SOGI UN source Archives: Committee on Economic Social and Cultural Rights
Concluding Observations, E/C.12/PHL/CO/5-6, 7 October 2016: Philippines
C. Principal subjects of concern and recommendations Non-discrimination 19. The Committee is concerned at the delay in adopting a comprehensive anti-discrimination law, as proposed in Senate bill No. 2475, which has been awaiting adoption since 2014. It is also concerned at the discriminatory provisions in the existing laws, including section 29 (a) of the Immigration […]
Concluding Observations, E/C.12/LBN/CO/2, 7 October 2016: Lebanon
C. Principal subjects of concern and recommendations Discrimination 18. The Committee is concerned at discrimination experienced by marginalized groups. The Committee is also concerned at the lack of effective remedies, legal or otherwise, available to victims of discrimination (art. 2 (2)). 19. The Committee recommends that the State party: (a) Adopt a comprehensive legal framework […]
Concluding Observations, E/C.12/DOM/CO/4, 7 October 2016: Dominican Republic
C. Principal subjects of concern and recommendations Discrimination on the grounds of sexual orientation and gender identity 25. The Committee is concerned at the persistence of discrimination on the grounds of sexual orientation and gender identity, which prevents lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender persons from effectively enjoying their economic, social and cultural rights. In particular, […]
Concluding Observations, E/C.12/CRI/CO/5, 7 October 2016: Costa Rica
C. Principal subjects of concern and recommendations Discrimination on grounds of sexual orientation and gender identity 20. While the Committee takes note of the various steps taken to combat discrimination on grounds of sexual orientation and gender identity, it is concerned that lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex persons continue to experience discrimination. It is […]
Concluding Observations, E/C.12/MKD/CO/2-4, 24 June 2016: the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia
C. Principal subjects of concern and recommendations Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex persons 25. The Committee is concerned that the Law on the Prevention of and Protection against Discrimination does not include sexual orientation or gender identity as prohibited grounds of discrimination and that article 14 (6) of the Law maintains discrimination between opposite-sex […]
Concluding Observations, E/C.12/HND/CO/2, 24 June 2016: Honduras
C. Principal subjects of concern and recommendations Discrimination 21. The Committee is concerned that the State party does not yet have a comprehensive anti-discrimination framework reflecting all the criteria stipulated in the Covenant. It is further concerned by the lack of comprehensive and effective measures for fighting discrimination against indigenous peoples, Hondurans of African descent […]