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State Under Review:Sri LankaSri LankaRegional groupAsia-Pacific GroupPolitical groupCommonwealthSource Of Reference:LatviaLatviaRegional groupEEGPolitical groupEUIssue:
- Women's and / or girls' rights
Type:RecommendationSession:28th Session November 2017Status:AcceptedContents:Review and repeal discriminatory provisions against women in its domestic legislation. -
State Under Review:Sri LankaSri LankaRegional groupAsia-Pacific GroupPolitical groupCommonwealthSource Of Reference:IraqIraqRegional groupAsia-Pacific GroupPolitical groupOICALIssue:
- Women's and / or girls' rights
- Women's participation
Type:RecommendationSession:28th Session November 2017Status:AcceptedContents:Increase women's participation in the public and political life and reform laws that discriminate against women. -
State Under Review:Sri LankaSri LankaRegional groupAsia-Pacific GroupPolitical groupCommonwealthSource Of Reference:CanadaCanadaRegional groupWEOGPolitical groupOASOIFCommonwealthIssue:
- Women's and / or girls' rights
- Women's participation
Type:RecommendationSession:28th Session November 2017Status:Unclear ResponseContents:Amend or repeal Article 16 of the Constitution and amend all Personal Laws to remove discriminatory provisions against women as well as barriers to engaging in the political process.ExplanationNoted. -
State Under Review:Sri LankaSri LankaRegional groupAsia-Pacific GroupPolitical groupCommonwealthSource Of Reference:UN CompilationIssue:
- Sexual violence
Type:Review DocumentationSession:28th Session November 2017Status:Reference AddressedContents:[The Committee against Torture] ... noted that people suspected of having even a remote link with the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam had been abducted and subjected to brutal torture, including sexual violence and rape of men and women by the military and the police in unacknowledged places of detention. It urged Sri Lanka to ensure that all allegations of unlawful detention, torture and sexual violence by security forces were promptly, impartially and effectively investigated by an independent body, and to close down any unofficial detention centres and ensure that no one was detained therein. [Para 19] -
State Under Review:Sri LankaSri LankaRegional groupAsia-Pacific GroupPolitical groupCommonwealthSource Of Reference:Stakeholder SummaryIssue:
- Maternal health / morbidity / mortality
Type:Review DocumentationSession:28th Session November 2017Status:Not Followed up with a RecommendationContents:JS5 noted a 2017 national review showing that 5.2 million people -almost 25 per cent of the population - are currently undernourished, 18 per cent of pregnant women were in “a poor maternal nutrition situation” in 2015, … . [Para 53] -
State Under Review:Sri LankaSri LankaRegional groupAsia-Pacific GroupPolitical groupCommonwealthSource Of Reference:UN CompilationIssue:
- Domestic violence
- Empowerment of women
Type:Review DocumentationSession:28th Session November 2017Status:Not Followed up with a RecommendationContents:The Committee on Migrant Workers recommended that Sri Lanka create incomegenerating opportunities for women, including in rural areas, and prevent domestic violence in order to make migration a choice, not a necessity. [Para 55] -
State Under Review:Sri LankaSri LankaRegional groupAsia-Pacific GroupPolitical groupCommonwealthSource Of Reference:South AfricaSouth AfricaRegional groupAfrica GroupPolitical groupAUCommonwealthIssue:
- Violence against women / gender-based violence
Type:RecommendationSession:14th session, November 2012Status:AcceptedContents:Criminalize all forms of violence against women and hold the perpetrators of such violence accountable.ImplementationNational Report:
Para 97) Several measures have been taken to combat gender-based violence (GBV) in Sri Lanka. First, Women and Children’s Police Desks, staffed with female officers, have been established in Police Stations, including in the Northern and the Eastern Provinces. Specially trained police officers function at such desks to provide an efficient and effective service. This network is also linked to the NCPA. Meanwhile, GBV help desks are located in hospitals in conflict affected districts.
Para 98) Second, the Women and Child Bureau of the Sri Lanka Police operates a hotline to receive complaints with regard to GBV, and to facilitate a prompt response to such complaints.
Para 99) Third, in consultation with various stakeholders a new referral system with a multisectoral approach was introduced for better response to and prevention of GBV particularly, domestic violence.
Para 100) Fourth, a group of experts drafted amendments to the Domestic Violence Act, (PDVA) to strengthen the legal response to domestic violence. Moreover, a National Action Plan to address GBV was developed by MWCA and is currently being refined through a process of national consultations.
Para 101) These measures have facilitated the investigation and prosecution of incidents of GBV. The Sri Lanka Police investigates alleged incidents of GBV, and evidence is thereafter submitted to the Attorney-General’s Department for consideration of indictments. On 7th October 2015, the Jaffna High Court convicted four members of the security forces for the rape of a woman and sexually harassing another woman in Visvamadu. Meanwhile, the PDVA provides a quasi-judicial remedy in the form of protection orders in cases of domestic violence. The Police mainly receive complaints on domestic violence. Thus police officers have been provided training on women’s rights and GBV including domestic violence.
