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Concluding Observations, CCPR/C/NAM/CO/2, 23 March 2016: Namibia

Mar 23, 2016

C. Principal matters of concern and recommendations Non-discrimination 9. While noting the measures taken to eliminate discrimination, the Committee is concerned that protection against discrimination is insufficient. It is particularly concerned about: (b)...

Report of the Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights defenders, A/HRC/31/55, 1 February 2016

Feb 1, 2016

III. Conceptualizing protection practices A. Background 27. Some activists face greater and more specific risks than others (see A/HRC/16/44, A/HRC/19/55 and A/70/217, paras. 61-77). Defenders who challenge social and cultural norms, do not fit stereotypes and...

Report of the Special Rapporteur on torture, A/HRC/31/57/Add.4, 29 January 2016: Brazil

Jan 29, 2016

IV. Assessment of the situation A. General Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex persons 32. The Special Rapporteur notes with concern that little data exist on lesbian, bisexual, transgender and intersex people in conflict with the law in Brazil. Few...

Concluding Observations, CRC/C/IRL/CO/3-4, 29 January 2016: Ireland

Jan 29, 2016

III. Main areas of concern and recommendations C. General principles (arts. 2, 3, 6 and 12) Non-discrimination 27. The Committee is concerned about the structural discrimination against Traveller and Roma children and their families, including alleged impunity for...

Concluding Observations, CRC/C/HTI/CO/2-3, 29 January 2016: Haiti

Jan 29, 2016

IV. Main areas of concern and recommendations A. General measures of implementation (arts. 4, 42 and 44 (6)) Cooperation with civil society 18. The Committee, while noting certain initiatives taken by the State party, including through the efforts made by the Working...