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UPR of Colombia (2nd Cycle – 16th session) Thematic list of recommendations of 30

Recommendation Position Full list of themes Assessment/comments on level of implementation

Theme: A12 Acceptance of international norms118.1. Ratify international human rights instruments to which Colombia is not yet a party (Niger);Source of position: A/HRC/24/6 - Para. 118 & A/HRC/24/6/Add.1 - Section IV

Noted A12 Acceptance of international normsAffected persons:- general

118.3. Ratify the Optional Protocol to the Conven-tion against Torture and establish a national mechan-ism for visits to places of detention (Costa Rica);Source of position: A/HRC/24/6 - Para. 118 & A/HRC/24/6/Add.1 - Section IV

Noted A12 Acceptance of international normsD25 Prohibition of torture and cruel, inhuman or degrading treat-mentA44 Structure of the national human rights machineryS16 SDG 16 - peace, justice and strong institutionsAffected persons:- general- persons deprived of their liberty

118.4. Accede to the Optional Protocol to the Con-vention against Torture and establish the national preventive mechanism accordingly (Czech Repub-lic);Source of position: A/HRC/24/6 - Para. 118 & A/HRC/24/6/Add.1 - Section IV

Noted A12 Acceptance of international normsD25 Prohibition of torture and cruel, inhuman or degrading treat-mentA44 Structure of the national human rights machineryS16 SDG 16 - peace, justice and strong institutionsAffected persons:- general- persons deprived of their liberty

118.5. Conclude rapidly the process of ratification of the Optional Protocol to the Convention against Tor-ture, as well as the process of harmonization of its national legislation with the provisions of the Rome Statute (Tunisia);Source of position: A/HRC/24/6 - Para. 118 & A/HRC/24/6/Add.1 - Section IV

Noted A12 Acceptance of international normsD25 Prohibition of torture and cruel, inhuman or degrading treat-mentB51 Right to an effective remedyA41 Constitutional and legislative frameworkB11 International humanitarian lawS16 SDG 16 - peace, justice and strong institutionsAffected persons:- general- persons deprived of their liberty

118.6. Ratify the Optional Protocol to the Conven-tion against Torture and the Optional Protocol to the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilit-ies (Guatemala);Source of position: A/HRC/24/6 - Para. 118 & A/HRC/24/6/Add.1 - Section IV

Noted A12 Acceptance of international normsD25 Prohibition of torture and cruel, inhuman or degrading treat-mentF4 Persons with disabilitiesB51 Right to an effective remedyS10 SDG 10 - inequalityS16 SDG 16 - peace, justice and strong institutionsAffected persons:- general- persons with disabilities- persons deprived of their liberty



118.2. Consider ratifying the Optional Protocol to the Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhu-man or Degrading Treatment or Punishment (Peru); Ratify the Optional Protocol to the Convention against Torture (Mexico, Philippines, Slovenia, Tur-key); Become a party to the Optional Protocol to the Convention against Torture (Montenegro); Consider the possibility of acceding to the Optional Protocol of the Convention against Torture with a view to strengthening preventive activities (Uruguay);Source of position: A/HRC/24/6 - Para. 118 & A/HRC/24/6/Add.1 - Section IV

Noted A12 Acceptance of international normsD25 Prohibition of torture and cruel, inhuman or degrading treat-mentS16 SDG 16 - peace, justice and strong institutionsAffected persons:- general- persons deprived of their liberty

118.13. Consider the possibility of recognizing the competence of the Committee on Enforced Disap-pearances to receive and examine communications – from or in favour of victims – as well as from other State Parties (Uruguay);Source of position: A/HRC/24/6 - Para. 118 & A/HRC/24/6/Add.1 - Section IV

Noted A12 Acceptance of international normsD32 Enforced disappearancesB51 Right to an effective remedyAffected persons:- disappeared persons

116.1. Become a party of the international instru-ments of protection and promotion of human rights still pending ratification, as appropriate, such as the 1961 Convention on the Reduction of Statelessness (Ecuador);Source of position: A/HRC/24/6 - Para. 116 & A/HRC/24/6/Add.1 - Section II

Supported A12 Acceptance of international normsD6 Rights related to name, identity, nationalityG7 Stateless personsAffected persons:- stateless persons

118.8. Sign and ratify the Optional Protocol to the In-ternational Covenant on Economic, Social and Cul-tural Rights (Portugal);Source of position: A/HRC/24/6 - Para. 118 & A/HRC/24/6/Add.1 - Section IV

Noted A12 Acceptance of international normsE1 Economic, social & cultural rights - general measures of im-plementationB51 Right to an effective remedyAffected persons:- general

118.9. Become a party to the Optional Protocol to the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cul-tural Rights (Montenegro);Source of position: A/HRC/24/6 - Para. 118 & A/HRC/24/6/Add.1 - Section IV

Noted A12 Acceptance of international normsE1 Economic, social & cultural rights - general measures of im-plementationB51 Right to an effective remedyAffected persons:- general



118.7. Consider signing and ratifying the new Op-tional Protocol to the Convention on the Rights of the Child on a communications procedure (Slovakia);Source of position: A/HRC/24/6 - Para. 118 & A/HRC/24/6/Add.1 - Section IV

Noted A12 Acceptance of international normsF31 Children: definition; general principles; protectionB51 Right to an effective remedyS16 SDG 16 - peace, justice and strong institutionsAffected persons:- children

118.10. Consider ratifying the Optional Protocol to the Convention on the Rights of the Child on a com-munications procedure, to ensure that the child’s voice and needs are heard and protected (Thailand);Source of position: A/HRC/24/6 - Para. 118 & A/HRC/24/6/Add.1 - Section IV


118.11. Become a party to the third Optional Pro-tocol to the Convention on the Rights of the Child (Montenegro);Source of position: A/HRC/24/6 - Para. 118 & A/HRC/24/6/Add.1 - Section IV


118.12. Ratify the Optional Protocol to the Conven-tion on the Rights of the Child on a communications procedure (Germany);Source of position: A/HRC/24/6 - Para. 118 & A/HRC/24/6/Add.1 - Section IV


Theme: A24 Cooperation with special procedures116.39. Invite the Special Rapporteur on violence against women, and develop, in consultation with civil society, a comprehensive plan of action to ad-dress sexual violence (Hungary);Source of position: A/HRC/24/6 - Para. 116 & A/HRC/24/6/Add.1 - Section II

Supported A24 Cooperation with special proceduresF13 Violence against womenA61 Cooperation with civil societyS05 SDG 5 - gender equality and women's empowermentS16 SDG 16 - peace, justice and strong institutionsAffected persons:- women

116.38. Extend an invitation to the Special Rappor-teur on violence against women, its causes and con-sequences (Brazil);Source of position: A/HRC/24/6 - Para. 116 & A/HRC/24/6/Add.1 - Section II

Supported A24 Cooperation with special proceduresF13 Violence against womenS05 SDG 5 - gender equality and women's empowermentS16 SDG 16 - peace, justice and strong institutionsAffected persons:- women

Theme: A28 Cooperation with other international mechanisms and institutions



116.2. Share good practices in mechanisms for fol-low-up and monitoring of human rights obligations accepted by the State (Cuba);Source of position: A/HRC/24/6 - Para. 116 & A/HRC/24/6/Add.1 - Section II

Supported A28 Cooperation with other international mechanisms and insti-tutionsAffected persons:- general

118.21. Implement fully the recommendations of the OHCHR field office as a mean to contribute to the improvement of the human rights situation on the ground (Austria);Source of position: A/HRC/24/6 - Para. 118 & A/HRC/24/6/Add.1 - Section IV

Noted A28 Cooperation with other international mechanisms and insti-tutionsAffected persons:- general

117.3. Maintain and strengthen its political support and financial cooperation for the operations of the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, for the implementation of social projects in favour of Colombian refugees (Ecuador);Source of position: A/HRC/24/6/Add.1 - Section III

Noted A28 Cooperation with other international mechanisms and insti-tutionsG5 Refugees & asylum seekersAffected persons:- refugees & asylum seekers

Theme: A41 Constitutional and legislative framework118.14. Amend the Criminal Code so that crimes against humanity and all war crimes are defined as crimes under national law (Finland);Source of position: A/HRC/24/6 - Para. 118 & A/HRC/24/6/Add.1 - Section IV

