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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...

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, CEDAW/C/IND/CO/4-5, 24 July 2014: India

Jul 24, 2014

C. Principal areas of concern and recommendations Violence against women 10. The Committee notes the State party’s efforts to enact a legal framework to prevent and respond to violence against women, including women from the marginalized castes and communities, such...

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,...

Concluding Observations, CCPR/C/JPN/CO/6, 23 July 2014: Japan

Jul 23, 2014

B. Positive aspects 3. The Committee welcomes the following legislative and institutional steps taken by the State party: (a) The adoption of the Action Plan to Combat Trafficking in Persons, in December 2009; (b) The approval of the Third Basic Plan for Gender...