UN Compilation:
Para 63) The United Nations country team noted that a multisectoral and comprehensive national action plan to end sexual and gender-based violence had been formally launched in 2016 and individual action plans had been formulated by nine sectoral ministries.
Para 64) While welcoming the adoption of the Prevention of Domestic Violence Act, the HR Committee was concerned about the persistence of sociocultural values that condoned domestic violence, resulting in such violence remaining widespread and subject to impunity. Meanwhile, the Cabinet has approved the establishment of the National Women’s Commission to investigate complaints into violations of rights of women.
Stakeholder Summary:
Para 67) JS5 expressed concern that the machinery to address gender-based-violence including sexual violence, domestic violence and ensure access to justice remains weak and enables impunity. -
State Under Review:Sri LankaSri LankaRegional groupAsia-Pacific GroupPolitical groupCommonwealthSource Of Reference:UN CompilationIssue:
- International human rights instruments
Type:Review DocumentationSession:14th session, November 2012Status:NeglectedContents:... CESCR, CRC ... also urged Sri Lanka to bring its domestic legislation into conformity with their respective treaties ... [Para 3] -
State Under Review:Sri LankaSri LankaRegional groupAsia-Pacific GroupPolitical groupCommonwealthSource Of Reference:UN CompilationIssue:
- Abortion
- Maternal health / morbidity / mortality
- Marginalized groups of women
- Adolescent pregnancy
- Sexual and / or reproductive rights and / or health broadly
Type:Review DocumentationSession:14th session, November 2012Status:NeglectedContents:Recommendations were made by CEDAW and CESCR to address their concerns at maternal mortality and the sexual and reproductive health of women and girls, particularly those who were internally displaced or working in less developed and conflict areas. Particular attention was drawn to the problem of teenage pregnancies and the need to review laws relating to abortion with a view to removing punitive provisions [Para 49] -
State Under Review:Sri LankaSri LankaRegional groupAsia-Pacific GroupPolitical groupCommonwealthSource Of Reference:Stakeholder SummaryIssue:
- Sexual exploitation / slavery
- Trafficking in women and / or girls
Type:Review DocumentationSession:14th session, November 2012Status:NeglectedContents:... JS5 recommended the revision of the current legislation to provide clear and comprehensive provisions relating to trafficking, child prostitution and child pornography and adequate penalties for those offences ... [Para 30] -
State Under Review:Sri LankaSri LankaRegional groupAsia-Pacific GroupPolitical groupCommonwealthSource Of Reference:PolandPolandRegional groupEEGPolitical groupEUIssue:
- Sexual exploitation / slavery
Type:QuestionSession:2nd session, May 2008Status:Not Followed up with a RecommendationContents:It enquired about steps taken to combat sexual exploitation of children and child prostitution, especially in coastal resorts. -
State Under Review:Sri LankaSri LankaRegional groupAsia-Pacific GroupPolitical groupCommonwealthSource Of Reference:NamibiaNamibiaRegional groupAfrica GroupPolitical groupAUCommonwealthIssue:
- International human rights instruments
Type:RecommendationSession:42nd Session, January 2023Status:Unclear ResponseContents:Ratify the Domestic Workers Convention, 2011 (No. 189) of the International Labour Organization.
ExplanationNoted. -
State Under Review:Sri LankaSri LankaRegional groupAsia-Pacific GroupPolitical groupCommonwealthSource Of Reference:BangladeshBangladeshRegional groupAsia-Pacific GroupPolitical groupOICCommonwealthIssue:
- Early marriage
- Forced marriage
Type:RecommendationSession:42nd Session, January 2023Status:Unclear ResponseContents:Take further measures to protect children from abuse, exploitation, and child marriage.
ExplanationNoted. -
State Under Review:Sri LankaSri LankaRegional groupAsia-Pacific GroupPolitical groupCommonwealthSource Of Reference:IsraelIsraelRegional groupWEOGIssue:
- Criminal laws on same-sex sexual practices
Type:RecommendationSession:42nd Session, January 2023Status:Unclear ResponseContents:Decriminalize same-sex activities in accordance with international human rights standards.
ExplanationNoted. -
State Under Review:Sri LankaSri LankaRegional groupAsia-Pacific GroupPolitical groupCommonwealthSource Of Reference:IraqIraqRegional groupAsia-Pacific GroupPolitical groupOICALIssue:
- Gender equality
Type:RecommendationSession:42nd Session, January 2023Status:AcceptedContents:Intensify efforts to eliminate the wage gap between women and men.
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State Under Review:Sri LankaSri LankaRegional groupAsia-Pacific GroupPolitical groupCommonwealthSource Of Reference:TurkeyTurkeyRegional groupWEOGPolitical groupOICIssue:
- Violence against women / gender-based violence
- Empowerment of women
Type:RecommendationSession:42nd Session, January 2023Status:AcceptedContents:Continue to economically and socially empower women to prevent all forms of gender-based violence and to contribute to the development of Sri Lankan society.