Noted A41 Constitutional and legislative frameworkB11 International humanitarian lawAffected persons:- general

Theme: A42 Institutions & policies - General116.7. Move forward in implementing the National Human Rights System, with a view to ensuring greater consistency and comprehensive State actions in the area of human rights (Dominican Republic);Source of position: A/HRC/24/6 - Para. 116 & A/HRC/24/6/Add.1 - Section II

Supported A42 Institutions & policies - GeneralAffected persons:- general

116.8. Continue to work with the National Human Rights System, to achieve greater compliance with international commitments, incorporating a differen-tiated approach to sectoral policies (Bolivia (Plurina-tional State of)) ;Source of position: A/HRC/24/6 - Para. 116 & A/HRC/24/6/Add.1 - Section II




116.9. Continue efforts through dialogue with the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia to reach an agreement to end the armed conflict (Pakistan);Source of position: A/HRC/24/6 - Para. 116 & A/HRC/24/6/Add.1 - Section II

Supported A42 Institutions & policies - GeneralAffected persons:- general- persons affected by armed conflict

116.10. Continue working towards peace through dialogue (Cuba);Source of position: A/HRC/24/6 - Para. 116 & A/HRC/24/6/Add.1 - Section II


116.11. Activate a negotiating process for a peaceful settlement (Russian Federation);Source of position: A/HRC/24/6 - Para. 116 & A/HRC/24/6/Add.1 - Section II

Supported A42 Institutions & policies - GeneralAffected persons:- persons affected by armed conflict

116.12. Continue its work to strengthen the rule of law and its efforts within the peace process between the Government and the FARC (Costa Rica);Source of position: A/HRC/24/6 - Para. 116 & A/HRC/24/6/Add.1 - Section II


116.13. Continue moving forward with a view to achieving peace through a dialogue (Dominican Re-public);Source of position: A/HRC/24/6 - Para. 116 & A/HRC/24/6/Add.1 - Section II


116.14. Continue with negotiations to end the con-flict and to build a stable and lasting peace (Guatem-ala);Source of position: A/HRC/24/6 - Para. 116 & A/HRC/24/6/Add.1 - Section II


116.15. Continue its efforts in consolidating peace as well as efforts to achieve social inclusion and recon-ciliation through the implementation of its National Development Plan for 2010-2014 “Prosperity for All” (Malaysia);Source of position: A/HRC/24/6 - Para. 116 & A/HRC/24/6/Add.1 - Section II

Supported A42 Institutions & policies - GeneralB41 Right to developmentAffected persons:- general



116.16. Make every possible effort to promote social integration of the past participants in illegal armed groups (Russian Federation);Source of position: A/HRC/24/6 - Para. 116 & A/HRC/24/6/Add.1 - Section II

Supported A42 Institutions & policies - GeneralB54 Transitional justiceAffected persons:- general- persons affected by armed conflict

116.47. Continue implementing its National strategy in favour of children with particular attention to chil-dren victims of landmines as well as to pursue its ef-forts in preventing the involvement of children in armed conflicts (Algeria);Source of position: A/HRC/24/6 - Para. 116 & A/HRC/24/6/Add.1 - Section II

Supported A42 Institutions & policies - GeneralF31 Children: definition; general principles; protectionF35 Children in armed conflictS16 SDG 16 - peace, justice and strong institutionsAffected persons:- children- persons affected by armed conflict

Theme: A45 National Human Rights Institution (NHRI)116.3. Continue to implement an early warning sys-tem, within the framework of the work of the Om-budsman’s Office, in order to prevent different hu-man rights violations (Serbia);Source of position: A/HRC/24/6 - Para. 116 & A/HRC/24/6/Add.1 - Section II

Supported A45 National Human Rights Institution (NHRI)Affected persons:- general

Theme: A53 Professional training in human rights116.46. Take necessary steps to incorporate elements of human rights education in the training of law en-forcement agencies (Pakistan);Source of position: A/HRC/24/6 - Para. 116 & A/HRC/24/6/Add.1 - Section II

Supported A53 Professional training in human rightsAffected persons:- general- judges, lawyers and prosecutors- law enforcement / police officials

Theme: A61 Cooperation with civil society116.6. Continue providing spaces for dialogue between civil society and the State to discuss human rights issues, such as the National Round table on Safeguards (Dominican Republic);Source of position: A/HRC/24/6 - Para. 116 & A/HRC/24/6/Add.1 - Section II

Supported A61 Cooperation with civil societyAffected persons:- general

Theme: B51 Right to an effective remedy



116.71. Uphold commitments to prevent impunity for human rights violations (U nited S ates of America);Source of position: A/HRC/24/6 - Para. 116 & A/HRC/24/6/Add.1 - Section II

Supported B51 Right to an effective remedyAffected persons:- general

116.72. Continue its efforts to combat impunity for serious human rights violations (Argentina);Source of position: A/HRC/24/6 - Para. 116 & A/HRC/24/6/Add.1 - Section II

Supported B51 Right to an effective remedyAffected persons:- general

116.118. Take further measures to strengthen the ju-dicial system and to increase accountability for hu-man rights violations, including by ensuring the in-vestigation and prosecution of these crimes (Canada);Source of position: A/HRC/24/6 - Para. 116 & A/HRC/24/6/Add.1 - Section II

Supported B51 Right to an effective remedyAffected persons:- general- judges, lawyers and prosecutors

118.25. Undertake effective measures to fight the widespread impunity and ensure that the reform of the military criminal justice does not lead to impunity in cases of human rights violations committe d by se-curity forces (Germany);Source of position: A/HRC/24/6 - Para. 118 & A/HRC/24/6/Add.1 - Section IV

Noted B51 Right to an effective remedyAffected persons:- general

116.70. Guarantee independence of justice, equality before the law and supervision of military jurisdic-tions to fight impunity of crimes committed during the conflict, particularly extrajudicial killings (France);Source of position: A/HRC/24/6 - Para. 116 & A/HRC/24/6/Add.1 - Section II

Supported B51 Right to an effective remedyD51 Administration of justice & fair trialD22 Extrajudicial, summary or arbitrary executionsS16 SDG 16 - peace, justice and strong institutionsAffected persons:- general- persons affected by armed conflict

116.69. Ensure that its military justice system is fully compliant with international human rights law, and that all allegations of human rights abuses by military personnel are investigated promptly and effectively (U nited K ingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ire-land);Source of position: A/HRC/24/6 - Para. 116 & A/HRC/24/6/Add.1 - Section II

Supported B51 Right to an effective remedyD51 Administration of justice & fair trialS16 SDG 16 - peace, justice and strong institutionsAffected persons:- general- persons affected by armed conflict



117.7. Ensure that the application of the legislation on military jurisdiction, as well as the conduct of the peace between the Government and FARC, be con-sistent with the goal of the fight against impunity (Italy);Source of position: A/HRC/24/6/Add.1 - Section III

Noted B51 Right to an effective remedyD51 Administration of justice & fair trialS16 SDG 16 - peace, justice and strong institutionsAffected persons:- general

117.8. Take further measures to ensure that the milit-ary justice system does no t claim jurisdiction in hu-man rights cases involving members of security forces (Portugal) .Source of position: A/HRC/24/6/Add.1 - Section III

Noted B51 Right to an effective remedyD51 Administration of justice & fair trialS16 SDG 16 - peace, justice and strong institutionsAffected persons:- general

116.17. Implement the Victims and Land Restitution Law with justice and verify that it becomes part of an integral policy of development, so that it contributes to a sustainable and dignified quality of life for the victims (Panama);Source of position: A/HRC/24/6 - Para. 116 & A/HRC/24/6/Add.1 - Section II

Supported B51 Right to an effective remedyE6 Rights to protection of property; financial creditB54 Transitional justiceAffected persons:- general- persons affected by armed conflict

116.18. Continue implementing the Victims and Land Restitution Law (Dominican Republic, Serbia);Source of position: A/HRC/24/6 - Para. 116 & A/HRC/24/6/Add.1 - Section II


116.20. Improve measures to protect applicants, par-ticularly those from rural areas, in order to strengthen the land restitution process (Australia);Source of position: A/HRC/24/6 - Para. 116 & A/HRC/24/6/Add.1 - Section II

