI
    Issue:
    • Violence against women / gender-based violence
    • Women's and / or girls' rights
    Type:
    Recommendation
    Session:
    42nd Session, January 2023
    Status:
    Accepted
    Contents:
    Adopt concrete initiatives to eradicate all types of gender-based violence and discrimination, and implement fair reparation mechanisms for victims.
  • State Under Review:

    Sri Lanka

    Sri Lanka
    Regional group
    Asia-Pacific Group
    Political group
    Commonwealth
    Source Of Reference:

    Panama

    Panama
    Regional group
    GRULAC
    Political group
    OAS
    OEI
    ACS
    Issue:
    • Gender equality
    Type:
    Question
    Session:
    42nd Session, January 2023
    Status:
    N/A
    Contents:
    Could Sri Lanka please elaborate on its efforts to develop a national policy on gender equality?
  • State Under Review:

    Sri Lanka

    Sri Lanka
    Regional group
    Asia-Pacific Group
    Political group
    Commonwealth
    Source Of Reference:

    Stakeholder Summary

    Issue:
    • Women's and / or girls' rights
    Type:
    Review Documentation
    Session:
    42nd Session, January 2023
    Status:
    Reference Addressed
    Contents:
    JS11 recommended that Sri Lanka amend General Marriage and Registration Ordinance to allow consensual divorce ... [Para 37]
  • State Under Review:

    Sri Lanka

    Sri Lanka
    Regional group
    Asia-Pacific Group
    Political group
    Commonwealth
    Source Of Reference:

    Poland

    Poland
    Regional group
    EEG
    Political group
    EU
    Issue:
    • Sexual exploitation / slavery
    Type:
    Question
    Session:
    2nd session, May 2008
    Status:
    Not Followed up with a Recommendation
    Contents:
    It enquired about steps taken to combat sexual exploitation of children and child prostitution, especially in coastal resorts.
  • State Under Review:

    Sri Lanka

    Sri Lanka
    Regional group
    Asia-Pacific Group
    Political group
    Commonwealth
    Source Of Reference:

    Tunisia

    Tunisia
    Regional group
    Africa Group
    Political group
    AU
    OIC
    AL
    OIF
    Issue:
    • Violence against women / gender-based violence
    • Women's and / or girls' rights
    • Empowerment of women
    Type:
    Recommendation
    Session:
    28th Session November 2017
    Status:
    Accepted
    Contents:
    Continue efforts to enhance the empowerment of women and the elimination of discrimination and violence against women.
  • State Under Review:

    Sri Lanka

    Sri Lanka
    Regional group
    Asia-Pacific Group
    Political group
    Commonwealth
    Source Of Reference:

    Timor-Leste

    Timor-Leste
    Regional group
    Asia-Pacific Group
    Issue:
    • Sexual violence
    Type:
    Recommendation
    Session:
    28th Session November 2017
    Status:
    Accepted
    Contents:
    Intensify its efforts to investigate allegations of sexual violence by the security forces and ensure that perpetrators are prosecuted and punished.
  • State Under Review:

    Sri Lanka

    Sri Lanka
    Regional group
    Asia-Pacific Group
    Political group
    Commonwealth
    Source Of Reference:

    Sweden

    Sweden
    Regional group
    WEOG
    Political group
    EU
    Issue:
    • Criminal laws on same-sex sexual practices
    Type:
    Recommendation
    Session:
    28th Session November 2017
    Status:
    Unclear Response
    Contents:
    Amend the Penal Code, particularly Sections 365 and 365A, to decriminalize consensual same-sex conduct as well as displays of affection.
    Explanation
    Noted.

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