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State Under Review:SeychellesSeychellesRegional groupAfrica GroupPolitical groupAUOIFCommonwealthSource Of Reference:National ReportIssue:
- Sex work / "prostitution"
- Violence against women / gender-based violence
- Domestic violence
Type:Review DocumentationSession:11th session, May 2011Status:N/AContents:A number of action plans and strategies targeting the preservation and promotion of the social rights of vulnerable groups have been recently developed under its (the Social Development Department of Seychelles) umbrella. These include the 2008-2012 National Strategy on Domestic Violence, the 2007 National Population Policy for Sustainable Development Plan of Action, the 2010-2011 National Plan of Action for Gender Based Violence, the 2010-2011 National Gender Communication Strategy, the 2010 Plan of Action to tackle prostitution in Seychelles. [Para 73] -
State Under Review:SeychellesSeychellesRegional groupAfrica GroupPolitical groupAUOIFCommonwealthSource Of Reference:UN CompilationIssue:
- Women's and / or girls' rights
Type:Review DocumentationSession:38th Session, May 2021Status:Not Followed up with a RecommendationContents:CEDAW welcomed the efforts of Seychelles to increase access to justice by women and girls. It recommended that Seychelles intensify efforts to address physical and economic barriers that women and girls faced in gaining access to courts, enhance awareness among women and girls ... [Para 28]
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State Under Review:SeychellesSeychellesRegional groupAfrica GroupPolitical groupAUOIFCommonwealthSource Of Reference:UN CompilationIssue:
- Gender equality
- Women's and / or girls' rights
Type:Review DocumentationSession:38th Session, May 2021Status:Reference AddressedContents:UNESCO recommended that Seychelles address gender stereotypes and structural barriers that may deter girls from enrolling in traditionally male-dominated fields of study. [Para 53]
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State Under Review:SeychellesSeychellesRegional groupAfrica GroupPolitical groupAUOIFCommonwealthSource Of Reference:ItalyItalyRegional groupWEOGPolitical groupEUIssue:
- Sexual exploitation / slavery
Type:RecommendationSession:38th Session, May 2021Status:AcceptedContents:Adopt measures to address trafficking in persons, including child, especially trafficking for purposes of sexual exploitation.
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State Under Review:SeychellesSeychellesRegional groupAfrica GroupPolitical groupAUOIFCommonwealthSource Of Reference:BotswanaBotswanaRegional groupAfrica GroupPolitical groupAUCommonwealthIssue:
- Gender equality
Type:RecommendationSession:38th Session, May 2021Status:AcceptedContents:Step up efforts to implement the national gender plan of action for the period 2019–2023, including through providing technical and financial resources to its Secretariat for the fulfilment of its mandate.
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State Under Review:SeychellesSeychellesRegional groupAfrica GroupPolitical groupAUOIFCommonwealthSource Of Reference:SpainSpainRegional groupWEOGPolitical groupEUOEIIssue:
- Violence against women / gender-based violence
Type:RecommendationSession:38th Session, May 2021Status:AcceptedContents:Update the strategy on gender violence and approve a new national action plan with adequate funding.
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State Under Review:SeychellesSeychellesRegional groupAfrica GroupPolitical groupAUOIFCommonwealthSource Of Reference:FranceFranceRegional groupWEOGPolitical groupEUOIFIssue:
- Intersex persons' rights
- Discrimination based on sexual orientation
- Discrimination based on gender identity
- Violence on the basis of sexual orientation
- Violence on the basis of gender identity
Type:RecommendationSession:38th Session, May 2021Status:AcceptedContents:Continue efforts to combat violence and discrimination against LGBTI people and take measures to ensure their inclusion.
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State Under Review:SeychellesSeychellesRegional groupAfrica GroupPolitical groupAUOIFCommonwealthSource Of Reference:IcelandIcelandRegional groupWEOGIssue:
- Family planning
- Contraception
Type:RecommendationSession:38th Session, May 2021Status:AcceptedContents:Implement the commitment made at the Nairobi Summit on ICPD25 to ensure zero unmet need for family planning information and services, and universal availability of quality, affordable and safe modern contraceptives.