Supported B51 Right to an effective remedyE6 Rights to protection of property; financial creditB54 Transitional justiceAffected persons:- general- persons living in rural areas- persons affected by armed conflict

116.22. Identify plans of action for the enforcement of the Victims and Land Restitution Law (Holy See);Source of position: A/HRC/24/6 - Para. 116 & A/HRC/24/6/Add.1 - Section II




116.23. Consider the possibility of adopting further measures for the integral attention and reparation of victims and land restitution, aiming to attend and re-dress the victims of violence (Bolivia (Plurinational State of));Source of position: A/HRC/24/6 - Para. 116 & A/HRC/24/6/Add.1 - Section II


116.24. Give continuity to efforts undertaken to im-plement measures of care, assistance and compre-hensive reparation to the victims of the internal armed conflict (Brazil);Source of position: A/HRC/24/6 - Para. 116 & A/HRC/24/6/Add.1 - Section II


116.25. Provide to Colombian refugees the opportun-ity to present their request for reparation at the mo-ment of their voluntary repatriation, if it is the case, so that they can benefit from the Victims and Land Restitution Law (Panama);Source of position: A/HRC/24/6 - Para. 116 & A/HRC/24/6/Add.1 - Section II

Supported B51 Right to an effective remedyE6 Rights to protection of property; financial creditB54 Transitional justiceG5 Refugees & asylum seekersAffected persons:- refugees & asylum seekers- persons affected by armed conflict

116.19. Strengthen relevant institutions in order to take more effective measures at the national, regional and local level to guarantee the protection of persons involved in land restitution procedures, in particular the claimants, their counsel, the relevant officials and human rights defenders (Switzerland);Source of position: A/HRC/24/6 - Para. 116 & A/HRC/24/6/Add.1 - Section II

Supported B51 Right to an effective remedyE6 Rights to protection of property; financial creditB54 Transitional justiceH1 Human rights defendersAffected persons:- general- persons affected by armed conflict- human rights defenders

118.23. Address how victims of sexual violence by illegal armed groups who are not considered parties to the conflict can access appropriate reparations (Australia);Source of position: A/HRC/24/6 - Para. 118 & A/HRC/24/6/Add.1 - Section IV

Noted B51 Right to an effective remedyF13 Violence against womenS05 SDG 5 - gender equality and women's empowermentS16 SDG 16 - peace, justice and strong institutionsAffected persons:- women



118.24. Take concrete and effective actions to imple-ment the existing legal framework and to tackle the widespread impunity for crimes related to sexual vi-olence (Sweden);Source of position: A/HRC/24/6 - Para. 118 & A/HRC/24/6/Add.1 - Section IV

Noted B51 Right to an effective remedyF13 Violence against womenS05 SDG 5 - gender equality and women's empowermentS16 SDG 16 - peace, justice and strong institutionsAffected persons:- women

118.26. Reinforce its efforts to end impunity con-cerning serious human rights violations including those perpetrated by high ranking military officers as well as those related to sexual violence against wo-men (Republic of Korea).Source of position: A/HRC/24/6 - Para. 118 & A/HRC/24/6/Add.1 - Section IV

Noted B51 Right to an effective remedyF13 Violence against womenS05 SDG 5 - gender equality and women's empowermentS16 SDG 16 - peace, justice and strong institutionsAffected persons:- general- women

Theme: B53 Support to victims and witnesses116.26. Consider designing operative mechanisms to ensure that boys, girls and adolescents who are vic-tims of the armed conflict be a priority in pro-grammes to restore their rights and reparation pro-grammes, taking into account the right to family re-unification, health, education and psychosocial care (Uruguay);Source of position: A/HRC/24/6 - Para. 116 & A/HRC/24/6/Add.1 - Section II

Supported B53 Support to victims and witnessesD8 Rights related to marriage & familyA42 Institutions & policies - GeneralB51 Right to an effective remedyF35 Children in armed conflictE41 Right to health - GeneralS03 SDG 3 - healthS16 SDG 16 - peace, justice and strong institutionsAffected persons:- children- persons affected by armed conflict

Theme: B54 Transitional justice116.5. Develop, at the regional level, the State’s in-stitutions in charge of the reconstruction of historical memory of violations of human rights committed during the armed conflict (Switzerland);Source of position: A/HRC/24/6 - Para. 116 & A/HRC/24/6/Add.1 - Section II

Supported B54 Transitional justiceAffected persons:- general- persons affected by armed conflict

117.1 Establish, in the near future, the Truth Com-mission to facilitate the justice and peace within t he country (Trinidad and Tobago);Source of position: A/HRC/24/6/Add.1 - Section III

Noted B54 Transitional justiceAffected persons:- general

Theme: B6 Business & Human Rights



116.36. Continue its efforts to introduce a human rights perspective in bu siness and trade (Philip-pines);Source of position: A/HRC/24/6 - Para. 116 & A/HRC/24/6/Add.1 - Section II

Supported B6 Business & Human RightsAffected persons:- general

Theme: D22 Extrajudicial, summary or arbitrary executions118.22. Take measures to address claims of continu-ing extrajudicial executions (Australia);Source of position: A/HRC/24/6 - Para. 118 & A/HRC/24/6/Add.1 - Section IV

Noted D22 Extrajudicial, summary or arbitrary executionsS16 SDG 16 - peace, justice and strong institutionsAffected persons:- general

Theme: D27 Prohibition of slavery, trafficking116.61. Strengthen the trafficking prevention pro-grammes under the national strategy to combat hu-man trafficking 2007-2012, with particular attention to children from disadvantaged groups (Egypt);Source of position: A/HRC/24/6 - Para. 116 & A/HRC/24/6/Add.1 - Section II

Supported D27 Prohibition of slavery, traffickingA42 Institutions & policies - GeneralF31 Children: definition; general principles; protectionS08 SDG 8 - economic growth, employment, decent workS16 SDG 16 - peace, justice and strong institutionsAffected persons:- children- vulnerable persons/groups

116.62. Continue its work in combating trafficking in persons, with particular attention given to children and disadvantaged groups, as envisaged in its future plan of National Strategy on tra fficking prevention (Cambodia);Source of position: A/HRC/24/6 - Para. 116 & A/HRC/24/6/Add.1 - Section II

Supported D27 Prohibition of slavery, traffickingA42 Institutions & policies - GeneralF31 Children: definition; general principles; protectionS08 SDG 8 - economic growth, employment, decent workS16 SDG 16 - peace, justice and strong institutionsAffected persons:- children- vulnerable persons/groups

116.58. Redouble efforts against trafficking in per-sons, in particular through the adoption of the new National Strategy 2013-2018 (Peru);Source of position: A/HRC/24/6 - Para. 116 & A/HRC/24/6/Add.1 - Section II

Supported D27 Prohibition of slavery, traffickingA42 Institutions & policies - GeneralS08 SDG 8 - economic growth, employment, decent workS16 SDG 16 - peace, justice and strong institutionsAffected persons:- general

116.60. Strengthen its human trafficking prevention programmes in its new National Strategy to Combat Trafficking in Persons (Trinidad and Tobago);Source of position: A/HRC/24/6 - Para. 116 & A/HRC/24/6/Add.1 - Section II




116.64. Consider strengthening the comprehensive policy in the National Strategy to Combat Traffick-ing in Persons, including preventive measures (In-donesia);Source of position: A/HRC/24/6 - Para. 116 & A/HRC/24/6/Add.1 - Section II


116.66. Continue its efforts to fight trafficking in per-sons within the framework of its Comprehensive Na-tional Strategy to Combat Trafficking in Persons. In this regard, we urge the Government of Colombia to continue to work towards finalizing and adopting its National Strategy 2013-2018 (Nigeria);Source of position: A/HRC/24/6 - Para. 116 & A/HRC/24/6/Add.1 - Section II


115.4. Provide additional resources to its anti-traf-ficking in persons programmes (Philippines);Source of position: A/HRC/24/6 - Para. 115 & A/HRC/24/6/Add.1 - Section I

Supported D27 Prohibition of slavery, traffickingA63 Budget and resources (for human rights implementation)S08 SDG 8 - economic growth, employment, decent workS16 SDG 16 - peace, justice and strong institutionsAffected persons:- general

