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State Under Review:SerbiaSerbiaRegional groupEEGSource Of Reference:MexicoMexicoRegional groupGRULACPolitical groupOASOEIACSIssue:
- International human rights instruments
Type:RecommendationSession:3rd session, December 2008Status:AcceptedContents:To consider ratifying CRPD as soon as possible and the OP thereto.ImplementationNational Report:
Para 4) In the past, the RS ratified a number of multilateral treaties related to human rights: CRPD and the Optional Protocol ... -
State Under Review:SerbiaSerbiaRegional groupEEGSource Of Reference:National ReportIssue:
- International human rights instruments
Type:Review DocumentationSession:43rd Session, May 2023Status:N/AContents:Since the mid-term report, the R Serbia has fulfilled all its obligations towards UN
treaty bodies:
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submitted reports: Report on the Implementation of the Four Priority Recommendations8
from the Concluding Observations of the CEDAW Committee Pertaining to the Fourth Periodic Report on the Implementation of the CEDAW Convention (April 2021); ... Fourth Periodic Report on the Implementation of the ICCPR (July 2021) and Fourth and Fifth Periodic Reports on the Implementation of the CRC (May 2022).
• presented reports: ... Third Periodic Report on the Implementation of the ICESCR
(February 2022). [Para 24]
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State Under Review:SerbiaSerbiaRegional groupEEGSource Of Reference:UN CompilationIssue:
- International human rights instruments
Type:Review DocumentationSession:43rd Session, May 2023Status:Reference AddressedContents:UNICEF and the United Nations country team recommended ratifying the OP-ICESCR. [Para 3]
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State Under Review:SerbiaSerbiaRegional groupEEGSource Of Reference:Stakeholder SummaryIssue:
- Marginalized groups of women
- Gender equality
Type:Review DocumentationSession:43rd Session, May 2023Status:Reference AddressedContents:JS1 recommended Serbia to put in place targeted measures to increase the economic activity and employment of women, particularly younger women and women from multiply marginalized social groups, especially Roma women, women with disabilities and rural women. [Para 72]
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State Under Review:SerbiaSerbiaRegional groupEEGSource Of Reference:UN CompilationIssue:
- Sexual abuse
- Sexual exploitation / slavery
Type:Review DocumentationSession:43rd Session, May 2023Status:Not Followed up with a RecommendationContents:UNICEF also urged Serbia to strengthen monitoring and child safeguarding mechanisms to prevent sexual exploitation and abuse outside of formal learning environments. [Para 84]
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State Under Review:SeychellesSeychellesRegional groupAfrica GroupPolitical groupAUOIFCommonwealthSource Of Reference:SpainSpainRegional groupWEOGPolitical groupEUOEIIssue:
- Abortion
Type:QuestionSession:38th Session, May 2021Status:N/AContents:Is the Government envisaging repealing sections 147-149 of the Penal Code to decriminalise abortion in all cases, and ensure access to safe abortion and post-abortion care?
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State Under Review:SeychellesSeychellesRegional groupAfrica GroupPolitical groupAUOIFCommonwealthSource Of Reference:UN CompilationIssue:
- Gender equality
- Gender perspective in policies, programmes
Type:Review DocumentationSession:38th Session, May 2021Status:Reference AddressedContents:CEDAW ... noted with concern that the Gender Secretariat, which supported gender mainstreaming across all sectors, lacked adequate human, technical and financial resources, and it recommended that Seychelles allocate them. It also recommended that Seychelles implement and regularly monitor measures taken under the national gender plan of action for the period 2019–2023. [Para 57]
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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.
Stakeholder Summary:
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:SloveniaSloveniaRegional groupEEGPolitical groupEUIssue:
- International human rights instruments
Type:RecommendationSession:38th Session, May 2021Status:AcceptedContents:Ratify the Optional Protocol to the OP-CRC-IC.
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State Under Review:SeychellesSeychellesRegional groupAfrica GroupPolitical groupAUOIFCommonwealthSource Of Reference:KenyaKenyaRegional groupAfrica GroupPolitical groupAUCommonwealthIssue:
- Gender equality
Type:RecommendationSession:38th Session, May 2021Status:AcceptedContents:Continue implementing the National Gender Policy to break gender barriers and allow citizens to reach their full potential.
