International Commission of Jurists

Concluding Observations, CRC/C/AUS/CO/4, 28 August 2012: Australia

Aug 28, 2012

29.While welcoming the People of Australia – Australia’s Multicultural Policy and the State party’s National Anti-Racism Partnership and Strategy, the Committee notes with concern that racial discrimination in general remains a problem. It is particularly concerned...

Concluding Observations, CEDAW/C/NZL/CO/7, 27 July 2012: New Zealand

Jul 27, 2012

34. The Committee commends the State party for its advocacy on the protection of women’s sexual and reproductive health rights and prevention of maternal mortality. The Committee notes with concern, however, the convoluted abortion laws which require women to get...

Concluding Observations, CEDAW/C/GUY/CO/7-8, 27 July 2012: Guyana

Jul 27, 2012

Violence against women 22. The Committee notes the enactment of the Sexual Offences Act in 2010 and the launch of a national policy on domestic violence (2008-2013) under the slogan “Break the Cycle Take Control”. The Committee expresses its concern, however, at the...

Concluding Observations, CAT/C/ARM/CO/3, 16 July 2012: Armenia

Jul 16, 2012

Conditions of detention  19. While welcoming current efforts by the State party to improve conditions of detention in prisons, including the refurbishing of some facilities and work on the construction of a new prison, the Committee remains concerned at continued...

Concluding Observations, CCPR/C/MWI/CO/1, 18 June 2012: Malawi

Jun 18, 2012

7. The Committee is concerned about allegations regarding reported cases of violence and discrimination against people engaging in same-sex relationships in the State party, as well as allegations of incitement to violence against them by some public officials and...
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