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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 responses to recommendations and issues raised in the UN Compilation and Stakeholder summary.

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  • State Under Review:

    Trinidad & Tobago

    Trinidad & Tobago
    Regional group
    GRULAC
    Political group
    OAS
    ACS
    Commonwealth
    Source Of Reference:

    Sri Lanka

    Sri Lanka
    Regional group
    Asia-Pacific Group
    Political group
    Commonwealth
    Issue:
    • Maternal health / morbidity / mortality
    Type:
    Recommendation
    Session:
    12th session, October 2011
    Status:
    Accepted
    Contents:
    Further action to reduce maternal mortality.
    Implementation
    Mid Term Progress Report:
    In this regard, the Cabinet appointed the Maternity Services Review Committee in 2011, a multi-disciplinary team, to review existing practices, identify deficiencies, assess causes of maternal and perinatal deaths, and recommend measures for the improvement of the access to and quality of services delivered to expectant mothers.
  • State Under Review:

    Trinidad & Tobago

    Trinidad & Tobago
    Regional group
    GRULAC
    Political group
    OAS
    ACS
    Commonwealth
    Source Of Reference:

    Canada

    Canada
    Regional group
    WEOG
    Political group
    OAS
    OIF
    Commonwealth
    Issue:
    • HIV and AIDS
    • Rights of same-sex desiring persons
    Type:
    Recommendation
    Session:
    12th session, October 2011
    Status:
    Accepted
    Contents:
    Undertake proactive policies to promote the rights of individuals, especially with regard to their sexual orientation and HIV/AIDS status.
    Implementation
    National Report:
    Para 36) Since its establishment in 2011, the National HIV/AIDS Workplace Advocacy and Sustainability Centre (HASC) continues to promote the implementation of the principles of Trinidad and Tobago's National Workplace Policy on HIV and AIDS in all workplaces. In this regard, the HASC signed Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) with 26 organisations in the private and public sectors, informal economy and trade unions, which signified the organisations' commitment to developing and implementing individual HIV/AIDS workplace programmes. In addition, the HASC conducted sessions on HIV/AIDS and the world of work with 236 organisations in the public and private sector, unions, non- governmental organisations, members of the informal economy and training organisations.
    Para 79) A review of national policies and legislation to ensure conformity with regional and international agreements was completed. Areas for legal reform identified in the report included ... discrimination on the basis of age, disability and HIV; ...

    Mid Term Progress Report:
    The Government has developed the Trinidad and Tobago National Strategic Plan (NSP) which is now in its second cycle. The first NSP was developed in 2004 and was an important step in articulating a shared strategy among the various stakeholders to address the spread of HIV in the country. For its second cycle (2013-2018), the NSP seeks to consolidate the gains of the past strategic planning period to 2009 and to date, while addressing the weaknesses in the delivery of services, programme implementation and management, with a view to scaling up the response to meet local, regional and global targets for mitigating the spread of HIV.
  • State Under Review:

    Trinidad & Tobago

    Trinidad & Tobago
    Regional group
    GRULAC
    Political group
    OAS
    ACS
    Commonwealth
    Source Of Reference:

    Algeria

    Algeria
    Regional group
    Africa Group
    Political group
    AU
    OIC
    AL
    Issue:
    • Gender equality
    Type:
    Recommendation
    Session:
    25th session, May 2016
    Status:
    Accepted
    Contents:
    Implement gender equality by establishing same wages for same jobs for men and women.
  • State Under Review:

    Trinidad & Tobago

    Trinidad & Tobago
    Regional group
    GRULAC
    Political group
    OAS
    ACS
    Commonwealth
    Source Of Reference:

    Mexico

    Mexico
    Regional group
    GRULAC
    Political group
    OAS
    OEI
    ACS
    Issue:
    • Violence against women / gender-based violence
    Type:
    Recommendation
    Session:
    25th session, May 2016
    Status:
    Accepted
    Contents:
    Develop statistics and indicators on gender-based violence in order to design and implement public policies in an effective manner.
  • State Under Review:

    Trinidad & Tobago

    Trinidad & Tobago
    Regional group
    GRULAC
    Political group
    OAS
    ACS
    Commonwealth
    Source Of Reference:

    Bahamas

    Bahamas
    Regional group
    GRULAC
    Political group
    OAS
    ACS
    Commonwealth
    Issue:
    • International human rights instruments
    Type:
    Recommendation
    Session:
    25th session, May 2016
    Status:
    Accepted
    Contents:
    Accelerate efforts to incorporate the CRPD into national law.
  • State Under Review:

    Trinidad & Tobago

    Trinidad & Tobago
    Regional group
    GRULAC
    Political group
    OAS
    ACS
    Commonwealth
    Source Of Reference:

    Chile

    Chile
    Regional group
    GRULAC
    Political group
    OAS
    OEI
    Issue:
    • Discrimination based on sexual orientation
    • Discrimination based on gender identity
    • Rights of same-sex desiring persons
    • Transgender persons' rights
    Type:
    Recommendation
    Session:
    25th session, May 2016
    Status:
    Unclear Response
    Contents:
    Adopt legislation prohibiting discrimination on the grounds of sexual orientation and gender identity, introducing also awareness-raising programs that promote respect for sexual diversity.
    Explanation
    Noted.
    The Government of Trinidad and Tobago ultimately seeks to recognise the human rights of all citizens, which includes the Lesbian, Gay, Bi-Sexual, Transgendered and Intersexed (LGBTI) community. The development of law is a dynamic process which adapts to the development of any given society. The issue of discrimination based on sexual orientation is one which remains a matter of concern in the forefront of the mind of the GOTT. Trinidad and Tobago is seen as a leader in the region in relation to the manner in which it addresses the changing needs of its population.
    The HIV/AIDS high risk groups including the LGBTI community have been recognized in the National Workplace Policy on HIV/AIDS. This policy contributes to ongoing national efforts to decrease the spread of HIV/AIDS and to mitigate its impact. It does so by setting standards for managing HIV in the workplace and promoting structures and programmes to reduce discrimination.
    With regard to cases of violence against a member of the LGBTI community, Section 4 of the Constitution enshrines fundamental human rights and freedoms, namely, the right of the individual to life, liberty and security of the person. Every person has the right to equality before and protection of the law. A person also has the right to respect for his private and family life. The exercise of these rights is guaranteed free from discrimination based on race, origin, colour or sex.
    With particular reference to violence against the LGBTI community, the definition of rape in the Sexual Offences Act, 1986 was amended by Act 31 of 2000 to reflect a gender neutral position with regard to the complainant and the victim. This amendment serves to include protection for victims of violence in same sex relationships.
  • State Under Review:

    Trinidad & Tobago

    Trinidad & Tobago
    Regional group
    GRULAC
    Political group
    OAS
    ACS
    Commonwealth
    Source Of Reference:

    National Report

    Issue:
    • HIV and AIDS
    Type:
    Review Documentation
    Session:
    12th session, October 2011
    Status:
    N/A
    Contents:
    A National AIDS Coordinating Committee (NACC) was established in 2004. The Government is currently in the process of putting in place the relevant institutional arrangements for the constitution of this Committee into a Statutory Body for the coordination, implementation, monitoring and review of all policies related to HIV and AIDS in Trinidad and Tobago. Government policy is one of universal access to care and treatment for HIV and AIDS, and consequently, Highly Active Anti-Retroviral Therapy drugs are available cost-free to all infected persons. Considerable progress has been made in reducing the incidence of Mother-to-Child transmission of the HIV virus with a 100% success rate on the island of Tobago and a reduction to 3% in Trinidad as of 2010. A Human Rights Desk has also been established to deal with issues related to stigma and discrimination. [Para 62]
  • State Under Review:

    Trinidad & Tobago

    Trinidad & Tobago
    Regional group
    GRULAC
    Political group
    OAS
    ACS
    Commonwealth
    Source Of Reference:

    United Kingdom

    United Kingdom
    Regional group
    WEOG
    Political group
    EU
    Commonwealth
    Issue:
    • Sexual harassment
    • Violence against women / gender-based violence
    • Sexual violence
    Type:
    Comment
    Session:
    25th session, May 2016
    Status:
    Not Followed up with a Recommendation
    Contents:
    It ... asked the State to take concrete steps to implement existing legislation on sexual harassment and violence against women, including by establishing specialized rape and sexual offences units at police stations.
  • State Under Review:

    Trinidad & Tobago

    Trinidad & Tobago
    Regional group
    GRULAC
    Political group
    OAS
    ACS
    Commonwealth
    Source Of Reference:

    UN Compilation

    Issue:
    • International human rights instruments
    Type:
    Review Documentation
    Session:
    12th session, October 2011
    Status:
    Reference Addressed
    Contents:
    In 2006, CRC recommended that Trinidad and Tobago ratify the Optional Protocols to the CRC. [Para 3]
  • State Under Review:

    Trinidad & Tobago

    Trinidad & Tobago
    Regional group
    GRULAC
    Political group
    OAS
    ACS
    Commonwealth
    Source Of Reference:

    Stakeholder Summary

    Issue:
    • Gender equality
    Type:
    Review Documentation
    Session:
    12th session, October 2011
    Status:
    Reference Addressed
    Contents:
    AI recommended that Trinidad and Tobago ensure the adoption and the co-ordinated implementation of the National Policy on Gender and Development. [Para 4]
  • State Under Review:

    Trinidad & Tobago

    Trinidad & Tobago
    Regional group
    GRULAC
    Political group
    OAS
    ACS
    Commonwealth
    Source Of Reference:

    National Report

    Issue:
    • Family planning
    Type:
    Review Documentation
    Session:
    25th session, May 2016
    Status:
    N/A
    Contents:
    The Baby Care Assistance Initiative was introduced by the Government in 2015. ... The programme also seeks to provide the recipients with additional critical services relevant to the development of the family, such as parenting workshops, family planning, financial literacy sessions and opportunities for employment and education. [Para 66]
  • State Under Review:

    Trinidad & Tobago

    Trinidad & Tobago
    Regional group
    GRULAC
    Political group
    OAS
    ACS
    Commonwealth
    Source Of Reference:

    UN Compilation

    Issue:
    • Sexual harassment
    Type:
    Review Documentation
    Session:
    25th session, May 2016
    Status:
    Reference Addressed
    Contents:
    It also recommended that the Government implement legislation and policies to address sexual harassment in the workplace and in public life. [Para 9; UN Country Team]
  • State Under Review:

    Trinidad & Tobago

    Trinidad & Tobago
    Regional group
    GRULAC
    Political group
    OAS
    ACS
    Commonwealth
    Source Of Reference:

    UN Compilation

    Issue:
    • Gender equality
    Type:
    Review Documentation
    Session:
    25th session, May 2016
    Status:
    Neglected
    Contents:
    CEDAW asked about the measures in place to improve the enrolment of women on engineering courses. [Para 31]
  • State Under Review:

    Trinidad & Tobago

    Trinidad & Tobago
    Regional group
    GRULAC
    Political group
    OAS
    ACS
    Commonwealth
    Source Of Reference:

    Stakeholder Summary

    Issue:
    • Sexuality education
    • Adolescent sexual activity
    • HIV and AIDS
    • Adolescent pregnancy
    Type:
    Review Documentation
    Session:
    25th session, May 2016
    Status:
    Reference Addressed
    Contents:
    SOGIE1 stressed that statistics on teenage pregnancy and HIV in Trinidad and Tobago underline the link between inadequate education, early sexual activity and negative sexual health outcomes. These include data from the Central Statistical Office that since the turn of the century teen pregnancy rates have not declined. Yet, the current Minister of Justice stated that religious education must form a part of the curriculum in all schools while sex education although apart of ther social studies curriculum, it was largely a matter of parental responsibilities. [Para 26]
  • State Under Review:

    Trinidad & Tobago

    Trinidad & Tobago
    Regional group
    GRULAC
    Political group
    OAS
    ACS
    Commonwealth
    Source Of Reference:

    Guatemala

    Guatemala
    Regional group
    GRULAC
    Political group
    OAS
    OEI
    ACS
    Issue:
    • International human rights instruments
    • Gender equality
    Type:
    Recommendation
    Session:
    12th session, October 2011
    Status:
    Unclear Response
    Contents:
    Comply with CEDAW's suggestion to incorporate the CEDAW into its national legislation, in particular article 1 which defines discrimination against women.
    Explanation
    In relation to the incorporation of CEDAW into domestic legislation, many of the rights protected under CEDAW have already been incorporated into various pieces of domestic legislation. However, with regards to Article 1 and the specific definition of discrimination of women, this is still a matter to be considered by the legislature for possible amendment to the laws which deal with discrimination in Trinidad and Tobago. Currently what obtains under the Equal Opportunity Act, 2000 is that "sex" is a recognized status upon which someone is protected from discrimination.
  • State Under Review:

    Trinidad & Tobago

    Trinidad & Tobago
    Regional group
    GRULAC
    Political group
    OAS
    ACS
    Commonwealth
    Source Of Reference:

    Panama

    Panama
    Regional group
    GRULAC
    Political group
    OAS
    OEI
    ACS
    Issue:
    • Sexual exploitation / slavery
    • Violence against women / gender-based violence
    • Training for state personnel on sexual rights issues
    Type:
    Recommendation
    Session:
    39th Session, November 2021
    Status:
    Accepted
    Contents:
    Develop sustainable and human rights-centered training programmes for the police and the judiciary regarding issues such as gender-based violence, human trafficking, migrant smuggling, sexual exploitation and forms of child abuse.
  • State Under Review:

    Trinidad & Tobago

    Trinidad & Tobago
    Regional group
    GRULAC
    Political group
    OAS
    ACS
    Commonwealth
    Source Of Reference:

    Ukraine

    Ukraine
    Regional group
    EEG
    Political group
    CIS
    Issue:
    • Violence against women / gender-based violence
    Type:
    Recommendation
    Session:
    39th Session, November 2021
    Status:
    Accepted
    Contents:
    Enforce legislation related to gender-based violence.
  • State Under Review:

    Trinidad & Tobago

    Trinidad & Tobago
    Regional group
    GRULAC
    Political group
    OAS
    ACS
    Commonwealth
    Source Of Reference:

    Argentina

    Argentina
    Regional group
    GRULAC
    Political group
    OAS
    OEI
    Issue:
    • Discrimination based on sexual orientation
    • Discrimination based on gender identity
    Type:
    Recommendation
    Session:
    39th Session, November 2021
    Status:
    Unclear Response
    Contents:
    Adopt the additional measures necessary to guarantee the full enjoyment of human rights by groups in vulnerable situations who suffer discrimination, especially because of their sexual orientation or gender identity.
    Explanation
    Noted.
  • State Under Review:

    Trinidad & Tobago

    Trinidad & Tobago
    Regional group
    GRULAC
    Political group
    OAS
    ACS
    Commonwealth
    Source Of Reference:

    Fiji

    Fiji
    Regional group
    Asia-Pacific Group
    Political group
    PIF
    Commonwealth
    Issue:
    • Discrimination based on sexual orientation
    • Violence against women / gender-based violence
    • Women's and / or girls' rights
    • Discrimination based on gender identity
    • Violence on the basis of sexual orientation
    • Violence on the basis of gender identity
    Type:
    Recommendation
    Session:
    39th Session, November 2021
    Status:
    Unclear Response
    Contents:
    Take the necessary steps to combat discrimination and violence against women and children, and on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity.
    Explanation
    Noted.
  • State Under Review:

    Trinidad & Tobago

    Trinidad & Tobago
    Regional group
    GRULAC
    Political group
    OAS
    ACS
    Commonwealth
    Source Of Reference:

    UN Compilation

    Issue:
    • Sexuality education
    • Sexual and / or reproductive rights and / or health broadly
    Type:
    Review Documentation
    Session:
    12th session, October 2011
    Status:
    Neglected
    Contents:
    Formulate adolescent health policies and programmes, with the participation of adolescents, with particular focus on the prevention of sexually transmitted diseases, especially through reproductive health education and child-sensitive counselling services; take measures to incorporate sexual and reproductive health education in school curricula; and consider means of providing particular support to pregnant teenagers. [Para 52; CRC]
  • State Under Review:

    Trinidad & Tobago

    Trinidad & Tobago
    Regional group
    GRULAC
    Political group
    OAS
    ACS
    Commonwealth
    Source Of Reference:

    United Kingdom

    United Kingdom
    Regional group
    WEOG
    Political group
    EU
    Commonwealth
    Issue:
    • Sexual harassment
    Type:
    Question
    Session:
    12th session, October 2011
    Status:
    Not Followed up with a Recommendation
    Contents:
    It asked when existing legislation on sexual harassment [...] would be implemented
  • State Under Review:

    Trinidad & Tobago

    Trinidad & Tobago
    Regional group
    GRULAC
    Political group
    OAS
    ACS
    Commonwealth
    Source Of Reference:

    UN Compilation

    Issue:
    • Gender equality
    • Gender perspective in policies, programmes
    Type:
    Review Documentation
    Session:
    12th session, October 2011
    Status:
    Neglected
    Contents:
    Ensure that governmental policies to eradicate poverty are continuous, incorporate a gender perspective, and do not marginalize women. Revise and/or establish a social security policy along with a clear and coherent family policy in the framework of poverty reduction strategy, paying particular attention to marginalized groups including female-headed households. [Paras 47, 48; CEDAW, CRC]
  • State Under Review:

    Trinidad & Tobago

    Trinidad & Tobago
    Regional group
    GRULAC
    Political group
    OAS
    ACS
    Commonwealth
    Source Of Reference:

    Egypt

    Egypt
    Regional group
    Africa Group
    Political group
    AU
    OIC
    AL
    OIF
    Issue:
    • Gender equality
    • Violence against women / gender-based violence
    Type:
    Recommendation
    Session:
    25th session, May 2016
    Status:
    Accepted
    Contents:
    Strengthen the response to various forms of violence against woman and take appropriate measures in order to ensure gender equality in the labor market.
  • State Under Review:

    Trinidad & Tobago

    Trinidad & Tobago
    Regional group
    GRULAC
    Political group
    OAS
    ACS
    Commonwealth
    Source Of Reference:

    Argentina

    Argentina
    Regional group
    GRULAC
    Political group
    OAS
    OEI
    Issue:
    • Gender equality
    • Women's participation
    Type:
    Recommendation
    Session:
    25th session, May 2016
    Status:
    Accepted
    Contents:
    Step up efforts to facilitate the participation of women in political and public affairs and to combat stereotypes regarding the role of women.
  • State Under Review:

    Trinidad & Tobago

    Trinidad & Tobago
    Regional group
    GRULAC
    Political group
    OAS
    ACS
    Commonwealth
    Source Of Reference:

    National Report

    Issue:
    • HIV and AIDS
    Type:
    Review Documentation
    Session:
    12th session, October 2011
    Status:
    N/A
    Contents:
    The welfare of citizens living with HIV and AIDS is another key priority for the Government. With this in mind, the Government is currently in the process of increasing and strengthening systems to guarantee full implementation of its policy of ensuring free universal access to anti-retroviral treatment, quality health care and other systemic support for Persons Living with HIV and AIDS. [Para 11]

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