116.65. Strengthen its trafficking prevention pro-gramme under the National Strategy to Combat Hu-man Trafficking 2007-2012, with particular attention to c hildren and women (Kyrgyzstan);Source of position: A/HRC/24/6 - Para. 116 & A/HRC/24/6/Add.1 - Section II

Supported D27 Prohibition of slavery, traffickingF13 Violence against womenA42 Institutions & policies - GeneralF31 Children: definition; general principles; protectionS05 SDG 5 - gender equality and women's empowermentS08 SDG 8 - economic growth, employment, decent workS16 SDG 16 - peace, justice and strong institutionsAffected persons:- general- children- women

116.59. Continue to combat human trafficking, in particular of women, boys and girls and continue strengthening its programs to prevent trafficking, in accordance with the National Integrated Strategy to Combat Human Trafficking (State of Palestine);Source of position: A/HRC/24/6 - Para. 116 & A/HRC/24/6/Add.1 - Section II

Supported D27 Prohibition of slavery, traffickingF13 Violence against womenF31 Children: definition; general principles; protectionS05 SDG 5 - gender equality and women's empowermentS08 SDG 8 - economic growth, employment, decent workS16 SDG 16 - peace, justice and strong institutionsAffected persons:- general- children- women



116.63. Continue specially its efforts to combat hu-man trafficking (Honduras);Source of position: A/HRC/24/6 - Para. 116 & A/HRC/24/6/Add.1 - Section II

Supported D27 Prohibition of slavery, traffickingS08 SDG 8 - economic growth, employment, decent workS16 SDG 16 - peace, justice and strong institutionsAffected persons:- general

Theme: D31 Liberty and security - general116.33. Take comprehensive measures to increase the level of public security in the country (Russian Federation);Source of position: A/HRC/24/6 - Para. 116 & A/HRC/24/6/Add.1 - Section II

Supported D31 Liberty and security - generalAffected persons:- general- persons affected by armed conflict

116.34. Work toward strengthening security to allow a harmonious deve lopment of the country (Congo);Source of position: A/HRC/24/6 - Para. 116 & A/HRC/24/6/Add.1 - Section II

Supported D31 Liberty and security - generalAffected persons:- general- persons affected by armed conflict

116.45. Continue taking assertive measures in com-bating organized crime and criminal gangs with a view to protecting the civilian population (Malaysia);Source of position: A/HRC/24/6 - Para. 116 & A/HRC/24/6/Add.1 - Section II

Supported D31 Liberty and security - generalAffected persons:- general

116.21. Take all necessary steps to enhance the ef-fectiveness of the Protection Programme, including through speedy risk assessment studies and imple-mentation of approved schemes, clear criteria for de-fining risk, collective protection measures and the in-clusion of family members in the scheme (Ireland);Source of position: A/HRC/24/6 - Para. 116 & A/HRC/24/6/Add.1 - Section II

Supported D31 Liberty and security - generalA42 Institutions & policies - GeneralAffected persons:- general- persons affected by armed conflict

116.32. Put in place a national strategy in the area of public security (Niger);Source of position: A/HRC/24/6 - Para. 116 & A/HRC/24/6/Add.1 - Section II

Supported D31 Liberty and security - generalA42 Institutions & policies - GeneralAffected persons:- general- persons affected by armed conflict

116.4. Continue its effort to strengthen its institu-tional capacity and legislative framework to combat violent crimes and maintain law and order to ensure the enjoyment of human rights by its people (Singa-pore);Source of position: A/HRC/24/6 - Para. 116 & A/HRC/24/6/Add.1 - Section II

Supported D31 Liberty and security - generalA42 Institutions & policies - GeneralA41 Constitutional and legislative frameworkAffected persons:- general



116.35. Consolidate current policies for the prevent-ive risk management of violations to the right to life, to liberty, integrity and personal security (Bolivia (Plurinational State of));Source of position: A/HRC/24/6 - Para. 116 & A/HRC/24/6/Add.1 - Section II

Supported D31 Liberty and security - generalD21 Right to lifeA42 Institutions & policies - GeneralS16 SDG 16 - peace, justice and strong institutionsAffected persons:- general

118.16. Adopt appropriate measures to address the expansion of illegal armed groups that have emerged after the demobilization of paramilitary organiza-tions, paying particular attention to combating im-punity, ensuring independence of judges and the judi-ciary system, and providing reparation for victims of such events (Thailand);Source of position: A/HRC/24/6 - Para. 118 & A/HRC/24/6/Add.1 - Section IV

Noted D31 Liberty and security - generalD51 Administration of justice & fair trialA42 Institutions & policies - GeneralB51 Right to an effective remedyS16 SDG 16 - peace, justice and strong institutionsAffected persons:- general- judges, lawyers and prosecutors- persons affected by armed conflict

116.27. Increase its efforts on socio-economic reform and strengthen the law enforcement system toward enhancing national reconciliation, combating viol-ence, illegal armed groups and maintaining public or-der (Viet Nam);Source of position: A/HRC/24/6 - Para. 116 & A/HRC/24/6/Add.1 - Section II

Supported D31 Liberty and security - generalE1 Economic, social & cultural rights - general measures of im-plementationA42 Institutions & policies - GeneralAffected persons:- general

116.44. Intensify the Government presence in the rural areas whose communities are victims of abuses, such as forced displacement, as well as target of viol-ence perpetrated by criminal organizations (Italy);Source of position: A/HRC/24/6 - Para. 116 & A/HRC/24/6/Add.1 - Section II

Supported D31 Liberty and security - generalE25 Human rights & povertyD41 Freedom of movementS01 SDG 1 - povertyS10 SDG 10 - inequalityS16 SDG 16 - peace, justice and strong institutionsAffected persons:- disappeared persons- persons living in poverty- persons living in rural areas

116.78. Take further steps to prevent incidents of vi-olence against all of its people, including targeted groups such as community leaders, journalists, and land claimants by improving current protection and prevention programmes, introducing education cam-paigns, and ensuring effective intervention and in-vestigation by law enforcement officials (Canada);Source of position: A/HRC/24/6 - Para. 116 & A/HRC/24/6/Add.1 - Section II

Supported D31 Liberty and security - generalH1 Human rights defendersD51 Administration of justice & fair trialA54 Awareness raising and disseminationD43 Freedom of opinion and expressionS16 SDG 16 - peace, justice and strong institutionsAffected persons:- human rights defenders- general- internally displaced persons- media



Theme: D32 Enforced disappearances116.79. Ensure that the relatives of victims of en-forced disappearances, their representatives, and those who report enforced disappearances will not be subject to attacks and persecution (Czech Republic);Source of position: A/HRC/24/6 - Para. 116 & A/HRC/24/6/Add.1 - Section II

Supported D32 Enforced disappearancesD31 Liberty and security - generalD51 Administration of justice & fair trialB51 Right to an effective remedyS16 SDG 16 - peace, justice and strong institutionsAffected persons:- disappeared persons- general

Theme: D51 Administration of justice & fair trial118.18. Review the bill and relevant legislative framework to ensure civilian courts hear cases re-lated to violations of human rights (Australia);Source of position: A/HRC/24/6 - Para. 118 & A/HRC/24/6/Add.1 - Section IV

Noted D51 Administration of justice & fair trialA41 Constitutional and legislative frameworkS16 SDG 16 - peace, justice and strong institutionsAffected persons:- children

118.15. Tackle chronic lack of human and financial means especially those aiming at harmonizing the tasks of such diverse institutions as the National Unit of Protection, the police, the Attorney-General’s Of-fice and the courts (Netherlands);Source of position: A/HRC/24/6 - Para. 118 & A/HRC/24/6/Add.1 - Section IV

Noted D51 Administration of justice & fair trialA63 Budget and resources (for human rights implementation)S16 SDG 16 - peace, justice and strong institutionsAffected persons:- general- judges, lawyers and prosecutors

115.6.Take concrete actions in the elaboration of reg-ulatory laws of the constitutional reform to ensure that victim’s rights are guaranteed, that military courts have a restrictive and exceptional scope, and that alleged human rights crimes, such as extrajudi-cial killings, in no case will be addres sed by military courts (Sweden).Source of position: A/HRC/24/6 - Para. 115 & A/HRC/24/6/Add.1 - Section I

