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State Under Review:RomaniaRomaniaRegional groupEEGPolitical groupEUOIFSource Of Reference:BelgiumBelgiumRegional groupWEOGPolitical groupEUOIFIssue:
- Contraception
- Abortion
- Sexual and / or reproductive rights and / or health broadly
Type:RecommendationSession:43rd Session, May 2023Status:AcceptedContents:Adopt and adequately fund a national strategy for sexual and reproductive health, including access to contraception and safe abortion.
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State Under Review:RomaniaRomaniaRegional groupEEGPolitical groupEUOIFSource Of Reference:TogoTogoRegional groupAfrica GroupPolitical groupAUOICOIFIssue:
- Gender equality
- Women's participation
Type:RecommendationSession:43rd Session, May 2023Status:AcceptedContents:Take measures to significantly increase women’s participation in public life, including in decision-making positions.
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State Under Review:RomaniaRomaniaRegional groupEEGPolitical groupEUOIFSource Of Reference:IcelandIcelandRegional groupWEOGIssue:
- Transgender persons' rights
Type:RecommendationSession:43rd Session, May 2023Status:AcceptedContents:Depathologize gender identity and ensure that essential trans-specific health-care services are part of National Health Insurance schemes.
ExplanationNoted as far as de-pathologisation is concerned, which will be possible only after the implementation of ICD-11 coding; supported for the part on ensuring that essential trans-specific health-care services are part of National Health Insurance schemes, as the persons insured in the health system benefit from prescriptions of specific hormonal products covered by 90%, on the basis of a medical prescription. ... In Romania, the ICD-10 coding of medical conditions is in force, the de-pathologisation will be possible only after the implementation of ICD-11 coding. After reaching a conclusion of gender or sexual identity disorder, the patients benefit from psychotherapy, the prescription of treatment with specific hormonal products and later from surgical interventions for the medical component, if they desire to complement the transition. ... Regarding the treatment with specific hormonal products – DCI TESTOSTERONUM and DCI ESTRADIOLUM – the persons insured in the health system benefit from prescriptions covered by 90%, on the basis of a medical prescription, according to the List containing the international common names corresponding to the medicines that the insured benefit from, with or without personal contribution, in the social health insurance system.
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State Under Review:RomaniaRomaniaRegional groupEEGPolitical groupEUOIFSource Of Reference:ArgentinaArgentinaRegional groupGRULACPolitical groupOASOEIIssue:
- Violence against women / gender-based violence
- Sexual violence
- Domestic violence
Type:RecommendationSession:43rd Session, May 2023Status:AcceptedContents:Ensure the effective implementation of the law on preventing and combating domestic violence and establish integrated emergency centres for victims and survivors of sexual violence.
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State Under Review:RomaniaRomaniaRegional groupEEGPolitical groupEUOIFSource Of Reference:National ReportIssue:
- Marginalized groups of women
Type:Review DocumentationSession:2nd session, May 2008Status:N/AContents:In 2006 the Government designed a General Master Plan of Measures ... provides for: ... improved access to the public medical care system for all members of the Roma community, especially women and children ... [Para 22] -
State Under Review:RomaniaRomaniaRegional groupEEGPolitical groupEUOIFSource Of Reference:Costa RicaCosta RicaRegional groupGRULACPolitical groupOASOEIACSIssue:
- International human rights instruments
Type:RecommendationSession:15th session, February 2013Status:RejectedContents:Consider ratifying OP-ICESCR. -
State Under Review:RomaniaRomaniaRegional groupEEGPolitical groupEUOIFSource Of Reference:PeruPeruRegional groupGRULACPolitical groupOASOEIIssue:
- Gender equality
- Violence against women / gender-based violence
- Women's participation
Type:RecommendationSession:15th session, February 2013Status:AcceptedContents:Redouble efforts to combat violence against women and girls, and ensure greater representation of women in managerial and decision-making positions.ImplementationNational Report:
Para 88) In the field of domestic violence, the Ministry of Labor and Social Justice, through the National Agency for Equal Opportunities for Women and Men (NAEO), exercises the functions of strategy, regulation, representation and State authority and has attributions in the elaboration, coordination and implementation of the strategies and policies of the Government.
