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  • State Under Review:

    Saint Kitts & Nevis

    Saint Kitts & Nevis
    Regional group
    GRULAC
    Political group
    OAS
    ACS
    Commonwealth
    Source Of Reference:

    National Report

    Issue:
    • Birth registration
    Type:
    Review Documentation
    Session:
    23rd session, November 2015
    Status:
    N/A
    Contents:
    The upgrading of the National Registration System to include records of births and deaths began in 2012. [Para 61]
  • State Under Review:

    Saint Kitts & Nevis

    Saint Kitts & Nevis
    Regional group
    GRULAC
    Political group
    OAS
    ACS
    Commonwealth
    Source Of Reference:

    Cuba

    Cuba
    Regional group
    GRULAC
    Political group
    OAS
    OEI
    ACS
    Issue:
    • Women's and / or girls' rights
    Type:
    Recommendation
    Session:
    10th session, February 2011
    Status:
    Unclear Response
    Contents:
    Renew its effort to promote and protect the rights of vulnerable groups such as children, women, persons with disabilities and older persons.
    Explanation
    With regard to the rights of women and children, the Federation of Saint Kitts and Nevis would seek to strengthen those entities responsible for the promotion of the rights of women and children by adopting practical advances in these areas. Through various pieces of legislation, the Departments of Gender Affairs and Labour had sought to set appropriate standards for the treatment of women and continued to ensure that the laws relating to the promotion of their protection were fully implemented. The Department of Probation and Child Protection Services was one of the government's principal arms for ensuring that the rights of children were safeguarded, especially with respect to those minors in need of care and protection, those in conflict with the law, as well as matters of foster care, adoption and related issues. The Offences against the Persons Act criminalized acts of rape and sexual abuse. The Counseling Department of the Ministry of Health, Social and Community Services and Gender Affairs provided support and counseling for victims of crime
    Implementation
    National Report:
    Para 97) [The Equal Pay Act 2012] defines equal pay as a rate or scale of remuneration for work in which there is no element of differentiation between male and female employees.

    Para 98) It ensures equal pay for men and women in the workplace and makes it an offence for an employer or his or her agent not to comply with the law.

    Para 99) Moreover, the Act makes a provision for the removal and prevention of discrimination based on the gender of the employee in paid employment, and to provide for related or incidental matters.

    Para 100) It empowers a court to order the payment of arrears of remuneration against an employer who is convicted of such an offence.

    UN Compilation:
    Para 14) The subregional team stated that the Government was currently undertaking initiatives to open the way for encouraging more women into entrepreneurship through programmes supported by multilateral partners, such as the Economic Partnership Agreement. The People's Employment Programme, a poverty reduction programme, had also opened some space for entrepreneurship and asset-building among men and women.

    Para 30) The subregional team indicated that, although women participated fully in voting during elections and were very active in political parties, they were still severely underrepresented in political leadership positions, and there was only one woman in Parliament. It also stated that women comprised the majority of civil servants and held senior level roles within Government

    Para 39) The subregional team noted that Saint Kitts and Nevis was currently subject to a standby agreement with the International Monetary Fund that left very little space for measures to address the harsh conditions facing the majority of the population, in particular women and children.

    Stakeholder Summary:
    Para 6) JS2 recognized the efforts of Saint Kitts and Nevis in signing and committing to the following Conventions and international instruments: The Inter-American Convention on the Prevention, Punishment and Eradication of Violence against Women; The Inter- American Convention on the Granting of Civil Rights to Women and the Inter-American Convention on the Granting of Political Rights to Women; The Beijing Platform for Action; The United Nations Millennium Declaration; and Security Council resolution 1325 (2000) on women, peace and security.

