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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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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:

    Papua New Guinea

    Papua New Guinea
    Regional group
    Asia-Pacific Group
    Political group
    PIF
    Commonwealth
    Source Of Reference:

    United States

    United States
    Regional group
    WEOG
    Political group
    OAS
    Issue:
    • Violence against women / gender-based violence
    Type:
    Recommendation
    Session:
    11th session, May 2011
    Status:
    Accepted
    Contents:
    Undertake a national awareness campaign about the lasting negative effects of gender-based violence.
  • State Under Review:

    Papua New Guinea

    Papua New Guinea
    Regional group
    Asia-Pacific Group
    Political group
    PIF
    Commonwealth
    Source Of Reference:

    Maldives

    Maldives
    Regional group
    Asia-Pacific Group
    Political group
    OIC
    Commonwealth
    Issue:
    • International human rights instruments
    Type:
    Recommendation
    Session:
    11th session, May 2011
    Status:
    Accepted
    Contents:
    Ratify CRPD ...
    Implementation
    National Report:
    Para 14) Papua New Guinea's commitment to ratifying the International Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) was fulfilled on 26 September2013.

    Stakeholder Summary:
    Para 52) ... Since its previous UPR, PNG ratified the CRPD and established a National Disability Policy 2015-2025 in line with the Convention ...
  • State Under Review:

    Papua New Guinea

    Papua New Guinea
    Regional group
    Asia-Pacific Group
    Political group
    PIF
    Commonwealth
    Source Of Reference:

    UN Compilation

    Issue:
    • Other
    Type:
    Review Documentation
    Session:
    11th session, May 2011
    Status:
    Neglected
    Contents:
    Concerned that societal discrimination persists against children born out of wedlock, adopted, and of mixed parentage... [Para 23; CRC]
  • State Under Review:

    Papua New Guinea

    Papua New Guinea
    Regional group
    Asia-Pacific Group
    Political group
    PIF
    Commonwealth
    Source Of Reference:

    United States

    United States
    Regional group
    WEOG
    Political group
    OAS
    Issue:
    • Intersex persons' rights
    • Criminal laws on same-sex sexual practices
    • Rights of same-sex desiring persons
    • Transgender persons' rights
    Type:
    Recommendation
    Session:
    39th Session, November 2021
    Status:
    Unclear Response
    Contents:
    Decriminalize consensual  sexual relations  between  men  and strengthen protections from  societal  violence and discrimination  for  LGBTQI+  persons.
    Explanation
    Noted. The LGBTQI issue is an evolving one that is culturally sensitive in the country.
  • State Under Review:

    Papua New Guinea

    Papua New Guinea
    Regional group
    Asia-Pacific Group
    Political group
    PIF
    Commonwealth
    Source Of Reference:

    Mexico

    Mexico
    Regional group
    GRULAC
    Political group
    OAS
    OEI
    ACS
    Issue:
    • Women's and / or girls' rights
    • Women's participation
    Type:
    Recommendation
    Session:
    39th Session, November 2021
    Status:
    Accepted
    Contents:
    Guarantee full, equal and effective representation and participation of women at all levels of decision-making by amending the Organic Law on the Integrity of Political Parties and Candidates.
    Explanation
    The Government will commence the reviewing of the National Women and Gender Equity Policy (2011-2015) in April 2022. This policy seeks to address barriers to women and girls participation in society, politics and other issues that may affect them.
    The Informal Economy Policy (2011-2020) review currently undertaken by the Government will seek to address informal market access issues and further enhancing women’s economic participation.
    Women’s political participation; PNG laws already support equal participation of women in politics and public life. To further improve this, work is undertaken to encourage political parties to nominate women and endorse women candidates. At the Provincial and local level of Government, it is a requirement to have women representation within those levels of Government.
  • State Under Review:

    Papua New Guinea

    Papua New Guinea
    Regional group
    Asia-Pacific Group
    Political group
    PIF
    Commonwealth
    Source Of Reference:

    United States

    United States
    Regional group
    WEOG
    Political group
    OAS
    Issue:
    • Violence against women / gender-based violence
    • Sexual violence
    • Domestic violence
    Type:
    Recommendation
    Session:
    39th Session, November 2021
    Status:
    Accepted
    Contents:
    Investigate acts of gender-based violence, including domestic violence and sexual violence, and prosecute and punish the perpetrators.
    Explanation
    This is an ongoing priority of the Government through its various policies and programmes to combat Gender-based Violence and sorcery-accusation related violence; however gaps remain in terms of implementation.
  • State Under Review:

    Papua New Guinea

    Papua New Guinea
    Regional group
    Asia-Pacific Group
    Political group
    PIF
    Commonwealth
    Source Of Reference:

    Iceland

    Iceland
    Regional group
    WEOG
    Issue:
    • International human rights instruments
    • Women's and / or girls' rights
    Type:
    Recommendation
    Session:
    39th Session, November 2021
    Status:
    Accepted
    Contents:
    Ratify the Optional Protocol to CEDAW, review customary laws, and repeal all provisions that are harmful and discriminatory against women and girls.
    Explanation
    The Office of the Development of Women (ODW) is conducting data collection exercises for the eventual ratification of the Optional Protocol on CEDAW.
  • State Under Review:

    Papua New Guinea

    Papua New Guinea
    Regional group
    Asia-Pacific Group
    Political group
    PIF
    Commonwealth
    Source Of Reference:

    Chile

    Chile
    Regional group
    GRULAC
    Political group
    OAS
    OEI
    Issue:
    • Gender equality
    • Women's and / or girls' rights
    Type:
    Recommendation
    Session:
    25th session, May 2016
    Status:
    Accepted
    Contents:
    Continue to strengthen the programmes for gender equity and social inclusion of women.
    Explanation
    The Government has developed Gender Equality and Social Inclusion Policy, and the National Strategy to Prevent and Respond to Gender Based Violence and the National Policy for Women and Gender Equality. These Policies are currently being implemented.
  • State Under Review:

    Papua New Guinea

    Papua New Guinea
    Regional group
    Asia-Pacific Group
    Political group
    PIF
    Commonwealth
    Source Of Reference:

    Chile

    Chile
    Regional group
    GRULAC
    Political group
    OAS
    OEI
    Issue:
    • Discrimination based on sexual orientation
    • Discrimination based on gender identity
    • Violence on the basis of sexual orientation
    • Violence on the basis of gender identity
    Type:
    Recommendation
    Session:
    25th session, May 2016
    Status:
    Unclear Response
    Contents:
    Take measures to prevent violence and discrimination against persons on the basis of their sexual orientation and gender identity.
    Explanation
    Noted. LGBT is currently not a priority of the Government.
  • State Under Review:

    Papua New Guinea

    Papua New Guinea
    Regional group
    Asia-Pacific Group
    Political group
    PIF
    Commonwealth
    Source Of Reference:

    Kyrgyzstan

    Kyrgyzstan
    Regional group
    Asia-Pacific Group
    Political group
    OIC
    CIS
    Issue:
    • Gender equality
    Type:
    Recommendation
    Session:
    25th session, May 2016
    Status:
    Accepted
    Contents:
    Increase human and financial investments to support effective implementation of National Policies for Women and Gender Equality and Child Protection.
    Explanation
    Increasing human and financial investments to support effective implementation of national policies addressing women, gender equality and child protection are priorities for the government under Vision 2050 Roadmap, The National Strategy for Responsible Sustainable Development (STARs) for Papua New Guinea, PNG Women in Business and SME Policy encouraging women and youths to engage in economic activities.
  • State Under Review:

    Papua New Guinea

    Papua New Guinea
    Regional group
    Asia-Pacific Group
    Political group
    PIF
    Commonwealth
    Source Of Reference:

    National Report

    Issue:
    • HIV and AIDS
    Type:
    Review Documentation
    Session:
    11th session, May 2011
    Status:
    N/A
    Contents:
    "Combating the rising HIV/ AIDS epidemic in the country is an on-going task undertaken by the Government in its preventative efforts through the HIV/AIDS Management and Prevention Act 2003, which addresses concerns of discrimination, stigmatization and related issues. The National Strategic Plan on HIV/AIDS 2006-2010 provides clear guidelines for the implementation of HIV/AIDS programs in the country. The government has also developed programs for children affected and infected by HIV/AIDS. [Para 77]"
  • State Under Review:

    Papua New Guinea

    Papua New Guinea
    Regional group
    Asia-Pacific Group
    Political group
    PIF
    Commonwealth
    Source Of Reference:

    Canada

    Canada
    Regional group
    WEOG
    Political group
    OAS
    OIF
    Commonwealth
    Issue:
    • Violence against women / gender-based violence
    • Domestic violence
    Type:
    Recommendation
    Session:
    25th session, May 2016
    Status:
    Accepted
    Contents:
    Ensure access to adequate shelter, psychosocial, legal, and health-care services for survivors of domestic violence, including in rural areas.
    Explanation
    The GBV Strategy accommodates for access to support center, psycho-social and legal service. Village Court magistrates have also been trained to attend to issues of domestic violence in rural areas. Efforts are being made by the Government to ensure rural areas have access to these services.
  • State Under Review:

    Papua New Guinea

    Papua New Guinea
    Regional group
    Asia-Pacific Group
    Political group
    PIF
    Commonwealth
    Source Of Reference:

    UN Compilation

    Issue:
    • HIV and AIDS
    Type:
    Review Documentation
    Session:
    11th session, May 2011
    Status:
    Reference Addressed
    Contents:
    "CEDAW noted with deep concern that Papua New Guinea faces a serious HIV/AIDS epidemic with 1.5 per cent of its 6.5 million people infected, and that women and girls are disproportionately affected by HIV, accounting for 60 per cent of people living with HIV. CEDAW was particularly concerned that girls between 15 and 19 years of age have the highest rate of HIV/AIDS in the country, that is four times that of boys of the same age. In this respect, CEDAW was concerned that women and girls may be particularly susceptible to infection owing to gender-specific norms and that the persistence of unequal power relations between women and men may increase their vulnerability to infection. [Para 60]"
  • State Under Review:

    Papua New Guinea

    Papua New Guinea
    Regional group
    Asia-Pacific Group
    Political group
    PIF
    Commonwealth
    Source Of Reference:

    Stakeholder Summary

    Issue:
    • Harmful practices based on cultural / traditional values
    • Violence against women / gender-based violence
    Type:
    Review Documentation
    Session:
    25th session, May 2016
    Status:
    Reference Addressed
    Contents:
    IPA recommended to initiate a national awareness-raising campaign against sorcery and witchcraft related crimes, and enforce legal action against those committing or inciting such atrocities ... [Para 26]
  • State Under Review:

    Papua New Guinea

    Papua New Guinea
    Regional group
    Asia-Pacific Group
    Political group
    PIF
    Commonwealth
    Source Of Reference:

    UN Compilation

    Issue:
    • Violence against women / gender-based violence
    • Training for state personnel on sexual rights issues
    Type:
    Review Documentation
    Session:
    25th session, May 2016
    Status:
    Reference Addressed
    Contents:
    The country team recommended that Papua New Guinea strengthen its efforts to address gender-based violence, including by providing training and awareness-raising on gender-based violence and violence related to sorcery accusations, strengthening accountability mechanisms and allocating sufficient budget to support such programmes. [Para 32]
  • State Under Review:

    Papua New Guinea

    Papua New Guinea
    Regional group
    Asia-Pacific Group
    Political group
    PIF
    Commonwealth
    Source Of Reference:

    National Report

    Issue:
    • Gender perspective in policies, programmes
    • Sexual and / or reproductive rights and / or health broadly
    Type:
    Review Documentation
    Session:
    25th session, May 2016
    Status:
    N/A
    Contents:
    Some of the health sector policies developed by the Government to implement the Health Plan: PNG Health Sector Gender Policy; National Sexual Reproductive Health Policy ... [Para 83]
  • State Under Review:

    Papua New Guinea

    Papua New Guinea
    Regional group
    Asia-Pacific Group
    Political group
    PIF
    Commonwealth
    Source Of Reference:

    Holy See

    Holy See
    Regional group
    Observer
    Issue:
    • Violence against women / gender-based violence
    • Domestic violence
    Type:
    Recommendation
    Session:
    11th session, May 2011
    Status:
    Rejected
    Contents:
    ... Adopt laws favouring the protection of women, and combat domestic violence
    Explanation
    There has already been a legislative review of all existing laws to ensure CEDAW compliance. Only implementation aspect that is still outstanding.
  • State Under Review:

    Papua New Guinea

    Papua New Guinea
    Regional group
    Asia-Pacific Group
    Political group
    PIF
    Commonwealth
    Source Of Reference:

    Maldives

    Maldives
    Regional group
    Asia-Pacific Group
    Political group
    OIC
    Commonwealth
    Issue:
    • Violence against women / gender-based violence
    Type:
    Recommendation
    Session:
    11th session, May 2011
    Status:
    Accepted
    Contents:
    Ensure that all complaints on gender-based violence, regardless of perpetrators, be investigated and brought to justice.
    Implementation
    National Report:
    Para 31) The Family Protection Act 2013 passed by the National Parliament on 18 September 2013 provides a comprehensive legislative framework to combat domestic violence against women in Papua New Guinea and to provide for family and interim protection orders. It also criminalises domestic violence; allows for neighbours, relatives and children to report domestic violence; as well as gives police the power to remove perpetrators from their homes to protect the victim. Penalties for breach of the Act include fines up to K5,000.00 (US$1,650.00) and 2 years in prison.
  • State Under Review:

    Papua New Guinea

    Papua New Guinea
    Regional group
    Asia-Pacific Group
    Political group
    PIF
    Commonwealth
    Source Of Reference:

    United Kingdom

    United Kingdom
    Regional group
    WEOG
    Political group
    EU
    Commonwealth
    Issue:
    • International human rights instruments
    • Gender equality
    Type:
    Recommendation
    Session:
    11th session, May 2011
    Status:
    Accepted
    Contents:
    Accede to OP-CEDAW and fully incorporate CEDAW into domestic legislation without delay.
    Implementation
    National Report:
    Para 38) The Government has developed policies, plans and strategies to address and eliminate all forms of discrimination and abuse against women as per Article 2 of CEDAW. All the policies below are comprehensive and address several human rights issues in consistent with the National Constitution of Papua New Guinea. These include:
    - Papua New Guinea Vision 2050, which is a long-term national development roadmap;
    - Millennium Development Goals (MDG) 2000-2015;
    - National Strategy for Responsible Sustainable Development (STARS), which addresses the 2030 Agenda on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) 2015-2030;
    - Medium Term Development Plan 2 (MTDP) 2016-2017, usually a 5-year development rolling plan;
    - National Public Service Gender Equality and Social Inclusion Policy (GESI Policy);
    - National Security Strategy 2013;
    - Development Strategic Plan (PNGSDP) 2010-2030.

    Para 126) The Government has taken steps to review laws to protect women against discrimination and gender-based violence and to promote gender equality in the country. The Government is in the process of completing a Report with recommendations to harmonise CEDAW with domestic legislations.