Para 89) In order to strengthen public policy for eliminating gender based violence, including domestic violence, in 2012, the Romanian Government approved Government Decision no. 1156/2012 for the approval of the National Strategy for prevention and combating of family violence and the Action Plan for implementing the national strategy for prevention and combating of family violence for the period 2013–201726 .
Para 90) By Law no. 30/2016 Romania ratified the Istanbul Convention imposing concrete measures on States Parties to prevent and combat violence against women and domestic violence. The Istanbul Convention proposes creating mechanisms to guarantee the protection of victims, raise awareness of the effects of the phenomenon, and prevent and combat all forms of violence.
Para 91) In order to carry out the complex legislative steps required by the implementation of the Istanbul Convention, NAEO elaborated the necessary legislative package for the implementation of the Istanbul Convention, which includes the modification of the legislation regarding equal opportunities for women and men, on the prevention and combating domestic violence, the modification of the Criminal and Criminal Procedure Codes.
Para 92) At the same time, the Governance Program for the period 2017–2020 provides a series of measures aimed to preventing and combating violence against women and domestic violence, and has as a prerequisite the adoption of the draft laws necessary for the harmonization of national legislation with the provisions of the Istanbul Convention and it will be transposed into secondary legislation, as well as the development of social services for victims of domestic violence and aggressors by implementing projects from European funds.
Para 93) Another important task of the NAEO is to finance and/or co-finance programs of national interest in the field of gender equality and prevention and combating domestic violence. A number of projects were and are to be developed in order to raise awareness on this phenomenon.
Para 95) Aspects related to domestic violence are being approached in the framework of the family law organized for the judicial trainees and for the continuous training by the National Institute of Magistracy.
UN Compilation:
Para 50) [CEDAW] was concerned at the continued low representation of women in Parliament, in the Government and in regional and local governments.
Stakeholder Summary:
Para 19) [ACTEDO] noted that despite existing legislation on domestic violence, programmes and services to prevent and combat domestic violence were scarce and poorly funded.
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State Under Review:RomaniaRomaniaRegional groupEEGPolitical groupEUOIFSource Of Reference:UN CompilationIssue:
- Maternal health / morbidity / mortality
Type:Review DocumentationSession:15th session, February 2013Status:Reference AddressedContents:... It also encouraged Romania to place more attention to prenatal and postnatal services and to develop training in parenting skills, particularly on breastfeeding, nutritious diet, proper hygiene, and early childhood development and survival. [Para 51; CRC] -
State Under Review:RomaniaRomaniaRegional groupEEGPolitical groupEUOIFSource Of Reference:AustraliaAustraliaRegional groupWEOGPolitical groupPIFCommonwealthIssue:
- Sexuality education
- Gender equality
Type:RecommendationSession:29th Session, January 2018Status:Unclear ResponseContents:Implement and ensure equal access to mandatory gender equality and age-appropriate comprehensive sexuality education within the formal education system.ExplanationNoted. topics pertaining to sexual education are taught within the mandatory school curricula (biology, civic education, counselling) or the corresponding optional school subjects provided at national, regional and local levels or included in the educational offer of schools. Such topics are also approached in extracurricular activities. -
State Under Review:RomaniaRomaniaRegional groupEEGPolitical groupEUOIFSource Of Reference:IsraelIsraelRegional groupWEOGIssue:
- HIV and AIDS
Type:RecommendationSession:29th Session, January 2018Status:AcceptedContents:Consider the adoption of a national strategy on HIV/AIDS.ExplanationThe National Health Strategy 2014-2020 has a distinct chapter on HIV/AIDS which focuses on policies and legislation, management and intervention, prevention, monitoring, treatment, nutrition, minimizing the occupational biological risks. The National HIV Programme has been implemented nationwide since 2001. -
