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State Under Review:Saint Kitts & NevisSaint Kitts & NevisRegional groupGRULACPolitical groupOASACSCommonwealthSource Of Reference:UN CompilationIssue:
- Abortion
Type:Review DocumentationSession:23rd session, November 2015Status:NeglectedContents:OECS asserted that abortions were illegal in Saint Kitts and Nevis but were allowed in cases where the pregnancy involved a risk to the life of the pregnant woman or where non-termination would result in grave permanent injury of a physical or mental health nature to the woman. However, it added that abortion was illegal in cases of rape or incest. [Para 46] -
State Under Review:Saint Kitts & NevisSaint Kitts & NevisRegional groupGRULACPolitical groupOASACSCommonwealthSource Of Reference:UN CompilationIssue:
- International human rights instruments
Type:Review DocumentationSession:37th Session, January 2021Status:Reference AddressedContents:The United Nations Children’s Fund and the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights continue to advocate for the ratification of the OPs-CRC. [Para 3]
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State Under Review:Saint Kitts & NevisSaint Kitts & NevisRegional groupGRULACPolitical groupOASACSCommonwealthSource Of Reference:Sierra LeoneSierra LeoneRegional groupAfrica GroupPolitical groupAUOICCommonwealthIssue:
- International human rights instruments
- Gender equality
Type:RecommendationSession:23rd session, November 2015Status:AcceptedContents:Prepare and submit, with the assistance of OHCHR, if required, all overdue reports to the CEDAW, CRC, ...ExplanationThe Department of Gender Affairs has employed an executive officer and clerk whose duties include regular data collection and assisting with the development of reports. The executive officer will be trained in reporting on International Conventions in May 2016.
The Report on the Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC) is being reviewed within the Ministry of Community Development, Gender Affairs and Social Services. It is envisaged that it will be resubmitted at the end of March 2016.
ImplementationNational Report:
Para 11) … The National CEDAW Report was submitted in 2020 and contains an extensive description of the programmes and initiatives that the government has undertaken in fulfillment of the provisions contained in CEDAW.
Para 17) In an effort to fulfill our international obligations, Saint Kitts and Nevis received support from UNWOMEN during the preparation of its report on the Convention on the Elimination of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW) and the Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC). These reports were then approved by the government in 2019 and submitted in January and February 2020, respectively.
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State Under Review:Saint Kitts & NevisSaint Kitts & NevisRegional groupGRULACPolitical groupOASACSCommonwealthSource Of Reference:PortugalPortugalRegional groupWEOGPolitical groupEUOEIIssue:
- Marital rape
- Violence against women / gender-based violence
- Sexual violence
- Domestic violence
Type:RecommendationSession:23rd session, November 2015Status:AcceptedContents:Address the issue of marital rape by including the necessary provisions in domestic law. -
State Under Review:Saint Kitts & NevisSaint Kitts & NevisRegional groupGRULACPolitical groupOASACSCommonwealthSource Of Reference:SloveniaSloveniaRegional groupEEGPolitical groupEUIssue:
- Sexual exploitation / slavery
- International human rights instruments
Type:RecommendationSession:23rd session, November 2015Status:Unclear ResponseContents:Ratify or accede to the remaining existing international human rights treaties, especially the ... OP-CRC-SC, ICCPR ...ExplanationIt cannot be overly emphasized how firmly committed we are to adhering to international standards in relation to human rights. It must be reiterated that lack of adequate resources, both human and financial, often stymies responses deemed to be necessary by the international community.ImplementationNational Report:
Para 13) The ratification of the OPs to the CRC is currently under discussion by the government. A review of our legislation was conducted several years ago, and, it was noted that some elements of the legislation would require adjustment as it relates to the OP on children in armed conflict. This is currently being reviewed and the government will consider signing the OPs and declare any possible reservations with regard to children in armed conflict.
