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State Under Review:Sri LankaSri LankaRegional groupAsia-Pacific GroupPolitical groupCommonwealthSource Of Reference:PakistanPakistanRegional groupAsia-Pacific GroupPolitical groupOICCommonwealthIssue:
- Gender equality
- Women's participation
Type:RecommendationSession:42nd Session, January 2023Status:AcceptedContents:Reinforce mechanisms to address obstacles to equal participation of women in political, economic and public life.
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State Under Review:Sri LankaSri LankaRegional groupAsia-Pacific GroupPolitical groupCommonwealthSource Of Reference:IsraelIsraelRegional groupWEOGIssue:
- Early marriage
- Forced marriage
Type:RecommendationSession:42nd Session, January 2023Status:AcceptedContents:Improve the protection of children, taking measures to prevent forced and early marriage and eliminate child labour.
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State Under Review:Sri LankaSri LankaRegional groupAsia-Pacific GroupPolitical groupCommonwealthSource Of Reference:UN CompilationIssue:
- Sex work / "prostitution"
Type:Review DocumentationSession:42nd Session, January 2023Status:Not Followed up with a RecommendationContents:The Special Rapporteur on slavery ... expressed further concern that sex workers faced an increased risk of exploitation and abuse, in addition to working long or irregular hours, without access to economic and social support from the Government, as sex work was illegal in the country. [Para 45]
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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:Stakeholder SummaryIssue:
- Violence against women / gender-based violence
Type:Review DocumentationSession:14th session, November 2012Status:NeglectedContents:... ECCHR expressed similar concerns highlighting the fact that the PTA perpetuated a climate of fear and intimidation where women are vulnerable to gender-based violence and the worst form of discrimination, as noted by GTF. [Para 78] -
State Under Review:Sri LankaSri LankaRegional groupAsia-Pacific GroupPolitical groupCommonwealthSource Of Reference:HondurasHondurasRegional groupGRULACPolitical groupOASOEIACSIssue:
- Empowerment of women
Type:RecommendationSession:28th Session November 2017Status:AcceptedContents:Establish a specific programme to produce opportunities for income for women, mainly in rural areas. -
State Under Review:Sri LankaSri LankaRegional groupAsia-Pacific GroupPolitical groupCommonwealthSource Of Reference:Saudi ArabiaSaudi ArabiaRegional groupAsia-Pacific GroupPolitical groupOICALIssue:
- Violence against women / gender-based violence
Type:RecommendationSession:28th Session November 2017Status:AcceptedContents:Pursue all efforts to fight gender based violence. -
State Under Review:Sri LankaSri LankaRegional groupAsia-Pacific GroupPolitical groupCommonwealthSource Of Reference:SlovakiaSlovakiaRegional groupEEGPolitical groupEUIssue:
- International human rights instruments
Type:RecommendationSession:28th Session November 2017Status:Unclear ResponseContents:Ratify the optional protocols to the Convention on the Rights of the Child on a communications procedure (OP-CRC-IC), to the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (OP-CRPD) and to the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (OP-ICESCR).ExplanationNoted. -
State Under Review:Sri LankaSri LankaRegional groupAsia-Pacific GroupPolitical groupCommonwealthSource Of Reference:Outcome ReportIssue:
- International human rights instruments
Type:Voluntary CommitmentSession:28th Session November 2017Status:N/AContents:Take measures to incorporate the provisions of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities into domestic law. -
State Under Review:Sri LankaSri LankaRegional groupAsia-Pacific GroupPolitical groupCommonwealthSource Of Reference:National ReportIssue:
- Gender equality
Type:Review DocumentationSession:28th Session November 2017Status:N/AContents:Since women head 23.4 percent of households in the North and East, in March 2015, the government set up a National Committee on Female-Headed Households (FHHs) and a National Centre for FHHs in Kilinochchi. These Committees have enabled FHHs to integrate into the workforce and access sustainable livelihoods. Cabinet approved a national policy on FHHs formulated by the MWCA, in consultation with relevant stakeholders including the civil society in October 2016 and which is currently being translated into a National Action Plan for WHH for the period 2017-2019. [Para 44] -
State Under Review:Sri LankaSri LankaRegional groupAsia-Pacific GroupPolitical groupCommonwealthSource Of Reference:Stakeholder SummaryIssue:
- Discrimination based on sexual orientation
- Discrimination based on gender identity
Type:Review DocumentationSession:28th Session November 2017Status:Reference AddressedContents:Joint Submission 3 (JS3) recommended that a framework of legal reform be implemented, which actively prevents and prohibits discrimination against LGBTI persons, particularly in the context of education, housing, employment, accommodation and access to healthcare. [Para 7] -
State Under Review:Sri LankaSri LankaRegional groupAsia-Pacific GroupPolitical groupCommonwealthSource Of Reference:Stakeholder SummaryIssue:
- Criminal laws on same-sex sexual practices
Type:Review DocumentationSession:28th Session November 2017Status:Not Followed up with a RecommendationContents:Joint Submission 2 (JS2) noted that Articles 365 and 365A of the Penal Code prohibiting homosexual relations, described as “acts of gross indecency”, might put children in danger as these articles do not explicitly exempt children for the crime, hence a child might be treated as an offender instead of a victim in exploitative situations. [Para 74] -
State Under Review:Sri LankaSri LankaRegional groupAsia-Pacific GroupPolitical groupCommonwealthSource Of Reference:ColombiaColombiaRegional groupGRULACPolitical groupOASOEIACSIssue:
- Violence against women / gender-based violence
Type:QuestionSession:2nd session, May 2008Status:Not Followed up with a RecommendationContents:Requested information about the results of the campaign to eradicate violence against women. -
State Under Review:Sri LankaSri LankaRegional groupAsia-Pacific GroupPolitical groupCommonwealthSource Of Reference:IcelandIcelandRegional groupWEOGIssue:
- Abortion
- Sexual violence
Type:RecommendationSession:42nd Session, January 2023Status:Unclear ResponseContents:De-criminalize abortion and legalize in cases of rape.
