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

Theme: A12 Acceptance of international norms

119.2 Fully cooperate with the International Criminal Supported A12 Acceptance of international norms
A41 Constitutional and legislative framework
Court and fully align its national legislation with the B11 International humanitarian law
obligations and definitions of crimes and principles B52 Impunity
contained in the Rome Statute and ratify the Kampala D51 Administration of justice & fair trial
Affected persons:
amendments to the Rome Statute (Liechtenstein);
- general
Source of position: A/HRC/36/4/Add.1 - Para. 4
119.1 Ratify the Convention on the Non-Applicabil- Supported A12 Acceptance of international norms
B12 Crimes against humanity
ity of Statutory Limitations to War Crimes and Affected persons:
Crimes against Humanity (Armenia); - general
Source of position: A/HRC/36/4/Add.1 - Para. 3
118.1 Ratify the Optional Protocol to the Convention Supported A12 Acceptance of international norms
F31 Children: definition; general principles; protection
on the Rights of the Child on a communications pro- Affected persons:
cedure (El Salvador) (Georgia) (Montenegro) (Por- - children
tugal); Ratify the Optional Protocol to the Conven-
tion on the Rights of the Child (Hungary) on a com-
munications procedure; Ratify the Optional Protocol
to the Convention on the Rights of the Child on a
communications procedure (Ghana);
Source of position: A/HRC/36/4 - Para. 118
117.2 Boost its recent ratification of the 2013 Mar- Supported A12 Acceptance of international norms
F4 Persons with disabilities
rakesh Treaty to Facilitate Access to Published F42 Persons with disabilities: accessibility, mobility
Works for Persons Who Are Blind, Visually Im- Affected persons:
paired, or Otherwise Print Disabled, in order to bene- - persons with disabilities
fit blind people, people with visual disability or with
other difficulties to access printed texts (Panama).
Source of position: A/HRC/36/4 - Para. 117
118.2 Ratify the Marrakesh Treaty to Facilitate Ac- Supported A12 Acceptance of international norms
F4 Persons with disabilities
cess to Published Works for Persons Who Are Blind, F42 Persons with disabilities: accessibility, mobility
Visually Impaired, or Otherwise Print Disabled Affected persons:
(Ghana); - persons with disabilities
Source of position: A/HRC/36/4 - Para. 118
Theme: A21 National Mechanisms for Reporting and Follow-up (NMRF)
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Recommendation Position Full list of themes Assessment/comments on level of implementation
118.6 Continue and strengthen its relationship of co- Supported A21 National Mechanisms for Reporting and Follow-up (NMRF)
A23 Follow-up to treaty bodies
operation with the Office of the United Nations High A27 Follow-up to Universal Periodic Review (UPR)
Commissioner for Human Rights in order to develop A25 Follow-up to special procedures
an instrument for follow-up to the recommendations Affected persons:
- general
of the system’s mechanisms (Honduras);
Source of position: A/HRC/36/4 - Para. 118
Theme: A22 Cooperation with treaty bodies
118.5 Adopt an open, merit-based selection process Supported A22 Cooperation with treaty bodies
Affected persons:
when selecting national candidates for United Na- - general
tions treaty body elections (United Kingdom of Great
Britain and Northern Ireland);
Source of position: A/HRC/36/4 - Para. 118
Theme: A24 Cooperation with special procedures
118.4 Intensify cooperation with the Special Rappor- Supported A24 Cooperation with special procedures
Affected persons:
teurs including by allowing them to visit the country - general
(Ukraine);
Source of position: A/HRC/36/4 - Para. 118
118.3 Continue its constructive engagement with the Supported A24 Cooperation with special procedures
A26 Cooperation with the Universal Periodic Review (UPR)
Human Rights Council and its mechanisms (Myan- Affected persons:
mar); - general
Source of position: A/HRC/36/4 - Para. 118
Theme: A27 Follow-up to Universal Periodic Review (UPR)
118.10 Continue implementing the SIDERECHOS Supported A27 Follow-up to Universal Periodic Review (UPR)
Affected persons:
computer platform, an important tool for the monitor- - general
ing, follow-up and implementation of the recom-
mendations of the universal periodic review
(Paraguay);
Source of position: A/HRC/36/4 - Para. 118
Theme: A41 Constitutional and legislative framework
118.7 Ensure its legislation is in line with the Interna- Supported A41 Constitutional and legislative framework
D1 Civil & political rights - general measures of implementation
tional Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (Hun- Affected persons:
gary); - general
Source of position: A/HRC/36/4 - Para. 118
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Recommendation Position Full list of themes Assessment/comments on level of implementation
118.52 Take additional steps to ensure that national Supported A41 Constitutional and legislative framework
D43 Freedom of opinion and expression
laws and regulations are fully aligned with interna- D44 Right to peaceful assembly
tional standards, with a view to safeguarding freedom S16 SDG 16 - peace, justice and strong institutions
of expression and the right to peaceful assembly Affected persons:
- general
(Brazil);
Source of position: A/HRC/36/4 - Para. 118
Theme: A42 Institutions & policies - General
117.1 Update and continue implementing the Na- Supported A42 Institutions & policies - General
Affected persons:
tional Plan for Good Living (Nicaragua); - general
Source of position: A/HRC/36/4 - Para. 117
Theme: A43 Human rights policies
118.113 Continue strengthening Ecuador’s excellent Supported A43 Human rights policies
E51 Right to education - General
education policy (Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela); S04 SDG 4  - education
Source of position: A/HRC/36/4 - Para. 118 Affected persons:
- general
118.149 Continue with the policies promoting the hu- Supported A43 Human rights policies
G3 Indigenous peoples
man rights of vulnerable groups, in particular indi- Affected persons:
genous peoples, peasants and other persons working - Indigenous peoples
in rural areas (Plurinational State of Bolivia); - persons living in rural areas
Source of position: A/HRC/36/4 - Para. 118
Theme: A45 National Human Rights Institution (NHRI)
118.134 Further strengthen the human rights institu- Supported A45 National Human Rights Institution (NHRI)
F1 Women
tions to ensure better protection of the rights of chil- F31 Children: definition; general principles; protection
dren, women and indigenous people (Pakistan); G3 Indigenous peoples
Source of position: A/HRC/36/4 - Para. 118 S16 SDG 16 - peace, justice and strong institutions
Affected persons:
- women
- children
- Indigenous peoples

