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State Under Review:Saint Kitts & NevisSaint Kitts & NevisRegional groupGRULACPolitical groupOASACSCommonwealthSource Of Reference:UN CompilationIssue:
- Sexual and / or reproductive rights and / or health broadly
Type:Review DocumentationSession:37th Session, January 2021Status:Reference AddressedContents:The United Nations subregional team further recommended that Saint Kitts and Nevis enact legislation to guarantee that access to sexual and reproductive health services without restrictions in terms of age, marital status and third-party authorization requirements – in line with Sustainable Development Goal 5, indicator 5.6.2 – or at the minimum, to formally recognize the Gillick competency test in the country’s legislative and policy frameworks. [Para 17]
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State Under Review:Saint Kitts & NevisSaint Kitts & NevisRegional groupGRULACPolitical groupOASACSCommonwealthSource Of Reference:National ReportIssue:
- Gender equality
Type:Review DocumentationSession:10th session, February 2011Status:N/AContents:"Currently there are three support groups of women articulating the need for equality in political decision making, one in Nevis and two in St. Kitts. [Para 53]" -
State Under Review:Saint Kitts & NevisSaint Kitts & NevisRegional groupGRULACPolitical groupOASACSCommonwealthSource Of Reference:JapanJapanRegional groupAsia-Pacific GroupIssue:
- International human rights instruments
Type:RecommendationSession:37th Session, January 2021Status:Unclear ResponseContents:Ratify the ICCPR and the ICESCR.ExplanationNoted. -
State Under Review:Saint Kitts & NevisSaint Kitts & NevisRegional groupGRULACPolitical groupOASACSCommonwealthSource Of Reference:PortugalPortugalRegional groupWEOGPolitical groupEUOEIIssue:
- Intersex persons' rights
- Discrimination based on sexual orientation
- Discrimination based on gender identity
- Criminal laws on same-sex sexual practices
- Rights of same-sex desiring persons
- Transgender persons' rights
Type:RecommendationSession:37th Session, January 2021Status:Unclear ResponseContents:Decriminalize consensual same-sex conduct and take concrete legal and policy measures to eliminate all forms of discrimination against LGBTI persons.ExplanationNoted. -
State Under Review:Saint Kitts & NevisSaint Kitts & NevisRegional groupGRULACPolitical groupOASACSCommonwealthSource Of Reference:LuxembourgLuxembourgRegional groupWEOGPolitical groupEUOIFIssue:
- Early marriage
Type:RecommendationSession:37th Session, January 2021Status:Unclear ResponseContents:Set the age of consent to marriage at 18, without exception.ExplanationNoted. -
State Under Review:Saint Kitts & NevisSaint Kitts & NevisRegional groupGRULACPolitical groupOASACSCommonwealthSource Of Reference:NetherlandsNetherlandsRegional groupWEOGPolitical groupEUIssue:
- Marital rape
Type:RecommendationSession:37th Session, January 2021Status:Unclear ResponseContents:Amend the criminal law provisions regarding rape to include a specific provision on marital rape.ExplanationNoted. -
State Under Review:Saint Kitts & NevisSaint Kitts & NevisRegional groupGRULACPolitical groupOASACSCommonwealthSource Of Reference:SenegalSenegalRegional groupAfrica GroupPolitical groupAUOICOIFIssue:
- Women's and / or girls' rights
- Women's participation
Type:RecommendationSession:37th Session, January 2021Status:AcceptedContents:Ensure greater representation of women in positions of responsibility and in political bodies, in particular in Parliament. -
State Under Review:Saint Kitts & NevisSaint Kitts & NevisRegional groupGRULACPolitical groupOASACSCommonwealthSource Of Reference:JapanJapanRegional groupAsia-Pacific GroupIssue:
- Violence against women / gender-based violence
- Women's and / or girls' rights
Type:RecommendationSession:37th Session, January 2021Status:AcceptedContents:Take further measures to promote and protect women’s rights, including prevention of gender based violence. -
State Under Review:Saint Kitts & NevisSaint Kitts & NevisRegional groupGRULACPolitical groupOASACSCommonwealthSource Of Reference:EcuadorEcuadorRegional groupGRULACPolitical groupOASOEIIssue:
- Gender equality
Type:RecommendationSession:10th session, February 2011Status:AcceptedContents:Adopt necessary policy measures to enable women to accede, under equal conditions, to positions of responsibility in the public and private sector.ImplementationNational 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 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. -
