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Recommending State

UN Member State or Permanent Observer making sexual rights related recommendations, comments or asking questions to the State under Review.

Review Documentation

Sources of information used as the basis for a State’s review.  Includes the State’s National Report, UN Compilation Report and a Stakeholder Summary.

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State responses to recommendations and issues raised in the UN Compilation and Stakeholder summary.

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  • State Under Review:

    Sudan

    Sudan
    Regional group
    Africa Group
    Political group
    AU
    OIC
    AL
    Source Of Reference:

    Stakeholder Summary

    Issue:
    • Women's and / or girls' rights
    Type:
    Review Documentation
    Session:
    11th session, May 2011
    Status:
    Neglected
    Contents:
    "JS1 stated that parents preferred to send their sons to school and kept girls at home
    for household chores. JS6 stated that girls were deprived of education because of the
    belief by parents that if girls were educated they will be driven from their traditions. JS1
    stated that girls were removed from school when they reached puberty. [Para 69]"
  • State Under Review:

    Sudan

    Sudan
    Regional group
    Africa Group
    Political group
    AU
    OIC
    AL
    Source Of Reference:

    Paraguay

    Paraguay
    Regional group
    GRULAC
    Political group
    OAS
    OEI
    Issue:
    • International human rights instruments
    Type:
    Recommendation
    Session:
    40th Session, January 2022
    Status:
    Accepted
    Contents:
    Ratify the CEDAW.
  • State Under Review:

    Sudan

    Sudan
    Regional group
    Africa Group
    Political group
    AU
    OIC
    AL
    Source Of Reference:

    Italy

    Italy
    Regional group
    WEOG
    Political group
    EU
    Issue:
    • International human rights instruments
    • Violence against women / gender-based violence
    • Women's and / or girls' rights
    Type:
    Recommendation
    Session:
    40th Session, January 2022
    Status:
    Accepted
    Contents:
    Ratify the CEDAW and enhance efforts to combat discrimination and violence against women.
  • State Under Review:

    Sudan

    Sudan
    Regional group
    Africa Group
    Political group
    AU
    OIC
    AL
    Source Of Reference:

    Canada

    Canada
    Regional group
    WEOG
    Political group
    OAS
    OIF
    Commonwealth
    Issue:
    • International human rights instruments
    Type:
    Recommendation
    Session:
    40th Session, January 2022
    Status:
    Unclear Response
    Contents:
    Ratify all articles of the CEDAW without reservations.
    Explanation
    Noted.
  • State Under Review:

    Sudan

    Sudan
    Regional group
    Africa Group
    Political group
    AU
    OIC
    AL
    Source Of Reference:

    France

    France
    Regional group
    WEOG
    Political group
    EU
    OIF
    Issue:
    • Women's and / or girls' rights
    • Women's participation
    Type:
    Recommendation
    Session:
    40th Session, January 2022
    Status:
    Accepted
    Contents:
    Promote the full participation of women, youth and civil society in the Sudanese transition, including respecting commitments to quotas for women in representative institutions.
  • State Under Review:

    Sudan

    Sudan
    Regional group
    Africa Group
    Political group
    AU
    OIC
    AL
    Source Of Reference:

    Romania

    Romania
    Regional group
    EEG
    Political group
    EU
    OIF
    Issue:
    • International human rights instruments
    • Women's and / or girls' rights
    Type:
    Recommendation
    Session:
    40th Session, January 2022
    Status:
    Accepted
    Contents:
    Step up efforts for acceding to and effectively implement the CEDAW, ensuring that women and girls' rights are at the core of the democratic transition process.
  • State Under Review:

    Sudan

    Sudan
    Regional group
    Africa Group
    Political group
    AU
    OIC
    AL
    Source Of Reference:

    Chile

    Chile
    Regional group
    GRULAC
    Political group
    OAS
    OEI
    Issue:
    • Gender equality
    Type:
    Recommendation
    Session:
    40th Session, January 2022
    Status:
    Accepted
    Contents:
    Consider amending the Nationality Act and Regulations to uphold the independent right of Sudanese citizens to confer their nationality without discrimination based on gender or marital status.
  • State Under Review:

    Sudan

    Sudan
    Regional group
    Africa Group
    Political group
    AU
    OIC
    AL
    Source Of Reference:

    Palestine

    Palestine
    Regional group
    Observer
    Political group
    OIC
    AL
    Issue:
    • Gender equality
    • Women's and / or girls' rights
    Type:
    Recommendation
    Session:
    11th session, May 2011
    Status:
    Accepted
    Contents:
    Further pursue awareness-raising efforts to counter the phenomenon of discrimination against women so that they are not deprived of fundamental rights.
  • State Under Review:

    Sudan

    Sudan
    Regional group
    Africa Group
    Political group
    AU
    OIC
    AL
    Source Of Reference:

    France

    France
    Regional group
    WEOG
    Political group
    EU
    OIF
    Issue:
    • Harmful practices based on cultural / traditional values
    • International human rights instruments
    • Gender equality
    • Female genital mutilation / cutting
    Type:
    Recommendation
    Session:
    11th session, May 2011
    Status:
    Accepted
    Contents:
    Sign and ratify CEDAW, and adopt a law prohibiting female genital mutilations.
    Implementation
    National Report:
    Para 105) Work began on a draft law to prevent female genital mutilation in 2007. The draft was reviewed by a national committee for the review of laws related to women's rights in 2012-2013, and a series of consultative meetings between the Ministry of Justice and parliamentarians took place.

    Para 107) The National Council for Child Welfare, in cooperation with the National Council for Strategic Planning, drafted the national strategy 2008-2018 to prevent female genital mutilation in the Sudan. The aim of the strategy is to build capacity in institutions and in civil society, and to develop skills in society as a whole in order to help people to abandon this practice. Goals of the strategy include enacting legislation to prohibit and criminalize female genital mutilation ...

    UN Compilation:
    Para 36) UNESCO noted the strategy to eliminate female genital mutilation. It appeared, however, that the Sudan had not taken further steps to prohibit the practice and educate the women on their rights.

  • State Under Review:

    Sudan

    Sudan
    Regional group
    Africa Group
    Political group
    AU
    OIC
    AL
    Source Of Reference:

    Chile

    Chile
    Regional group
    GRULAC
    Political group
    OAS
    OEI
    Issue:
    • Gender equality
    Type:
    Recommendation
    Session:
    25th session, May 2016
    Status:
    Accepted
    Contents:
    Establish a general coordinated strategy on gender issues within all the public institutions.
    Implementation
    National Report:
    Para 79) The Government rolled out its national policy for the empowerment of women in 2007 then updated in 2017, making it part of overall development plans.
  • State Under Review:

    Sudan

    Sudan
    Regional group
    Africa Group
    Political group
    AU
    OIC
    AL
    Source Of Reference:

    Belgium

    Belgium
    Regional group
    WEOG
    Political group
    EU
    OIF
    Issue:
    • Harmful practices based on cultural / traditional values
    • Violence against women / gender-based violence
    • Female genital mutilation / cutting
    • Sexual violence
    • Domestic violence
    Type:
    Recommendation
    Session:
    25th session, May 2016
    Status:
    Accepted
    Contents:
    Strengthen the general public awareness of, security services and the administration of justice regarding domestic violence, sexual violence, female genital mutilation, particularly through training and launching of awareness and information campaigns.
    Implementation
    National Report:
    Para 93) In order to raise the general level of awareness among security services and the judiciary regarding domestic and sexual violence and female genital mutilation, security and judicial officials have received training, both in Sudan and abroad, on the subject of violence against women and children.
  • State Under Review:

    Sudan

    Sudan
    Regional group
    Africa Group
    Political group
    AU
    OIC
    AL
    Source Of Reference:

    Republic of Korea

    Republic of Korea
    Regional group
    Asia-Pacific Group
    Issue:
    • Violence against women / gender-based violence
    • Sexual violence
    Type:
    Recommendation
    Session:
    25th session, May 2016
    Status:
    Accepted
    Contents:
    Investigate sexual violence in conflict.
    Implementation
    National Report:
    Para 171) As a way of preventing attacks against civilians, the State has adopted an integrated approach to crisis management in Darfur with a view to reducing the number of crimes committed in that region. At the same time, the presence of organs of the judiciary – such as prosecution offices and courts – has been strengthened in areas that have recently witnessed conflicts. Human rights violations, particularly sexual assaults in conflict areas, were recorded over 12 months during the transitional period, for which reason the Security Council issued its resolution 2524 (2020).
    Para 172) A special prosecutor for crimes committed in Darfur has been appointed to conduct inquiries into all allegations of sexual violence in conflict zones. The Special Court for Darfur was established before the transitional period and its mandate was renewed under the Juba Peace Agreement.
    Para 173) The Prosecutor General has assigned a number of deputy prosecutors to pursue investigations into incidents in Darfur in general, and into cases of sexual violence in particular. They work under the Public Prosecutor’s direct supervision and in cooperation with the ICC Chief Prosecutor and the Ministry of Justice.