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State Under Review:Saint Kitts & NevisSaint Kitts & NevisRegional groupGRULACPolitical groupOASACSCommonwealthSource Of Reference:BrazilBrazilRegional groupGRULACPolitical groupOASOEIIssue:
- Criminal laws on same-sex sexual practices
Type:RecommendationSession:23rd session, November 2015Status:Unclear ResponseContents:Take the necessary measures to decriminalize same-sex consensual relations.ExplanationNoted.ImplementationUN Compilation:
Para 8) Although the Government did not support universal periodic review recommendations associated with LGBTQI rights, Saint Kitts and Nevis has shown some openness to dialogue on the issue.
Stakeholder Summary:
Para 9) JAI reiterated that international human rights law customarily protected the right to privacy and the right to be protected against arbitrary and unlawful attacks on or interference with one’s private and family life. One’s reputation or dignity are also protected. International human rights law further establishes that matters of sexual orientation and gender identity are protected by the right to privacy and the right to be protected against arbitrary and unlawful interference with, or attacks on, one’s private and family life and one’s reputation or dignity. By criminalizing same-sex activity in the penal code, Saint Kitts and Nevis violates these international obligations. Saint Kitts and Nevis are also members states to the Organization of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS), which strives to increase human rights protections in the region.
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State Under Review:Saint Kitts & NevisSaint Kitts & NevisRegional groupGRULACPolitical groupOASACSCommonwealthSource Of Reference:Stakeholder SummaryIssue:
- Discrimination based on sexual orientation
- Criminal laws on same-sex sexual practices
Type:Review DocumentationSession:23rd session, November 2015Status:NeglectedContents:JS2 recommended that Saint Kitts and Nevis implement a policy moratorium on prosecutions of consensual same sex relations. [Para 13] -
State Under Review:Saint Kitts & NevisSaint Kitts & NevisRegional groupGRULACPolitical groupOASACSCommonwealthSource Of Reference:SpainSpainRegional groupWEOGPolitical groupEUOEIIssue:
- Gender equality
- Women's participation
Type:RecommendationSession:10th session, February 2011Status:AcceptedContents:In order to promote an effective gender equality, develop policy, legislative and administrative measures to ensure a better representation of women in decision-making and managerial positions in all sectors of public administration and, so far as possible, in the private sector.ImplementationUN Compilation:
Para 30) The subregional team indicated that, although women participated fully in voting during elections and were very active in political parties, they were still severely underrepresented in political leadership positions, and there was only one woman in Parliament. It also stated that women comprised the majority of civil servants and held senior level roles within Government -
State Under Review:Saint Kitts & NevisSaint Kitts & NevisRegional groupGRULACPolitical groupOASACSCommonwealthSource Of Reference:AustraliaAustraliaRegional groupWEOGPolitical groupPIFCommonwealthIssue:
- International human rights instruments
Type:RecommendationSession:10th session, February 2011Status:Unclear ResponseContents:Sign and ratify CRPD.ExplanationWith regard to ratification of human rights instruments, the delegation indicated that Saint Kitts and Nevis had approached the consideration of the recommendations in a realistic manner, committing only to those actions that were within its ability and competence to implement and maintain. The delegation also stated that Saint Kitts and Nevis could not commit, in the short term, to signing and ratifying new treaties without undertaking a meticulous assessment of the resources essential to fulfilling its obligations under them.
The work on this aspect of the human rights framework had already commenced. As a part of this process, the Special Committee on Conventions and Treaties would consider these matters and make recommendations to the Cabinet. Notwithstanding that Saint Kitts and Nevis was not yet a Party to all of the instruments, it continued to adopt best practices, and remained committed to the ideals of the Conventions.ImplementationNational Report:
Para 57) Since its first UPR review, the Government of St Kitts and Nevis has held consultations with a large cross section of the society including persons with disabilities to assess the needs of this group of individuals, usually considered as a marginalized group.
Para 58) The aim was to more fully engage persons with disabilities and their representatives to discuss the international CRPD.
UN Compilation:
Para 1) The United Nations subregional team for Barbados and the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) noted that, during the 2011 universal periodic review of Saint Kitts and Nevis, the country received numerous recommendations to ratify or accede to various international human rights treaties and that, although Saint Kitts and Nevis accepted some of those recommendations, it had not ratified any additional core United Nations international human rights treaties.