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State Under Review:SeychellesSeychellesRegional groupAfrica GroupPolitical groupAUOIFCommonwealthSource Of Reference:ItalyItalyRegional groupWEOGPolitical groupEUIssue:
- International human rights instruments
Type:RecommendationSession:38th Session, May 2021Status:AcceptedContents:Consider acceding to … the OP-ICESCR.
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State Under Review:SeychellesSeychellesRegional groupAfrica GroupPolitical groupAUOIFCommonwealthSource Of Reference:CanadaCanadaRegional groupWEOGPolitical groupOASOIFCommonwealthIssue:
- Discrimination based on sexual orientation
- Discrimination based on gender identity
Type:RecommendationSession:11th session, May 2011Status:AcceptedContents:Bring its legislation into conformity with its commitment to equality and non-discrimination, by prohibiting discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity.ImplementationNational Report:
Para 57) The Government remains fully committed to protecting the rights of all persons without subjecting them to any undue forms of discrimination. Equal protection of the law for all persons continues to be guaranteed under Article 27 of the Constitution.
Para 58) The Government remains in its consideration as to whether and to what extent legislation could be amended to better guarantee the Constitutional precept that persons of any sexual orientation are not to be discriminated against in Seychelles. It is to be noted that no one has been tried in Seychelles since its establishment as a Republic in 1976 on the basis of their sexual orientation.
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Para 10) JS2 reported that sexual minorities such as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgendered and Intersex were experiencing stigma and discrimination, which limited their access to health and social services. It also noted that Seychelles had not yet decriminalised homosexuality, even if the Employment Act of 1995 provided for non-discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation.
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State Under Review:SeychellesSeychellesRegional groupAfrica GroupPolitical groupAUOIFCommonwealthSource Of Reference:UN CompilationIssue:
- Early marriage
- Harmful practices based on cultural / traditional values
- Gender equality
Type:Review DocumentationSession:11th session, May 2011Status:NeglectedContents:CRC also recommended that Seychelles review its legislation with a view to rectifying differences in the minimum age of marriage by raising the age for girls to that for boys; ... [Para 4; CRC] -
State Under Review:SeychellesSeychellesRegional groupAfrica GroupPolitical groupAUOIFCommonwealthSource Of Reference:MexicoMexicoRegional groupGRULACPolitical groupOASOEIACSIssue:
- Gender equality
- Women's and / or girls' rights
Type:RecommendationSession:11th session, May 2011Status:AcceptedContents:Adopt laws and promote programmes aimed at eliminating gender inequality, especially as regards access to opportunities and remuneration for men and women.ImplementationNational Report:
Para 34) Since 2011, Seychelles has witnessed numerous sectors appointing women in significant decision making positions for the first time. This includes Seychelles' first female Judge of the Court of the Appeal, Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, Governor of the Central Bank; Secretary General of the Executive Office of the President, Chair of the Seychelles Savings Bank, Chief Executive Officer of the Seychelles Trading Company, Chief Executive Officer of the Pension Fund and the Chief Executive Officer of the Seychelles Credit Union.
Para 38) The 'National Gender Policy and Plan of Action' (NGPPA) is set to be launched following Governmental approval. The objectives of the NGGPA include creating an enabling environment; raising awareness and building capacity of men and women decision-makers to become gender champions at all levels of government, agencies, parastatals and private sectors; commitments to building capacity in gender sensitive monitoring and evaluation, to ensure accurate measurement of progress made towards achievement of gender related targets; to increase women's, men's, girls' and boys' access to quality education and training programmes in order to build a productive work force, free of gender stereotypes.
Para 39) A 'Gender and Law Manual' drawing on the provisions of the Convention on the Elimination of all Forms of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW) and laying out a legal assessment of the laws of Seychelles regarding gender was published by the Department on Social Affairs in 2012, to guide the Judiciary to interpret the laws of Seychelles in a manner consistent with international human rights obligations and national standards.
Para 40) Training sessions on gender issues continue to be held in a consistent manner, targeting various governmental and societal segments. A training session was held on the CEDAW and its provisions for members of the Judiciary in December 2012, and community based trainings on CEDAW are ongoing. In June 2013, a group of female police officers were trained on gender issues and in August of the same year a follow-up session was organized together with male police officers. A capacity building session on GBV was held in December 2013 for Faith-based Organizations, which was the first workshop on the matter for this targeted audience ...