Theme: A53 Professional training in human rights

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Recommendation
118.31 Ensure training for law enforcement and se-
curity forces in relation to human rights standards in
management of peaceful assemblies, ensure all alleg-
ations of excessive use of force and arbitrary deten-
tion are investigated and that perpetrators are prosec-
uted (Ireland);
Source of position: A/HRC/36/4 - Para. 118
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Position Full list of themes Assessment/comments on level of implementation
Supported A53 Professional training in human rights
B52 Impunity
D25 Prohibition of torture and cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment
D33 Arbitrary arrest and detention
D31 Liberty and security - general
D44 Right to peaceful assembly
S16 SDG 16 - peace, justice and strong institutions
Affected persons:
- general
- law enforcement / police officials

Theme: B31 Equality & non-discrimination

118.24 Continue efforts aimed at strengthening the Supported B31 Equality & non-discrimination
Affected persons:
measures necessary for the protection of the rights of - older persons
older persons (Morocco);
Source of position: A/HRC/36/4 - Para. 118
118.13 Further strengthen the work of national coun- Supported B31 Equality & non-discrimination
A42 Institutions & policies - General
cils for equality to promote inclusive society (Malay- S10 SDG 10 - inequality
sia); Affected persons:
Source of position: A/HRC/36/4 - Para. 118 - general
- minorities/ racial, ethnic, linguistic, religious or descent-based groups
118.14 Develop and implement a national action plan Supported B31 Equality & non-discrimination
A46 National Plans of Action on Human Rights (or specific areas)
for the implementation of the activities of the Inter- B32 Racial discrimination
national Decade for People of African Descent (Si- G1 Members of minorities
erra Leone); Affected persons:
- minorities/ racial, ethnic, linguistic, religious or descent-based groups
Source of position: A/HRC/36/4 - Para. 118
118.22 Intensify efforts to raise public awareness to Supported B31 Equality & non-discrimination
A51 Human rights education - general
end all forms of discrimination by providing human A54 Awareness raising and dissemination
rights education and training for government agen- D28 Gender-based violence
cies, media and the public and implementing cam- E51 Right to education - General
S05 SDG 5 - gender equality and women's empowerment
paigns to combat gender stereotypes and violence
Affected persons:
(Thailand); - general
Source of position: A/HRC/36/4 - Para. 118 - media
- public officials
118.23 Fight against discrimination based on sexual Supported B31 Equality & non-discrimination
A51 Human rights education - general
orientation and gender identity, especially against A54 Awareness raising and dissemination
children, carrying out public awareness programmes S05 SDG 5 - gender equality and women's empowerment
and teacher training on this subject (France); Affected persons:
- children
Source of position: A/HRC/36/4 - Para. 118 - lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex persons (LGBTI)
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Recommendation Position Full list of themes Assessment/comments on level of implementation
118.35 Eliminate practices of forced placement in Supported B31 Equality & non-discrimination
B51 Right to an effective remedy
clinics for treatment to allegedly “cure” the sexual B52 Impunity
orientation or gender identity of lesbian, gay, bi- D28 Gender-based violence
sexual,transgender and intersex persons, and ensure D31 Liberty and security - general
S05 SDG 5 - gender equality and women's empowerment
due accountability for the persons responsible, as
Affected persons:
well as full reparation for victims (Portugal); - lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex persons (LGBTI)
Source of position: A/HRC/36/4 - Para. 118
118.20 Continue promoting the rights of lesbian, gay, Supported B31 Equality & non-discrimination
D28 Gender-based violence
bisexual, transgender and intersex persons and pro- E1 Economic, social & cultural rights - general measures of implementa-
tect them from violence and social and cultural dis- tion
crimination (Chile); S05 SDG 5 - gender equality and women's empowerment
Affected persons:
Source of position: A/HRC/36/4 - Para. 118 - lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex persons (LGBTI)
118.21 Take all appropriate measures to prevent, in- Supported B31 Equality & non-discrimination
D28 Gender-based violence
vestigate and punish manifestations of violence, in- S05 SDG 5 - gender equality and women's empowerment
tolerance and discrimination against lesbian, gay, bi- Affected persons:
sexual, transgender and intersex people (Israel); In- - lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex persons (LGBTI)
vestigate, prosecute and punish those responsible for
acts of violence against lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans-
gender and intersex persons as part of its efforts to
combat stereotypes and bias against them (Argen-
tina);
Source of position: A/HRC/36/4 - Para. 118
118.34 Acknowledge the existence of the so-called Supported B31 Equality & non-discrimination
D31 Liberty and security - general
“rehabilitation clinics” and “sexual reorientation” Affected persons:
therapies and take measures to eradicate them (Is- - lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex persons (LGBTI)
rael);
Source of position: A/HRC/36/4 - Para. 118
118.12 Make specific efforts to combat discrimina- Supported B31 Equality & non-discrimination
E41 Right to health - General
tion and to improve the levels of education and E51 Right to education - General
health of its people (Sri Lanka); S03 SDG 3 - health
Source of position: A/HRC/36/4 - Para. 118 S04 SDG 4  - education
Affected persons:
- general
118.17 Progress efforts to end discrimination based Supported B31 Equality & non-discrimination
S05 SDG 5 - gender equality and women's empowerment
on sexual orientation, gender identity and intersex Affected persons:
status (Australia); - lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex persons (LGBTI)
Source of position: A/HRC/36/4 - Para. 118
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Recommendation Position Full list of themes Assessment/comments on level of implementation
118.18 Continue to increase efforts to end discrimin- Supported B31 Equality & non-discrimination
S05 SDG 5 - gender equality and women's empowerment
ation against lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and Affected persons:
intersex persons (Uruguay); - lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex persons (LGBTI)
Source of position: A/HRC/36/4 - Para. 118
118.19 Guarantee the protection of all people from Supported B31 Equality & non-discrimination
S05 SDG 5 - gender equality and women's empowerment
discriminatory norms and practices on the grounds of Affected persons:
sexual orientation and gender identity in all spheres - lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex persons (LGBTI)
of life (Spain);
Source of position: A/HRC/36/4 - Para. 118
Theme: B32 Racial discrimination
118.15 Strengthen efforts to address racial discrimin- Supported B32 Racial discrimination
G1 Members of minorities
ation including through implementing the Multina- Affected persons:
tional Plan to Eliminate Racial Discrimination and - minorities/ racial, ethnic, linguistic, religious or descent-based groups
Ethnic and Cultural Exclusion (South Africa);
Source of position: A/HRC/36/4 - Para. 118
Theme: B41 Right to development
118.76 Continue to promote socioeconomic develop- Supported B41 Right to development
E21 Right to an adequate standard of living - general
ment so as to improve people’s living standards Affected persons:
(China); - general
Source of position: A/HRC/36/4 - Para. 118 - persons living in poverty