Stakeholder Summary:
Para 3) JS2 reported that subsequent to UPR 2011 the Government of Saint Kitts and Nevis had promised to sign and ratify the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) and that this was still pending. It considered that in so doing the Government had largely failed to adequately promote and protect the rights of persons with disabilities as per recommendation 76.30 delivered in its UPR 2011 -
State Under Review:Saint Kitts & NevisSaint Kitts & NevisRegional groupGRULACPolitical groupOASACSCommonwealthSource Of Reference:NorwayNorwayRegional groupWEOGIssue:
- Sexuality education
- Adolescent pregnancy
Type:RecommendationSession:10th session, February 2011Status:AcceptedContents:Intensify awareness-raising relating to teenage pregnancy and sexual education.ImplementationUN Compilation:
Para 35) The subregional team asserted that Saint Kitts and Nevis had adopted the Social Protection Strategy for 2013-2017, which prioritized a number of vulnerable groups for social protection interventions, including teenage mothers ... -
State Under Review:Saint Kitts & NevisSaint Kitts & NevisRegional groupGRULACPolitical groupOASACSCommonwealthSource Of Reference:IcelandIcelandRegional groupWEOGIssue:
- International human rights instruments
Type:RecommendationSession:37th Session, January 2021Status:Unclear ResponseContents:Ratify the ICCPR, the ICESCR,... and align domestic law to the treaties.ExplanationNoted. -
State Under Review:Saint Kitts & NevisSaint Kitts & NevisRegional groupGRULACPolitical groupOASACSCommonwealthSource Of Reference:IrelandIrelandRegional groupWEOGPolitical groupEUIssue:
- Discrimination based on sexual orientation
- Discrimination based on gender identity
Type:RecommendationSession:37th Session, January 2021Status:Unclear ResponseContents:Enact comprehensive legislation to prohibit discrimination on the grounds of gender identity and sexual orientation.ExplanationNoted. -
State Under Review:Saint Kitts & NevisSaint Kitts & NevisRegional groupGRULACPolitical groupOASACSCommonwealthSource Of Reference:ChileChileRegional groupGRULACPolitical groupOASOEIIssue:
- Criminal laws on same-sex sexual practices
- Rights of same-sex desiring persons
- Violence on the basis of sexual orientation
- Violence on the basis of gender identity
Type:RecommendationSession:37th Session, January 2021Status:Unclear ResponseContents:Eliminate legal provisions punishing consensual sexual relations between adults of the same sex and promote a public policy aimed at putting an end to violence and discrimination on the grounds of sexual orientation and gender identity.ExplanationNoted. -
State Under Review:Saint Kitts & NevisSaint Kitts & NevisRegional groupGRULACPolitical groupOASACSCommonwealthSource Of Reference:FijiFijiRegional groupAsia-Pacific GroupPolitical groupPIFCommonwealthIssue:
- Sexuality education
- Training for state personnel on sexual rights issues
Type:RecommendationSession:37th Session, January 2021Status:Unclear ResponseContents:Strengthen the Health and Family Life education curriculum to comply with the revised International Technical Guidance on Sexuality Education, guarantee its implementation throughout the national school system and provide ongoing professional development for teachers to ensure that they are equipped to teach it.ExplanationNoted. -
State Under Review:Saint Kitts & NevisSaint Kitts & NevisRegional groupGRULACPolitical groupOASACSCommonwealthSource Of Reference:BahamasBahamasRegional groupGRULACPolitical groupOASACSCommonwealthIssue:
- Gender equality
- Gender perspective in policies, programmes
Type:RecommendationSession:37th Session, January 2021Status:AcceptedContents:Prioritise the passage of the Social Protection Bill, the implementation of the National Social Protection Strategy and Action Plan and the development of the Gender Policy. -
State Under Review:Saint Kitts & NevisSaint Kitts & NevisRegional groupGRULACPolitical groupOASACSCommonwealthSource Of Reference:BrazilBrazilRegional groupGRULACPolitical groupOASOEIIssue:
- Violence against women / gender-based violence
- Women's and / or girls' rights
Type:RecommendationSession:37th Session, January 2021Status:AcceptedContents:Continue to strengthen measures, institutional framework and legislation to prevent and combat violence against women and children, particularly to protect women and girls from abuse. -
State Under Review:Saint Kitts & NevisSaint Kitts & NevisRegional groupGRULACPolitical groupOASACSCommonwealthSource Of Reference:National ReportIssue:
- Women's participation