Para 42) Stereotypical attitudes about the roles and responsibilities of women and men in the family and in society remain, and need to be overcome in order to achieve gender equality in the public and private spheres. For instance, there is a need to increase the participation of men in child-raising and other domestic duties. Entrenched gender stereotypes can also lead to men and women specializing in specific skills and sectors, for instance in manufacturing and nursing professions.
Para 89) The review of the [Employment Act, 1995] includes the incorporation of the already practiced concept of equal remuneration for men and women for work of equal value. The review also aims to make the Act more progressive in its regulation of the promotion of gender equality and the elimination of gender disparities. The 'National Employment Policy' also promotes the principle of non-discrimination in the workplace, and provides that the Government shall promote equal remuneration for Seychellois and non-Seychellois for work of equal value.
Para 146) A helpline for the empowerment of women was set up by the NGO Women in Action and Solidarity. Working together with government agencies, the helpline provides information on job and entrepreneurship opportunities ...
UN Compilation:
Para 42) The CEDAW acknowledged the high level of participation of women in political and public life, with a high proportion of women Members of the Parliament (43.8 per cent) and civil servants. The Human Rights Committee expressed concern, however, that the number of women in decision-making positions still remained low in both political and public life, including in the National Assembly, the civil service and the judiciary ...
Para 48)The Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women welcomed the results achieved with regard to de facto equality between girls and boys in the education sector, and noted the high level of education of girls and the high literacy rate of women ...
Para 49) The Special Rapporteur on education affirmed that policy measures and reforms had made it possible for Seychelles to meet the education-related Millennium Development Goals well before 2015; the emphasis on equality in education had significantly addressed differences in achievements based on gender and race and created a system which provided equal opportunity for all based on ability ...
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Para 23) JS1 affirmed that Seychellois women enjoyed a wide range of rights enshrined in national legislation and had a high level of representation in national institutions: the National Assembly was ranked second worldwide in terms of highest female members in its Parliament, without any affirmative action in place. -
State Under Review:SeychellesSeychellesRegional groupAfrica GroupPolitical groupAUOIFCommonwealthSource Of Reference:ArgentinaArgentinaRegional groupGRULACPolitical groupOASOEIIssue:
- Violence against women / gender-based violence
Type:RecommendationSession:11th session, May 2011Status:AcceptedContents:Maintain and step up its efforts to prevent, punish and eliminate all forms of violence against women.ImplementationNational Report:
Para 35) The Government has continued to step up its efforts towards preventing, and eliminating all forms of violence against women. The 'National Action Plan for Gender Based Violence' (GBV) 2011-2015 focuses on a review and harmonization of existing laws on GBV, sensitization of legal and enforcement authorities, public education campaigns, enactment of a specific law on domestic violence and lobbying for the mainstreaming of gender perspectives into national development plans.
Para 36) The Government of Seychelles continues to commemorate 'Orange Day' on the 25th day of each month and '16 Days of Activism against Gender Based Violence' every 25th November to 10th December, with these days being utilized to raise awareness on GBV.
Para 37) A 'GBV Working Together Manual' to facilitate various agencies working together to prevent and respond effectively in favour of GBV survivors and their families is being developed. The Manual seeks to set out the roles and responsibilities of each agency and the procedures for multi-disciplinary work in addressing GBV effectively.
Para 40) ... A sensitization session on GBV was held with regards to evidence collection in cases of sexual abuse and rape for health officials in December 2013. In January 2015, training was undertaken to support victims of domestic violence; a similar session for perpetrators of such crimes is also being planned for late 2015. An interactive session on GBV Prevention led by a speaker from the "US Institute of Men Stopping Violence" was held in September 2015, for an audience made up predominantly of male participants from law enforcement agencies.
Para 41) Specific legislation on domestic violence is being developed by the Government. Wide consultation has taken place in the development of the law, including with members of judiciary, civil society, churches, service providers and the police.