    Para 28) JS2 also reported that Saint Kitts and Nevis had made remarkable strides in empowering women through awareness campaigns, programs and policy development, a work executed largely by the Department of Gender Affairs which included training for police, nurses and counselors.
  • State Under Review:

    Saint Kitts & Nevis

    Saint Kitts & Nevis
    Regional group
    GRULAC
    Political group
    OAS
    ACS
    Commonwealth
    Source Of Reference:

    National Report

    Issue:
    • Women's and / or girls' rights
    Type:
    Review Documentation
    Session:
    10th session, February 2011
    Status:
    N/A
    Contents:
    "The Department of Gender Affairs has established an office and training centre which offers instruction in income-generating skills, entrepreneurship and life skills training for low income women on an on going basis. [Para 54 ]"
  • State Under Review:

    Saint Kitts & Nevis

    Saint Kitts & Nevis
    Regional group
    GRULAC
    Political group
    OAS
    ACS
    Commonwealth
    Source Of Reference:

    Maldives

    Maldives
    Regional group
    Asia-Pacific Group
    Political group
    OIC
    Commonwealth
    Issue:
    • Domestic violence
    Type:
    Recommendation
    Session:
    10th session, February 2011
    Status:
    Accepted
    Contents:
    With support from the international community, draft legislative bills on domestic violence ...
    Implementation
    National Report:
    Para 92) The Domestic Violence Act 2014 enabled the Government through the Department of Gender Affairs to heighten awareness relating to teenage pregnancy, sexual education and violence against women and children.

    Para 93) This legislation against child abuse, domestic violence classifies sexual violence, rape and incest as serious offences and establish appropriate penalties for the perpetrators, including relatives of the victim.

    Para 94) The Domestic Violence Act 2014 further enabled the Government to adopt policies and legislation to combat discrimination and violence against women and children, particularly domestic and sexual violence.

    UN Compilation:
    Para 20) The subregional team noted that the Government was currently debating an amended Domestic Violence Bill 2014, which had had a second reading before Parliament, but that its adoption was still pending.

    Stakeholder Summary:
    Para 28) JS2 stated that in August 2014 the government had sought to amend the Domestic Act now retitled "The Domestic Violence Bill" (2014) which was still in draft form, and mentioned that one of the key provisions of this bill was the promotion of economic independence for victims in abusive relationships.
  • State Under Review:

    Saint Kitts & Nevis

    Saint Kitts & Nevis
    Regional group
    GRULAC
    Political group
    OAS
    ACS
    Commonwealth
    Source Of Reference:

    UN Compilation

    Issue:
    • Sexual abuse
    Type:
    Review Documentation
    Session:
    37th Session, January 2021
    Status:
    Reference Addressed
    Contents:
    There is only one residential home providing care and protection for children suffering from neglect and abandonment, sexual or physical abuse … [Para 26]
  • State Under Review:

    Saint Kitts & Nevis

    Saint Kitts & Nevis
    Regional group
    GRULAC
    Political group
    OAS
    ACS
    Commonwealth
    Source Of Reference:

    Netherlands

    Netherlands
    Regional group
    WEOG
    Political group
    EU
    Issue:
    • Sexual exploitation / slavery
    • International human rights instruments
    Type:
    Recommendation
    Session:
    23rd session, November 2015
    Status:
    Accepted
    Contents:
    Ratify ... OP-CRC-SC, at the earliest possible time.
    Implementation
    National Report:
    Para 13) The ratification of the OPs to the CRC is currently under discussion by the government. A review of our legislation was conducted several years ago, and, it was noted that some elements of the legislation would require adjustment as it relates to the OP on children in armed conflict. This is currently being reviewed and the government will consider signing the OPs and declare any possible reservations with regard to children in armed conflict.
  • State Under Review:

    Saint Kitts & Nevis

    Saint Kitts & Nevis
    Regional group
    GRULAC
    Political group
    OAS
    ACS
    Commonwealth
    Source Of Reference:

    France

    France
    Regional group
    WEOG
    Political group
    EU
    OIF
    Issue:
    • Violence against women / gender-based violence
    • Domestic violence
    Type:
    Recommendation
    Session:
    23rd session, November 2015
    Status:
    Accepted
    Contents:
    Adopt measures aiming to combat domestic violence.
    Explanation
    The Domestic and Sexual Violence Complaints and Response Protocol has been completed and reviewed by legal drafter. The document has been transmitted for consideration and approval by the Cabinet during the month of March. This is one of the activities to mark International Women's Day.