State Under Review:Saint Kitts & NevisSaint Kitts & NevisRegional groupGRULACPolitical groupOASACSCommonwealthSource Of Reference:SpainSpainRegional groupWEOGPolitical groupEUOEIIssue:
- Sexual abuse
- Violence against women / gender-based violence
- Domestic violence
Type:RecommendationSession:10th session, February 2011Status:AcceptedContents:Step up its efforts to eradicate domestic violence and sexual abuse within the framework of comprehensive policies to combat gender violence and to protect children's rights.ImplementationNational Report:
Para 74) A Special Victims Unit was created within the Royal Saint Christopher and Nevis Police Force (RSCNPF) on 1 April, 2012, to deal with issues including domestic violence and child abuse, among others. On the island of Nevis, there are four police officers from the Special Victims Unit, which is linked to the Department of Social Services. According to reports, with the establishment of the Special Victims Unit, in the case of rape, reporting to authorities has "increased significantly".
Para 75) The Government offers counselling to victims of abuse and trains police, nurses, guidance counsellors and other government employees on domestic and gender violence.
Para 76) The Department of Gender Affairs in collaboration with the Police the government carried out public campaigns against sexual violence, through churches and workplaces, on radio, and amongst civil society.
Para 77) The Department of Gender Affairs has made available three general hotline numbers for persons seeking assistance for themselves or others with respect to domestic violence.
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.
Para 101) Under the Offences Against the Person (Amendment) Act, 2012, rape is recognized as a criminal Act, rape is recognized as a criminal act, liable to penalties under the law. The maximum penalty for rape is life imprisonment.
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.
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 4) 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 a The Declaration on the Elimination of Violence against Women;
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 & NevisSaint Kitts & NevisRegional groupGRULACPolitical groupOASACSCommonwealthSource Of Reference:EstoniaEstoniaRegional groupEEGPolitical groupEUIssue:
- Sexual exploitation / slavery
- International human rights instruments
Type:RecommendationSession:23rd session, November 2015Status:AcceptedContents:Ratify ... OP-CRC-SC.ImplementationNational 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.
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State Under Review:Saint Kitts & NevisSaint Kitts & NevisRegional groupGRULACPolitical groupOASACSCommonwealthSource Of Reference:RwandaRwandaRegional groupAfrica GroupPolitical groupAUOIFCommonwealthIssue:
- Gender equality
- Gender perspective in policies, programmes
Type:RecommendationSession:23rd session, November 2015Status:AcceptedContents:Adopt a national gender policy and enhance the capacity for gender analysis with government ministries, departments and agencies that coordinate policy development.ExplanationUNWOMEN has indicated verbally a willingness to provide technical assistance for training of Permanent Secretaries in gender mainstreaming and child and gender sensitive budgeting.
Gender Sensitization sub-project has been submitted to the Caribbean Development Bank for approval for funding under Basic Needs Trust Fund (BNTF) 7, an initiative through the Caribbean Development Bank. This will include funds for PSA's, training for persons in gender and the re-introduction of gender focal points in each Ministry.
ImplementationNational Report:
Para 33. The Department of Gender Affairs has a significant responsibility in raising awareness; monitoring and improving the status of women and girls in the country through the implementation of a number of International Conventions and declarations.
Para 34) The Department’s priority areas include the formation of a National Gender Policy, the empowerment of women and girls, the reduction of all forms of gender-based violence, poverty elimination, governance and democracy, and programmes for men and boys.
