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State Under Review:SurinameSurinameRegional groupGRULACPolitical groupOASOICACSSource Of Reference:ParaguayParaguayRegional groupGRULACPolitical groupOASOEIIssue:
- International human rights instruments
- Gender equality
Type:RecommendationSession:25th session, May 2016Status:Unclear ResponseContents:Ratify the OP-CEDAW.ExplanationNoted. Ratification of the conventions and protocols referred to in aforementioned recommendations (135.1-135.21) requires further national consultation and modification of legislation and policies to comply with the obligations contained in these instruments. -
State Under Review:SurinameSurinameRegional groupGRULACPolitical groupOASOICACSSource Of Reference:UN CompilationIssue:
- Intersex persons' rights
- HIV and AIDS
- Rights of same-sex desiring persons
- Transgender persons' rights
Type:Review DocumentationSession:39th Session, November 2021Status:Not Followed up with a RecommendationContents:CRC recommended that the State intensify efforts to ensure the effective elimination of any form of discrimination against ... children living with HIV/AIDS, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex children and other groups of children in marginalized situations through, among other things, awareness-raising campaigns and education, especially at the community level and in schools. [Para 14]
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State Under Review:SurinameSurinameRegional groupGRULACPolitical groupOASOICACSSource Of Reference:UN CompilationIssue:
- Discrimination based on sexual orientation
- Discrimination based on gender identity
Type:Review DocumentationSession:25th session, May 2016Status:Reference AddressedContents:The country team recommended that Suriname enact specific legislation on the prevention of discrimination based on sexual or gender orientation. [Para 26] -
State Under Review:SurinameSurinameRegional groupGRULACPolitical groupOASOICACSSource Of Reference:UN CompilationIssue:
- International human rights instruments
Type:Review DocumentationSession:39th Session, November 2021Status:Reference AddressedContents:CRC recommended that the State ratify the OP-CRC-IC. [Para 3]
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State Under Review:SurinameSurinameRegional groupGRULACPolitical groupOASOICACSSource Of Reference:Stakeholder SummaryIssue:
- Maternal health / morbidity / mortality
Type:Review DocumentationSession:39th Session, November 2021Status:Reference AddressedContents:ADF International recommended that the Government take measures to improve the health care infrastructure, access to emergency obstetric care, midwife training, and resources devoted to maternal health. [Para 53]
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State Under Review:SurinameSurinameRegional groupGRULACPolitical groupOASOICACSSource Of Reference:National ReportIssue:
- Gender equality
Type:Review DocumentationSession:11th session, May 2011Status:N/AContents:"The National Bureau for Gender Policy has been formulated in the Integrated
Gender Action Plan (IGAP II 2006-2010). This took place in collaboration with
stakeholders (governmental/non-governmental), with the principal aim to achieve the
Millennium Development Goals and the Beijing Platform for Action. [Para 36]" -
State Under Review:SurinameSurinameRegional groupGRULACPolitical groupOASOICACSSource Of Reference:National ReportIssue:
- Women's participation
Type:Review DocumentationSession:11th session, May 2011Status:N/AContents:"Suriname has joined the 50/50 campaign to ensure an equal representation of women
in policy and decision making positions, and towards enhancing gender awareness among
men and women. [Para 59]" -
State Under Review:SurinameSurinameRegional groupGRULACPolitical groupOASOICACSSource Of Reference:UN CompilationIssue:
- Gender equality
Type:Review DocumentationSession:11th session, May 2011Status:Reference AddressedContents:"CEDAW urged Suriname, in particular, to repeal discriminatory provisions in the Nationality and Residence Act, the Penal Code and the Personnel Act; to give high priority to completing the necessary legal reform and to give high priority to ensuring that the Convention becomes fully applicable in the domestic legal system. [Para 3]" -
State Under Review:SurinameSurinameRegional groupGRULACPolitical groupOASOICACSSource Of Reference:NorwayNorwayRegional groupWEOGIssue:
- Age of consent
- Discrimination based on sexual orientation
- Discrimination based on gender identity
Type:RecommendationSession:11th session, May 2011Status:RejectedContents:Equalize the age of consent for opposite and same-sex conduct, and adopt appropriate legislative and other measures to prohibit discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity.ExplanationDebate with religious authorities and other groups regarding the extension of special rights to LBGT individuals, is necessary. National legislation offers protection of human rights to all Surinamese citizens, as well as all others on Surinamese territory; hence LBGT individuals enjoy the same protections as all others. Even though sexual orientation remains a sensitive and controversial issue, the Government will endeavor to undertake those steps necessary to address all concerns. -
State Under Review:SurinameSurinameRegional groupGRULACPolitical groupOASOICACSSource Of Reference:HungaryHungaryRegional groupEEGPolitical groupEUIssue:
- Gender equality
Type:RecommendationSession:11th session, May 2011Status:AcceptedContents:Address awareness campaigns at both men and women, to project positive images of women and of the equal status and responsibilities of men and women in the private and public spheres.ImplementationNational Report:
Para 9) In 2013, about forty (40) teachers from the upper secondary level were trained in gender and gender-related issues, including eliminating gender stereotypes.
