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Concluding Observations, E/C.12/SVN/CO/2, 28 November 2014: Slovenia

Nov 28, 2014

C. Principal subjects of concern and recommendations Discrimination on the grounds of sexual orientation and gender identity 12. The Committee is concerned about the existence of several legal provisions that are discriminatory against same-sex partners and their...

Report of the Working Group of Experts on People of African Descent, A/69/318, 15 August 2014

Aug 15, 2014

17. The Working Group found that despite Government commitment and initiatives in the area of law and policy, the dismantling of racial discrimination remained slow. Afro-Brazilians constituted more than half of the population, yet they were underrepresented and...

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, E/C.12/LTU/CO/2, 23 May 2014: Lithuania

May 23, 2014

B. Positive aspects 5. The Committee notes with appreciation the measures taken by the State party to promote the enjoyment of economic, social and cultural rights, including: (a) The adoption of the 2008 Law on Equal Treatment, which expanded the list of prohibited...

Concluding Observations, E/C.12/CHN/CO/2, 23 May 2014: China

May 23, 2014

D. Principal subjects of concern and recommendations: Hong Kong, China Non-discrimination 41. The Committee is concerned about the prevalent and widespread discrimination against some disadvantaged and marginalized groups, such as migrants and internal migrants,...