Para 35) The Department of Gender Affairs functions under a policy framework, which is guided by international and regional commitments including the Sustainable Development Goals, Convention on the Elimination of all forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW), the Gender Equality Observatory, (CSW) Commission on the Status of Women in Saint Kitts & Nevis and the Belém do Pará Convention. It has responsibility to fulfil periodic international, regional and national reporting obligations.
Para 39) In 2016-2017 the Department of Gender Affairs led a Gender Sensitization Project designed to provide the wider society with a more sophisticated understanding of gender; to improve gender mainstreaming in the public sector, and to enable the private sector to address and provide more substantial reporting about gender-related issues. Deliverables from this project included the creation of three sector specific training guides and a manual for use with adolescents, the private sector and focal point units within the public sector. Subsequently, 116 focal points across Saint Kitts and Nevis in the private and public sectors, and civil society were trained. Further gender sensitization training sessions were carried out in July and August 2018 respectively. Gender sensitization training continues to be delivered through the Department of Gender Affairs.
Para 40) After a Gender Equality Study was conducted in 2014, the results renewed the Government’s desire to complete a Gender Policy, and in 2018, the Government of Saint Kitts and Nevis restarted the consultative process towards its National Gender Policy. The general objective of the gender policy is to advocate for non- discrimination on the grounds of sex and to provide a framework that will assist the Government of Saint Kitts and Nevis in facilitating gender equality and empowerment. The policy will be structured in two parts: gender mainstreaming and gender setting.
Para 41) ‘Gender mainstreaming’ is a strategy embraced by the Government, and is an important initiative that promotes gender equality in institutions policies and programmes. The implications and interests of men and women are considered in order to address unequal social structures. Gender mainstreaming seeks to ensure that gender issues are addressed within the existing development strategies and programmes. Gender setting will seek to transform the existing agenda through the systematic application of a gender perspective. Other strategies will include gender sensitization, training, promotion, ensuring public ownership of the policy, ensuring data disaggregation, promoting women’s empowerment and gender equality, and establishing a gender responsive, monitoring and evaluating mechanism within government and other agencies.
Para 42) The Government recently received approval for additional funding, from UNESCO, to complete the drafting of said policy. The document is expected to be completed in the second quarter of 2021 and will be presented to Cabinet for approval thereafter.
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State Under Review:Saint Kitts & NevisSaint Kitts & NevisRegional groupGRULACPolitical groupOASACSCommonwealthSource Of Reference:Costa RicaCosta RicaRegional groupGRULACPolitical groupOASOEIACSIssue:
- International human rights instruments
Type:RecommendationSession:23rd session, November 2015Status:Unclear ResponseContents:Accede to the ICCPR, ICESCR, CRPD, ...ExplanationIt 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.ImplementationNational Report:
Para 6) On 27th September, 2019, Saint Kitts and Nevis signed the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities and acceded to it approximately three (3) weeks after on 17th October, 2019. This is one of the many steps the country has taken in its quest to improve the human rights conditions throughout the Federation.
UN Compilation:
Para 3) … The Ministry of Foreign Affairs collaborated with the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights on human rights training workshops for government officials and civil society organizations, including advocacy on the ratification of the CRPD and public awareness seminars on the rights of persons with disabilities. In October 2019, Saint Kitts and Nevis ratified the CRPD.
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State Under Review:Saint Kitts & NevisSaint Kitts & NevisRegional groupGRULACPolitical groupOASACSCommonwealthSource Of Reference:GhanaGhanaRegional groupAfrica GroupPolitical groupAUOIFCommonwealthIssue:
- International human rights instruments
Type:RecommendationSession:23rd session, November 2015Status:Unclear ResponseContents:Consider ratifying the ICCPR ...ExplanationIt 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 & NevisSaint Kitts & NevisRegional groupGRULACPolitical groupOASACSCommonwealthSource Of Reference:United KingdomUnited KingdomRegional groupWEOGPolitical groupEUCommonwealthIssue:
- International human rights instruments
Type:RecommendationSession:10th session, February 2011Status:Unclear ResponseContents:Sign CRPD.ExplanationWith 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.ImplementationNational 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 & NevisSaint Kitts & NevisRegional groupGRULACPolitical groupOASACSCommonwealthSource Of Reference:AustraliaAustraliaRegional groupWEOGPolitical groupPIFCommonwealthIssue:
- Intersex persons' rights
- Discrimination based on sexual orientation
- Discrimination based on gender identity
Type:RecommendationSession:23rd session, November 2015Status:Unclear ResponseContents:Repeal all legislation which may discriminate against lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex persons.ExplanationNoted.ImplementationUN Compilation:
Para 8) Although the Government did not support universal periodic review recommendations associated with LGBTQI rights, Saint Kitts and Nevis has shown some openness to dialogue on the issue.