Theme: B51 Right to an effective remedy

118.48 Establish mechanisms to ensure that investig- Supported B51 Right to an effective remedy
B52 Impunity
ations of allegations of grave human rights violations B54 Transitional justice
are conducted in a comprehensive, independent and S16 SDG 16 - peace, justice and strong institutions
impartial manner to expedite sanction and redress Affected persons:
- judges, lawyers and prosecutors
procedures (Mexico);
Source of position: A/HRC/36/4 - Para. 118
118.46 Further continue ensuring equal access to Supported B51 Right to an effective remedy
D51 Administration of justice & fair trial
justice and equal treatment of all Ecuadorians by the S16 SDG 16 - peace, justice and strong institutions
courts (Ethiopia); Continue its efforts to guarantee Affected persons:
access to justice to all (Azerbaijan); - general
- judges, lawyers and prosecutors
Source of position: A/HRC/36/4 - Para. 118
Theme: B54 Transitional justice
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Recommendation Position Full list of themes Assessment/comments on level of implementation
118.49 Take urgent measures to accelerate judicial Supported B54 Transitional justice
B52 Impunity
investigations and punish the perpetrators of the hu- B51 Right to an effective remedy
man rights violations described in the report of the S16 SDG 16 - peace, justice and strong institutions
Truth Commission (Argentina); Affected persons:
- judges, lawyers and prosecutors
Source of position: A/HRC/36/4 - Para. 118
Theme: B6 Business & Human Rights
118.27 Advance in the implementation of the Guid- Supported B6 Business & Human Rights
Affected persons:
ing Principles on Business and Human Rights at the - general
national level as a complement to Ecuador’s efforts
to establish a binding instrument on transnational
corporations and human rights (Chile);
Source of position: A/HRC/36/4 - Para. 118
118.28 Pursue ongoing efforts to conclude an inter- Supported B6 Business & Human Rights
Affected persons:
nationally binding instrument on transnational cor- - general
porations and business and human rights (Egypt);
Source of position: A/HRC/36/4 - Para. 118
118.29 Maintain the leadership in the process for the Supported B6 Business & Human Rights
Affected persons:
elaboration of a legally binding instrument on - general
transnational companies and human rights (Cuba);
Source of position: A/HRC/36/4 - Para. 118
118.30 Continue your claims in light of the refusal of Supported B6 Business & Human Rights
B71 Human rights and the environment
transnational companies to repair the serious environ- S15 SDG 15 - biodiversity, forests, desertification
mental damage in the Amazon (Cuba); Affected persons:
Source of position: A/HRC/36/4 - Para. 118 - general

