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UN Member State or Permanent Observer making sexual rights related recommendations, comments or asking questions to the State under Review.

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State responses to recommendations and issues raised in the UN Compilation and Stakeholder summary.

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  • State Under Review:

    Serbia

    Serbia
    Regional group
    EEG
    Source Of Reference:

    Malta

    Malta
    Regional group
    WEOG
    Political group
    EU
    Commonwealth
    Issue:
    • Intersex persons' rights
    • Training for state personnel on sexual rights issues
    • Rights of same-sex desiring persons
    • Transgender persons' rights
    Type:
    Recommendation
    Session:
    43rd Session, May 2023
    Status:
    Accepted
    Contents:
    Consider enhancing training programs for law-enforcement and judicial authorities to protect the rights of LGBTIQ+ persons in exercise of their fundamental freedoms, including the right to peaceful protest.
  • State Under Review:

    Serbia

    Serbia
    Regional group
    EEG
    Source Of Reference:

    Brazil

    Brazil
    Regional group
    GRULAC
    Political group
    OAS
    OEI
    Issue:
    • Birth registration
    Type:
    Recommendation
    Session:
    29th Session, January 2018
    Status:
    Accepted
    Contents:
    Ensure that all children born in Serbia have access to timely birth registration immediately after birth without discrimination and regardless of the legal or documentation status of their parents.
  • State Under Review:

    Serbia

    Serbia
    Regional group
    EEG
    Source Of Reference:

    Finland

    Finland
    Regional group
    WEOG
    Political group
    EU
    Issue:
    • Intersex persons' rights
    • Transgender persons' rights
    Type:
    Recommendation
    Session:
    43rd Session, May 2023
    Status:
    Accepted
    Contents:
    Adopt comprehensive legislation on legal gender recognition and ensure trans and intersex affirming healthcare.
  • State Under Review:

    Serbia

    Serbia
    Regional group
    EEG
    Source Of Reference:

    Belarus

    Belarus
    Regional group
    EEG
    Political group
    CIS
    Issue:
    • Gender equality
    Type:
    Recommendation
    Session:
    29th Session, January 2018
    Status:
    Accepted
    Contents:
    Continue to organise regular information campaigns aimed at strengthening equality of the sexes and overcoming gender stereotypes.
  • State Under Review:

    Serbia

    Serbia
    Regional group
    EEG
    Source Of Reference:

    Austria

    Austria
    Regional group
    WEOG
    Political group
    EU
    Issue:
    • Violence against women / gender-based violence
    • Domestic violence
    Type:
    Recommendation
    Session:
    29th Session, January 2018
    Status:
    Accepted
    Contents:
    Take further measures to combat domestic violence by inter alia establishing shelters and supporting centres with medical, psychological and legal support.
  • State Under Review:

    Serbia

    Serbia
    Regional group
    EEG
    Source Of Reference:

    Stakeholder Summary

    Issue:
    • Discrimination based on sexual orientation
    • Discrimination based on gender identity
    • Rights of same-sex desiring persons
    • Transgender persons' rights
    Type:
    Review Documentation
    Session:
    29th Session, January 2018
    Status:
    Not Followed up with a Recommendation
    Contents:
    POC recommended that Serbia adopt the law governing same-sex partnerships and a law regulating the legal consequences of sex and gender identity adjustment (change), amend the Law on the basics of the education system to explicitly prohibit discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity ... [Para 4]
  • State Under Review:

    Serbia

    Serbia
    Regional group
    EEG
    Source Of Reference:

    UN Compilation

    Issue:
    • Sexual exploitation / slavery
    • Training for state personnel on sexual rights issues
    Type:
    Review Documentation
    Session:
    29th Session, January 2018
    Status:
    Not Followed up with a Recommendation
    Contents:
    The ILO Committee of Experts requested the Government to strengthen the capacity of law enforcement agencies so as to ensure that thorough investigations and robust prosecutions of perpetrators of the sale and trafficking of children and commercial sexual exploitation of children were carried out. [Para 65]
  • State Under Review:

    Serbia

    Serbia
    Regional group
    EEG
    Source Of Reference:

    UN Compilation

    Issue:
    • Sexual violence
    Type:
    Review Documentation
    Session:
    43rd Session, May 2023
    Status:
    Reference Addressed
    Contents:
    The United Nations country team recommended that Serbia ... establish comprehensive and non-discriminatory mechanisms to afford reparations to all victims of war crimes, crimes against humanity and genocide, including survivors of conflict-related sexual violence, [Para 40]
  • State Under Review:

    Serbia

    Serbia
    Regional group
    EEG
    Source Of Reference:

    Stakeholder Summary

    Issue:
    • Maternal health / morbidity / mortality
    • Marginalized groups of women
    • Right to health
    Type:
    Review Documentation
    Session:
    43rd Session, May 2023
    Status:
    Not Followed up with a Recommendation
    Contents:
    JS3 urged Serbia to amend regulations prescribing the right to health care so that pregnant, birthing women and women with children, among asylum seekers, were included among the users who belong to a sensitive group of the population and who are guaranteed complete health care. [Para 63]
  • State Under Review:

    Serbia

    Serbia
    Regional group
    EEG
    Source Of Reference:

    Egypt

    Egypt
    Regional group
    Africa Group
    Political group
    AU
    OIC
    AL
    OIF
    Issue:
    • Sexual exploitation / slavery
    Type:
    Recommendation
    Session:
    15th session, February 2013
    Status:
    Accepted
    Contents:
    Consider enhancing national efforts in the area of trafficking in person through adopting a definition for the sale of children and child pornography in the criminal code.
    Implementation
    National Report Annex:
    Although the Criminal Code does not contain a criminal offence under the name of trafficking in children, we note that other criminal offences incriminate trafficking in children. In addition to the criminal offence of human trafficking, the following criminal offences are also defined: trafficking in underage persons for adoption; kidnapping of underage person and change of family status.
  • State Under Review:

    Serbia

    Serbia
    Regional group
    EEG
    Source Of Reference:

    Ireland

    Ireland
    Regional group
    WEOG
    Political group
    EU
    Issue:
    • Discrimination based on sexual orientation
    • Training for state personnel on sexual rights issues
    • Discrimination based on gender identity
    • Violence on the basis of sexual orientation
    • Violence on the basis of gender identity
    Type:
    Recommendation
    Session:
    15th session, February 2013
    Status:
    Accepted
    Contents:
    Adopt all necessary measures to reduce prejudice and discrimination against the LGBT community, including through the training of the police, prosecutors and judges to respond effectively to violence against LGBT activists and to ensure the adequate protection of LGBT persons in the work place.
    Implementation
    National Report Annex:
    The Government of Serbia adopted the Community Police Work Strategy in April 2013, followed by the Action Plan for 2015 and 2016.
    In late 2014 five two-day educational seminars were held on the topic of “Same-sex orientation and gender identity in the work of police officers” attended by 130 police officers (criminal police and general competence police) from all district police administrations, with certificates awarded upon completing the training, while the Ministry of the Interior - Police Administration received a thank-you note for the development of successful cooperation with LGBT communities. An integral part of the Programme of Professional Development of Police Officers for 2015 is the topic “Police work with marginalized, minority and socially vulnerable groups”. Additionally, the Internal Control sector of the police is educating police officers in line with the Professional Development Programme in the field of protecting human rights and preventing torture, inhumane or degrading punishment or procedures.
    The Professional Development Programme for all police officers of the Ministry of the Interior for 2016 and 2017 is also used to implemented mandatory theoretical classes on the following thematic units: The term, recognition and police reaction to forms of discrimination and Commission for the implementation of standards of treatment in the area of torture prevention.
    Anti-discrimination training is being continuously implemented, both for active judges, as well as during the initial training throughout the last five years.
    As part of the initial training at the Judicial Academy there is a special thematic area dedicated to acquiring the necessary knowledge for bearers of judicial functions in the field of anti-discrimination, gender equality and family violence.
    Likewise, as part of continuous training for bearers of judicial functions, thematic trainings are being organized in regular intervals in the field of anti-discrimination, gender equality and family violence.
    Activities aimed at implementing the recommendation are being continuously implemented.

    National Report:
    Para 45) All government officials publicly condemned all assaults on LGBT persons and attacks on Roma. All forms of violence, discriminatory behaviour and graffiti with hate speech prompted a public reaction in both print and electronic media, in addition to the prosecution of the perpetrators of such acts.

    Stakeholder Summary:
    Para 20) CoE stated that CoE-Commissioner, while acknowledging the progress made in advancing the rights of LGBTI persons, noted that homophobia and discrimination against them persisted.
  • State Under Review:

    Serbia

    Serbia
    Regional group
    EEG
    Source Of Reference:

    Thailand

    Thailand
    Regional group
    Asia-Pacific Group
    Political group
    ASEAN
    Issue:
    • Women's and / or girls' rights
    • Trafficking in women and / or girls
    Type:
    Recommendation
    Session:
    15th session, February 2013
    Status:
    Accepted
    Contents:
    Adopt comprehensive measures to ensure access to justice, provision of compensation and assistance to facilitate reintegration into local communities for victims of trafficking, particularly women and children.
    Implementation
    National Annex Report:
    National strategy for the prevention and suppression of human trafficking, especially women and children and for protection of victims in the Republic of Serbia for the period 2017-2022 was adopted, as well as the Action Plan for the period 2017-2018. Monitoring, reporting and evaluation will be carried out accordingly.
    In the assessment of SOCTA (Serious and Organized Crime Threat Assessment) made in 2015 and published in early 2016, trends and recommendations related to the combat against human trafficking were presented. A public version of the report is available on the website of the Ministry of the Interior.
    In order to strengthen the measures for compensation and reintegration of victims, it is planned that a special part of the Strategy for the improvement of the rights of victims and witnesses is dedicated to the efforts on speeding up the decisions on compensation for damages in criminal proceedings.
    Protection of victims is continuously implemented through the coordinating role of the Centre for Human Trafficking Victims Protection, with the participation of relevant institutions and non-governmental organisations. Reintegration of victims is part of the process of providing assistance and support.

  • State Under Review:

    Serbia

    Serbia
    Regional group
    EEG
    Source Of Reference:

    UN Compilation

    Issue:
    • Domestic violence
    Type:
    Review Documentation
    Session:
    15th session, February 2013
    Status:
    Reference Addressed
    Contents:
    The HR Committee remained concerned about prevalent domestic violence, and recommended that Serbia combat such violence and establish shelters and support centres with medical, psychological and legal support ... [Para 35]
  • State Under Review:

    Serbia

    Serbia
    Regional group
    EEG
    Source Of Reference:

    Stakeholder Summary

    Issue:
    • Domestic violence
    Type:
    Review Documentation
    Session:
    15th session, February 2013
    Status:
    Reference Addressed
    Contents:
    ... Victims of the crime of domestic violence had no systematic psycho-social support in the process and Serbia did not recognize the right to compensation to victims in cases when state authorities failed to protect them. [Para 19]
  • State Under Review:

    Serbia

    Serbia
    Regional group
    EEG
    Source Of Reference:

    National Report

    Issue:
    • Gender equality
    Type:
    Review Documentation
    Session:
    3rd session, December 2008
    Status:
    N/A
    Contents:
    Early in March 2007, the Government of the Republic of Serbia adopted a document titled "National Millennium Development Goals in the Republic of Serbia", which inter alia contains a specialized part dedicated to both targeted goals and explicit measures (yet to be taken) towards the achievement of full gender equality in the Republic of Serbia. In addition to this strategic document, other earlier adopted national Strategies also provide for the special measures aimed at improving different aspects of the position of women in society in the Republic of Serbia and, in most cases, define indicators on the basis of which the implementation of the envisaged measures can be monitored. Important strategic documents to that effect are the Poverty Reduction Strategy and the National Employment Strategy. [Para 53]
  • State Under Review:

    Serbia

    Serbia
    Regional group
    EEG
    Source Of Reference:

    Colombia

    Colombia
    Regional group
    GRULAC
    Political group
    OAS
    OEI
    ACS
    Issue:
    • Rights of same-sex desiring persons
    Type:
    Recommendation
    Session:
    43rd Session, May 2023
    Status:
    Unclear Response
    Contents:
    Advance the adoption of the Law on De facto Unions between persons of the same sex.
    Explanation
    Noted. The same-sex partnerships have not been legally regulated in the Republic of Serbia, and such legal regulation would imply the systemic resolving of a completely new legal institute, which by all means requires time and serious, systematic and analytical approach. Bearing in mind the new character of this institute and its contents, in respect of which there is no unified practice or standards on the international level, in respect of which the comparative legal solutions are significantly differing, it will be necessary to achieve a broad social consensus with various social subjects in respect of that issue. In addition to that, it is necessary to seriously analyse the effects of such regulations in other spheres of the law and other legal regulations, as well as the scope of their harmonisation, which, taken all together, requires certain time to be done.
  • State Under Review:

    Serbia

    Serbia
    Regional group
    EEG
    Source Of Reference:

    Montenegro

    Montenegro
    Regional group
    EEG
    Issue:
    • International human rights instruments
    Type:
    Recommendation
    Session:
    43rd Session, May 2023
    Status:
    Accepted
    Contents:
    Expedite the ratification of the OP-CRC-IC.
  • State Under Review:

    Serbia

    Serbia
    Regional group
    EEG
    Source Of Reference:

    Austria

    Austria
    Regional group
    WEOG
    Political group
    EU
    Issue:
    • Violence against women / gender-based violence
    • Domestic violence
    Type:
    Recommendation
    Session:
    43rd Session, May 2023
    Status:
    Accepted
    Contents:
    Take further measures to combat domestic violence, including by ensuring the availability of reliable and consolidated statistics on cases of violence against women, including femicide.
  • State Under Review:

    Serbia

    Serbia
    Regional group
    EEG
    Source Of Reference:

    Argentina

    Argentina
    Regional group
    GRULAC
    Political group
    OAS
    OEI
    Issue:
    • Violence against women / gender-based violence
    Type:
    Recommendation
    Session:
    43rd Session, May 2023
    Status:
    Accepted
    Contents:
    Develop a comprehensive strategy and action plan to eliminate all forms of gender-based violence against women.
  • State Under Review:

    Serbia

    Serbia
    Regional group
    EEG
    Source Of Reference:

    Malta

    Malta
    Regional group
    WEOG
    Political group
    EU
    Commonwealth
    Issue:
    • Violence against women / gender-based violence
    Type:
    Recommendation
    Session:
    43rd Session, May 2023
    Status:
    Accepted
    Contents:
    Consider developing a comprehensive strategy and action plan to eliminate all forms of gender-based violence against women, including by combating gender stereotypes.
  • State Under Review:

    Serbia

    Serbia
    Regional group
    EEG
    Source Of Reference:

    Argentina

    Argentina
    Regional group
    GRULAC
    Political group
    OAS
    OEI
    Issue:
    • Transgender persons' rights
    Type:
    Recommendation
    Session:
    43rd Session, May 2023
    Status:
    Accepted
    Contents:
    Adopt positive action measures to recognize the gender identity of all people, in accordance with their personal autonomy and human dignity.
  • State Under Review:

    Serbia

    Serbia
    Regional group
    EEG
    Source Of Reference:

    Norway

    Norway
    Regional group
    WEOG
    Issue:
    • Women's and / or girls' rights
    • Human rights defenders
    • Rights of same-sex desiring persons
    • Transgender persons' rights
    Type:
    Recommendation
    Session:
    3rd session, December 2008
    Status:
    Unclear Response
    Contents:
    To adopt a national plan or strategy on human rights with specific measures for the protection of human rights defenders (including the protection of defenders in vulnerable positions, such as women defenders and those defending lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender rights).
    Explanation
    The RS shall consider these recommendations. A large number of non-government organizations are currently registered in the RS. The authorities do not limit the work of national and international human rights groups, which thus conduct their work without interference. Also, all the organizational units and competent agencies of the Ministry of the Interior are conducting permanent observations in the field, undertaking concrete activities on the protection of the lives, property and other human rights and basic freedoms of citizens. In connection with the recommendation for the implementation of the Yogyakarta principles, the RS shall study those principles and work on the advancement of the position of the LGBT population.
    Implementation
    National Report:
    Para 105) In November 2011, Belgrade hosted the Conference "Towards a National Policy on Human Rights Defenders". The aim of this gathering was the analysis of the position of human rights defenders in the RS, as well as the improvement in the implementation of standards contained in the UN Declaration on HRD.

    Para 107) In 2012, the RS, together with Albania, Italy, Latvia, Montenegro and Poland, became a partner member state on the Council of Europe Project "Fight against Discrimination on the Grounds of Sexual Orientation or Gender Identity in Europe". The aim of the Project is to support the states in implementing the Recommendation (2010) 5 of the Committee of Ministers to members states on measures to combat discrimination on grounds of sexual orientation or gender identity.
  • State Under Review:

    Serbia

    Serbia
    Regional group
    EEG
    Source Of Reference:

    Netherlands

    Netherlands
    Regional group
    WEOG
    Political group
    EU
    Issue:
    • Violence against women / gender-based violence
    • Gender perspective in policies, programmes
    • Sexual violence
    Type:
    Recommendation
    Session:
    43rd Session, May 2023
    Status:
    Accepted
    Contents:
    Ensure specialized women’s CSOs can provide gender-responsive and timely free legal aid to victims of sexual and gender-based violence.
  • State Under Review:

    Serbia

    Serbia
    Regional group
    EEG
    Source Of Reference:

    Iraq

    Iraq
    Regional group
    Asia-Pacific Group
    Political group
    OIC
    AL
    Issue:
    • Violence against women / gender-based violence
    • Domestic violence
    Type:
    Recommendation
    Session:
    29th Session, January 2018
    Status:
    Accepted
    Contents:
    Improve legislation and laws related to domestic violence.
  • State Under Review:

    Serbia

    Serbia
    Regional group
    EEG
    Source Of Reference:

    Slovenia

    Slovenia
    Regional group
    EEG
    Political group
    EU
    Issue:
    • Violence against women / gender-based violence
    Type:
    Recommendation
    Session:
    29th Session, January 2018
    Status:
    Accepted
    Contents:
    Formulate and implement systematic measures toward eradication of stereotypes regarding women in society creating a climate of zero tolerance for violence against women.

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