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State Under Review:Sri LankaSri LankaRegional groupAsia-Pacific GroupPolitical groupCommonwealthSource Of Reference:PanamaPanamaRegional groupGRULACPolitical groupOASOEIACSIssue:
- Sexual exploitation / slavery
Type:QuestionSession:42nd Session, January 2023Status:N/AContents:What steps is Sri Lanka taking to review its Penal Code with a view to bringing it into full compliance with the OP-CRC-SC, in line with the concluding observations of the CRC? -
State Under Review:Sri LankaSri LankaRegional groupAsia-Pacific GroupPolitical groupCommonwealthSource Of Reference:Stakeholder SummaryIssue:
- International human rights instruments
Type:Review DocumentationSession:42nd Session, January 2023Status:Reference AddressedContents:Global Alliance against Traffic in Women (GAATW) recommended that Sri Lanka sign and ratify International Labour Organization Convention 189 concerning the recognition and protection of the rights of domestic workers. [Para 4]
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State Under Review:Sri LankaSri LankaRegional groupAsia-Pacific GroupPolitical groupCommonwealthSource Of Reference:FranceFranceRegional groupWEOGPolitical groupEUOIFIssue:
- Women's and / or girls' rights
Type:RecommendationSession:28th Session November 2017Status:AcceptedContents:Set up a genuine policy on protection and promotion of women’s rights. -
State Under Review:Sri LankaSri LankaRegional groupAsia-Pacific GroupPolitical groupCommonwealthSource Of Reference:MalaysiaMalaysiaRegional groupAsia-Pacific GroupPolitical groupASEANOICCommonwealthIssue:
- Violence against women / gender-based violence
Type:RecommendationSession:28th Session November 2017Status:AcceptedContents:Allocate adequate resources to ensure the continuous and effective implementation of the National Action Plan to address Gender-Based Violence. -
State Under Review:Sri LankaSri LankaRegional groupAsia-Pacific GroupPolitical groupCommonwealthSource Of Reference:BrazilBrazilRegional groupGRULACPolitical groupOASOEIIssue:
- Discrimination based on sexual orientation
- Discrimination based on gender identity
- Criminal laws on same-sex sexual practices
Type:RecommendationSession:28th Session November 2017Status:Unclear ResponseContents:Decriminalize same-sex relations and take concrete measures to combat discrimination and violence against LGBTI community.ExplanationNoted. -
State Under Review:Sri LankaSri LankaRegional groupAsia-Pacific GroupPolitical groupCommonwealthSource Of Reference:National ReportIssue:
- Marginalized groups of women
- Other
Type:Review DocumentationSession:28th Session November 2017Status:N/AContents:212 out of 361 ex-combatants who sat for the GCE O/L examinations passed the examinations. 65 candidates were female ex-combatants. 37 ex-combatants meanwhile qualified for entering university in 2010 following success at the GCE A/L examinations. 29 of these candidates were female ex-combatants. Hence the process of reintegrating excombatants, including child and women ex-combatants, into society has seen notable progress. ... [Para 128] -
State Under Review:Sri LankaSri LankaRegional groupAsia-Pacific GroupPolitical groupCommonwealthSource Of Reference:Stakeholder SummaryIssue:
- Marginalized groups of women
- Sexual violence
Type:Review DocumentationSession:28th Session November 2017Status:Not Followed up with a RecommendationContents:Joint Submission 5 (JS5) also expressed concern about conditions in detention and in prison, including overcrowding, routine violence such as sexual violence against inmates by prison guards and authorities as well as fellow prisoners, … . {para 20] -
State Under Review:Sri LankaSri LankaRegional groupAsia-Pacific GroupPolitical groupCommonwealthSource Of Reference:UN CompilationIssue:
- HIV and AIDS
Type:Review DocumentationSession:28th Session November 2017Status:Not Followed up with a RecommendationContents:A new national human rights action plan for the period 2017-2022 had been drafted in 2016 in consultation with civil society. However, the revised draft that had been finalized by the Cabinet had reportedly led to the removal of key action points relating ...access to health-care services for people living with HIV. [Para 10] -
State Under Review:Sri LankaSri LankaRegional groupAsia-Pacific GroupPolitical groupCommonwealthSource Of Reference:AlgeriaAlgeriaRegional groupAfrica GroupPolitical groupAUOICALIssue:
- Gender equality
- Women's and / or girls' rights
Type:RecommendationSession:14th session, November 2012Status:AcceptedContents:Intensify its policies and programs undertaken to ensure the protection of women and children.ImplementationUN Compilation:
Para 11) In 2014, the HR Committee expressed concern about discriminatory provisions against women in domestic legislation, including on rights of succession with respect to land permits and grants, and the disposal of immovable property.
Stakeholder Summary:
Para 5) JS9 noted that despite Sri Lanka’s international treaty obligations and commitments, there were several laws and Constitutional provisions, which, contain discriminatory provisions towards women.