Theme: B71 Human rights and the environment

118.85 Carry out the necessary measures to protect Supported B71 Human rights and the environment
E26 Human Rights & drinking water and sanitation
the environment and adopt specific measures to pro- S06 SDG 6 - water and sanitation
tect the enjoyment of the right to water (State of S13 SDG 13 - climate change
Palestine); Affected persons:
- general
Source of position: A/HRC/36/4 - Para. 118
118.25 Pursue its policy regarding protection of the Supported B71 Human rights and the environment
S13 SDG 13 - climate change
rights of nature (Algeria); Affected persons:
Source of position: A/HRC/36/4 - Para. 118 - general
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Recommendation Position Full list of themes Assessment/comments on level of implementation
118.26 Step up efforts to pursue policies and pro- Supported B71 Human rights and the environment
S13 SDG 13 - climate change
grammes for a healthy environment (Philippines); Affected persons:
Source of position: A/HRC/36/4 - Para. 118 - general

Theme: D25 Prohibition of torture and cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment

118.9Take all necessary measures to ensure that the
national mechanism for the prevention of torture has
a solid legal basis and enough resources for the fulfil-
ment of its mandate (Guatemala);
Source of position: A/HRC/36/4 - Para. 118
118.33 Take the necessary measures to eliminate
cases of torture in prisons (Iraq);
Source of position: A/HRC/36/4 - Para. 118
Supported D25 Prohibition of torture and cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment
A42 Institutions & policies - General
Affected persons:
- persons deprived of their liberty
Supported D25 Prohibition of torture and cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment
D26 Conditions of detention
S16 SDG 16 - peace, justice and strong institutions
Affected persons:
- persons deprived of their liberty

Theme: D27 Prohibition of slavery, trafficking

119.4 Develop a national strategy to tackle modern Supported D27 Prohibition of slavery, trafficking
A12 Acceptance of international norms
slavery and contribute towards the realization of Sus- E32 Right to just and favourable conditions of work
tainable Development Goal 8.7, and, as part of this, S08 SDG 8 - economic growth, employment, decent work
ratify the ILO Protocol of 2014 to the Forced Labour Affected persons:
- general
Convention, 1930, and build law enforcement capab-
- law enforcement / police officials
ility to further facilitate the investigation, prosecution
and conviction of human traffickers (United King-
dom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland).
Source of position: A/HRC/36/4/Add.1 - Para. 7
118.69 Adopt a comprehensive law against traffick- Supported D27 Prohibition of slavery, trafficking
A41 Constitutional and legislative framework
ing in persons (Sierra Leone); Adopt a comprehens- Affected persons:
ive law against trafficking in persons (Ukraine); - general
Draw up and implement a comprehensive law on
trafficking in persons (Armenia); Consider the pos-
sibility of adopting a separate law combating traf-
ficking in persons (Belarus);
Source of position: A/HRC/36/4 - Para. 118
118.71 Consider updating the National Plan on com- Supported D27 Prohibition of slavery, trafficking
A43 Human rights policies
bating human trafficking (Iraq); Affected persons:
Source of position: A/HRC/36/4 - Para. 118 - general
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Recommendation Position Full list of themes Assessment/comments on level of implementation
118.73 Increase its efforts to implement the National Supported D27 Prohibition of slavery, trafficking
A43 Human rights policies
Plan to Combat Trafficking in Persons (Timor- Affected persons:
Leste); Increase efforts to implement the National - general
Plan to Combat Trafficking in Persons (Turkey); In-
crease efforts to implement the National Plan to
Combat Trafficking in Persons and the National
Agenda on Equality for Human Mobility (Uganda);
Source of position: A/HRC/36/4 - Para. 118
118.70 Further intensify its efforts to combat human Supported D27 Prohibition of slavery, trafficking
A43 Human rights policies
trafficking in line with implementing the National B53 Support to victims and witnesses
Plan and address properly protection of victims of Affected persons:
human trafficking (Islamic Republic of Iran); - general
Source of position: A/HRC/36/4 - Para. 118
118.72 Ensure the effective implementation of Supported D27 Prohibition of slavery, trafficking
A43 Human rights policies
policies and operations aimed at dismantling traffick- G4 Migrants
ing networks and smuggling of migrants (Philip- Affected persons:
pines); - migrants
Source of position: A/HRC/36/4 - Para. 118
118.68 Strengthen legislation to combat trafficking, Supported D27 Prohibition of slavery, trafficking
D28 Gender-based violence
sexual and labour exploitation and other types of ex- A41 Constitutional and legislative framework
ploitation of persons, in particular women and chil- F1 Women
dren (Botswana); F31 Children: definition; general principles; protection
S16 SDG 16 - peace, justice and strong institutions
Source of position: A/HRC/36/4 - Para. 118 Affected persons:
- women
- children
118.130 Systematically collect data on violence Supported D27 Prohibition of slavery, trafficking
F13 Violence against women
against women, sexual violence and trafficking A62 Statistics and indicators
(Sweden); S05 SDG 5 - gender equality and women's empowerment
Source of position: A/HRC/36/4 - Para. 118 Affected persons:
- women