Stakeholder Summary:
Para 7) HRW stressed that Saint Kitts and Nevis did not have any comprehensive laws that prohibited discrimination on grounds of gender identity and sexual orientation, including in the employment, housing, access to education, and health care contexts. In this lacking legal context, discrimination against LGBT people seeped into everyday activities, whether it was availing of services such as health care, school, or riding a bus, or social activities such as going to the movies or shopping. Discrimination in the workplace can also occur. Notably, LGBT persons who faced discrimination in any sector lacked any legal avenue to seek redress for themselves or accountability for perpetrators.
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State Under Review:Saint Kitts & NevisSaint Kitts & NevisRegional groupGRULACPolitical groupOASACSCommonwealthSource Of Reference:Stakeholder SummaryIssue:
- Violence against women / gender-based violence
- Domestic violence
Type:Review DocumentationSession:23rd session, November 2015Status:Reference AddressedContents:JS2 recommended that Saint Kitts and Nevis adopt laws that allow for state intervention and independent prosecution of perpetrators of domestic violence, without the victim having to lodge a complaint ... [Para 25] -
State Under Review:Saint Kitts & NevisSaint Kitts & NevisRegional groupGRULACPolitical groupOASACSCommonwealthSource Of Reference:National ReportIssue:
- Birth registration
Type:Review DocumentationSession:23rd session, November 2015Status:N/AContents:The upgrading of the National Registration System to include records of births and deaths began in 2012. [Para 61] -
State Under Review:Saint Kitts & NevisSaint Kitts & NevisRegional groupGRULACPolitical groupOASACSCommonwealthSource Of Reference:UN CompilationIssue:
- International human rights instruments
Type:Review DocumentationSession:37th Session, January 2021Status:Reference AddressedContents:The United Nations Children’s Fund and the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights continue to advocate for the ratification of the OPs-CRC. [Para 3]
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State Under Review:Saint LuciaSaint LuciaRegional groupGRULACPolitical groupOASACSOIFCommonwealthSource Of Reference:FranceFranceRegional groupWEOGPolitical groupEUOIFIssue:
- Discrimination based on sexual orientation
- Criminal laws on same-sex sexual practices
Type:RecommendationSession:10th session, February 2011Status:RejectedContents:Decriminalize sexual relations between consenting adults of the same sex, and repeal any law discriminating against LGBT people.ImplementationStakeholder Summary:
Para 13) JS3 recalled that during its first review, the Government rejected recommendations to decriminalize consensual relations between consenting same sex adults and deferred the matter to the then pending report of the Constitutional Reform Committee. This report had considered decriminalizing sexual acts between consenting adults of the same sex, without making specific recommendations. Additionally, the report had not taken into account recommendations that sexual orientation be afforded any constitutional protection but had recommended that discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation be addressed under separate legislation -
State Under Review:Saint LuciaSaint LuciaRegional groupGRULACPolitical groupOASACSOIFCommonwealthSource Of Reference:National ReportIssue:
- Violence against women / gender-based violence
- Domestic violence
Type:Review DocumentationSession:10th session, February 2011Status:N/AContents:Consequently, the Women Support Centre was established in 2001 to provide a safe alternative to women who have to flee from their homes as a result of domestic violence. The centre facilitates the provision of protection, legal support and counselling. Understanding that many victims of violence are also victims of economic violence, serious efforts are also made to provide clients at the centre with a measure of financial independence through job placement and training to obtain skills for employment. Clients are also assisted with permanent housing in an effort to help improve the quality of their lives and enable them to take advantage of opportunities where they can maintain themselves and their children. The Government intends to continue efforts to ensure that all women have access to all resources, are free from violence and the fear of violence. [Para 47] -