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State Under Review:SeychellesSeychellesRegional groupAfrica GroupPolitical groupAUOIFCommonwealthSource Of Reference:Marshall IslandsMarshall IslandsRegional groupAsia-Pacific GroupPolitical groupPIFIssue:
- Domestic violence
Type:RecommendationSession:38th Session, May 2021Status:AcceptedContents:Operationalise the Domestic Violence Act and establish a mechanism to offer increased support to victims of domestic violence.
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State Under Review:SeychellesSeychellesRegional groupAfrica GroupPolitical groupAUOIFCommonwealthSource Of Reference:CanadaCanadaRegional groupWEOGPolitical groupOASOIFCommonwealthIssue:
- Sexual abuse
- Sexual exploitation / slavery
- Sexual violence
Type:RecommendationSession:38th Session, May 2021Status:AcceptedContents:Strengthen legislative, policy and institutional measures to prevent sexual crimes against children by supporting thorough investigations of cases, ensuring perpetrators are held accountable, and providing victims with access to appropriate services.
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State Under Review:SeychellesSeychellesRegional groupAfrica GroupPolitical groupAUOIFCommonwealthSource Of Reference:MexicoMexicoRegional groupGRULACPolitical groupOASOEIACSIssue:
- Gender equality
Type:RecommendationSession:38th Session, May 2021Status:AcceptedContents:Establish in the legislation the principle of equal remuneration for work of equal value and equal access to credit for women.
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State Under Review:SeychellesSeychellesRegional groupAfrica GroupPolitical groupAUOIFCommonwealthSource Of Reference:National ReportIssue:
- Women's and / or girls' rights
Type:Review DocumentationSession:11th session, May 2011Status:N/AContents:Review of labour laws, employment for women and youths and social dialogue feature as the three main priorities of the DWCP (Decent Work Country Programme). [Para 88] -
State Under Review:SeychellesSeychellesRegional groupAfrica GroupPolitical groupAUOIFCommonwealthSource Of Reference:FijiFijiRegional groupAsia-Pacific GroupPolitical groupPIFCommonwealthIssue:
- Sexual exploitation / slavery
Type:RecommendationSession:38th Session, May 2021Status:AcceptedContents:Ensure to thoroughly investigate and promptly prosecute cases of using, procuring or offering children for prostitution.
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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 ...
Stakeholder Summary:
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:BeninBeninRegional groupAfrica GroupPolitical groupAUOICOIFIssue:
- International human rights instruments
Type:RecommendationSession:24th session, January 2016Status:AcceptedContents:Ratify the CRC.ExplanationSeychelles accepts the recommendation on the basis that it is already fully implemented. Seychelles acceded to the Convention on the 7th of September, 1990. -
State Under Review:SeychellesSeychellesRegional groupAfrica GroupPolitical groupAUOIFCommonwealthSource Of Reference:NetherlandsNetherlandsRegional groupWEOGPolitical groupEUIssue:
- Discrimination based on sexual orientation
- Discrimination based on gender identity
Type:RecommendationSession:24th session, January 2016Status:AcceptedContents:Adopt comprehensive anti-discrimination legislation, including on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity.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: (a) The repeal of Section 151 of the ‘Seychelles Penal Code’ in 2016 thereby decriminalizing private, consensual sex between adults of the same sex, discussed in detail in paragraph 57;
Para 56) Seychelles is party to the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR) and recognizes the inherent right to dignity of each citizen. Article 27 of the Constitution of Seychelles guarantees equal protection of the law including the enjoyment of the rights and freedoms set out in the Seychelles Charter of Fundamental Human Rights without discrimination. This entails that citizens who feel aggrieved on the basis of their sexual orientation may freely seek redress.
Para 57) In June 2016 following extensive intergovernmental and public consultation, the Government repealed Section 151 of the Seychelles Penal Code that criminalized private, consensual sex between adults of the same sex. The offence previously subjected the offender of felony and liable to imprisonment for fourteen years, although, notably, no citizen had ever been tried in Seychelles under this offence. Para 58) In 2016 a Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Intersex (LGBTI) group was registered in Seychelles and since serves as a forum where the members can engage actively on issues that have direct impact upon them. They provide education and awareness programmes to the public on issues such as sexual orientation, nondiscrimination, and stigmatization.