Type:Review DocumentationSession:10th session, February 2011Status:N/AContents:"Approximately one hundred women and young persons from various political
parties in St Kitts and non-affiliated women have been trained in areas such as community
mobilization, campaign finance, international instruments for the advancement of women,
the Constitution of St. Kitts and Nevis, protocol and grooming for public life and other
topics that would equip them for political office or to support the campaign of other
women. [Para 52]" -
State Under Review:Saint Kitts & NevisSaint Kitts & NevisRegional groupGRULACPolitical groupOASACSCommonwealthSource Of Reference:Stakeholder SummaryIssue:
- Criminal laws on same-sex sexual practices
Type:Review DocumentationSession:10th session, February 2011Status:Reference AddressedContents:"Joint Submission 1 (JS1) noted that St. Kitts and Nevis maintains criminal sanctions against sexual activity between consenting adults, with reference to the provisions of Sections 56 and 57 of the Offences against the Person Act. JS 1 recommended that Saint Kitts and Nevis bring its legislation into conformity with its commitment to equality and non discrimination, and its international human rights obligations, by repealing all provisions which may be applied to criminalise sexual activity between consenting adults. [Para 9]" -
State Under Review:Saint Kitts & NevisSaint Kitts & NevisRegional groupGRULACPolitical groupOASACSCommonwealthSource Of Reference:UN CompilationIssue:
- Violence against women / gender-based violence
Type:Review DocumentationSession:23rd session, November 2015Status:NeglectedContents:OECS recommended, inter alia, that Saint Kitts and Nevis review and finalize the draft national strategic action plan on gender-based violence, with a view to achieving Cabinet approval, establish a national coordinating committee to address gender-based violence and incorporate a focus on gender-based violence into broader citizen security initiatives, particularly those related to addressing gang-related violence. [Para 21] -
State Under Review:Saint Kitts & NevisSaint Kitts & NevisRegional groupGRULACPolitical groupOASACSCommonwealthSource Of Reference:National ReportIssue:
- HIV and AIDS
Type:Review DocumentationSession:37th Session, January 2021Status:N/AContents:The Ministry of Health undertook a situational analysis of its HIV/AIDS programme
during the last quarter of 2018. This analysis will inform the development of a plan of
action to guide interventions that would enable the Government to build on the gains made
in these areas towards the 2030 reporting period. [Para 54] -
State Under Review:Saint Kitts & NevisSaint Kitts & NevisRegional groupGRULACPolitical groupOASACSCommonwealthSource Of Reference:NetherlandsNetherlandsRegional groupWEOGPolitical groupEUIssue:
- Sexual exploitation / slavery
- International human rights instruments
Type:RecommendationSession:23rd session, November 2015Status:AcceptedContents:Ratify ... OP-CRC-SC, at the earliest possible time.ImplementationNational Report:
Para 13) The ratification of the OPs to the CRC is currently under discussion by the government. A review of our legislation was conducted several years ago, and, it was noted that some elements of the legislation would require adjustment as it relates to the OP on children in armed conflict. This is currently being reviewed and the government will consider signing the OPs and declare any possible reservations with regard to children in armed conflict.
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State Under Review:Saint Kitts & NevisSaint Kitts & NevisRegional groupGRULACPolitical groupOASACSCommonwealthSource Of Reference:Stakeholder SummaryIssue:
- International human rights instruments
Type:Review DocumentationSession:37th Session, January 2021Status:Reference AddressedContents:Just Attonement Inc (JAI) recommended that Saint Kitts and Nevis sign, ratify, and implement the ICCPR, the ICESCR … [Para 5]
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State Under Review:Saint Kitts & NevisSaint Kitts & NevisRegional groupGRULACPolitical groupOASACSCommonwealthSource Of Reference:FranceFranceRegional groupWEOGPolitical groupEUOIFIssue:
- Violence against women / gender-based violence
- Domestic violence
Type:RecommendationSession:23rd session, November 2015Status:AcceptedContents:Adopt measures aiming to combat domestic violence.ExplanationThe Domestic and Sexual Violence Complaints and Response Protocol has been completed and reviewed by legal drafter. The document has been transmitted for consideration and approval by the Cabinet during the month of March. This is one of the activities to mark International Women's Day.
