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Concluding Observations, CAT/C/POL/CO/5-6, 19 November 2013: Poland

Nov 19, 2013

Vulnerable groups 25. The Committee notes the adoption of the Equal Treatment Act in 2010 and the provisions of the Penal Code prohibiting hate crimes (arts. 119, 256 and 257), but considers that neither the Act nor the Penal Code provide adequate and specific...

General Recommendation No. 30 on women in conflict prevention, conflict and post-conflict situations, CEDAW/C/GC/30, 1 November 2013

Nov 1, 2013

5. Displacement, refugees and asylum seekers (arts. 1-3 and 15) 57. The Committee recommends that States parties: (b) Address the specific risks and particular needs of different groups of internally displaced and refugee women who are subjected to multiple and...

Concluding Observations, CCPR/C/MOZ/CO/1, 30 October 2013: Mozambique

Oct 30, 2013

22. The Committee is concerned that the freedom of assembly and association is not always effectively guaranteed. The Committee is also concerned about allegations of arbitrary arrests and detention of participants in peaceful demonstrations, including those organized...

Concluding Observations, CCPR/C/MRT/CO/1, 30 October 2013: Mauritania

Oct 30, 2013

8. The Committee notes with concern that homosexuality is considered to be a crime and is punishable by the death penalty, in violation of the provisions of the Covenant (arts. 2, 6, 17 and 26). The Committee respects the cultural diversity and moral principles of all...

Concluding Observations, CCPR/C/URY/CO/5, 30 October 2013: Uruguay

Oct 30, 2013

12. Although the Committee takes note of the progress made in respect of legislative and regulatory measures relating to the rights of lesbians and gay, bisexual and transgender persons (LGBT), the Committee is concerned by reports from non-governmental organizations...