    Funding has been received from the Canada Fund for Local Initiatives for sensitization training for men on gender based violence. Training commenced on February 15th 2016 at Her Majesty's Prison and a second training will be conducted in the community. Funds will also be used for production of Public Service Announcement (PSAs).
    Implementation
    National Report:
    Para 43) Domestic violence is the most common form of gender-based violence which predominantly affects women and girls. Within the Federation of Saint Kitts and Nevis, several institutions and agencies are involved in providing service to victims of domestic violence, facilitating the report of incidents to the relevant authorities.
    Para 44) Through assistance from the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), The Domestic Violence and Sexual Violence Complaints and Response Protocol was launched in November, 2018. The policy educates key stakeholders in the healthcare, education, childcare, social support, legal and criminal justice system sectors and provides guidelines for training on the appropriate procedures to follow when a crime of this nature materializes. It addresses first response procedures, best practices for law enforcement, emergency and medical services, social services, victim advocacy and legal action. The Department of Gender Affairs has held various sensitization workshops, consultations and panel discussions, aimed at increasing the awareness of stakeholders about this Response Protocol and its use throughout 2019. Para 45) Saint Kitts and Nevis is also an avid participant of the annual 16-day campaign on Violence against Women and Girls. The 16-Day Campaign which was observed in the Federation from November 25 to December 10, 2019 was designed to demonstrate solidarity with survivors of domestic and gender-based violence, raise awareness, prevent the occurrence wherever possible, and advocate for relief and justice for the victims.
    Para 46) In 2018, the Special Victims Unit (SVU) relocated to a more conducive, safe and comfortable space for victims to report incidents of sexual violence without fear of reprisals. In addition, the Department of Gender Affairs in partnership with several faith-based organisations, provide financial support and temporary shelters for victims of domestic violence who have no alternate housing solution. This rental allowance covers a period of three months.
    Para 47) Different public campaigns were also lead by the Ministry of Gender Affairs which featured primarily on popular call-in radio programmes. Guest panelists included staff from the Special Victims Unit of the Royal Saint Christopher and Nevis Police Force, and the National Men’s Council.
    Para 48) Collaboration with the Ministry of Education resulted in the involvement of primary school children in public service announcements to condemn domestic violence and promote a kinder, gentler society; and secondary school children in public awareness raising activities, such as marches and street theatre.
    Para 83) … the Ministry [of Social Services] has a directory of private lawyers who have indicated an interest in providing pro-bono services to victims of domestic violence.
  • State Under Review:

    Saint Kitts & Nevis

    Saint Kitts & Nevis
    Regional group
    GRULAC
    Political group
    OAS
    ACS
    Commonwealth
    Source Of Reference:

    Ireland

    Ireland
    Regional group
    WEOG
    Political group
    EU
    Issue:
    • International human rights instruments
    Type:
    Recommendation
    Session:
    23rd session, November 2015
    Status:
    Unclear Response
    Contents:
    Take immediate steps, including if necessary requesting relevant technical assistance in that regard, to ratify the ICCPR, ICESCR ...
    Explanation
    It cannot be overly emphasized how firmly committed we are to adhering to international standards in relation to human rights. It must be reiterated that lack of adequate resources, both human and financial, often stymies responses deemed to be necessary by the international community.
  • State Under Review:

    Saint Kitts & Nevis

    Saint Kitts & Nevis
    Regional group
    GRULAC
    Political group
    OAS
    ACS
    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:
    10th session, February 2011
    Status:
    Unclear Response
    Contents:
    Bring its legislation into conformity with its commitment to equality and non-discrimination, by repealing all legal provisions that criminalize sexual activity between consenting adults.
    Explanation
    As for discrimination on the grounds of sexual orientation, the delegation indicated that Chapter II of its Constitution prohibited discrimination against any person on the grounds of race, tribe, place of origin, political opinions, colour, creed or sex, and, as such, any person who was of the view that his or her rights had been violated could, at any time, seek redress before the Court. Moreover, there were no challenges to any existing legislation before its courts on the grounds of sexual discrimination. Should any legislation be challenged on such grounds, and if held to be unconstitutional by the Court, the Government would have to be guided by such a ruling.