Theme: D28 Gender-based violence

118.32 Ensure the prevention and effective investiga- Supported D28 Gender-based violence
D32 Enforced disappearances
tion of forced disappearances of and violence against F13 Violence against women
women (Sweden); S05 SDG 5 - gender equality and women's empowerment
Source of position: A/HRC/36/4 - Para. 118 Affected persons:
- women
- disappeared persons
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Recommendation Position Full list of themes Assessment/comments on level of implementation
118.128 Constantly monitor the implementation of Supported D28 Gender-based violence
F13 Violence against women
the national plan for the eradication of gender-based A46 National Plans of Action on Human Rights (or specific areas)
violence against children adolescents and women, in B52 Impunity
order to ensure the proper investigation, prosecution S05 SDG 5 - gender equality and women's empowerment
Affected persons:
and punishment of the persons responsible for acts of
- women
violence against women (Portugal); - children
Source of position: A/HRC/36/4 - Para. 118 - lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex persons (LGBTI)
- youth
118.127 Further strengthen mechanisms fostering Supported D28 Gender-based violence
F13 Violence against women
prosecution of all perpetrators of gender-based viol- S05 SDG 5 - gender equality and women's empowerment
ence (Slovakia); Affected persons:
Source of position: A/HRC/36/4 - Para. 118 - women
- lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex persons (LGBTI)

Theme: D43 Freedom of opinion and expression

118.60 Make efforts to review existing relevant legis- Supported
lation to secure the full exercise of the freedom of ex-
pression and association (Republic of Korea);
Source of position: A/HRC/36/4 - Para. 118
118.74 Bring all legislation concerning communica- Supported
tion surveillance into line with international human
rights standards and especially require a test of ne-
cessity and proportionality for all communications
surveillance (Liechtenstein);
Source of position: A/HRC/36/4 - Para. 118
118.51 Align national laws and regulations on free- Supported
dom of expression with international human rights
standards (United Kingdom of Great Britain and
Northern Ireland);
Source of position: A/HRC/36/4 - Para. 118
D43 Freedom of opinion and expression
A41 Constitutional and legislative framework
D45 Freedom of association
S16 SDG 16 - peace, justice and strong institutions
Affected persons:
- general
D43 Freedom of opinion and expression
A41 Constitutional and legislative framework
D46 Right to private life, privacy
Affected persons:
- general
D43 Freedom of opinion and expression
A41 Constitutional and legislative framework
S16 SDG 16 - peace, justice and strong institutions
Affected persons:
- general
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Recommendation Position Full list of themes Assessment/comments on level of implementation
118.61 Promote, protect and respect the right to free- Supported D43 Freedom of opinion and expression
D44 Right to peaceful assembly
dom of expression, assembly and association in com- D45 Freedom of association
pliance with the country’s international human rights S16 SDG 16 - peace, justice and strong institutions
obligations (Slovakia); Take concrete measures to Affected persons:
- general
promote and protect the right to freedom of opinion
and expression, in accordance with what is stated in
article 19 of the Universal Declaration of Human
Rights (Sweden);
Source of position: A/HRC/36/4 - Para. 118
118.65 Fully guarantee freedom of expression and Supported D43 Freedom of opinion and expression
D44 Right to peaceful assembly
freedom of assembly and protect journalists and hu- H1 Human rights defenders
man rights defenders against threats and aggression S16 SDG 16 - peace, justice and strong institutions
(France); Affected persons:
- media
Source of position: A/HRC/36/4 - Para. 118 - human rights defenders
118.54 Analyse the adoption of legal provisions and Supported D43 Freedom of opinion and expression
D45 Freedom of association
administrative actions to strengthen the free enjoy- D51 Administration of justice & fair trial
ment of the rights of freedom of expression and asso- S16 SDG 16 - peace, justice and strong institutions
ciation, as well as the independence and impartiality Affected persons:
- general
of the judiciary (Costa Rica);
- judges, lawyers and prosecutors
Source of position: A/HRC/36/4 - Para. 118
118.64 Strengthen prevention of and protection Supported D43 Freedom of opinion and expression
E33 Trade union rights
against intimidation, threats and violence against H1 Human rights defenders
civil society, including human rights defenders and S16 SDG 16 - peace, justice and strong institutions
trade unions critical of the Government, and fully Affected persons:
- human rights defenders
guarantee freedom of expression, both offline and
online (Czechia);
Source of position: A/HRC/36/4 - Para. 118
118.55 Guarantee a safe and enabling environment to Supported D43 Freedom of opinion and expression
H1 Human rights defenders
all human rights defenders, investigate all allegations A41 Constitutional and legislative framework
of attacks, harassment and intimidation against them, B52 Impunity
and ensure that the legislation on freedom of expres- D1 Civil & political rights - general measures of implementation
S16 SDG 16 - peace, justice and strong institutions
sion, including online, is fully in compliance with
Affected persons:
article 19 of the International Covenant on Civil and - human rights defenders
Political Rights (Estonia);
Source of position: A/HRC/36/4 - Para. 118
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Recommendation Position Full list of themes Assessment/comments on level of implementation
118.56 Further enhance the freedom of expression, Supported D43 Freedom of opinion and expression
S16 SDG 16 - peace, justice and strong institutions
especially of journalists and social media users Affected persons:
(Greece); - general
Source of position: A/HRC/36/4 - Para. 118 - media