    Para 140) Papua New Guinea has not ratified the Optional Protocol to CEDAW (OP-CEDAW). However, Papua New Guinea has a number of domestic legislations and policies that are already addressing the issues that the Optional Protocols are aimed at addressing i.e. Domestic Violence is now a crime under our criminal codes, Sexual Violence Act criminalises underage marriage, marital rape, attempt rape etc.
  • State Under Review:

    Papua New Guinea

    Papua New Guinea
    Regional group
    Asia-Pacific Group
    Political group
    PIF
    Commonwealth
    Source Of Reference:

    Haiti

    Haiti
    Regional group
    GRULAC
    Political group
    OAS
    ACS
    OIF
    Issue:
    • International human rights instruments
    • Gender equality
    Type:
    Recommendation
    Session:
    11th session, May 2011
    Status:
    Rejected
    Contents:
    Strengthen its cooperation with treaty bodies and give the greatest possible attention to the recommendations of the CRC and the CEDAW and the various United Nations joint reports
    Explanation
    Due to competing interests and priorities of Government, it may not be possible to give it highest priority.
  • State Under Review:

    Papua New Guinea

    Papua New Guinea
    Regional group
    Asia-Pacific Group
    Political group
    PIF
    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
    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. The Constitution provides that citizens are equal regardless of race, tribe, and place of origin, political opinion, color, creed, religion or gender.
  • State Under Review:

    Papua New Guinea

    Papua New Guinea
    Regional group
    Asia-Pacific Group
    Political group
    PIF
    Commonwealth
    Source Of Reference:

    Iceland

    Iceland
    Regional group
    WEOG
    Issue:
    • Criminal laws on same-sex sexual practices
    • Rights of same-sex desiring persons
    Type:
    Recommendation
    Session:
    39th Session, November 2021
    Status:
    Unclear Response
    Contents:
    Repeal sections 210 and 212 of the Criminal Code in order to decriminalize sexual relations between men.
    Explanation
    Noted. The LGBTQI issue is an evolving one that is culturally sensitive in the country.
  • State Under Review:

    Papua New Guinea

    Papua New Guinea
    Regional group
    Asia-Pacific Group
    Political group
    PIF
    Commonwealth
    Source Of Reference:

    United Kingdom

    United Kingdom
    Regional group
    WEOG
    Political group
    EU
    Commonwealth
    Issue:
    • Violence against women / gender-based violence
    • Training for state personnel on sexual rights issues
    Type:
    Recommendation
    Session:
    39th Session, November 2021
    Status:
    Accepted
    Contents:
    Increase funding and resources to prevent and respond to gender-based violence, including training for police to identify and investigate cases.
    Explanation
    This is an ongoing priority of the Government through its various policies and programmes to combat Gender-based Violence and sorcery-accusation related violence; however gaps remain in terms of implementation.
  • State Under Review:

    Papua New Guinea

    Papua New Guinea
    Regional group
    Asia-Pacific Group
    Political group
    PIF
    Commonwealth
    Source Of Reference:

    Italy

    Italy
    Regional group
    WEOG
    Political group
    EU
    Issue:
    • Early marriage
    • Forced marriage
    • Women's and / or girls' rights
    Type:
    Recommendation
    Session:
    39th Session, November 2021
    Status:
    Accepted
    Contents:
    Adopt measures to promote the full enjoyment of the rights of children, especially the right to education, prevent child, early and forced marriage, and raise the minimum-age of criminal responsibility to 14 years old.
    Explanation
    As a State party to the CRC; Papua New Guinea is committed to protecting and promoting the rights of the child through legislations such as the Lukautim Pikini Act (2015) and Family Protection Act (2018).
    The Government is now looking to reviewing the minimum-age of criminal responsibility from 7 to 14 years of age.
  • State Under Review:

    Papua New Guinea

    Papua New Guinea
    Regional group
    Asia-Pacific Group
    Political group
    PIF
    Commonwealth
    Source Of Reference:

    Philippines

    Philippines
    Regional group
    Asia-Pacific Group
    Political group
    ASEAN
    Issue:
    • Women's and / or girls' rights
    Type:
    Recommendation
    Session:
    39th Session, November 2021
    Status:
    Accepted
    Contents:
    Consider further measures to address barriers to girls’ education and improve the retention of female students in the education system.
    Explanation
    The Government of Papua New Guinea Tuition Fee-Free Subsidy Policy through Department of Education and education partners is addressing barriers to improve the retention of female students in the education system.

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