    The delegation emphasized that the Government regarded seriously its commitment to protect all members of society from discrimination regardless of sexual orientation. Notwithstanding the above, the State believed that this was an important issue and would continue to engage the public through a consultative process.
    Implementation
    UN Compilation:
    Para 15) The subregional team stated that societal negative attitudes towards the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community impeded the operation of organizations working for such individuals and their free association. It asserted that public discourse on the rights of such individuals indicated that there remained strong sentiment against homosexuality and gay marriage, and reported that the former Prime Minister had publicly advocated a review of the country's anti-sodomy laws and tolerance for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender individuals

    Stakeholder Summary
    Para 10) JS2 reported that during the 2011 review, despite several recommendations made to decriminalize consensual same sex relations, Saint Kitts and Nevis stated that a popular "mandate" was necessary for state protection of the rights of sexual minorities, and that continued criminalization of consensual sex under sections 56 and 57 of the Offences against the Person Act was justified because of "strong opposition" by citizens to repeal these laws.
  • State Under Review:

    Saint Kitts & Nevis

    Saint Kitts & Nevis
    Regional group
    GRULAC
    Political group
    OAS
    ACS
    Commonwealth
    Source Of Reference:

    Ghana

    Ghana
    Regional group
    Africa Group
    Political group
    AU
    OIF
    Commonwealth
    Issue:
    • International human rights instruments
    Type:
    Recommendation
    Session:
    23rd session, November 2015
    Status:
    Unclear Response
    Contents:
    Consider ratifying ICESCR.
    Explanation
    It cannot be overly emphasized how firmly committed we are to adhering to international standards in relation to human rights. It must be reiterated that lack of adequate resources, both human and financial, often stymies responses deemed to be necessary by the international community.
  • State Under Review:

    Saint Kitts & Nevis

    Saint Kitts & Nevis
    Regional group
    GRULAC
    Political group
    OAS
    ACS
    Commonwealth
    Source Of Reference:

    Stakeholder Summary

    Issue:
    • International human rights instruments
    • Gender equality
    Type:
    Review Documentation
    Session:
    23rd session, November 2015
    Status:
    Reference Addressed
    Contents:
    ... JS2 recommended that Saint Kitts and Nevis ratify and implement key international human rights instruments, including ICESCR, ICCPR, CAT, CERD, and CEDAW. [Para 2]
  • State Under Review:

    Saint Kitts & Nevis

    Saint Kitts & Nevis
    Regional group
    GRULAC
    Political group
    OAS
    ACS
    Commonwealth
    Source Of Reference:

    United Kingdom

    United Kingdom
    Regional group
    WEOG
    Political group
    EU
    Commonwealth
    Issue:
    • International human rights instruments
    Type:
    Recommendation
    Session:
    10th session, February 2011
    Status:
    Unclear Response
    Contents:
    Sign CRPD.
    Explanation
    With regard to ratification of human rights instruments, the delegation indicated that Saint Kitts and Nevis had approached the consideration of the recommendations in a realistic manner, committing only to those actions that were within its ability and competence to implement and maintain. The delegation also stated that Saint Kitts and Nevis could not commit, in the short term, to signing and ratifying new treaties without undertaking a meticulous assessment of the resources essential to fulfilling its obligations under them.

    The work on this aspect of the human rights framework had already commenced. As a part of this process, the Special Committee on Conventions and Treaties would consider these matters and make recommendations to the Cabinet. Notwithstanding that Saint Kitts and Nevis was not yet a Party to all of the instruments, it continued to adopt best practices, and remained committed to the ideals of the Conventions.
    Implementation
    National Report:
    Para 57) Since its first UPR review, the Government of St Kitts and Nevis has held consultations with a large cross section of the society including persons with disabilities to assess the needs of this group of individuals, usually considered as a marginalized group.

