SOGI UN type of document Archives: Concluding Observations
Concluding Observations, CCPR/C/SVK/CO/4, 31 October 2016: Slovakia
C. Principal matters of concern and recommendations Discrimination against lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender persons 14. While the Committee welcomes the amendment to the Criminal Code introducing sexual orientation among the aggravating grounds of a criminal offence, it notes that hate speech legislation does not cover sexual orientation and gender identity. It is concerned about […]
Concluding Observations, CCPR/C/MDA/CO/3, 31 October 2016: Moldova
C. Principal matters of concern and recommendations Non-discrimination 11. While welcoming the measures adopted by the State party to combat discrimination, including the adoption of Law No. 121 and the strategy on inclusive diversity for the period 2016-2026, the Committee remains concerned about reports that individuals belonging to certain groups continue to face de facto […]
Concluding Observations, CCPR/C/POL/CO/7, 31 October 2016: Poland
C. Principal matters of concern and recommendations Non-discrimination 13. The Committee remains concerned that the Act on Equal Treatment does not afford protection against discrimination in all areas on all the grounds prohibited under the Covenant, including sexual orientation, disability, religion, age and political opinion. The Committee is also concerned that claiming and obtaining compensation […]
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, […]