State Under Review:Saint LuciaSaint LuciaRegional groupGRULACPolitical groupOASACSOIFCommonwealthSource Of Reference:National ReportIssue:
- Women's and / or girls' rights
Type:Review DocumentationSession:10th session, February 2011Status:N/AContents:The new (Labour) Code makes provision, inter alia, for hours of work, sick leave wages and benefits, minimum wages, ... equality of opportunity and treatment, pregnancy and improved maternity benefits. Following extensive consultations with the private sector, the International Labour Organisation is further reviewing the legislation, and it is expected to be implemented shortly. [Para 91] -
State Under Review:Saint LuciaSaint LuciaRegional groupGRULACPolitical groupOASACSOIFCommonwealthSource Of Reference:UN CompilationIssue:
- Sexual exploitation / slavery
- Sex work / "prostitution"
Type:Review DocumentationSession:10th session, February 2011Status:Reference AddressedContents:The Committee called on Saint Lucia to, inter alia, address the link between tourism and prostitution, including the demand for prostitution. Saint Lucia should ensure the effective prosecution and punishment of those who exploit prostitution. [Para 22; CEDAW] -
State Under Review:Saint LuciaSaint LuciaRegional groupGRULACPolitical groupOASACSOIFCommonwealthSource Of Reference:SpainSpainRegional groupWEOGPolitical groupEUOEIIssue:
- International human rights instruments
Type:RecommendationSession:23rd session, November 2015Status:AcceptedContents:Complete the internal procedure necessary for the ratification of the ICCPR and the CRPD, while putting in place the necessary mechanisms to proceed with the signature and ratification of other international human rights agreements that are still pending.ImplementationNational Report:
Para 8) In 2020, the GOSL ensured that the rights of those with disabilities were top priority through its ratification of the CRPD and the accession to its OP.
Para 2) … in June 2020 it had ratified the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities and had requested technical assistance from the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) to support the implementation of the Convention.
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State Under Review:Saint LuciaSaint LuciaRegional groupGRULACPolitical groupOASACSOIFCommonwealthSource Of Reference:NamibiaNamibiaRegional groupAfrica GroupPolitical groupAUCommonwealthIssue:
- International human rights instruments
- Gender equality
Type:RecommendationSession:23rd session, November 2015Status:AcceptedContents:Take legislative measures to fully implement the provisions of the CEDAW.ImplementationNational Report:
Para 11) here is no specific mention of the CEDAW in domestic law and a notable gap exists in the visibility of CEDAW in judgements, law enforcement and decision-making. However, the structure of the national mechanism for the advancement of women is being reviewed through the National Gender Equality Policy and Strategic Plan (NGEPSP) and the mainstreaming of gender is also included in Saint Lucia’s National Development Plan. Furthermore, training exercises have been held for various public officers to help educate and sensitise them to the provisions of the Convention.
Para 57) The Division of Gender Relations has also sought the assistance of the OHCHR Office in Barbados. In 2019, the OHCHR provided assistance in facilitating a CEDAW Sensitisation workshop with a wide cross section of Saint Lucia’s Law Enforcement and Social Support Agencies to discuss Saint Lucia’s compliance with the Convention.
Para 58) The Division of Gender Relations has also requested technical assistance agencies outside of the UN, such as Sisters for Change which is a European Union funded international NGO which is a member of the Equality and Justice Alliance. Sisters For through its Commonwealth legislative reform initiative, provided support and technical assistance to participating countries. The organisation has provided technical assistance and support to the Division of Gender Relations in a review of its laws in relation to CEDAW, in addition to drafting of its CEDAW report.