Supported D51 Administration of justice & fair trialB51 Right to an effective remedyA41 Constitutional and legislative frameworkD22 Extrajudicial, summary or arbitrary executionsS16 SDG 16 - peace, justice and strong institutionsAffected persons:- general

115.5. Take the necessary measures to ensure that the legislative development and the practical application of the reform of the Military Criminal Jurisdiction does not generate impunity, but rather helps to re-duce it drastically regarding the human rights viola-tions committed by Public Forces (Spain);Source of position: A/HRC/24/6 - Para. 115 & A/HRC/24/6/Add.1 - Section I

Supported D51 Administration of justice & fair trialB51 Right to an effective remedyS16 SDG 16 - peace, justice and strong institutionsAffected persons:- general



116.68. Continue to fight impunity and promote the respect of human rights by i mproving the judiciary (Gabon);Source of position: A/HRC/24/6 - Para. 116 & A/HRC/24/6/Add.1 - Section II

Supported D51 Administration of justice & fair trialB51 Right to an effective remedyS16 SDG 16 - peace, justice and strong institutionsAffected persons:- general- judges, lawyers and prosecutors

116.67. Strengthen the judiciary in order to guarantee its investigation and prosecution capacity so as to en-sure access to justice for all citizens, in particular vic-tims of sexual violence (Switzerland);Source of position: A/HRC/24/6 - Para. 116 & A/HRC/24/6/Add.1 - Section II

Supported D51 Administration of justice & fair trialF13 Violence against womenB51 Right to an effective remedyS05 SDG 5 - gender equality and women's empowermentS16 SDG 16 - peace, justice and strong institutionsAffected persons:- general- women- judges, lawyers and prosecutors

118.19. Take measures to limit the authority of milit-ary tribunals which are assuming the functions of civil justice (Russian Federation);Source of position: A/HRC/24/6 - Para. 118 & A/HRC/24/6/Add.1 - Section IV

Noted D51 Administration of justice & fair trialS16 SDG 16 - peace, justice and strong institutionsAffected persons:- general- judges, lawyers and prosecutors

Theme: D8 Rights related to marriage & family118.20. Maintain the institution of the family and marriage as a conjugal union between a man and a woman based on free consent (Holy See);Source of position: A/HRC/24/6 - Para. 118 & A/HRC/24/6/Add.1 - Section IV

Noted D8 Rights related to marriage & familyF12 Discrimination against womenS05 SDG 5 - gender equality and women's empowermentAffected persons:- general

Theme: E1 Economic, social & cultural rights - general measures of implementation116.37. Continue to incorporate economic, social and cultural rights in the national strategy to combat drug trafficking (Egypt);Source of position: A/HRC/24/6 - Para. 116 & A/HRC/24/6/Add.1 - Section II

Supported E1 Economic, social & cultural rights - general measures of im-plementationA42 Institutions & policies - GeneralE41 Right to health - GeneralS03 SDG 3 - healthAffected persons:- general

116.94. Further promote economic and social rights of minorities and vulnerable groups (Niger);Source of position: A/HRC/24/6 - Para. 116 & A/HRC/24/6/Add.1 - Section II

Supported E1 Economic, social & cultural rights - general measures of im-plementationG1 Members of minoritiesAffected persons:- minorities/ racial, ethnic, linguistic, religious or descent-based groups- vulnerable persons/groups

Theme: E21 Right to an adequate standard of living - general



116.92. Continue to further address the social in-equality that remains one of the challenges in the country (Cambodia);Source of position: A/HRC/24/6 - Para. 116 & A/HRC/24/6/Add.1 - Section II

Supported E21 Right to an adequate standard of living - generalAffected persons:- general

Theme: E22 Right to food116.95. Continue working for the comprehensive ap-plication of its National Policy of Food and Nutri-tional Security, promoting the generation of self-con-sumption food (Bolivia (Plurinational State of));Source of position: A/HRC/24/6 - Para. 116 & A/HRC/24/6/Add.1 - Section II

Supported E22 Right to foodS02 SDG 2 - hunger and food securityAffected persons:- general

Theme: E25 Human rights & poverty116.87. Continue to implement, in cooperation with relevant U nited Nations agencies, policies and pro-grammes to reduce poverty and improve the well-be-ing of its people (Singapore);Source of position: A/HRC/24/6 - Para. 116 & A/HRC/24/6/Add.1 - Section II

Supported E25 Human rights & povertyA28 Cooperation with other international mechanisms and insti-tutionsS01 SDG 1 - povertyS10 SDG 10 - inequalityAffected persons:- persons living in poverty

116.108. Continue to implement in a comprehensive manner economic and social development to further improve the living standards of its people and reduce poverty and illiteracy (China);Source of position: A/HRC/24/6 - Para. 116 & A/HRC/24/6/Add.1 - Section II

Supported E25 Human rights & povertyB41 Right to developmentE21 Right to an adequate standard of living - generalE51 Right to education - GeneralS01 SDG 1 - povertyS04 SDG 4 - educationS10 SDG 10 - inequalityAffected persons:- general- persons living in poverty



116.91. Allocate resources and accelerate national programmes on job creation, poverty reduction, de-cent housing, land restitution, gender equality and improvement of education and health care services (Viet Nam);Source of position: A/HRC/24/6 - Para. 116 & A/HRC/24/6/Add.1 - Section II

Supported E25 Human rights & povertyE31 Right to workE41 Right to health - GeneralF12 Discrimination against womenG3 Indigenous peoplesE51 Right to education - GeneralE23 Right to adequate housingS01 SDG 1 - povertyS03 SDG 3 - healthS04 SDG 4 - educationS05 SDG 5 - gender equality and women's empowermentS08 SDG 8 - economic growth, employment, decent workS10 SDG 10 - inequalityS11 SDG 11 - citiesAffected persons:- persons living in poverty- Indigenous peoples- women

116.30. Increase efforts to apply the existing legisla-tion to prevent separation of boys and girls from their family environment due to the economic conditions of the family, through training programmes, informa-tion and awareness-raising campaigns (Uruguay);Source of position: A/HRC/24/6 - Para. 116 & A/HRC/24/6/Add.1 - Section II

Supported E25 Human rights & povertyF32 Children: family environment and alternative careA54 Awareness raising and disseminationS01 SDG 1 - povertyS10 SDG 10 - inequalityAffected persons:- children- persons living in poverty

116.93. Strengthen the measures regarding education and reduction of poverty of minority populations (Congo);Source of position: A/HRC/24/6 - Para. 116 & A/HRC/24/6/Add.1 - Section II

Supported E25 Human rights & povertyG1 Members of minoritiesE51 Right to education - GeneralS01 SDG 1 - povertyS04 SDG 4 - educationS10 SDG 10 - inequalityAffected persons:- persons living in poverty- minorities/ racial, ethnic, linguistic, religious or descent-based groups

116.86. Strengthen actions and programmes of the national government to make the Colombian society more equal and free from poverty (Cuba);Source of position: A/HRC/24/6 - Para. 116 & A/HRC/24/6/Add.1 - Section II

Supported E25 Human rights & povertyS01 SDG 1 - povertyS10 SDG 10 - inequalityAffected persons:- persons living in poverty

116.88. Continue advancing in the reduction of poverty and inequality (Spain);Source of position: A/HRC/24/6 - Para. 116 & A/HRC/24/6/Add.1 - Section II




116.89. Continue its measures for the overall allevi-ation of poverty in the country (Azerbaijan);Source of position: A/HRC/24/6 - Para. 116 & A/HRC/24/6/Add.1 - Section II


116.90. Continue consolidating its successful plans for the reduction of poverty, extreme poverty and its combat against social exclusion (Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of));Source of position: A/HRC/24/6 - Para. 116 & A/HRC/24/6/Add.1 - Section II


Theme: E32 Right to just and favourable conditions of work116.96. Strengthen the enforcement of labour laws, especially by increasing training for labour inspectors to enable more thorough investigations of alleged vi-olations, and ensuring timely collection of fines (U nited S tates of America);Source of position: A/HRC/24/6 - Para. 116 & A/HRC/24/6/Add.1 - Section II

Supported E32 Right to just and favourable conditions of workB51 Right to an effective remedyS08 SDG 8 - economic growth, employment, decent workAffected persons:- general