Para 59) The Government continues to consult on whether and to what extent legislations can be amended to better guarantee the Constitutional rights of all its citizens regardless of sexual orientation.
UN Compilation:
Para 15) [CEDAW] noted that consensual same-sex relationships had been decriminalized. It was concerned, however, about acts of gender-based violence and persistent societal discrimination against lesbian, bisexual and transgender women.
Stakeholder Summary:
Para 5) Regarding recommendations 120.47, 120.48, and 120.53, SHRC noted that in 2016 the Government had repealed the law criminalising same-sex relationships between consenting adults. However, regarding recommendation 120.46 and 120.52, SHRC stated that the Government had not yet enacted legislation to ensure protection for all persons regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity …
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State Under Review:SeychellesSeychellesRegional groupAfrica GroupPolitical groupAUOIFCommonwealthSource Of Reference:FranceFranceRegional groupWEOGPolitical groupEUOIFIssue:
- Violence against women / gender-based violence
- Domestic violence
Type:RecommendationSession:24th session, January 2016Status:AcceptedContents:Continue efforts in the fight against impunity for domestic violence and develop accommodation facilities and support mechanisms for victims of such 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.
Stakeholder Summary:
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:UN CompilationIssue:
- Gender equality
Type:Review DocumentationSession:24th session, January 2016Status:Reference AddressedContents:... The CEDAW recommended that Seychelles finalize the draft national gender policy and its action plan ... [Para 17] -
State Under Review:SeychellesSeychellesRegional groupAfrica GroupPolitical groupAUOIFCommonwealthSource Of Reference:UN CompilationIssue:
- Sexual harassment
- Gender equality
Type:Review DocumentationSession:24th session, January 2016Status:NeglectedContents:While noting efforts made to finalize the Employment Act, the CEDAW remained concerned about the lack of a definition of sexual harassment; the wage gap between women and men and the absence of legal provisions on equal remuneration for men and women for work of equal value; occupational segregation of women and men, especially vertical segregation in the higher occupational category of senior officials and managers; and the practice of terminating employment contracts when a woman was pregnantThe CEDAW recommended that the Employment Act clearly define and prohibit sexual harassment in the workplace and include the principle of equal pay for work of equal value, and that Seychelles address vertical and horizontal occupational segregation of women. [Para 44] -
State Under Review:SeychellesSeychellesRegional groupAfrica GroupPolitical groupAUOIFCommonwealthSource Of Reference:National ReportIssue:
- Early marriage
- Age of consent
Type:Review DocumentationSession:24th session, January 2016Status:N/AContents:... The issue of harmonizing the ages of marriage [and] sexual consent ... is also being considered. This is in view of modernizing legislations in line with international standards, current national priorities and socio-economic developments. [Para 158] -
State Under Review:SeychellesSeychellesRegional groupAfrica GroupPolitical groupAUOIFCommonwealthSource Of Reference:National ReportIssue:
- Sexuality education
- Contraception
- Sexually transmitted infections
- HIV and AIDS
- Adolescent pregnancy
- Sexual and / or reproductive rights and / or health broadly
Type:Review DocumentationSession:38th Session, May 2021Status:N/AContents:Health education continues to be given to both boys and girls at school level. The Personal, Social and Civic Education subject has been institutionalized into the national school curriculum, and includes sex education in primary and secondary schools. Continuous talks are organized by the Ministry of Health to youths at school, district and national level on various topics, including HIV/AIDS, Pap smear tests, contraceptives, adolescent pregnancy, sexually transmitted infections and cancers of reproductive organs, including Screening opportunities. [Para 93] -
State Under Review:SeychellesSeychellesRegional groupAfrica GroupPolitical groupAUOIFCommonwealthSource Of Reference:UN CompilationIssue:
- Sexual abuse
- Sexual exploitation / slavery
- Training for state personnel on sexual rights issues
Type:Review DocumentationSession:38th Session, May 2021Status:Not Followed up with a RecommendationContents:CRC recommended that Seychelles strengthen mechanisms, procedures and guidelines to ensure mandatory reporting of cases of child sexual abuse and exploitation and ensure that specific training was provided to judiciary and law enforcement officials so as to change any misconceptions towards child victims and to enable officials to expeditiously handle sensitive cases involving children. [Para 63]