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Concluding Observations, CCPR/C/BDI/CO/2, 27 October 2014: Burundi

Oct 27, 2014

C. Principal areas of concern and recommendations Discrimination based on sexual orientation 8.The Committee is concerned by reports that homosexuals are faced with threats to their physical integrity, intimidation and discrimination in various spheres of life. In...

Concluding Observations, CRC/C/VEN/CO/3-5, 19 September 2014: Venezuela

Sep 19, 2014

C. General principles (arts. 2, 3, 6 and 12) Non-discrimination 27. The Committee notes with satisfaction the adoption of the Law against Racial Discrimination, in 2011, and other laws aimed at protecting the rights of indigenous peoples. It also welcomes the adoption...

Report of the Working Group on the issue of discrimination against women in law and in practice, A/HRC/26/39/Add.1, 16 September 2014: Iceland

Sep 16, 2014

III. Legal framework and policy measures, with a focus on the economic and financial crisis A. Legal framework 24. Legislative developments have also taken place in the area of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender rights. The Marriage Act, adopted in 2010,...

Report of the Special Rapporteur on contemporary forms of racism, A/69/334, 21 August 2014: Colombia

Aug 21, 2014

II. Contributions received from Member States E. Colombia 26. The Government referred to article 13 of the Constitution, which provides for the right to equality without discrimination on the basis of gender, race, national origin, language, religion or political...

Concluding Observations, CCPR/C/MWI/CO/1/Add.1, 23 July 2014: Malawi

Jul 23, 2014

National human rights institution 6. The Committee is concerned that the Malawi Human Rights Commission does not function fully independently and is not yet adequately funded. The reluctance of the Commission to engage in issues related to the rights of lesbian, gay,...