State Under Review:RomaniaRomaniaRegional groupEEGPolitical groupEUOIFSource Of Reference:SpainSpainRegional groupWEOGPolitical groupEUOEIIssue:
- Intersex persons' rights
- Training for state personnel on sexual rights issues
- Rights of same-sex desiring persons
- Transgender persons' rights
Type:RecommendationSession:29th Session, January 2018Status:AcceptedContents:Invest in more training and awareness raising initiatives for police officers, judges and prosecutors to guarantee effective investigations of crimes against the LGBTI community. -
State Under Review:RomaniaRomaniaRegional groupEEGPolitical groupEUOIFSource Of Reference:MoldovaMoldovaRegional groupEEGPolitical groupCISOIFIssue:
- Violence against women / gender-based violence
Type:RecommendationSession:29th Session, January 2018Status:AcceptedContents:Take consolidated measures in order to ensure effective rehabilitation services for the victims of trafficking, exploitation and violence against women. -
State Under Review:RomaniaRomaniaRegional groupEEGPolitical groupEUOIFSource Of Reference:UN CompilationIssue:
- International human rights instruments
Type:Review DocumentationSession:29th Session, January 2018Status:Reference AddressedContents:It was recommended that Romania consider ratifying the OP-ICESCR, the OP-CRPD, and the OP-CRC-IC. [Para 2] -
State Under Review:RomaniaRomaniaRegional groupEEGPolitical groupEUOIFSource Of Reference:UN CompilationIssue:
- Sexuality education
Type:Review DocumentationSession:43rd Session, May 2023Status:Reference AddressedContents:The Working Group [on discrimination against women and girls] recommended guaranteeing comprehensive, scientific, human rights-based and age-appropriate sexuality education for all children. [Para 56]
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State Under Review:RomaniaRomaniaRegional groupEEGPolitical groupEUOIFSource Of Reference:Stakeholder SummaryIssue:
- International human rights instruments
Type:Review DocumentationSession:29th Session, January 2018Status:Reference AddressedContents:It was recommended that Romania ratify … OP-ICESCR. [Para 2] -
State Under Review:RomaniaRomaniaRegional groupEEGPolitical groupEUOIFSource Of Reference:Stakeholder SummaryIssue:
- Gender equality
- Domestic violence
Type:Review DocumentationSession:43rd Session, May 2023Status:Reference AddressedContents:JS3 recommended adopting the National Strategy [for promoting Equality of Opportunity and Equal Treatment between Women and Men and for Preventing and Combating Domestic Violence] and allocating state funding in accordance with its objectives and targeted results. [Para 57]
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State Under Review:RomaniaRomaniaRegional groupEEGPolitical groupEUOIFSource Of Reference:Stakeholder SummaryIssue:
- Violence against women / gender-based violence
Type:Review DocumentationSession:43rd Session, May 2023Status:Not Followed up with a RecommendationContents:CoE-GREVIO invited the authorities to gradually reduce the dependency on external funding for activities to combat violence against women and ensure a wider share of funding from the state budget. CoE-GREVIO encouraged Romania to ensure appropriate resources for social services, including those delivered by local authorities in support of victims of all forms of violence against women. [Para 62]
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State Under Review:RomaniaRomaniaRegional groupEEGPolitical groupEUOIFSource Of Reference:Stakeholder SummaryIssue:
- Rights of same-sex desiring persons
- Transgender persons' rights
- Violence on the basis of sexual orientation
Type:Review DocumentationSession:2nd session, May 2008Status:NeglectedContents:Amnesty International mentioned that the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) community in Romania continues to suffer identity-based discrimination. A parade called the Gayfest, organized every year in May/June by the LGBT community, has been opposed by the Orthodox Church and the local authorities on several occasions. Those participating in the parade have been attacked by counter-demonstrators throwing eggs, stones and plastic bottles at the marchers, necessitating police protection. According to ACCEPT, IGLHRC & ILGA, effective police protection at the march needs to be accompanied by police follow up to complaints about violence. [Para 28] -
State Under Review:RomaniaRomaniaRegional groupEEGPolitical groupEUOIFSource Of Reference:CroatiaCroatiaRegional groupEEGPolitical groupEUIssue:
- International human rights instruments
Type:RecommendationSession:43rd Session, May 2023Status:Unclear ResponseContents:Ratify the OP-CRC-IC.