Para 146) A helpline for the empowerment of women was set up by the NGO Women in Action and Solidarity. Working together with government agencies, the helpline provides ... counseling for victims of domestic abuse.
UN Compilation:
Para 25) The CEDAW welcomed the National Strategy for Domestic Violence 2008-2012 and the National Action Plan on Gender-Based Violence 2010-2011. However, it remained concerned about the relatively high rate of violence against women, including domestic violence, and the lack of legal provisions specifically criminalizing domestic violence and marital rape. The Human Rights Committee regretted that reported cases of domestic violence had allegedly doubled in the past six years and that the majority of cases of violence reported were violence against women and children.
Stakeholder Summary:
Para 14) Concerning domestic violence, JS1 indicated that Police rarely intervened in a domestic dispute unless it involved a weapon or a major assault. However, Police services had a "Family Squad" to investigate domestic violence and other family issues. The Social Affairs Division of the Ministry of Social Development and Culture and "The Women in Action and Solidarity Organisation" (WASO), a local NGO, provided counselling services to victims of rape and domestic violence. JS1 added that since 2010, the Gender Secretariat of the Ministry of Community Development conducted information campaigns to end gender-based violence, using spots on television and other related media.
Para 15) On the same issue, JS2 referred to recommendations accepted by Seychelles in 2011 to eliminate violence against women and stated that gender-based violence remained a major concern. Whilst the law was adequate in its provisions of protection, the enforcement was different. The Gender Secretariat of the Ministry of Community Development continued to have limited institutional authority, capacity and resources - only two employees currently - to effectively promote the implementation of the CEDAW and support gender mainstreaming activities across all sectors and levels of the Government. Moreover, the law on sexual assault was not strong enough and female partners tended to withdraw police cases ... -
State Under Review:SeychellesSeychellesRegional groupAfrica GroupPolitical groupAUOIFCommonwealthSource Of Reference:AustraliaAustraliaRegional groupWEOGPolitical groupPIFCommonwealthIssue:
- Violence against women / gender-based violence
- Training for state personnel on sexual rights issues
- Domestic violence
Type:RecommendationSession:24th session, January 2016Status:AcceptedContents:Pass the Domestic Violence Act and ensure adequate resources and training for officials dealing with gender-based violence.ImplementationNational Report:
Para 2) The Government remains committed and fully engaged towards the review, reform and enhancement of existing legislation, and moving towards the enactment of new laws so as to remain in the forefront of advocating for the advancement of human rights practices. Some new pieces of legislation and amendments enacted since the last review include interalia: … (l) The ‘Domestic Violence Act, 2020’ which prohibits acts of violence in the domestic context, provides for protection of aggrieved persons, provides for penalties, makes provision for services for aggrieved persons and perpetrators of domestic violence, and other related matters.
Para 12) As of mid-2020, the media have been granted free access to all courts and are no longer required to seek permission from the Registrar of the Supreme Court or security before entering. This was enforced by the Public Relations department on the basis that the courts are public. Unless a closed hearing is taking place on sensitive matters (sexual assault especially), journalists are encouraged to cover court cases, making the courts more visible in newspapers and on television. In this way, justice is delivered in the eyes of all, rather than behind closed doors with no accountability.
Para 20) The President appointed a Child Law Reform Committee (CLRC) with effect from June 2020, which is chaired by the former Chief Justice and Judge of the Court of Appeal and consists of members from the Attorney General’s Office, the Social Affairs Department, Seychelles Police, NCC and the Ministry for Education. The CLRC is supported by a technical committee to enable it to carry out its functions efficiently. The Committee was tasked with reviewing sexual offences and to propose reform of the provisions under the Penal Code. It is also mandated to review other existing legal framework applicable to children, and make recommendations for legal reform to enhance the legal protections afforded to children in line with Seychelles’ Constitution, international law obligations and best practice. This reform has become increasingly important following public outcry towards a sexual abuse case reported in April 2020 involving girls ranging from 12 to 18 years old. The case was a first-of-its-kind in Seychelles and has resulted in shock and outrage among residents.
