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Concluding Observations, CCPR/CO/82/FIN, 27 October 2004: Finland

Oct 27, 2004

B. Positive aspects 3. The Committee notes with satisfaction the adoption of: (a) A new law against discrimination which entered into force in February 2004, banning all direct or indirect discrimination based on age, ethnic or national origin, nationality, language,...

Concluding Observations, CCPR/CO/81/NAM, 26 July 2004: Namibia

Jul 26, 2004

22. The Committee notes the absence of anti-discrimination measures for sexual minorities, such as homosexuals (arts. 17 and 26). The State party should consider, while enacting anti-discrimination legislation, introducing the prohibition of discrimination on grounds...

Study on non-discrimination as enshrined in article 2, paragraph 2, of the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights, E/CN.4/Sub.2/2004/24, June 18, 2004

Jun 18, 2004

Working paper prepared by Emmanuel Decaux 2. Gender discrimination 22. The same is true of the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women. But that Convention fails to address all the issues related to discrimination “on the basis of...

Report of the Special Rapporteur on the sale of children, child prostitution and child pornography, E/CN.4/2004/9, Add.2, 3 February 2004: Brazil

Feb 3, 2004

41. Gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender adolescents are more exposed to violence, especially psychological violence. Hostile reactions by society to their gender and sexuality may leave them alone in a marginalized situation that exposes them to exploitation. 48....

Concluding Observations, CCPR/CO/79/PHL, 30 October 2003: Philippines

Oct 30, 2003

18. While the Committee takes note of the constitutional provisions guaranteeing equal treatment of all persons before the law, the lack of legislation explicitly prohibiting racial discrimination is a matter of concern (arts. 3 and 26). The Committee urges the State...