118.59 Develop all possible efforts to preserve free- Supported D43 Freedom of opinion and expression
S16 SDG 16 - peace, justice and strong institutions
dom of expression in the media and social networks, Affected persons:
in accordance with the recommendations of the uni- - media
versal and regional human rights systems (Peru);
Source of position: A/HRC/36/4 - Para. 118
118.63 Adopt the necessary measures to ensure that Supported D43 Freedom of opinion and expression
S16 SDG 16 - peace, justice and strong institutions
the implementation of the Organic Act on Commu- Affected persons:
nication is in conformity with the right to freedom of - general
expression and the relevant international standards
(Switzerland);
Source of position: A/HRC/36/4 - Para. 118
Theme: D44 Right to peaceful assembly
118.62 Adopt the appropriate measures to guarantee Supported D44 Right to peaceful assembly
D45 Freedom of association
the free exercise of the rights of assembly and associ- H1 Human rights defenders
ation without unjustified restrictions and to respect S16 SDG 16 - peace, justice and strong institutions
the legitimate space of civil society, journalists and Affected persons:
- media
human rights defenders (Spain);
- human rights defenders
Source of position: A/HRC/36/4 - Para. 118
Theme: D45 Freedom of association
118.67 Ensure that it grants the right to freedom of Supported D45 Freedom of association
S16 SDG 16 - peace, justice and strong institutions
association and the possibility for associations to Affected persons:
carry out their work without undue restrictions - general
(Sweden);
Source of position: A/HRC/36/4 - Para. 118
Theme: D51 Administration of justice & fair trial
118.16 Ensure adequate training for court officials Supported D51 Administration of justice & fair trial
B31 Equality & non-discrimination
handling cases of discrimination (Timor-Leste); Affected persons:
Source of position: A/HRC/36/4 - Para. 118 - judges, lawyers and prosecutors
- public officials
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Recommendation
118.36 Ensure judicial independence and diversity in
judicial appointments (Australia);
Source of position: A/HRC/36/4 - Para. 118
118.37 Take steps to ensure and protect the full inde-
pendence and impartiality of the judiciary (Estonia);
Source of position: A/HRC/36/4 - Para. 118
118.38 Take all the necessary steps in order to ensure
the independence of the judiciary (Greece);
Source of position: A/HRC/36/4 - Para. 118
118.39 Ensure and protect the full independence and
impartiality of the judiciary and guarantee that it can
carry out its judicial functions without any form of
pressure or interference (Israel);
Source of position: A/HRC/36/4 - Para. 118
118.40 Continue its efforts for the judicial reforms to
promote and protect the independence of judiciary
(Pakistan);
Source of position: A/HRC/36/4 - Para. 118
118.41 Strengthen efforts to ensure and protect the
full independence and impartiality of the judiciary,
and facilitate a broad and participatory dialogue on
the challenges in the administration of justice
(Paraguay);
Source of position: A/HRC/36/4 - Para. 118
118.42 Comply with its commitments to guarantee
and strengthen the independence of the judiciary
(Slovakia);
Source of position: A/HRC/36/4 - Para. 118
118.43 Continue to adopt further measures to guaran-
tee the independence and professionalization of the
judicial power (Spain);
Source of position: A/HRC/36/4 - Para. 118
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Position Full list of themes Assessment/comments on level of implementation
Supported D51 Administration of justice & fair trial
S16 SDG 16 - peace, justice and strong institutions
Affected persons:
- judges, lawyers and prosecutors
Supported D51 Administration of justice & fair trial
S16 SDG 16 - peace, justice and strong institutions
Affected persons:
- judges, lawyers and prosecutors
Supported D51 Administration of justice & fair trial
S16 SDG 16 - peace, justice and strong institutions
Affected persons:
- judges, lawyers and prosecutors
Supported D51 Administration of justice & fair trial
S16 SDG 16 - peace, justice and strong institutions
Affected persons:
- judges, lawyers and prosecutors
Supported D51 Administration of justice & fair trial
S16 SDG 16 - peace, justice and strong institutions
Affected persons:
- judges, lawyers and prosecutors
Supported D51 Administration of justice & fair trial
S16 SDG 16 - peace, justice and strong institutions
Affected persons:
- judges, lawyers and prosecutors
Supported D51 Administration of justice & fair trial
S16 SDG 16 - peace, justice and strong institutions
Affected persons:
- judges, lawyers and prosecutors
Supported D51 Administration of justice & fair trial
S16 SDG 16 - peace, justice and strong institutions
Affected persons:
- judges, lawyers and prosecutors
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Recommendation Position Full list of themes Assessment/comments on level of implementation
118.44 Strive to ensure the full separation of the judi- Supported D51 Administration of justice & fair trial
S16 SDG 16 - peace, justice and strong institutions
ciary from the executive branch as far as appoint- Affected persons:
ments of senior judicial officials are concerned - judges, lawyers and prosecutors
(Bangladesh);
Source of position: A/HRC/36/4 - Para. 118
118.45 Take measures including investigation of un- Supported D51 Administration of justice & fair trial
S16 SDG 16 - peace, justice and strong institutions
fair dismissal of judges and ensure the independence Affected persons:
and impartiality of the judicial system (Botswana); - judges, lawyers and prosecutors
Source of position: A/HRC/36/4 - Para. 118
118.47 Continue efforts to ensure the independence Supported D51 Administration of justice & fair trial
S16 SDG 16 - peace, justice and strong institutions
and impartiality of the judiciary, especially with re- Affected persons:
spect to the rights of the defence and to transparency - judges, lawyers and prosecutors
in judicial procedures (France);
Source of position: A/HRC/36/4 - Para. 118
Theme: D6 Rights related to name, identity, nationality
118.136 Continue strengthening universal birth regis- Supported D6 Rights related to name, identity, nationality
Affected persons:
tration services in the country, ensuring that they are - children
free and accessible to all (Slovakia);
Source of position: A/HRC/36/4 - Para. 118
118.157 Expedite the introduction of a statelessness Supported D6 Rights related to name, identity, nationality
G5 Refugees & asylum seekers
determination procedure and ensure that it is in line G7 Stateless persons
with international standards and guidance from the Affected persons:
Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for - refugees & asylum seekers
- stateless persons
Refugees (Slovakia).
Source of position: A/HRC/36/4 - Para. 118
Theme: D7 Right to participation in public affairs and right to vote
118.50 Continue upholding high standards in ensur- Supported D7 Right to participation in public affairs and right to vote
Affected persons:
ing the right to vote, also in the future (Russian Fed- - general
eration);
Source of position: A/HRC/36/4 - Para. 118
Theme: E1 Economic, social & cultural rights - general measures of implementation
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Recommendation Position Full list of themes Assessment/comments on level of implementation
118.75 Continue strengthening efforts to ensure the Supported E1 Economic, social & cultural rights - general measures of implementa-
tion
economic, social and cultural rights of citizens (Rus- E21 Right to an adequate standard of living - general
sian Federation); Affected persons:
Source of position: A/HRC/36/4 - Para. 118 - general