Para 12) The National Bureau for Gender Policy annually organizes awareness raising activities such as the publication of articles in daily newspapers, essay competitions, drawing competitions, promotion of slogans related to gender and gender based violence targeting various groups using bracelets, invoices of public utilities and paychecks of all civil servants through the Central Bureau of Mechanical Administration (Cebuma). These activities are conducted within the framework of Sixteen Days of Activism Against Gender Violence, during the period from November 25th (International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women) to December 10th (Human Rights Day). The awareness raising activities are not only carried out in the capital Paramaribo but also in the rural districts.
Para 29) In February and June of 2012, the National Assembly organized round table discussions aimed at sensitizing members of parliament and leaders and representatives of political parties, including women representatives, on the empowerment of women in political parties and the involvement of women in decision-making structures and at mobilizing commitment to the candidacy of women in the general elections of 2015. As an outcome of both workshops, the Speaker of the House, a female herself, commissioned the political parties to develop an action plan.
Para 30) In 2014, the National Assembly carried out the project "More women in decision-making 2015". The purpose of the project was ... to increase awareness on the importance of having more women in politics ... -
State Under Review:SurinameSurinameRegional groupGRULACPolitical groupOASOICACSSource Of Reference:SpainSpainRegional groupWEOGPolitical groupEUOEIIssue:
- International human rights instruments
Type:RecommendationSession:11th session, May 2011Status:AcceptedContents:Conclude the ratification process of OP-CRPD. -
State Under Review:SurinameSurinameRegional groupGRULACPolitical groupOASOICACSSource Of Reference:IcelandIcelandRegional groupWEOGIssue:
- International human rights instruments
Type:RecommendationSession:39th Session, November 2021Status:Unclear ResponseContents:Ratify the OP-CEDAW.ExplanationNoted. -
State Under Review:SurinameSurinameRegional groupGRULACPolitical groupOASOICACSSource Of Reference:ColombiaColombiaRegional groupGRULACPolitical groupOASOEIACSIssue:
- Sexual and / or reproductive rights and / or health broadly
Type:RecommendationSession:39th Session, November 2021Status:AcceptedContents:Advance in the development and implementation of measures to guarantee access to education and medical services in the field of sexual and reproductive health appropriate for each age group. -
State Under Review:SurinameSurinameRegional groupGRULACPolitical groupOASOICACSSource Of Reference:AustraliaAustraliaRegional groupWEOGPolitical groupPIFCommonwealthIssue:
- Gender equality
- Women's and / or girls' rights
Type:RecommendationSession:39th Session, November 2021Status:AcceptedContents:Adopt the draft law on Equal Treatment of Women and Men and ensure it includes a definition of discrimination against women in line with Article 1 of the CEDAW. -
State Under Review:SurinameSurinameRegional groupGRULACPolitical groupOASOICACSSource Of Reference:AlgeriaAlgeriaRegional groupAfrica GroupPolitical groupAUOICALIssue:
- Sexual exploitation / slavery
- Trafficking in women and / or girls
Type:RecommendationSession:39th Session, November 2021Status:AcceptedContents:Intensify its efforts to combat child trafficking and sexual exploitation. -
State Under Review:SurinameSurinameRegional groupGRULACPolitical groupOASOICACSSource Of Reference:GuatemalaGuatemalaRegional groupGRULACPolitical groupOASOEIACSIssue:
- International human rights instruments
Type:RecommendationSession:25th session, May 2016Status:AcceptedContents:Ratify promptly the CRPD.ImplementationNational Report:
Para 12) Suriname acceded to the CRPD on 29 March, 2017.
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State Under Review:SurinameSurinameRegional groupGRULACPolitical groupOASOICACSSource Of Reference:SpainSpainRegional groupWEOGPolitical groupEUOEIIssue:
- Gender equality
- Women's participation
Type:RecommendationSession:25th session, May 2016Status:AcceptedContents:Conduct awareness-raising campaigns regarding equal opportunities and responsibilities for men and women, in order to abolish discrimination on the basis of gender and lead to greater representation of women in positions of responsibility.ImplementationNational Report:
Para 60) To raise awareness regarding equal opportunities and responsibilities for men and women, in order to abolish discrimination on the basis of gender which will lead to greater representation of women in positions of responsibility, the State has conducted some activities among others:
Para 61) In 2016 the Bureau Gender Affairs (BGA) implemented various awareness-raising activities regarding the International Day of the Girl Child.