Theme: E33 Trade union rights116.84. Further strengthen its protection measures to remediate the attacks against trade unionists (Nor-way);Source of position: A/HRC/24/6 - Para. 116 & A/HRC/24/6/Add.1 - Section II

Supported E33 Trade union rightsD31 Liberty and security - generalAffected persons:- general

Theme: E41 Right to health - General116.97. Adopt further measures to reduce maternal morbidity and infant mortality (Sri Lanka);Source of position: A/HRC/24/6 - Para. 116 & A/HRC/24/6/Add.1 - Section II

Supported E41 Right to health - GeneralS03 SDG 3 - healthAffected persons:- children- women

Theme: E43 Access to sexual and reproductive health and services



116.98. Take steps to ensure that health providers and medical professionals act in full conformity with the Constitutional Court ruling decriminalizing abor-tion in certain circumstances (New Zealand);Source of position: A/HRC/24/6 - Para. 116 & A/HRC/24/6/Add.1 - Section II

Supported E43 Access to sexual and reproductive health and servicesD21 Right to lifeS03 SDG 3 - healthS16 SDG 16 - peace, justice and strong institutionsAffected persons:- children

Theme: E51 Right to education - General116.100. Further strengthen efforts to combat dis-crimination in education (Sri Lanka);Source of position: A/HRC/24/6 - Para. 116 & A/HRC/24/6/Add.1 - Section II

Supported E51 Right to education - GeneralB31 Equality & non-discriminationG1 Members of minoritiesS04 SDG 4 - educationS10 SDG 10 - inequalityAffected persons:- children- minorities/ racial, ethnic, linguistic, religious or descent-based groups

116.101. Continue adopting new measures to combat discrimination in education and to protect minority groups (State of Palestine);Source of position: A/HRC/24/6 - Para. 116 & A/HRC/24/6/Add.1 - Section II

Supported E51 Right to education - GeneralB31 Equality & non-discriminationG1 Members of minoritiesS04 SDG 4 - educationS10 SDG 10 - inequalityAffected persons:- children- minorities/ racial, ethnic, linguistic, religious or descent-based groups

116.102. Continue prioritizing education opportunit-ies for the largest possible proportions of rural inhab-itants and vulnerable populations (Azerbaijan);Source of position: A/HRC/24/6 - Para. 116 & A/HRC/24/6/Add.1 - Section II

Supported E51 Right to education - GeneralG1 Members of minoritiesH4 Persons living in rural areasS04 SDG 4 - educationAffected persons:- children- minorities/ racial, ethnic, linguistic, religious or descent-based groups- vulnerable persons/groups- persons living in rural areas

116.120.Continue with the policy of universal cover-age of education to reach the rural areas (Gabon).Source of position: A/HRC/24/6 - Para. 116 & A/HRC/24/6/Add.1 - Section II

Supported E51 Right to education - GeneralH4 Persons living in rural areasS04 SDG 4 - educationAffected persons:- children- persons living in rural areas

Theme: E52 primary education



116.103. Ensure access of all children to free and compulsory primary education and accede to the UN-ESCO Convention against Discrimination in Educa-tion (Czech Republic);Source of position: A/HRC/24/6 - Para. 116 & A/HRC/24/6/Add.1 - Section II

Supported E52 primary educationB31 Equality & non-discriminationG1 Members of minoritiesS04 SDG 4 - educationS10 SDG 10 - inequalityAffected persons:- children- minorities/ racial, ethnic, linguistic, religious or descent-based groups

116.99. Intensify its efforts aimed at providing access of all children to free and compulsory primary educa-tion (Poland);Source of position: A/HRC/24/6 - Para. 116 & A/HRC/24/6/Add.1 - Section II

Supported E52 primary educationS04 SDG 4 - educationAffected persons:- children

Theme: F11 Advancement of women116.40. Continue undertaking effective actions for the protection and promotion of the rights of women in the country (Azerbaijan);Source of position: A/HRC/24/6 - Para. 116 & A/HRC/24/6/Add.1 - Section II

Supported F11 Advancement of womenS05 SDG 5 - gender equality and women's empowermentAffected persons:- women

Theme: F12 Discrimination against women116.41. Continue making efforts to reduce the gap in female participation in the labour market, in the con-text of the National Policy on Gender Equality (Chile);Source of position: A/HRC/24/6 - Para. 116 & A/HRC/24/6/Add.1 - Section II

Supported F12 Discrimination against womenE31 Right to workS05 SDG 5 - gender equality and women's empowermentS08 SDG 8 - economic growth, employment, decent workAffected persons:- women

Theme: F13 Violence against women116.49. Develop a comprehensive plan of action to address violence against women on the basis of the repeated recommendations made by the United Na-tions and the Inter-American human rights system (Kyrgyzstan);Source of position: A/HRC/24/6 - Para. 116 & A/HRC/24/6/Add.1 - Section II

Supported F13 Violence against womenA23 Follow-up to treaty bodiesA25 Follow-up to special proceduresA28 Cooperation with other international mechanisms and insti-tutionsA29 Cooperation with regional mechanismsS05 SDG 5 - gender equality and women's empowermentS16 SDG 16 - peace, justice and strong institutionsAffected persons:- women



115.1. Implement the recommendations made by the United Nations Special Representative of the Secret-ary General on Sexual Violence in Conflict, during her visit to Colombia in May 2012 (Sweden);Source of position: A/HRC/24/6 - Para. 115 & A/HRC/24/6/Add.1 - Section I

Supported F13 Violence against womenA28 Cooperation with other international mechanisms and insti-tutionsS05 SDG 5 - gender equality and women's empowermentS16 SDG 16 - peace, justice and strong institutionsAffected persons:- women- persons affected by armed conflict

115.3. Follow-up and implement effectively the re-commendations of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General o n S exual V iolence in C onflict (Austria);Source of position: A/HRC/24/6 - Para. 115 & A/HRC/24/6/Add.1 - Section I

Supported F13 Violence against womenA28 Cooperation with other international mechanisms and insti-tutionsS05 SDG 5 - gender equality and women's empowermentS16 SDG 16 - peace, justice and strong institutionsAffected persons:- women- persons affected by armed conflict

117.6. Ensure the effective implementation of Order 092 of the Constitutional Court, which referred 183 cases of sexual violence against women to the Attor-ney-General’s Office, the incorporation of Law 1257 on violence against women into the Criminal Code, and create an inter-institutional system for monitor-ing of the implementation of Security Council resolu-tion 1325 (Ireland);Source of position: A/HRC/24/6/Add.1 - Section III

Noted F13 Violence against womenA41 Constitutional and legislative frameworkS05 SDG 5 - gender equality and women's empowermentS16 SDG 16 - peace, justice and strong institutionsAffected persons:- women

116.55. Elaborate and apply in an effective manner an exhaustive and interdisciplinary action plan to ad-dress violence against women (Spain);Source of position: A/HRC/24/6 - Para. 116 & A/HRC/24/6/Add.1 - Section II

Supported F13 Violence against womenA42 Institutions & policies - GeneralS05 SDG 5 - gender equality and women's empowermentS16 SDG 16 - peace, justice and strong institutionsAffected persons:- women

116.57. Guarantee access to justice for victims of sexual violence by ensuring the effective implement-ation of laws on the protection of women (France);Source of position: A/HRC/24/6 - Para. 116 & A/HRC/24/6/Add.1 - Section II

Supported F13 Violence against womenA42 Institutions & policies - GeneralS05 SDG 5 - gender equality and women's empowermentS16 SDG 16 - peace, justice and strong institutionsAffected persons:- women

117.5. In order to combat impunity, support the bill before Congress “to guarantee access to justice for victims of sexual violence, especially sexual violence in the context of armed conflict” (Finland);Source of position: A/HRC/24/6/Add.1 - Section III

Noted F13 Violence against womenB51 Right to an effective remedyA41 Constitutional and legislative frameworkS05 SDG 5 - gender equality and women's empowermentS16 SDG 16 - peace, justice and strong institutionsAffected persons:- women- persons affected by armed conflict



116.54. Increase efforts in addressing violence against women, including a provision of access to justice and medical care for victims as well as their social reintegration, in particular within the context of the armed conflict (Slovakia);Source of position: A/HRC/24/6 - Para. 116 & A/HRC/24/6/Add.1 - Section II