ExplanationNoted. ... the Government could not prejudge on the position the legislator will take in the process of ratification. … On the merits, the Romanian party is still in the process of evaluating the changes the ratification of the Optional Protocol to the Convention on the Rights of the Child on a communications procedure and the Optional Protocol to the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights would imply, from the domestic remedies perspectives and given the complex character of the obligations entailed by the Convention and Covenant respectively.
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State Under Review:RomaniaRomaniaRegional groupEEGPolitical groupEUOIFSource Of Reference:IrelandIrelandRegional groupWEOGPolitical groupEUIssue:
- Rights of same-sex desiring persons
Type:RecommendationSession:43rd Session, May 2023Status:Unclear ResponseContents:Take necessary measures to legislate for same-sex marriage and civil unions.
ExplanationNoted. ... with the explanation that there is a need to examine in detail the domestic legal framework in relation to the complaints filed by the applicants. In addition, there is a need to thoroughly examine the legal avenues to execute the judgement of the European Court of Human Rights. -
State Under Review:RomaniaRomaniaRegional groupEEGPolitical groupEUOIFSource Of Reference:FinlandFinlandRegional groupWEOGPolitical groupEUIssue:
- Sexual violence
Type:RecommendationSession:43rd Session, May 2023Status:AcceptedContents:Further develop statistics regarding sexual violence, hate crimes and Roma children’s school attendance, and strengthen the statistical work of the Romanian authorities.
ExplanationThe Ministry of Education collects data regarding participation in education for persons belonging to national minorities; to combat school dropout, the Ministry implements the National Program for the Reduction of School Dropout, and the measures provided include the identification and registration of at-risk students in the Ministry’s database, as well as the identification and registration of children and youth out of school. The program currently targets lower secondary school students, where the school dropout phenomenon is most acute, and will be expanded to include primary education as well. ... Moreover, the new 2023 Law on Undergraduate Education provides for increased measures to tackle this phenomenon, by establishing the National Integrated Program for the Reduction of School Dropout. Pupils identified as at-risk of school dropout participate in national support programs with priority, such as the "School after School" Program, the "Remedial Learning" Program and benefit from additional support measures and facilities.
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State Under Review:RomaniaRomaniaRegional groupEEGPolitical groupEUOIFSource Of Reference:PeruPeruRegional groupGRULACPolitical groupOASOEIIssue:
- Gender perspective in policies, programmes
- Training for state personnel on sexual rights issues
- Trafficking in women and / or girls
Type:RecommendationSession:43rd Session, May 2023Status:AcceptedContents:Intensify measures to prevent and end trafficking in persons, particularly of women and girls, through trainings of judges and prosecutors in this area and with a gender perspective.
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State Under Review:RomaniaRomaniaRegional groupEEGPolitical groupEUOIFSource Of Reference:MalaysiaMalaysiaRegional groupAsia-Pacific GroupPolitical groupASEANOICCommonwealthIssue:
- Maternal health / morbidity / mortality
- Right to health
- Adolescent pregnancy
Type:RecommendationSession:43rd Session, May 2023Status:AcceptedContents:Promote the right to health by improving access to health services for all, reducing infant and maternal mortality, and addressing teenage pregnancies.
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State Under Review:RomaniaRomaniaRegional groupEEGPolitical groupEUOIFSource Of Reference:NorwayNorwayRegional groupWEOGIssue:
- Marginalized groups of women
- Gender equality
- Domestic violence
- HIV and AIDS
Type:RecommendationSession:43rd Session, May 2023Status:AcceptedContents:Ensure that national strategies for Roma, for gender equality and combating domestic violence, and for the prevention of HIV/AIDS are implemented effectively through the allocation of sufficient financial resources, efficient coordination between authorities, and in close dialogue with civil society organisations.
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State Under Review:RomaniaRomaniaRegional groupEEGPolitical groupEUOIFSource Of Reference:LithuaniaLithuaniaRegional groupEEGPolitical groupEUIssue:
- Violence against women / gender-based violence
- Domestic violence
Type:RecommendationSession:43rd Session, May 2023Status:AcceptedContents:Continue measures, including appropriate budgetary allocations, to combat all forms of violence, especially domestic and gender-based violence.