    Para 58) The aim was to more fully engage persons with disabilities and their representatives to discuss the international CRPD.

    UN Compilation:
    Para 1) The United Nations subregional team for Barbados and the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) noted that, during the 2011 universal periodic review of Saint Kitts and Nevis, the country received numerous recommendations to ratify or accede to various international human rights treaties and that, although Saint Kitts and Nevis accepted some of those recommendations, it had not ratified any additional core United Nations international human rights treaties.

    Stakeholder Summary:
    Para 3) JS2 reported that subsequent to UPR 2011 the Government of Saint Kitts and Nevis had promised to sign and ratify the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) and that this was still pending. It considered that in so doing the Government had largely failed to adequately promote and protect the rights of persons with disabilities as per recommendation 76.30 delivered in its UPR 2011
  • State Under Review:

    Saint Kitts & Nevis

    Saint Kitts & Nevis
    Regional group
    GRULAC
    Political group
    OAS
    ACS
    Commonwealth
    Source Of Reference:

    Uruguay

    Uruguay
    Regional group
    GRULAC
    Political group
    OAS
    OEI
    Issue:
    • Women's and / or girls' rights
    Type:
    Recommendation
    Session:
    10th session, February 2011
    Status:
    Unclear Response
    Contents:
    Carry forward a national awareness-raising campaign which includes mechanisms to facilitate the access of women to justice, the establishment of specialized courts, comprehensive care services for victims and national programmes to combat stereotyping of women and girls, including at the level of formal and informal education.
    Explanation
    With regard to the rights of women and children, the Federation of Saint Kitts and Nevis would seek to strengthen those entities responsible for the promotion of the rights of women and children by adopting practical advances in these areas. Through various pieces of legislation, the Departments of Gender Affairs and Labour had sought to set appropriate standards for the treatment of women and continued to ensure that the laws relating to the promotion of their protection were fully implemented. The Department of Probation and Child Protection Services was one of the government's principal arms for ensuring that the rights of children were safeguarded, especially with respect to those minors in need of care and protection, those in conflict with the law, as well as matters of foster care, adoption and related issues. The Offences against the Persons Act criminalized acts of rape and sexual abuse. The Counseling Department of the Ministry of Health, Social and Community Services and Gender Affairs provided support and counseling for victims of crime
  • State Under Review:

    Saint Kitts & Nevis

    Saint Kitts & Nevis
    Regional group
    GRULAC
    Political group
    OAS
    ACS
    Commonwealth
    Source Of Reference:

    Ecuador

    Ecuador
    Regional group
    GRULAC
    Political group
    OAS
    OEI
    Issue:
    • Sexual abuse
    Type:
    Recommendation
    Session:
    10th session, February 2011
    Status:
    Accepted
    Contents:
    Modernize and update the criminal system in particular to increase penalties for cases of sexual abuse of minors, as the numbers of such cases are alarming.
    Implementation
    National Report:
    Para 102) Apart from the criminal law legislation addressing the issue of abuse against children (including abuse of a sexual nature) new Child Protection legislation was passed to provide an additional layer of protection that was not previously available to children who were being physically and sexually abused.

    Para 103) This new Act, was patterned on the model legislation drafted under the OECS Family Law Reform Project. It establishes a comprehensive scheme for all the critical stages of a child protection case, including legal provisions to address reporting and investigation of cases; devising plans of care; seeking legal redress by way of a range of possible orders and providing a selection of helpful interventions. This new law is a civil remedy that focuses on the protection of child victims, as opposed to the criminal law which focuses on the perpetrator's unlawful conduct.
  • State Under Review:

    Saint Kitts & Nevis

    Saint Kitts & Nevis
    Regional group
    GRULAC
    Political group
    OAS
    ACS
    Commonwealth
    Source Of Reference:

    Portugal

    Portugal
    Regional group
    WEOG
    Political group
    EU
    OEI
    Issue:
    • International human rights instruments
    Type:
    Recommendation
    Session:
    37th Session, January 2021
    Status:
    Unclear Response
    Contents:
    Ratify additional international human rights instruments, in particular the ICCPR and the ICESCR.
    Explanation
    Noted.
  • State Under Review:

    Saint Kitts & Nevis

    Saint Kitts & Nevis
    Regional group
    GRULAC
    Political group
    OAS
    ACS
    Commonwealth
    Source Of Reference:

    Spain

    Spain
    Regional group
    WEOG
    Political group
    EU
    OEI
    Issue:
    • Criminal laws on same-sex sexual practices
    • Rights of same-sex desiring persons
    Type:
    Recommendation
    Session:
    37th Session, January 2021
    Status:
    Unclear Response
    Contents:
    Decriminalize consensual sexual relations between persons of the same sex.
    Explanation
    Noted.
  • State Under Review:

    Saint Kitts & Nevis

    Saint Kitts & Nevis
    Regional group
    GRULAC
    Political group
    OAS
    ACS
    Commonwealth
    Source Of Reference:

    France

    France
    Regional group
    WEOG
    Political group
    EU
    OIF
    Issue:
    • Abortion
    • Marital rape
    • Violence against women / gender-based violence
    • Sexual and / or reproductive rights and / or health broadly
    Type:
    Recommendation
    Session:
    37th Session, January 2021
    Status:
    Unclear Response
    Contents:
    Guarantee sexual and reproductive health and rights by allowing unconditional abortion and by addressing gender-based violence more effectively, including criminalizing marital rape.
    Explanation
    Noted.
  • State Under Review:

    Saint Kitts & Nevis

    Saint Kitts & Nevis
    Regional group
    GRULAC
    Political group
    OAS
    ACS
    Commonwealth
    Source Of Reference:

    Botswana

    Botswana
    Regional group
    Africa Group
    Political group
    AU
    Commonwealth
    Issue:
    • International human rights instruments
    Type:
    Recommendation
    Session:
    37th Session, January 2021
    Status:
    Accepted
    Contents:
    Ratify the OPs to the CRC.
  • State Under Review:

    Saint Kitts & Nevis

    Saint Kitts & Nevis
    Regional group
    GRULAC
    Political group
    OAS
    ACS
    Commonwealth
    Source Of Reference:

    Marshall Islands

    Marshall Islands
    Regional group
    Asia-Pacific Group
    Political group
    PIF
    Issue:
    • Women's and / or girls' rights
    • Women's participation
    Type:
    Recommendation
    Session:
    37th Session, January 2021
    Status:
    Accepted
    Contents:
    Increase the number of women in decision making roles, especially in public and political life.
  • State Under Review:

    Saint Kitts & Nevis

    Saint Kitts & Nevis
    Regional group
    GRULAC
    Political group
    OAS
    ACS
    Commonwealth
    Source Of Reference:

    Mauritius

    Mauritius
    Regional group
    Africa Group
    Political group
    AU
    OIF
    Commonwealth
    Issue:
    • Sexual abuse
    • Violence against women / gender-based violence
    Type:
    Recommendation
    Session:
    37th Session, January 2021
    Status:
    Accepted
    Contents:
    Strengthen laws to combat sexual abuse against children and gender-based violence.
  • State Under Review:

    Saint Kitts & Nevis

    Saint Kitts & Nevis
    Regional group
    GRULAC
    Political group
    OAS
    ACS
    Commonwealth
    Source Of Reference:

    UN Compilation

    Issue:
    • Adolescent pregnancy
    • Sexual and / or reproductive rights and / or health broadly
    Type:
    Review Documentation
    Session:
    23rd session, November 2015
    Status:
    Neglected
    Contents:
    OECS stated that the rate of teenage pregnancy in Saint Kitts and Nevis was relatively high and posed health and education risks to teenage mothers, and that adolescent pregnancy had been identified as one issue related to sexual and reproductive health and reproductive rights that was expected to be given further public policy priority. It also stated that Saint Kitts and Nevis was among the members of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) to agree on a CARICOM strategy and action plan to reduce adolescent pregnancy in the region, a new framework that was expected to guide Caribbean Governments in the development of long-term plans to address adolescent pregnancy. [Para 42]
  • State Under Review:

    Saint Kitts & Nevis

    Saint Kitts & Nevis
    Regional group
    GRULAC
    Political group
    OAS
    ACS
    Commonwealth
    Source Of Reference:

    Hungary

    Hungary
    Regional group
    EEG
    Political group
    EU
    Issue:
    • Women's participation
    Type:
    Recommendation
    Session:
    10th session, February 2011
    Status:
    Accepted
    Contents:
    Introduce long-term measures including programmes to change the tenor of the political discourse in campaigns in order to achieve greater female participation in decision-making.
    Implementation
    UN Compilation:
    Para 14) The subregional team stated that the Government was currently undertaking initiatives to open the way for encouraging more women into entrepreneurship through programmes supported by multilateral partners, such as the Economic Partnership Agreement. The People's Employment Programme, a poverty reduction programme, had also opened some space for entrepreneurship and asset-building among men and women.

    Stakeholder Summary:
    Para 28) JS2 also reported that Saint Kitts and Nevis had made remarkable strides in empowering women through awareness campaigns, programs and policy development, a work executed largely by the Department of Gender Affairs which included training for police, nurses and counselors.
  • State Under Review:

    Saint Kitts & Nevis

    Saint Kitts & Nevis
    Regional group
    GRULAC
    Political group
    OAS
    ACS
    Commonwealth
    Source Of Reference:

    UN Compilation

    Issue:
    • Gender equality
    Type:
    Review Documentation
    Session:
    10th session, February 2011
    Status:
    Neglected
    Contents:
    Concerned that the policy which allowed teenage mothers to re-enter the educational system had not been equally implemented in both islands. [Para 36; CRC]
  • State Under Review:

    Saint Kitts & Nevis

    Saint Kitts & Nevis
    Regional group
    GRULAC
    Political group
    OAS
    ACS
    Commonwealth
    Source Of Reference:

    National Report

    Issue:
    • HIV and AIDS
    Type:
    Review Documentation
    Session:
    10th session, February 2011
    Status:
    N/A
    Contents:
    "In November 2004, St Kitts and Nevis hosted the CARICOM/UK Champions for
    change Conference which provided a forum to promote dialogue and raise awareness on the
    issue of HIV/AIDS among key stakeholders from the Caribbean. The meeting included a
    session for Parliamentarians to assist them in acquiring the skills with which to advocate,
    propose and reform legislation as well as to monitor and mobilize available resources
    within their countries. Participants left the forum highly motivated and pledged to be
    ‘champions for change’ in the fight against stigma and discrimination in their own settings.
    (a) In 2007, a comprehensive National Assessment of HIV/AIDS-Related Laws
    and Policies was conducted. The process involved broad national consultation and
    promoted intense local debate.
    (b) Standardize all laboratory forms such that there is no distinction in the form
    based on the test that the individual is required to take.
    (c) Amend the Public Health Act to include HIV/AIDS as a notifiable disease
    reportable via code to the designated Government Medical Official. Under the project, countries were to receive technical assistance to develop model
    legislation and policies that countries could adapt to the local context. To date this has not
    been accomplished and the necessary legislative reform has not occurred.
    St Kitts and Nevis welcomes any technical assistance that will realize some of the
    abovementioned recommendations.[Paras 40-42]"
  • State Under Review:

    Saint Kitts & Nevis

    Saint Kitts & Nevis
    Regional group
    GRULAC
    Political group
    OAS
    ACS
    Commonwealth
    Source Of Reference:

    UN Compilation

    Issue:
    • Women's participation
    Type:
    Review Documentation
    Session:
    10th session, February 2011
    Status:
    Reference Addressed
    Contents:
    "In 2002, CEDAW urged St. Kitts and Nevis to introduce temporary special measures in order to improve the access of women to decision-making, as well as to adopt programmes to change the tenor of the political discourse in campaigns in order to achieve greater female participation in them. [Para 26]"

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