    UN Compilation:
    Para 49) The Office of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Children and Armed Conflict expressed concern at the prevalence of killing and maiming of children and sexual violence against them.
  • State Under Review:

    Sudan

    Sudan
    Regional group
    Africa Group
    Political group
    AU
    OIC
    AL
    Source Of Reference:

    France

    France
    Regional group
    WEOG
    Political group
    EU
    OIF
    Issue:
    • International human rights instruments
    • Gender equality
    Type:
    Recommendation
    Session:
    25th session, May 2016
    Status:
    Unclear Response
    Contents:
    Ratify CEDAW.
    Explanation
    Noted. Ratifying CEDAW is under consideration
    Implementation
    National Report:
    Para 22) Sudan is in the process of ratifying the following instruments: • CEDAW (1979);
  • State Under Review:

    Sudan

    Sudan
    Regional group
    Africa Group
    Political group
    AU
    OIC
    AL
    Source Of Reference:

    Sweden

    Sweden
    Regional group
    WEOG
    Political group
    EU
    Issue:
    • International human rights instruments
    • Gender equality
    • Women's participation
    Type:
    Recommendation
    Session:
    25th session, May 2016
    Status:
    Unclear Response
    Contents:
    Ratify the CEDAW and adopt a National Action Plan on Security Council resolution 1325 on women, peace and security.
    Explanation
    Ratifying CEDAW is under consideration, the national Plan of Action on 1325 has been drafted and in the adoption process.
    Implementation
    National Report:
    Para 22) Sudan is in the process of ratifying the following instruments: • CEDAW (1979);
    Para 78) In 2020, in the context of the women and peace and security agenda, the Council of Ministers endorsed a national plan regarding Security Council resolution 1325 (2000). The same issue is covered in the 2019 Constitutional Document, specifically in chapter XV on issues related to peace (art. 68 (3)), and it is one of the basic clauses of the 2020 Juba Peace Agreement. This is confirmation of the Government’s concern for women. A ministerial committee has also been set up to implement the resolution.
  • State Under Review:

    Sudan

    Sudan
    Regional group
    Africa Group
    Political group
    AU
    OIC
    AL
    Source Of Reference:

    UN Compilation

    Issue:
    • Marginalized groups of women
    • Women's and / or girls' rights
    Type:
    Review Documentation
    Session:
    25th session, May 2016
    Status:
    Neglected
    Contents:
    The Special Rapporteur on women noted information regarding the racialized/ethnicized targeting of Darfuri women students, such as the practice of cutting their hair and questioning their "Arab" identity. [Para 22]
  • State Under Review:

    Sudan

    Sudan
    Regional group
    Africa Group
    Political group
    AU
    OIC
    AL
    Source Of Reference:

    UN Compilation

    Issue:
    • Discrimination based on sexual orientation
    Type:
    Review Documentation
    Session:
    40th Session, January 2022
    Status:
    Not Followed up with a Recommendation
    Contents:
    The United Nations country team recommended that the Sudan amend its discriminatory laws and consider adopting a comprehensive anti-discrimination law to promote equality and fight against discrimination based on gender, ethnicity, religion, region, disabilities, sexual orientation or other social status. [Para 13]
  • State Under Review:

    Sudan

    Sudan
    Regional group
    Africa Group
    Political group
    AU
    OIC
    AL
    Source Of Reference:

    Stakeholder Summary

    Issue:
    • Early marriage
    Type:
    Review Documentation
    Session:
    40th Session, January 2022
    Status:
    Reference Addressed
    Contents:
    The Helena Kennedy Centre for international Justice … recommended to closely monitor the practice of child marriages and make sure they are happening legally and with consent following the CRC. [Para 78]
  • State Under Review:

    Sudan

    Sudan
    Regional group
    Africa Group
    Political group
    AU
    OIC
    AL
    Source Of Reference:

    UN Compilation

    Issue:
    • Harmful practices based on cultural / traditional values
    • Female genital mutilation / cutting
    Type:
    Review Documentation
    Session:
    11th session, May 2011
    Status:
    Reference Addressed
    Contents:
    "On 17 February 2009, three Special Rapporteurs sent a communication to the
    Government requesting that it reconsidered its decision to remove article 13 of the draft
    Children’s Act, and to criminalize all forms of FGM in both the Children’s Act and the
    Criminal Code. In 2010, CRC urged the Sudan to pass legislation at the federal level to
    expressly prohibit FGM and ensure that such legislation is enforced in practice, and
    strengthen educational and awareness-raising programmes on the harmful effects of FGM. [Para 24]"
  • State Under Review:

    Suriname

    Suriname
    Regional group
    GRULAC
    Political group
    OAS
    OIC
    ACS
    Source Of Reference:

    Canada

    Canada
    Regional group
    WEOG
    Political group
    OAS
    OIF
    Commonwealth
    Issue:
    • Violence against women / gender-based violence
    Type:
    Recommendation
    Session:
    39th Session, November 2021
    Status:
    Accepted
    Contents:
    Actively encourage use of - and access to - shelters for survivors of gender based violence, as well as expand educational and outreach programs to encourage survivors to report abuse.
  • State Under Review:

    Suriname

    Suriname
    Regional group
    GRULAC
    Political group
    OAS
    OIC
    ACS
    Source Of Reference:

    National Report

    Issue:
    • Gender perspective in policies, programmes
    Type:
    Review Documentation
    Session:
    11th session, May 2011
    Status:
    N/A
    Contents:
    "In the Multi-annual Development Plan (M.O.P.) of the Government for 2006–2011 gender is also noted as a cross-cutting issue. [Para 34]"
  • State Under Review:

    Suriname

    Suriname
    Regional group
    GRULAC
    Political group
    OAS
    OIC
    ACS
    Source Of Reference:

    National Report

    Issue:
    • Sexual harassment
    Type:
    Review Documentation
    Session:
    11th session, May 2011
    Status:
    N/A
    Contents:
    "In collaboration with the U.N. Trust Fund the Foundation Ilse Henar Hewitt (NGO)
    is currently executing a project to eliminate sexual harassment at the workplace. In addition
    to the Government ten organizations (private and public) have committed to enact policy on
    the issue. [Para 57]"
  • State Under Review:

    Suriname

    Suriname
    Regional group
    GRULAC
    Political group
    OAS
    OIC
    ACS
    Source Of Reference:

    National Report

    Issue:
    • HIV and AIDS
    Type:
    Review Documentation
    Session:
    11th session, May 2011
    Status:
    N/A
    Contents:
    " In 2004 the Country Coordinating Mechanism submitted the request for funding for
    a malaria program and HIV/AIDS program at the Global Fund to fight AIDS, Tuberculosis
    and Malaria. The Program proposal has been approved for a period of 5 years. The Medical
    Mission has been assigned to act as the Principal recipient of the malaria program. This
    Program will seek to reduce the risk of mobile populations – the Garimpeiros – and other
    vulnerable groups to malaria. The Program will expand its current healthcare services in
    both the interior of the country and in the coastal region. The Bureau of Public Health will
    be responsible for the entomological research and for the treatment of patients in the urban
    coastal areas. [Para 121]"
  • State Under Review:

    Suriname

    Suriname
    Regional group
    GRULAC
    Political group
    OAS
    OIC
    ACS
    Source Of Reference:

    UN Compilation

    Issue:
    • Birth registration
    Type:
    Review Documentation
    Session:
    39th Session, November 2021
    Status:
    Not Followed up with a Recommendation
    Contents:
    CRC recommended that the State continue to strengthen efforts to ensure that all children born in its territory were registered and provided with official birth certificates, including by streamlining birth registration in the interior areas of the State through, among others, local registry offices, mobile units and outreach programmes. [Para 120]
  • State Under Review:

    Suriname

    Suriname
    Regional group
    GRULAC
    Political group
    OAS
    OIC
    ACS
    Source Of Reference:

    UN Compilation

    Issue:
    • Gender equality
    Type:
    Review Documentation
    Session:
    11th session, May 2011
    Status:
    Neglected
    Contents:
    Ensure that the draft law on equal treatment of women and men was extended to acts of discrimination by public and private actors and included a provision on temporary special measures. [Para 3; CEDAW]
  • State Under Review:

    Suriname

    Suriname
    Regional group
    GRULAC
    Political group
    OAS
    OIC
    ACS
    Source Of Reference:

    Stakeholder Summary

    Issue:
    • Transgender persons' rights
    Type:
    Review Documentation
    Session:
    39th Session, November 2021
    Status:
    Reference Addressed
    Contents:
    JS1 recommended that the Government review and where necessary revise existing policies and measures on gender, gender re-assignment and on supplementing the civil status registers in accordance with a re-assigned gender and sex to make them compatible with the Constitution and related binding legal provisions of human rights treaties. [Para 13]

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