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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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Sources of information used as the basis for a State’s review.  Includes the State’s National Report, UN Compilation Report and a Stakeholder Summary.

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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:

    Seychelles

    Seychelles
    Regional group
    Africa Group
    Political group
    AU
    OIF
    Commonwealth
    Source Of Reference:

    UN Compilation

    Issue:
    • Gender equality
    • Women's participation
    Type:
    Review Documentation
    Session:
    24th session, January 2016
    Status:
    Neglected
    Contents:
    The HRC recommended that Seychelles increase the number of women in decision-making positions in all spheres. The CEDAW specifically recommended that Seychelles increase the representation of women in decision-making positions in political parties and the number of women judges in the Appeal and Supreme Courts. [Para 42]
  • State Under Review:

    Seychelles

    Seychelles
    Regional group
    Africa Group
    Political group
    AU
    OIF
    Commonwealth
    Source Of Reference:

    National Report

    Issue:
    • Sexually transmitted infections
    Type:
    Review Documentation
    Session:
    24th session, January 2016
    Status:
    N/A
    Contents:
    A new vaccination programme for the Human Papiloma Virus (HPV) started in May 2014 targeting girls aged eleven years old, as part of an effort to reduce the overall number of cervical cancer cases, which kills about six persons a year in Seychelles. Coverage so far has been above 60%. [Para 147]
  • State Under Review:

    Seychelles

    Seychelles
    Regional group
    Africa Group
    Political group
    AU
    OIF
    Commonwealth
    Source Of Reference:

    National Report

    Issue:
    • Gender equality
    • Violence against women / gender-based violence
    • Gender perspective in policies, programmes
    Type:
    Review Documentation
    Session:
    11th session, May 2011
    Status:
    N/A
    Contents:
    Although Seychelles does not currently have a gender policy, the need to promote gender equity and equality and to mainstream gender into all socio-economic policies and activities has been stressed under the Social Development Strategy for Seychelles Beyond 2000 and the 2009 National Policy for Sustainable Development and re-affirmed under the 2010-2011 National Plan of Action for Gender, the 2010-2011 National Gender Communication Strategy and the 2010-2011 National Plan of Action for Gender-based Violence. [Para 74]
  • State Under Review:

    Seychelles

    Seychelles
    Regional group
    Africa Group
    Political group
    AU
    OIF
    Commonwealth
    Source Of Reference:

    UN Compilation

    Issue:
    • Sexual exploitation / slavery
    Type:
    Review Documentation
    Session:
    38th Session, May 2021
    Status:
    Not Followed up with a Recommendation
    Contents:
    The Committee of Experts on the Application of Conventions and Recommendations of the International Labour Organization (ILO) was deeply concerned at the situation of children who were engaged in prostitution, particularly sex tourism, ... The Committee against Torture recommended that Seychelles investigate reports of young women entering the country on private aircraft for purposes of sexual exploitation, and that it prosecute the perpetrators. [Para 36]
  • State Under Review:

    Seychelles

    Seychelles
    Regional group
    Africa Group
    Political group
    AU
    OIF
    Commonwealth
    Source Of Reference:

    UN Compilation

    Issue:
    • Contraception
    • Adolescent pregnancy
    • Sexual and / or reproductive rights and / or health broadly
    Type:
    Review Documentation
    Session:
    38th Session, May 2021
    Status:
    Reference Addressed
    Contents:
    CEDAW welcomed the adoption of the adolescent sexual and reproductive health policy, in 2018. CRC recommended that Seychelles strengthen its adolescent reproductive health programmes; continue to allow access to contraceptives for adolescents under the age of 18 years and provide a legal basis to ensure access to comprehensive health services, confidential counselling and support for pregnant adolescent girls, rather than leaving to the discretion of medical personnel decisions on waiving the requirement of parental consent for the treatment of children. [Para 47]
  • State Under Review:

    Seychelles

    Seychelles
    Regional group
    Africa Group
    Political group
    AU
    OIF
    Commonwealth
    Source Of Reference:

    Slovenia

    Slovenia
    Regional group
    EEG
    Political group
    EU
    Issue:
    • International human rights instruments
    Type:
    Recommendation
    Session:
    38th Session, May 2021
    Status:
    Accepted
    Contents:
    Ratify the Optional Protocol to the OP-CRC-IC.
  • State Under Review:

    Seychelles

    Seychelles
    Regional group
    Africa Group
    Political group
    AU
    OIF
    Commonwealth
    Source Of Reference:

    Kenya

    Kenya
    Regional group
    Africa Group
    Political group
    AU
    Commonwealth
    Issue:
    • Gender equality
    Type:
    Recommendation
    Session:
    38th Session, May 2021
    Status:
    Accepted
    Contents:
    Continue implementing the National Gender Policy to break gender barriers and allow citizens to reach their full potential.
  • State Under Review:

    Seychelles

    Seychelles
    Regional group
    Africa Group
    Political group
    AU
    OIF
    Commonwealth
    Source Of Reference:

    Marshall Islands

    Marshall Islands
    Regional group
    Asia-Pacific Group
    Political group
    PIF
    Issue:
    • Domestic violence
    Type:
    Recommendation
    Session:
    38th Session, May 2021
    Status:
    Accepted
    Contents:
    Operationalise the Domestic Violence Act and establish a mechanism to offer increased support to victims of domestic violence.
  • State Under Review:

    Seychelles

    Seychelles
    Regional group
    Africa Group
    Political group
    AU
    OIF
    Commonwealth
    Source Of Reference:

    Canada

    Canada
    Regional group
    WEOG
    Political group
    OAS
    OIF
    Commonwealth
    Issue:
    • Sexual abuse
    • Sexual exploitation / slavery
    • Sexual violence
    Type:
    Recommendation
    Session:
    38th Session, May 2021
    Status:
    Accepted
    Contents:
    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.
  • State Under Review:

    Seychelles

    Seychelles
    Regional group
    Africa Group
    Political group
    AU
    OIF
    Commonwealth
    Source Of Reference:

    Mexico

    Mexico
    Regional group
    GRULAC
    Political group
    OAS
    OEI
    ACS
    Issue:
    • Gender equality
    Type:
    Recommendation
    Session:
    38th Session, May 2021
    Status:
    Accepted
    Contents:
    Establish in the legislation the principle of equal remuneration for work of equal value and equal access to credit for women.
  • State Under Review:

    Seychelles

    Seychelles
    Regional group
    Africa Group
    Political group
    AU
    OIF
    Commonwealth
    Source Of Reference:

    Fiji

    Fiji
    Regional group
    Asia-Pacific Group
    Political group
    PIF
    Commonwealth
    Issue:
    • Sexual exploitation / slavery
    Type:
    Recommendation
    Session:
    38th Session, May 2021
    Status:
    Accepted
    Contents:
    Ensure to thoroughly investigate and promptly prosecute cases of using, procuring or offering children for prostitution.
  • State Under Review:

    Seychelles

    Seychelles
    Regional group
    Africa Group
    Political group
    AU
    OIF
    Commonwealth
    Source Of Reference:

    Australia

    Australia
    Regional group
    WEOG
    Political group
    PIF
    Commonwealth
    Issue:
    • Discrimination based on sexual orientation
    • Discrimination based on gender identity
    Type:
    Recommendation
    Session:
    11th session, May 2011
    Status:
    Accepted
    Contents:
    Enact legislation that expressly prohibits discrimination against a person on the basis of sexual orientation or identity.
    Implementation
    National 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.
  • State Under Review:

    Seychelles

    Seychelles
    Regional group
    Africa Group
    Political group
    AU
    OIF
    Commonwealth
    Source Of Reference:

    Italy

    Italy
    Regional group
    WEOG
    Political group
    EU
    Issue:
    • Violence against women / gender-based violence
    • Domestic violence
    Type:
    Recommendation
    Session:
    24th session, January 2016
    Status:
    Accepted
    Contents:
    Ensure the participation of civil society in the drafting of a new law on domestic violence.
  • State Under Review:

    Seychelles

    Seychelles
    Regional group
    Africa Group
    Political group
    AU
    OIF
    Commonwealth
    Source Of Reference:

    Slovenia

    Slovenia
    Regional group
    EEG
    Political group
    EU
    Issue:
    • Gender equality
    • Women's and / or girls' rights
    Type:
    Recommendation
    Session:
    24th session, January 2016
    Status:
    Accepted
    Contents:
    Ensure that human rights education and training addresses also the rights of the child and women's rights in a comprehensive and systematic way.
    Implementation
    National Report:
    Para 88) Provision is made under the ‘Personal, Social and Civic Education’ compulsory subject in the national curriculum to educate students on topics such as …, the ‘CEDAW’ …
  • State Under Review:

    Seychelles

    Seychelles
    Regional group
    Africa Group
    Political group
    AU
    OIF
    Commonwealth
    Source Of Reference:

    Stakeholder Summary

    Issue:
    • Violence against women / gender-based violence
    Type:
    Review Documentation
    Session:
    24th session, January 2016
    Status:
    Neglected
    Contents:
    ... JS2 recommended that the law make it mandatory to pursue legal proceedings for violence against women even when the injured party chose to withdraw from the case and became a hostile and uncooperative witness. [Para 15]
  • State Under Review:

    Seychelles

    Seychelles
    Regional group
    Africa Group
    Political group
    AU
    OIF
    Commonwealth
    Source Of Reference:

    Morocco

    Morocco
    Regional group
    Africa Group
    Political group
    OIC
    AL
    OIF
    Issue:
    • Gender perspective in policies, programmes
    Type:
    Recommendation
    Session:
    11th session, May 2011
    Status:
    Accepted
    Contents:
    Strengthen measures to systematically integrate gender in public policies and, where appropriate, through gender-sensitive budgeting.
    Implementation
    National Report:
    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.

    UN Compilation:
    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 ...
  • State Under Review:

    Seychelles

    Seychelles
    Regional group
    Africa Group
    Political group
    AU
    OIF
    Commonwealth
    Source Of Reference:

    UN Compilation

    Issue:
    • Violence against women / gender-based violence
    • Training for state personnel on sexual rights issues
    • Domestic violence
    Type:
    Review Documentation
    Session:
    24th session, January 2016
    Status:
    Reference Addressed
    Contents:
    The CEDAW remained concerned about obstacles faced by women in reporting cases of domestic violence and the very low conviction rate for cases of rape. It urged Seychelles to ensure expeditious access to justice for women victims of all forms of violence, prosecute such acts of violence and punish perpetrators. The Committee also urged Seychelles to provide systematic training to judges, prosecutors, the police, law enforcement and medical personnel on procedures for dealing with victims of violence against women. [Para 32]
  • State Under Review:

    Seychelles

    Seychelles
    Regional group
    Africa Group
    Political group
    AU
    OIF
    Commonwealth
    Source Of Reference:

    National Report

    Issue:
    • Discrimination based on sexual orientation
    • Gender equality
    • HIV and AIDS
    Type:
    Review Documentation
    Session:
    11th session, May 2011
    Status:
    N/A
    Contents:
    The Employment Act 1995 makes provision for prevention of and redress for discrimination. It states: “Where an employer makes an employment decision against a worker on the grounds of the worker’s age, gender, race, colour, nationality, language, religion, disability, HIV status, sexual orientation or political, trade union or other association, the worker may make a complaint to the Chief Executive stating all the relevant particulars.” [Para 57]
  • State Under Review:

    Seychelles

    Seychelles
    Regional group
    Africa Group
    Political group
    AU
    OIF
    Commonwealth
    Source Of Reference:

    UN Compilation

    Issue:
    • HIV and AIDS
    Type:
    Review Documentation
    Session:
    11th session, May 2011
    Status:
    Neglected
    Contents:
    … The rate of HIV prevalence had multiplied by 25 in the last 20 years, and the number of AIDS cases had tripled. In addition, it is believed that many cases may go unreported. [Para 39; CCA 2006-2008]
  • State Under Review:

    Seychelles

    Seychelles
    Regional group
    Africa Group
    Political group
    AU
    OIF
    Commonwealth
    Source Of Reference:

    UN Compilation

    Issue:
    • Sexual abuse
    • Right to privacy
    • Domestic violence
    Type:
    Review Documentation
    Session:
    11th session, May 2011
    Status:
    Neglected
    Contents:
    Undertake studies on domestic violence, ill-treatment and abuse, including sexual abuse, within the family in order to assess the extent, scope and nature of these practices; develop awareness-raising campaigns, with the involvement of children, in order to prevent and combat child abuse; ensure that all victims have access to recovery and social reintegration programmes; establish effective procedures and mechanisms to receive, monitor and investigate complaints, including intervening where necessary and investigate effectively cases of domestic violence and ill-treatment and abuse of children, including sexual abuse, through a child-sensitive inquiry and judicial procedure in order to ensure better care and protection of child victims, including the protection of their right to privacy. [Para 21; CRC]
  • State Under Review:

    Seychelles

    Seychelles
    Regional group
    Africa Group
    Political group
    AU
    OIF
    Commonwealth
    Source Of Reference:

    Spain

    Spain
    Regional group
    WEOG
    Political group
    EU
    OEI
    Issue:
    • Abortion
    Type:
    Question
    Session:
    38th Session, May 2021
    Status:
    N/A
    Contents:
    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?

  • State Under Review:

    Seychelles

    Seychelles
    Regional group
    Africa Group
    Political group
    AU
    OIF
    Commonwealth
    Source Of Reference:

    UN Compilation

    Issue:
    • Gender equality
    • Gender perspective in policies, programmes
    Type:
    Review Documentation
    Session:
    38th Session, May 2021
    Status:
    Reference Addressed
    Contents:
    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]
  • State Under Review:

    Seychelles

    Seychelles
    Regional group
    Africa Group
    Political group
    AU
    OIF
    Commonwealth
    Source Of Reference:

    Luxembourg

    Luxembourg
    Regional group
    WEOG
    Political group
    EU
    OIF
    Issue:
    • Sexual and / or reproductive rights and / or health broadly
    Type:
    Recommendation
    Session:
    38th Session, May 2021
    Status:
    Accepted
    Contents:
    Adopt a national policy on sexual and reproductive health.
  • State Under Review:

    Seychelles

    Seychelles
    Regional group
    Africa Group
    Political group
    AU
    OIF
    Commonwealth
    Source Of Reference:

    Luxembourg

    Luxembourg
    Regional group
    WEOG
    Political group
    EU
    OIF
    Issue:
    • Violence against women / gender-based violence
    Type:
    Recommendation
    Session:
    38th Session, May 2021
    Status:
    Accepted
    Contents:
    Adopt a new national action plan to combat gender-based violence.
  • State Under Review:

    Seychelles

    Seychelles
    Regional group
    Africa Group
    Political group
    AU
    OIF
    Commonwealth
    Source Of Reference:

    Egypt

    Egypt
    Regional group
    Africa Group
    Political group
    AU
    OIC
    AL
    OIF
    Issue:
    • Sexual violence
    • Domestic violence
    Type:
    Recommendation
    Session:
    38th Session, May 2021
    Status:
    Accepted
    Contents:
    Continue efforts to combat sexual and domestic violence.

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