Para 65) Various campaigns and projects have been carried out to encourage and increase participation of women in political structures. These activities were mainly carried out by NGOs and women’s organisations and took place prior to the 2015 and 2020 general elections. Activities related to women in the democratic process which were implemented were among others: (a) Project “More Women in Decision-making 2015”. (b) The “OokZij” Campaign of STAS. International (2014-2015).
Para 67) … The NGO STAS International implemented an awareness campaign “Balance in 2020”, with support of the UNDP and the Dutch Embassy, with the aim to achieve balance (men/women and young/old candidates) on the candidates lists of the general elections of May 25, 2020. Live television debates with political organizations were also part of this awareness campaign.
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State Under Review:SurinameSurinameRegional groupGRULACPolitical groupOASOICACSSource Of Reference:ChinaChinaRegional groupAsia-Pacific GroupIssue:
- HIV and AIDS
Type:RecommendationSession:25th session, May 2016Status:AcceptedContents:Continue to implement the National Mental Health Plan and the HIV National Strategic Plan and improve the level of health care in the country.ImplementationNational Report:
Para 128) Within these development frameworks, several national plans and policies have been developed particularly including the focus on women, children and youth, such as: … (c) National HIV Plan (2014-2020);
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State Under Review:SurinameSurinameRegional groupGRULACPolitical groupOASOICACSSource Of Reference:Stakeholder SummaryIssue:
- Sexuality education
Type:Review DocumentationSession:25th session, May 2016Status:Reference AddressedContents:ADF International indicated that education on responsible sexual behaviour in conjunction with parents, in addition to community and religious leaders, was of vital importance. [Para 22] -
State Under Review:SurinameSurinameRegional groupGRULACPolitical groupOASOICACSSource Of Reference:UN CompilationIssue:
- Sexual abuse
- Training for state personnel on sexual rights issues
Type:Review DocumentationSession:39th Session, November 2021Status:Not Followed up with a RecommendationContents:[CRC] urged the State to upgrade the existing shelter and open additional shelters for child victims of sexual abuse and ensure that they were adequately staffed with appropriately trained personnel and resourced to effectively provide comprehensive services. [Para 95]
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State Under Review:SurinameSurinameRegional groupGRULACPolitical groupOASOICACSSource Of Reference:UN CompilationIssue:
- Contraception
- HIV and AIDS
- Sexual and / or reproductive rights and / or health broadly
Type:Review DocumentationSession:25th session, May 2016Status:NeglectedContents:The country team indicated that it would be important for Suriname to continue effective promotion of the consistent use and sufficient availability of affordable condoms, strengthen care for persons living with HIV, and improve access by marginalized and vulnerable populations to quality sexual and reproductive health-care services. [Para 65] -
State Under Review:SurinameSurinameRegional groupGRULACPolitical groupOASOICACSSource Of Reference:Stakeholder SummaryIssue:
- Discrimination based on sexual orientation
- Discrimination based on gender identity
Type:Review DocumentationSession:39th Session, November 2021Status:Not Followed up with a RecommendationContents:JS1 recommended that the Government ... provide appropriate civil and criminal legal remedies to victims of these forms of discrimination [based on sexual orientation and gender identity]. [Para 11]
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State Under Review:SurinameSurinameRegional groupGRULACPolitical groupOASOICACSSource Of Reference:National ReportIssue:
- Training for state personnel on sexual rights issues
Type:Review DocumentationSession:11th session, May 2011Status:N/AContents:" Judges, public prosecutors, lawyers and social workers have been trained in order to
increase awareness and focus on crimes against women. Forty five at random selection
from society women participated in the training which was conducted from November 2009
until January 2010. [Para 54]" -
State Under Review:SurinameSurinameRegional groupGRULACPolitical groupOASOICACSSource Of Reference:National ReportIssue:
- HIV and AIDS
Type:Review DocumentationSession:11th session, May 2011Status:N/AContents:"The annual numbers of HIV related hospitalizations suggest a decreasing trend.
Hospitalizations were down from 255 in 2004 to 239 in 2005 and 215 in 2008. There are
fewer women hospitalized then men. Most hospitalized women are in the age group 20–44
years while the majority of male patients are in the age group 25–49 years. [Para 111]" -
State Under Review:SurinameSurinameRegional groupGRULACPolitical groupOASOICACSSource Of Reference:UN CompilationIssue:
- Women's and / or girls' rights
Type:Review DocumentationSession:11th session, May 2011Status:NeglectedContents:Widen the scope of second-chance opportunities [in education] for children (especially boys) who have dropped out of school and for teenage girls who have become pregnant. [Para 44; CEDAW]