Supported F13 Violence against womenB51 Right to an effective remedyE41 Right to health - GeneralB53 Support to victims and witnessesS03 SDG 3 - healthS05 SDG 5 - gender equality and women's empowermentS16 SDG 16 - peace, justice and strong institutionsAffected persons:- women- persons affected by armed conflict

116.50. Continue to prioritise policies aimed at pro-moting the enjoyment of women’s rights and preven-tion of sexual violence (South Africa);Source of position: A/HRC/24/6 - Para. 116 & A/HRC/24/6/Add.1 - Section II

Supported F13 Violence against womenF11 Advancement of womenS05 SDG 5 - gender equality and women's empowermentS16 SDG 16 - peace, justice and strong institutionsAffected persons:- women

116.51. Consider developing and implementing a comprehensive plan of action to further women’s rights, including measures to combat violence against women (Indonesia);Source of position: A/HRC/24/6 - Para. 116 & A/HRC/24/6/Add.1 - Section II

Supported F13 Violence against womenF11 Advancement of womenS05 SDG 5 - gender equality and women's empowermentS16 SDG 16 - peace, justice and strong institutionsAffected persons:- women

116.42. Intensify efforts to guarantee gender equality and to empower women, including by developing its national policy on gender equality and by continuing the work currently underway in the Intersectoral Commission to Eradicate Violence against women and the Legal Commission on Equity for Women in Congress (Nigeria);Source of position: A/HRC/24/6 - Para. 116 & A/HRC/24/6/Add.1 - Section II

Supported F13 Violence against womenF12 Discrimination against womenS05 SDG 5 - gender equality and women's empowermentS16 SDG 16 - peace, justice and strong institutionsAffected persons:- women

115.2. Develop and implement a comprehensive and interdisciplinary action plan aimed at combating viol-ence against women, in consultation with victims and women organizations, and based on the recommend-ations made by the United Nations and the Inter-American human rights system (Belgium);Source of position: A/HRC/24/6 - Para. 115 & A/HRC/24/6/Add.1 - Section I

Supported F13 Violence against womenF19 GirlsA28 Cooperation with other international mechanisms and insti-tutionsA29 Cooperation with regional mechanismsS05 SDG 5 - gender equality and women's empowermentS16 SDG 16 - peace, justice and strong institutionsAffected persons:- women



116.56. Continue to work constructively to imple-ment the laws, decrees and resolutions that have been approved to combat violence against women and girls and to guarantee access to justice for victims of sexual violence (Canada);Source of position: A/HRC/24/6 - Para. 116 & A/HRC/24/6/Add.1 - Section II

Supported F13 Violence against womenF19 GirlsB51 Right to an effective remedyS05 SDG 5 - gender equality and women's empowermentS16 SDG 16 - peace, justice and strong institutionsAffected persons:- girls- women

116.53. Strengthen its efforts in the fight to eliminate violence against women and children (Senegal);Source of position: A/HRC/24/6 - Para. 116 & A/HRC/24/6/Add.1 - Section II

Supported F13 Violence against womenF31 Children: definition; general principles; protectionS05 SDG 5 - gender equality and women's empowermentS16 SDG 16 - peace, justice and strong institutionsAffected persons:- children- women

116.52. Step up efforts to prevent sexual violence against women and children and strengthen measures for the rehabilitation of boys and girls affected by armed conflicts (Paraguay);Source of position: A/HRC/24/6 - Para. 116 & A/HRC/24/6/Add.1 - Section II

Supported F13 Violence against womenF35 Children in armed conflictF19 GirlsS05 SDG 5 - gender equality and women's empowermentS16 SDG 16 - peace, justice and strong institutionsAffected persons:- children- women- persons affected by armed conflict

Theme: F14 Participation of women in political and public life117.2. Include women and gender advisors as part of the team of main negotiators and develop a National Plan of Action for the implementation of Security Council resolution 1325 (Portugal);Source of position: A/HRC/24/6/Add.1 - Section III

Noted F14 Participation of women in political and public lifeD7 Right to participation in public affairs and right to voteS05 SDG 5 - gender equality and women's empowermentS16 SDG 16 - peace, justice and strong institutionsAffected persons:- women

Theme: F31 Children: definition; general principles; protection116.48. Enhance the protection for children, includ-ing by improving the investigation, prosecution and prevention of violence against children (Cyprus);Source of position: A/HRC/24/6 - Para. 116 & A/HRC/24/6/Add.1 - Section II

Supported F31 Children: definition; general principles; protectionD51 Administration of justice & fair trialB51 Right to an effective remedyS16 SDG 16 - peace, justice and strong institutionsAffected persons:- children

116.29. Adopt all necessary measures in order to en-sure full protection of the children and the enjoyment of all rights by the children of Colombia (Romania);Source of position: A/HRC/24/6 - Para. 116 & A/HRC/24/6/Add.1 - Section II

Supported F31 Children: definition; general principles; protectionS16 SDG 16 - peace, justice and strong institutionsAffected persons:- children



Theme: F33 Children: protection against exploitation116.31. Continue its policy in favour of children, in particular the fight already initiated by the Govern-ment against child labour (Burundi);Source of position: A/HRC/24/6 - Para. 116 & A/HRC/24/6/Add.1 - Section II

Supported F33 Children: protection against exploitationS08 SDG 8 - economic growth, employment, decent workS16 SDG 16 - peace, justice and strong institutionsAffected persons:- children

Theme: F35 Children in armed conflict118.17. Carry out its efforts to end the use or recruit-ment of children by armed groups or forces, particu-larly in cooperation with the United Nations (France);Source of position: A/HRC/24/6 - Para. 118 & A/HRC/24/6/Add.1 - Section IV

Noted F35 Children in armed conflictA28 Cooperation with other international mechanisms and insti-tutionsS16 SDG 16 - peace, justice and strong institutionsAffected persons:- children- persons affected by armed conflict

116.117. Intensify its efforts to counter the wide-spread practice of forced recruitment of children by non-state armed groups, and ensure that all demobil-ized children are given protection, reintegration and rehab ilitation assistance (Hungary);Source of position: A/HRC/24/6 - Para. 116 & A/HRC/24/6/Add.1 - Section II

Supported F35 Children in armed conflictB51 Right to an effective remedyB53 Support to victims and witnessesS16 SDG 16 - peace, justice and strong institutionsAffected persons:- children

116.112. Provide demobilized children with assist-ance and penalize those responsible for their recruit-ment (Poland);Source of position: A/HRC/24/6 - Para. 116 & A/HRC/24/6/Add.1 - Section II

Supported F35 Children in armed conflictB51 Right to an effective remedyS16 SDG 16 - peace, justice and strong institutionsAffected persons:- children- internally displaced persons

116.113. Investigate thoroughly all cases of illegal recruitment of children in armed groups and bring the perpetrators to justice (Austria);Source of position: A/HRC/24/6 - Para. 116 & A/HRC/24/6/Add.1 - Section II

Supported F35 Children in armed conflictB51 Right to an effective remedyS16 SDG 16 - peace, justice and strong institutionsAffected persons:- children

116.114. Continue to take effective measures to en-sure th e recovery, rehabilitation, and reintegration of child soldiers (Austria);Source of position: A/HRC/24/6 - Para. 116 & A/HRC/24/6/Add.1 - Section II




116.115. Revise and strengthen the mechanisms of social integration and reparation for demobilized child soldiers, in the framework of the Victims’ Law (Belgium);Source of position: A/HRC/24/6 - Para. 116 & A/HRC/24/6/Add.1 - Section II


116.116. Continue to provide assistance to demobil-ized children, independently of the illegal armed group they may have belonged to, along the lines suggested by the Secretary-General (Chile);Source of position: A/HRC/24/6 - Para. 116 & A/HRC/24/6/Add.1 - Section II


Theme: F4 Persons with disabilities116.104. Further strengthen its efforts in promoting the rights of persons with disabilities and to ensure their integration in the society (Algeria);Source of position: A/HRC/24/6 - Para. 116 & A/HRC/24/6/Add.1 - Section II

Supported F4 Persons with disabilitiesS10 SDG 10 - inequalityAffected persons:- persons with disabilities

Theme: G1 Members of minorities116.28. Redouble on-going efforts to improve the quality of life of the most vulnerable groups, in par-ticular indigenous peoples and p eople of African descent (Peru);Source of position: A/HRC/24/6 - Para. 116 & A/HRC/24/6/Add.1 - Section II