Para 21) The Committee has done extensive work and proposed a modern sexual offence legislation which will be submitted to the government during the first quarter of 2021 for consideration. The Committee is dedicated to ensuring that the protection of constitutional rights is upheld in all its recommendations as well as ensuring clear non-discriminatory drafting of legal provisions that allow for empowerment, effective advocacy, strong policies and practices, and which are consistent in application and encourage a positive shift in attitude and behaviour at a societal level.
Para 22) The CLRC affirmed that it will continue its work in the coming year, conduct extensive public consultation, including a dedicated Children’s Conference to ensure that voices of children are heard, and inform any new laws intended to enhance their protection, review existing laws, and recommend consequential amendments that will need to be enacted to accommodate its recommendations relating to the proposed sexual offences law.
Para 30) The Government has replaced the previous Family ‘Violence (Protection of Victims) Act’ with a new ‘Domestic Violence Act’, 2020. The Act condemns domestic violence, provides for protection of victims, and covers a wide range of acts that amount to domestic violence such as physical, verbal or psychological, and economic abuse. The Act caters for the duties of the police, social services, as well as other services that provide relief to victims, and makes provision for continued training of service providers. Whilst the Act makes provisions for the punishment of perpetrators of domestic violence, it also provides for their rehabilitation.
Para 31) The CLRC has also contributed to the evaluation of Seychelles laws in the context of gender based violence and child protection by drawing from evidence on domestic practices and inputs, and equate them with international and regional norms. It found that whilst the Penal Code provides certain protection against sexual offences for both women and children, laws have to be introduced to give full effect to the protection. Subsequently, a range of new offences will be recommended in relation to rape such as sexual grooming, the use of intimate images and sexual communication with children through social media and other digital platforms. Furthermore, harassment offences such as cat calling, flashing, blackmail and more are also to become punishable by law under the proposed legislation.
Para 32) More stringent obligations are to be imposed on police, prosecutors, social services and judges when investigating and adjudicating sexual offences, including the enhancement of protection for persons living with disabilities.
Para 34) The Government continues to commemorate ‘Orange Day’ and ‘16 Days of Activism against Gender Based Violence’ every 25th November to 10th December, with these days being utilized to raise awareness on gender based violence.
UN Compilation:
Para 59) [CEDAW] commended Seychelles on its efforts to counter gender-based violence, but noted with concern that the incidence of gender-based violence in the country continued to be among the highest in the region. … UNHCR welcomed the approval and entry into force of the Domestic Violence Act 2020.
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Para 14) SHRC noted that in 2020 Seychelles enacted the Domestic Violence Act and that the legislation had been developed with the participation of civil society. However, SHRC stated that the legislation had not yet become operational.
Para 15) SHRC … noted that there was one shelter for women victims of domestic violence and that the Government had allocated a plot of land to build a new shelter.
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State Under Review:SeychellesSeychellesRegional groupAfrica GroupPolitical groupAUOIFCommonwealthSource Of Reference:EgyptEgyptRegional groupAfrica GroupPolitical groupAUOICALOIFIssue:
- Inappropriate content
Type:RecommendationSession:24th session, January 2016Status:AcceptedContents:Further strengthen measures to provide protection and support to the family as the natural and fundamental unit of the society. -
State Under Review:SeychellesSeychellesRegional groupAfrica GroupPolitical groupAUOIFCommonwealthSource Of Reference:Stakeholder SummaryIssue:
- Gender equality
Type:Review DocumentationSession:24th session, January 2016Status:NeglectedContents:JS2 recommended that Seychelles break stereotypes regarding careers which led to women being less remunerated for equal work; and consider having a Ministry of Women and Family to ensure that due attention was given to gender equality as the Gender Secretariat within the Ministry of Community Development was too weak institutionally to enforce and ensure the passing of recommendations of the Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women. [Para 9] -
State Under Review:SeychellesSeychellesRegional groupAfrica GroupPolitical groupAUOIFCommonwealthSource Of Reference:National ReportIssue:
- Marital rape
- Sexual violence
Type:Review DocumentationSession:11th session, May 2011Status:N/AContents:The 1996 Amendment to the Penal Code articles 130-153 makes it easier to prosecute sexual offenders thus increasing chances of conviction on evidence of victim and without the need for corroborating evidence. This amendment allows for prosecution for rape within marriage or relationships. [Para 56] -
State Under Review:SeychellesSeychellesRegional groupAfrica GroupPolitical groupAUOIFCommonwealthSource Of Reference:GermanyGermanyRegional groupWEOGPolitical groupEUIssue:
- Violence against women / gender-based violence
- Domestic violence
Type:QuestionSession:38th Session, May 2021Status:N/AContents:Despite the adoption of the Domestic Violence Act and the Children (Amendment) Act in last year, domestic violence against girls and women, including violations and forced labour, are continuing. What will the Government of Seychelles do in order to improve the enforcement of the laws against domestic violence against girls and women and how will it involve civil society in this process? -
State Under Review:SeychellesSeychellesRegional groupAfrica GroupPolitical groupAUOIFCommonwealthSource Of Reference:UN CompilationIssue:
- Sexual exploitation / slavery
Type:Review DocumentationSession:24th session, January 2016Status:NeglectedContents:... The CRC urged Seychelles to undertake a comprehensive study of the root causes of child sexual exploitation and child prostitution and propose durable solutions. It also recommended that Seychelles protect children from violations of their rights arising in particular from tourism and encourage operators in the travel and tourism industry to adopt a code of conduct aimed at respecting the rights of children. [Para 28] -
State Under Review:SeychellesSeychellesRegional groupAfrica GroupPolitical groupAUOIFCommonwealthSource Of Reference:UN CompilationIssue:
- Sexually transmitted infections
- HIV and AIDS
Type:Review DocumentationSession:11th session, May 2011Status:NeglectedContents:The gains made in the health sector were being threatened by, among other factors, ... the increase in the number of cases of sexually transmitted diseases and AIDS. [Para 38; CCA 2006-2008] -
State Under Review:SeychellesSeychellesRegional groupAfrica GroupPolitical groupAUOIFCommonwealthSource Of Reference:UN CompilationIssue:
- Violence against women / gender-based violence
- Training for state personnel on sexual rights issues
Type:Review DocumentationSession:38th Session, May 2021Status:Reference AddressedContents:[CEDAW] recommended that Seychelles update its strategy on gender-based violence and adopt a new adequately funded national action plan; provide specialized training to judges, prosecutors, lawyers, police officers and other law enforcement officials, health personnel, social workers and non-State actors; provide support to victims and survivors and ensure that they have adequate access to shelters and support services; and ensure that perpetrators are prosecuted and adequately punished. [Para 59]
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State Under Review:SeychellesSeychellesRegional groupAfrica GroupPolitical groupAUOIFCommonwealthSource Of Reference:MaldivesMaldivesRegional groupAsia-Pacific GroupPolitical groupOICCommonwealthIssue:
- International human rights instruments
Type:RecommendationSession:38th Session, May 2021Status:AcceptedContents:Take all necessary measures to ratify the OP-CRC-IC ...
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State Under Review:SeychellesSeychellesRegional groupAfrica GroupPolitical groupAUOIFCommonwealthSource Of Reference:IsraelIsraelRegional groupWEOGIssue:
- Gender equality
Type:RecommendationSession:38th Session, May 2021Status:AcceptedContents:Address stereotypical attitudes about the roles and responsibilities of women and men in the family and in society in order to fully organise and achieve gender equality in the public and private spheres.
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State Under Review:SeychellesSeychellesRegional groupAfrica GroupPolitical groupAUOIFCommonwealthSource Of Reference:FranceFranceRegional groupWEOGPolitical groupEUOIFIssue:
- Violence against women / gender-based violence
Type:RecommendationSession:38th Session, May 2021Status:AcceptedContents:Continue efforts to combat gender-based violence, in particular by establishing mechanisms for the prevention of violence and for the care and protection of victims and their families.
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State Under Review:SeychellesSeychellesRegional groupAfrica GroupPolitical groupAUOIFCommonwealthSource Of Reference:Sierra LeoneSierra LeoneRegional groupAfrica GroupPolitical groupAUOICCommonwealthIssue:
- Sexual abuse
Type:RecommendationSession:38th Session, May 2021Status:AcceptedContents:Take steps to improve institutional structures and mechanisms to protect children from sexual abuse and economic exploitation.