ExplanationNoted. -
State Under Review:Sri LankaSri LankaRegional groupAsia-Pacific GroupPolitical groupCommonwealthSource Of Reference:LatviaLatviaRegional groupEEGPolitical groupEUIssue:
- Early marriage
- Harmful practices based on cultural / traditional values
- Forced marriage
- Female genital mutilation / cutting
Type:RecommendationSession:42nd Session, January 2023Status:Unclear ResponseContents:Take all necessary measures, both in law and in practice, to eliminate child, early and forced marriage, female genital mutilation, and other harmful practices.
ExplanationNoted. -
State Under Review:Sri LankaSri LankaRegional groupAsia-Pacific GroupPolitical groupCommonwealthSource Of Reference:MexicoMexicoRegional groupGRULACPolitical groupOASOEIACSIssue:
- Criminal laws on same-sex sexual practices
Type:RecommendationSession:42nd Session, January 2023Status:Unclear ResponseContents:Repeal articles 365 and 365A of the Penal Code and specific articles of other laws that criminalize homosexuality.
ExplanationNoted. -
State Under Review:Sri LankaSri LankaRegional groupAsia-Pacific GroupPolitical groupCommonwealthSource Of Reference:MexicoMexicoRegional groupGRULACPolitical groupOASOEIACSIssue:
- Contraception
- Sexual and / or reproductive rights and / or health broadly
Type:RecommendationSession:42nd Session, January 2023Status:AcceptedContents:Strengthen measures to guarantee access of girls, adolescents and women to adequate sexual and reproductive health services, including modern contraceptive methods.
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State Under Review:Sri LankaSri LankaRegional groupAsia-Pacific GroupPolitical groupCommonwealthSource Of Reference:ZambiaZambiaRegional groupAfrica GroupPolitical groupAUCommonwealthIssue:
- Violence against women / gender-based violence
- Sexual violence
Type:RecommendationSession:42nd Session, January 2023Status:AcceptedContents:Continue efforts to combat sexual and gender-based violence, including through gender-sensitization and training.
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State Under Review:Sri LankaSri LankaRegional groupAsia-Pacific GroupPolitical groupCommonwealthSource Of Reference:UN CompilationIssue:
- International human rights instruments
Type:Review DocumentationSession:42nd Session, January 2023Status:Reference AddressedContents:The CRC recommended that Sri Lanka consider ratifying the OP-CRPD. [Para 4]
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State Under Review:Sri LankaSri LankaRegional groupAsia-Pacific GroupPolitical groupCommonwealthSource Of Reference:Stakeholder SummaryIssue:
- Gender equality
Type:Review DocumentationSession:42nd Session, January 2023Status:Reference AddressedContents:Broken Chalk recommended that Sri Lanka implement recent policies that amend legal provisions contrary to compulsory education, and ensure that all children have uninterrupted access to education, especially for Muslim girls due to cultural, socioeconomic, and religious circumstances. [Para 51]
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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. -
State Under Review:Sri LankaSri LankaRegional groupAsia-Pacific GroupPolitical groupCommonwealthSource Of Reference:National ReportIssue:
- Empowerment of women
Type:Review DocumentationSession:14th session, November 2012Status:N/AContents:... Empowering women ... are priority areas for government intervention made in social protection programmes. In 2011, the Government has spent Rs.98 billion towards upgrading the living standards of people. [Para 48 b]