Supported G1 Members of minoritiesE21 Right to an adequate standard of living - generalG3 Indigenous peoplesAffected persons:- Indigenous peoples- minorities/ racial, ethnic, linguistic, religious or descent-based groups

Theme: G2 Lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender and intersex persons (LGBTI)116.43. Consider the possibility of enhancing the ne-cessary measures for the protection and integration of the LGBT population (Argentina);Source of position: A/HRC/24/6 - Para. 116 & A/HRC/24/6/Add.1 - Section II

Supported G2 Lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender and intersex persons (LGBTI)Affected persons:- lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex persons (LGBTI)

117.4. Further recognize the rights of same-sex couples by legalizing same-sex marriage and adop-tion (Iceland);Source of position: A/HRC/24/6/Add.1 - Section III

Noted G2 Lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender and intersex persons (LGBTI)D8 Rights related to marriage & familyD46 Right to private life, privacyAffected persons:- lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex persons (LGBTI)



Theme: G3 Indigenous peoples116.109. Continue to develop and expand pro-grammes for the protection of indigenous peoples (Egypt);Source of position: A/HRC/24/6 - Para. 116 & A/HRC/24/6/Add.1 - Section II

Supported G3 Indigenous peoplesAffected persons:- Indigenous peoples

116.111. Take all necessary measures to ensure the full and sustainable protection of indigenous peoples and peoples of African descent, in terms of both physical security and land rights (New Zealand);Source of position: A/HRC/24/6 - Para. 116 & A/HRC/24/6/Add.1 - Section II

Supported G3 Indigenous peoplesD31 Liberty and security - generalA42 Institutions & policies - GeneralG1 Members of minoritiesE6 Rights to protection of property; financial creditAffected persons:- Indigenous peoples- minorities/ racial, ethnic, linguistic, religious or descent-based groups

116.106. Introduce stronger measures to protect indi-genous peoples and Afro-Colombians from attacks by armed groups and take measures to guarantee their rights (Republic of Korea);Source of position: A/HRC/24/6 - Para. 116 & A/HRC/24/6/Add.1 - Section II

Supported G3 Indigenous peoplesD31 Liberty and security - generalG1 Members of minoritiesAffected persons:- Indigenous peoples- minorities/ racial, ethnic, linguistic, religious or descent-based groups

116.105. Maximize, through consultation mechan-isms, the participation of indigenous peoples in the determination of the public policies that affect them (Peru);Source of position: A/HRC/24/6 - Para. 116 & A/HRC/24/6/Add.1 - Section II

Supported G3 Indigenous peoplesD7 Right to participation in public affairs and right to voteS16 SDG 16 - peace, justice and strong institutionsAffected persons:- Indigenous peoples

116.107. Continue its actions in favour of the im-provement of conditions of life of indigenous peoples (Senegal);Source of position: A/HRC/24/6 - Para. 116 & A/HRC/24/6/Add.1 - Section II

Supported G3 Indigenous peoplesE21 Right to an adequate standard of living - generalAffected persons:- Indigenous peoples

116.110. Ensure that the legislation regarding the rights of minorities and indigenous people continue to be fully implemented, paying special attention to the protection of those people most vulnerable to threats and violence, such as human rights defenders (Italy);Source of position: A/HRC/24/6 - Para. 116 & A/HRC/24/6/Add.1 - Section II

Supported G3 Indigenous peoplesH1 Human rights defendersD31 Liberty and security - generalG1 Members of minoritiesAffected persons:- human rights defenders- Indigenous peoples- minorities/ racial, ethnic, linguistic, religious or descent-based groups



116.119. Protect the right to property of the land of the indigenous and traditional peasant communities to prevent the dispossession of land suitable for agri-culture in the present context of economic and social development (Mexico);Source of position: A/HRC/24/6 - Para. 116 & A/HRC/24/6/Add.1 - Section II

Supported G3 Indigenous peoplesH4 Persons living in rural areasE6 Rights to protection of property; financial creditAffected persons:- Indigenous peoples- persons living in rural areas

Theme: H1 Human rights defenders116.74. Reinforce measures for the protection of hu-man rights defenders (Slovenia);Source of position: A/HRC/24/6 - Para. 116 & A/HRC/24/6/Add.1 - Section II

Supported H1 Human rights defendersAffected persons:- human rights defenders

116.76. Promptly investigate and prosecute perpetrat-ors of threats, extortion, and attacks on human rights defenders, vulnerable individuals, unionists, and po-tential beneficiaries of the Victims’ Law (U nited S tates of America);Source of position: A/HRC/24/6 - Para. 116 & A/HRC/24/6/Add.1 - Section II

Supported H1 Human rights defendersB51 Right to an effective remedyD31 Liberty and security - generalAffected persons:- human rights defenders- general

116.73. Ensure appropriate protection of human rights defenders operating in the country, recognising the legitimacy of their work, including full and im-partial investigations and prosecutions into all al-leged human rights violations committed against them (Slovakia);Source of position: A/HRC/24/6 - Para. 116 & A/HRC/24/6/Add.1 - Section II

Supported H1 Human rights defendersB51 Right to an effective remedyD51 Administration of justice & fair trialS16 SDG 16 - peace, justice and strong institutionsAffected persons:- human rights defenders

116.77. Ensure that judicial authorities carry out thorough and impartial investigations regarding acts of violence against human rights defenders (Bel-gium);Source of position: A/HRC/24/6 - Para. 116 & A/HRC/24/6/Add.1 - Section II




116.82. Enact legislation recognizing the legitimate work of human rights defenders and ensuring their life, security and integrity, and conduct prompt, im-partial and effective investigations into allegations of threats, attacks and violence against them (Hungary);Source of position: A/HRC/24/6 - Para. 116 & A/HRC/24/6/Add.1 - Section II


116.75. Increase efforts to investigate and prosecute those responsible for threats or violence against hu-man rights defenders, trade unionists, community leaders and journalists (U nited K ingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland);Source of position: A/HRC/24/6 - Para. 116 & A/HRC/24/6/Add.1 - Section II

Supported H1 Human rights defendersD31 Liberty and security - generalD51 Administration of justice & fair trialB51 Right to an effective remedyD43 Freedom of opinion and expressionS16 SDG 16 - peace, justice and strong institutionsAffected persons:- human rights defenders- general- media

116.83. Enforce the legislative efforts regarding the security of human rights defenders, with a view to ef-fectively implementing measures and programmes (Netherlands);Source of position: A/HRC/24/6 - Para. 116 & A/HRC/24/6/Add.1 - Section II

Supported H1 Human rights defendersD31 Liberty and security - generalD51 Administration of justice & fair trialB51 Right to an effective remedyD43 Freedom of opinion and expressionS16 SDG 16 - peace, justice and strong institutionsAffected persons:- human rights defenders

116.85. Improve the access to the National Protection Unit and its impact in rural areas, and take new steps to protect human rights defenders, journalists, indi-genous leaders and people involved in land restitu-tion processes (Norway);Source of position: A/HRC/24/6 - Para. 116 & A/HRC/24/6/Add.1 - Section II

Supported H1 Human rights defendersD43 Freedom of opinion and expressionG3 Indigenous peoplesS16 SDG 16 - peace, justice and strong institutionsAffected persons:- human rights defenders- Indigenous peoples- media

116.80. Take all the necessary measures in order to protect human rights defenders against threats and at-tacks, and ensure that the perpetrators of such acts are brought to justice (France);Source of position: A/HRC/24/6 - Para. 116 & A/HRC/24/6/Add.1 - Section II

Supported H1 Human rights defendersD51 Administration of justice & fair trialB51 Right to an effective remedyS16 SDG 16 - peace, justice and strong institutionsAffected persons:- human rights defenders



116.81. Ensure that human rights defenders in rural areas are equally and effectively protected also in view of the existing challenges of the implementation of the Victims and Land Restitution Law (Germany);Source of position: A/HRC/24/6 - Para. 116 & A/HRC/24/6/Add.1 - Section II

Supported H1 Human rights defendersH4 Persons living in rural areasG3 Indigenous peoplesB54 Transitional justiceAffected persons:- human rights defenders- Indigenous peoples- persons living in rural areas

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