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Recommending State

UN Member State or Permanent Observer making sexual rights related recommendations, comments or asking questions to the State under Review.

Review Documentation

Sources of information used as the basis for a State’s review.  Includes the State’s National Report, UN Compilation Report and a Stakeholder Summary.

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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:

    Tunisia

    Tunisia
    Regional group
    Africa Group
    Political group
    AU
    OIC
    AL
    OIF
    Source Of Reference:

    Honduras

    Honduras
    Regional group
    GRULAC
    Political group
    OAS
    OEI
    ACS
    Issue:
    • International human rights instruments
    • Gender equality
    Type:
    Recommendation
    Session:
    13th session, June 2012
    Status:
    Accepted
    Contents:
    Adopt the concept of discrimination in line with CEDAW for the definition of fundamental rights related to gender equality.
  • State Under Review:

    Tunisia

    Tunisia
    Regional group
    Africa Group
    Political group
    AU
    OIC
    AL
    OIF
    Source Of Reference:

    Nigeria

    Nigeria
    Regional group
    Africa Group
    Political group
    AU
    OIC
    Commonwealth
    Issue:
    • HIV and AIDS
    Type:
    Comment
    Session:
    1st session, April 2008
    Status:
    Not Followed up with a Recommendation
    Contents:
    It noted with interest the complex challenges in providing unhindered health facilities, combating HIV/AIDS and other communicable diseases...
  • State Under Review:

    Tunisia

    Tunisia
    Regional group
    Africa Group
    Political group
    AU
    OIC
    AL
    OIF
    Source Of Reference:

    UN Compilation

    Issue:
    • Gender equality
    • Women's and / or girls' rights
    Type:
    Review Documentation
    Session:
    13th session, June 2012
    Status:
    Neglected
    Contents:
    ... It called upon Tunisia to protect media pluralism and guarantee freedom of speech and access to information in order to get to the root causes of gender discrimination and promote a non- stereotypical and non-discriminatory portrayal of women ... [Para 20; CEDAW]
  • State Under Review:

    Tunisia

    Tunisia
    Regional group
    Africa Group
    Political group
    AU
    OIC
    AL
    OIF
    Source Of Reference:

    Stakeholder Summary

    Issue:
    • Gender equality
    • Women's participation
    Type:
    Review Documentation
    Session:
    13th session, June 2012
    Status:
    Reference Addressed
    Contents:
    ... JS2 recommended that Tunisia ensure, through the Constitution the participation of women at all levels of the political and social life. [Para 19]
  • State Under Review:

    Tunisia

    Tunisia
    Regional group
    Africa Group
    Political group
    AU
    OIC
    AL
    OIF
    Source Of Reference:

    Malta

    Malta
    Regional group
    WEOG
    Political group
    EU
    Commonwealth
    Issue:
    • Criminal laws on same-sex sexual practices
    Type:
    Recommendation
    Session:
    41st session, November 2022
    Status:
    Unclear Response
    Contents:
    Abolish all articles in the Penal Code used to justify arrest, detention and punishment of LGBTIQ+ persons.
    Explanation
    Noted.
  • State Under Review:

    Tunisia

    Tunisia
    Regional group
    Africa Group
    Political group
    AU
    OIC
    AL
    OIF
    Source Of Reference:

    Uganda

    Uganda
    Regional group
    Africa Group
    Political group
    AU
    OIC
    Commonwealth
    Issue:
    • Women's and / or girls' rights
    Type:
    Recommendation
    Session:
    41st session, November 2022
    Status:
    Unclear Response
    Contents:
    Strengthen the legal framework and policies to guarantee equal rights of women in marriage.
    Explanation
    Noted.
  • State Under Review:

    Tunisia

    Tunisia
    Regional group
    Africa Group
    Political group
    AU
    OIC
    AL
    OIF
    Source Of Reference:

    Angola

    Angola
    Regional group
    Africa Group
    Political group
    AU
    Issue:
    • Trafficking in women and / or girls
    Type:
    Recommendation
    Session:
    41st session, November 2022
    Status:
    Accepted
    Contents:
    Take adequate measures to further protect women and children against human trafficking.
  • State Under Review:

    Tunisia

    Tunisia
    Regional group
    Africa Group
    Political group
    AU
    OIC
    AL
    OIF
    Source Of Reference:

    China

    China
    Regional group
    Asia-Pacific Group
    Issue:
    • Gender equality
    • Women's and / or girls' rights
    Type:
    Recommendation
    Session:
    41st session, November 2022
    Status:
    Accepted
    Contents:
    Continue to promote gender equality and better protect the rights of women and children.
  • State Under Review:

    Tunisia

    Tunisia
    Regional group
    Africa Group
    Political group
    AU
    OIC
    AL
    OIF
    Source Of Reference:

    France

    France
    Regional group
    WEOG
    Political group
    EU
    OIF
    Issue:
    • International human rights instruments
    Type:
    Recommendation
    Session:
    41st session, November 2022
    Status:
    Accepted
    Contents:
    Continue the constructive dialogue they have engaged with the United Nations Independent Expert on sexual orientation and gender identity.
  • State Under Review:

    Tunisia

    Tunisia
    Regional group
    Africa Group
    Political group
    AU
    OIC
    AL
    OIF
    Source Of Reference:

    Zambia

    Zambia
    Regional group
    Africa Group
    Political group
    AU
    Commonwealth
    Issue:
    • Violence against women / gender-based violence
    Type:
    Recommendation
    Session:
    27th Session May 2017
    Status:
    Accepted
    Contents:
    Pass comprehensive and specific legislation on violence against women that contains both criminal and civil provisions
  • State Under Review:

    Tunisia

    Tunisia
    Regional group
    Africa Group
    Political group
    AU
    OIC
    AL
    OIF
    Source Of Reference:

    Central African Republic

    Central African Republic
    Regional group
    Africa Group
    Political group
    AU
    OIF
    Issue:
    • Empowerment of women
    Type:
    Recommendation
    Session:
    27th Session May 2017
    Status:
    Accepted
    Contents:
    Put in place programmes to fight against poverty and job insecurity, through strengthening the economic empowerment of women
  • State Under Review:

    Tunisia

    Tunisia
    Regional group
    Africa Group
    Political group
    AU
    OIC
    AL
    OIF
    Source Of Reference:

    Brazil

    Brazil
    Regional group
    GRULAC
    Political group
    OAS
    OEI
    Issue:
    • International human rights instruments
    • Women's and / or girls' rights
    Type:
    Recommendation
    Session:
    1st session, April 2008
    Status:
    Accepted
    Contents:
    While recognizing the considerable progress made by Tunisia in the field of women's rights and gender equality, recommends the consideration of the withdrawal of reservations to CEDAW.
    Implementation
    National Report:
    Para 15) In keeping with this recommendation and consistent with the goals and demands of the Tunisian revolution, the State has ratified several international treaties, including:...The Optional Protocol to the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (statute no. 3/2011 (19 February 2011) and ordinance no. 551/2011 (14 May 2011))

    Para 17) Following the recommendations issued on 22 October 2010 by the CEDAW Committee, Tunisia entered a new phase, taking the decision to withdraw the reservations to CEDAW pursuant to statute 103/2011 (24 October 2011) and ordinance no. 4260/2011 (28 November 2011).

    Para 109) Pursuant to statute no. 103/2011 (24 October 2011), Tunisia resolved to agree to withdraw the reservations to CEDAW, in order to strengthen gender equality further.

    Stakeholder Summary:
    Para 3) The Higher Committee on Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms (CSDHLF) and a number of stakeholders welcomed the adoption of the legislative decree withdrawing the reservations made when the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW) was ratified on 16 August 2011. HRW indicated that Tunisia maintained a general declaration suggesting that it might not implement reforms that conflict with Islam. HRW; Joint Submission 2 (JS2) and the Tunisian Human Rights League (LTDH) recommended that recommended that Tunisia lift the remaining general reservation to CEDAW.
  • State Under Review:

    Tunisia

    Tunisia
    Regional group
    Africa Group
    Political group
    AU
    OIC
    AL
    OIF
    Source Of Reference:

    Bahrain

    Bahrain
    Regional group
    Asia-Pacific Group
    Political group
    OIC
    AL
    Issue:
    • Women's participation
    Type:
    Recommendation
    Session:
    27th Session May 2017
    Status:
    Accepted
    Contents:
    Strengthen the participation of women in decision-making circles and leadership positions and enable them to play a role in all fields of development
  • State Under Review:

    Tunisia

    Tunisia
    Regional group
    Africa Group
    Political group
    AU
    OIC
    AL
    OIF
    Source Of Reference:

    United States

    United States
    Regional group
    WEOG
    Political group
    OAS
    Issue:
    • Criminal laws on same-sex sexual practices
    Type:
    Recommendation
    Session:
    27th Session May 2017
    Status:
    Unclear Response
    Contents:
    Amend article 230 of the Criminal Code to end criminalization of same-sex sexual relations
    Explanation
    Noted.
  • State Under Review:

    Tunisia

    Tunisia
    Regional group
    Africa Group
    Political group
    AU
    OIC
    AL
    OIF
    Source Of Reference:

    Poland

    Poland
    Regional group
    EEG
    Political group
    EU
    Issue:
    • Women's and / or girls' rights
    Type:
    Recommendation
    Session:
    13th session, June 2012
    Status:
    No Response
    Contents:
    Eliminate discrimination between women and men in inheritance rights.
  • State Under Review:

    Tunisia

    Tunisia
    Regional group
    Africa Group
    Political group
    AU
    OIC
    AL
    OIF
    Source Of Reference:

    Australia

    Australia
    Regional group
    WEOG
    Political group
    PIF
    Commonwealth
    Issue:
    • Intersex persons' rights
    • Discrimination based on sexual orientation
    • Discrimination based on gender identity
    Type:
    Recommendation
    Session:
    27th Session May 2017
    Status:
    Unclear Response
    Contents:
    Introduce legislation to protect against discrimination based on sexual orientation, gender identity and intersex status
    Explanation
    Noted.
  • State Under Review:

    Tunisia

    Tunisia
    Regional group
    Africa Group
    Political group
    AU
    OIC
    AL
    OIF
    Source Of Reference:

    UN Compilation

    Issue:
    • Intersex persons' rights
    • Training for state personnel on sexual rights issues
    • Rights of same-sex desiring persons
    • Transgender persons' rights
    Type:
    Review Documentation
    Session:
    41st session, November 2022
    Status:
    Not Followed up with a Recommendation
    Contents:
    The Independent Expert on sexual orientation and gender identity and the HR Committee recommended that Tunisia ... provide law enforcement officials with training on respect for diverse sexual orientations and gender identities, recognize associations for the protection of the rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and intersex persons, .. [Para 47]
  • State Under Review:

    Tunisia

    Tunisia
    Regional group
    Africa Group
    Political group
    AU
    OIC
    AL
    OIF
    Source Of Reference:

    Stakeholder Summary

    Issue:
    • International human rights instruments
    Type:
    Review Documentation
    Session:
    41st session, November 2022
    Status:
    Not Followed up with a Recommendation
    Contents:
    JS7, JS9, MAAT and CSDHLF recommended ratification of the ILO Domestic Workers Convention, 2011 (No. 189). [Para 11]
  • State Under Review:

    Tunisia

    Tunisia
    Regional group
    Africa Group
    Political group
    AU
    OIC
    AL
    OIF
    Source Of Reference:

    UN Compilation

    Issue:
    • Women's and / or girls' rights
    Type:
    Review Documentation
    Session:
    27th Session May 2017
    Status:
    Neglected
    Contents:
    OHCHR recommended that the Government put an end to all administrative practices that infringe freedom of religion and belief, and ensure full respect for and protection of the freedom to debate public affairs, hold peaceful meetings and demonstrations, express opposition and publish political ideas, particularly for women and young people. [Para 49]
  • State Under Review:

    Tunisia

    Tunisia
    Regional group
    Africa Group
    Political group
    AU
    OIC
    AL
    OIF
    Source Of Reference:

    UN Compilation

    Issue:
    • Gender equality
    • Women's and / or girls' rights
    Type:
    Review Documentation
    Session:
    27th Session May 2017
    Status:
    Reference Addressed
    Contents:
    The country team indicated that unequal inheritance rights contributed to the impoverishment of women ... [Para 68]
  • State Under Review:

    Tunisia

    Tunisia
    Regional group
    Africa Group
    Political group
    AU
    OIC
    AL
    OIF
    Source Of Reference:

    Stakeholder Summary

    Issue:
    • Gender equality
    Type:
    Review Documentation
    Session:
    27th Session May 2017
    Status:
    Neglected
    Contents:
    JS1 recommended that Tunisia grant women the right to transmit their nationality to their foreign husbands, on an equal footing with men. [Para 59]
  • State Under Review:

    Tunisia

    Tunisia
    Regional group
    Africa Group
    Political group
    AU
    OIC
    AL
    OIF
    Source Of Reference:

    Stakeholder Summary

    Issue:
    • Gender equality
    • Sexual and / or reproductive rights and / or health broadly
    Type:
    Review Documentation
    Session:
    27th Session May 2017
    Status:
    Neglected
    Contents:
    JS6 (...) suggested (...) revising provisions of the Personal Statute Law on dowry, inheritance and child custody awards, (...) guaranteeing the right to sexual and reproductive health. [Para 71]
  • State Under Review:

    Tunisia

    Tunisia
    Regional group
    Africa Group
    Political group
    AU
    OIC
    AL
    OIF
    Source Of Reference:

    Jordan

    Jordan
    Regional group
    Asia-Pacific Group
    Political group
    OIC
    AL
    Issue:
    • Violence against women / gender-based violence
    Type:
    Recommendation
    Session:
    13th session, June 2012
    Status:
    Accepted
    Contents:
    Continue cooperation with civil society organizations to reduce the phenomena of violence against women.
    Implementation
    National Report:
    Para 74) Since 2012 Tunisia has been implementing a national strategy to combat violence against women adopted in 2008, in cooperation with a number of United Nations organizations and civil society associations. It focuses on four areas: monitoring and assessment of the phenomenon of violence against women; provision of appropriate and diverse services to respond to the needs of women victims of violence: social mobilization and awareness-raising with a view to changing conduct and eliminating the phenomenon of violence against women; and advocacy of a review of the legislation and support for a legal system that prevents and criminalizes violence against women.
    Para 75) Al-Aman shelter for the protection of women against violence was established in 2015 and is run in partnership with civil society. A map of services rendered to women victims of violence and women in situations of vulnerability has been produced and circulated. Steps have been taken to continue implementing the pilot project on “Multisectoral care for women victims of violence in the area of Greater Tunis”, which was launched in 2014.
  • State Under Review:

    Tunisia

    Tunisia
    Regional group
    Africa Group
    Political group
    AU
    OIC
    AL
    OIF
    Source Of Reference:

    Ghana

    Ghana
    Regional group
    Africa Group
    Political group
    AU
    OIF
    Commonwealth
    Issue:
    • Women's and / or girls' rights
    • Women's participation
    Type:
    Recommendation
    Session:
    13th session, June 2012
    Status:
    Accepted
    Contents:
    Engage in an all-inclusive and participatory reform process and ensure that all sections of the population, including women ... are brought on board.
  • State Under Review:

    Tunisia

    Tunisia
    Regional group
    Africa Group
    Political group
    AU
    OIC
    AL
    OIF
    Source Of Reference:

    National Report

    Issue:
    • Contraception
    • Sexual and / or reproductive rights and / or health broadly
    Type:
    Review Documentation
    Session:
    1st session, April 2008
    Status:
    N/A
    Contents:
    Furthermore, family and reproductive health remains a priority in Tunisian development policy, which has resulted in a contraceptive prevalence rate of some 60.2 per cent among women of child-bearing age and a birth rate of 17.1 per thousand. The rate of natural increase is currently 1.15 per cent, compared to 2.86 per cent in 1956, and the total fertility rate is currently 2.04, against 7.2 in 1996. [Para 66]

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