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

118.77 Further advance in pursuing the fair distribu- Supported E21 Right to an adequate standard of living - general
Affected persons:
tion of national wealth (Bolivarian Republic of - general
Venezuela); - persons living in poverty
Source of position: A/HRC/36/4 - Para. 118
118.83 In follow-up to recommendations 135.8, Supported E21 Right to an adequate standard of living - general
A43 Human rights policies
135.9, 135.15 and 135.16 of the second cycle, in- A63 Budget and resources (for human rights implementation)
crease economic and social investment to improve B31 Equality & non-discrimination
equality of access, opportunities and needs under the G1 Members of minorities
D7 Right to participation in public affairs and right to vote
“Sumak Kawsay” programmes for Afro-Ecuadorian
Affected persons:
families and to facilitate their full participation in - minorities/ racial, ethnic, linguistic, religious or descent-based groups
public life (Haiti);
Source of position: A/HRC/36/4 - Para. 118
118.84 Continue to take effective measures to fully Supported E21 Right to an adequate standard of living - general
A43 Human rights policies
implement its SigTierras programme in order to en- B31 Equality & non-discrimination
sure that rural women have equal access to land titles E6 Rights to protection of property; financial credit
(Namibia); F1 Women
Affected persons:
Source of position: A/HRC/36/4 - Para. 118 - women
- persons living in rural areas
118.80 Continue developing programmes to fight Supported E21 Right to an adequate standard of living - general
E25 Human rights & poverty
against poverty in Afro-Ecuadorian families and fa- D7 Right to participation in public affairs and right to vote
cilitate their full participation in public life (Dji- G1 Members of minorities
bouti); S01 SDG 1 - poverty
Affected persons:
Source of position: A/HRC/36/4 - Para. 118 - minorities/ racial, ethnic, linguistic, religious or descent-based groups
- persons living in poverty
118.78 Strengthen measures to further reduce the gap Supported E21 Right to an adequate standard of living - general
E25 Human rights & poverty
in the redistribution of wealth as part of its ongoing S01 SDG 1 - poverty
efforts toward poverty eradication (Indonesia); Affected persons:
Source of position: A/HRC/36/4 - Para. 118 - general
- persons living in poverty
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Recommendation Position Full list of themes Assessment/comments on level of implementation
118.79 Continue its efforts in the fight against Supported E21 Right to an adequate standard of living - general
E25 Human rights & poverty
poverty and in favour of people in vulnerable situ- S01 SDG 1 - poverty
ations (Paraguay); Affected persons:
Source of position: A/HRC/36/4 - Para. 118 - persons living in poverty
- vulnerable persons/groups
118.11 Ensure the respect of human rights of vulner- Supported E21 Right to an adequate standard of living - general
F1 Women
able persons, notably women, older persons, chil- F31 Children: definition; general principles; protection
dren, as well as persons with disabilities and with re- F4 Persons with disabilities
duced mobility (Côte d’Ivoire); Affected persons:
- women
Source of position: A/HRC/36/4 - Para. 118 - children
- persons with disabilities
- vulnerable persons/groups
- older persons
118.81 Continue with its programmes for improving Supported E21 Right to an adequate standard of living - general
G3 Indigenous peoples
the living standards of its citizens, including indigen- G1 Members of minorities
ous peoples, Afro-Ecuadorians and Montubios (Nam- Affected persons:
ibia); - minorities/ racial, ethnic, linguistic, religious or descent-based groups
- Indigenous peoples
Source of position: A/HRC/36/4 - Para. 118
Theme: E23 Right to adequate housing
118.82 Improve access for Afro-Ecuadorians to de- Supported E23 Right to adequate housing
E51 Right to education - General
cent housing, education and good living (Uganda); G1 Members of minorities
Source of position: A/HRC/36/4 - Para. 118 S04 SDG 4  - education
S11 SDG 11  - cities
Affected persons:
- minorities/ racial, ethnic, linguistic, religious or descent-based groups

