C. Principal subjects of concern and recommendations

Discrimination on the grounds of sexual orientation and gender identity

10.The Committee is concerned about discrimination on the grounds of sexual orientation and gender identity in employment, social security, health care and education and regrets the lack of information on measures taken to combat and prevent such discrimination (art. 2, para. 2).

The State party should take all the necessary measures to combat and prevent discrimination against lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) persons and ensure enjoyment of their Covenant rights on an equal basis with others.

Link to full text of the report: Concluding Observations-CESCR-Ukraine-2014-eng