Funding has been received from the Canada Fund for Local Initiatives for sensitization training for men on gender based violence. Training commenced on February 15th 2016 at Her Majesty's Prison and a second training will be conducted in the community. Funds will also be used for production of Public Service Announcement (PSAs).ImplementationNational Report:
Para 43) Domestic violence is the most common form of gender-based violence which predominantly affects women and girls. Within the Federation of Saint Kitts and Nevis, several institutions and agencies are involved in providing service to victims of domestic violence, facilitating the report of incidents to the relevant authorities.
Para 44) Through assistance from the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), The Domestic Violence and Sexual Violence Complaints and Response Protocol was launched in November, 2018. The policy educates key stakeholders in the healthcare, education, childcare, social support, legal and criminal justice system sectors and provides guidelines for training on the appropriate procedures to follow when a crime of this nature materializes. It addresses first response procedures, best practices for law enforcement, emergency and medical services, social services, victim advocacy and legal action. The Department of Gender Affairs has held various sensitization workshops, consultations and panel discussions, aimed at increasing the awareness of stakeholders about this Response Protocol and its use throughout 2019. Para 45) Saint Kitts and Nevis is also an avid participant of the annual 16-day campaign on Violence against Women and Girls. The 16-Day Campaign which was observed in the Federation from November 25 to December 10, 2019 was designed to demonstrate solidarity with survivors of domestic and gender-based violence, raise awareness, prevent the occurrence wherever possible, and advocate for relief and justice for the victims.
Para 46) In 2018, the Special Victims Unit (SVU) relocated to a more conducive, safe and comfortable space for victims to report incidents of sexual violence without fear of reprisals. In addition, the Department of Gender Affairs in partnership with several faith-based organisations, provide financial support and temporary shelters for victims of domestic violence who have no alternate housing solution. This rental allowance covers a period of three months.
Para 47) Different public campaigns were also lead by the Ministry of Gender Affairs which featured primarily on popular call-in radio programmes. Guest panelists included staff from the Special Victims Unit of the Royal Saint Christopher and Nevis Police Force, and the National Men’s Council.
Para 48) Collaboration with the Ministry of Education resulted in the involvement of primary school children in public service announcements to condemn domestic violence and promote a kinder, gentler society; and secondary school children in public awareness raising activities, such as marches and street theatre.
Para 83) … the Ministry [of Social Services] has a directory of private lawyers who have indicated an interest in providing pro-bono services to victims of domestic violence.
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State Under Review:Saint Kitts & NevisSaint Kitts & NevisRegional groupGRULACPolitical groupOASACSCommonwealthSource Of Reference:IrelandIrelandRegional groupWEOGPolitical groupEUIssue:
- International human rights instruments
Type:RecommendationSession:23rd session, November 2015Status:Unclear ResponseContents:Take immediate steps, including if necessary requesting relevant technical assistance in that regard, to ratify the ICCPR, ICESCR ...ExplanationIt cannot be overly emphasized how firmly committed we are to adhering to international standards in relation to human rights. It must be reiterated that lack of adequate resources, both human and financial, often stymies responses deemed to be necessary by the international community. -
State Under Review:Saint Kitts & NevisSaint Kitts & NevisRegional groupGRULACPolitical groupOASACSCommonwealthSource Of Reference:GhanaGhanaRegional groupAfrica GroupPolitical groupAUOIFCommonwealthIssue:
- International human rights instruments
Type:RecommendationSession:23rd session, November 2015Status:Unclear ResponseContents:Consider ratifying ICESCR.ExplanationIt cannot be overly emphasized how firmly committed we are to adhering to international standards in relation to human rights. It must be reiterated that lack of adequate resources, both human and financial, often stymies responses deemed to be necessary by the international community.