Theme: E24 Right to social security

118.86 Expand social security coverage and ensure Supported E24 Right to social security
B31 Equality & non-discrimination
equal access for ethnic minorities (China); G1 Members of minorities
Source of position: A/HRC/36/4 - Para. 118 Affected persons:
- minorities/ racial, ethnic, linguistic, religious or descent-based groups

Theme: E31 Right to work

118.89 Introduce targeted strategies and labour mar- Supported E31 Right to work
B31 Equality & non-discrimination
ket reforms to promote women’s increased participa- F1 Women
tion in formal sector employment, including by alle- S08 SDG 8 - economic growth, employment, decent work
viating barriers to such participation (Bahamas); Affected persons:
- women
Source of position: A/HRC/36/4 - Para. 118
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Recommendation Position Full list of themes Assessment/comments on level of implementation
118.90 Continue efforts to allow women access to Supported E31 Right to work
F1 Women
formal employment (Algeria); S05 SDG 5 - gender equality and women's empowerment
Source of position: A/HRC/36/4 - Para. 118 S08 SDG 8 - economic growth, employment, decent work
Affected persons:
- women
118.87 Continue efforts to recognize decent work, to Supported E31 Right to work
S08 SDG 8 - economic growth, employment, decent work
reduce structural underemployment and gradually ex- Affected persons:
pand the purchasing power of labour income, in the - general
context of strengthening the social and solidarity-
based economic system (Nicaragua);
Source of position: A/HRC/36/4 - Para. 118
118.88 Continue to implement policies that increase Supported E31 Right to work
S08 SDG 8 - economic growth, employment, decent work
access to employment, in particular for youths and in Affected persons:
rural areas (Singapore); - persons living in rural areas
Source of position: A/HRC/36/4 - Para. 118 - youth

Theme: E41 Right to health - General

118.96 Continue to develop, implement, monitor and Supported E41 Right to health - General
A43 Human rights policies
strengthen policies to reduce rates of obesity and the S03 SDG 3 - health
incidence of non-communicable diseases (Bahamas); Affected persons:
Source of position: A/HRC/36/4 - Para. 118 - general

118.94 Continue efforts to promote health-care facil- Supported E41 Right to health - General
E22 Right to food
ities, particularly in rural areas with the focus on S02 SDG 2 - hunger and food security
tackling malnutrition (Malaysia); S03 SDG 3 - health
Source of position: A/HRC/36/4 - Para. 118 Affected persons:
- general
- persons living in rural areas
118.95 Continue its efforts to improve health through Supported E41 Right to health - General
E22 Right to food
expanding its Zero Malnutrition programme to cover S02 SDG 2 - hunger and food security
as much of its population as possible (Maldives); S03 SDG 3 - health
Source of position: A/HRC/36/4 - Para. 118 Affected persons:
- general
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Recommendation Position Full list of themes Assessment/comments on level of implementation
118.97 Continue to strengthen measures to deal with Supported E41 Right to health - General
E43 Access to sexual and reproductive health and services
teenage pregnancies, by promoting access to repro- E44 Health awareness raising, access to information
ductive health services for all, including sexual and E51 Right to education - General
reproductive health education, as well as counselling S03 SDG 3 - health
Affected persons:
services and health care adapted to young people, in
- women
accordance with the commitments in the Montevideo - girls
Consensus on Population and Development (Ur- - youth
uguay);
Source of position: A/HRC/36/4 - Para. 118
118.98 Ensure that all girls and women have access Supported E41 Right to health - General
E43 Access to sexual and reproductive health and services
to comprehensive sexual and reproductive health pro- S03 SDG 3 - health
motion and care, including access to modern contra- Affected persons:
ceptive methods (Estonia); Ensure that all women - women
- girls
and girls have access to affordable and modern con-
- youth
traceptive methods (Iceland);
Source of position: A/HRC/36/4 - Para. 118
Theme: E43 Access to sexual and reproductive health and services
118.100 In line with ongoing efforts in the field of Supported E43 Access to sexual and reproductive health and services
D28 Gender-based violence
sexual and reproductive health, take measures to E41 Right to health - General
combat violence against women and promote gender F12 Discrimination against women
equality (France); F13 Violence against women
S03 SDG 3 - health
Source of position: A/HRC/36/4 - Para. 118 S05 SDG 5 - gender equality and women's empowerment
Affected persons:
- women

Theme: E51 Right to education - General

118.105 Continue increasing public investment in Supported E51 Right to education - General
A63 Budget and resources (for human rights implementation)
education and continue its efforts to implement the S04 SDG 4  - education
strategies of educational inclusion, paying special at- Affected persons:
tention to areas with difficult access and to children - children
- persons living in rural areas
(State of Palestine);
Source of position: A/HRC/36/4 - Para. 118
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Recommendation Position Full list of themes Assessment/comments on level of implementation
118.114 Take the necessary measures to ensure the Supported E51 Right to education - General
D7 Right to participation in public affairs and right to vote
full participation of all citizens, in particular vulner- S04 SDG 4  - education
able groups, in the education system and in the ad- Affected persons:
ministration of public affairs (Angola); - general
- vulnerable persons/groups
Source of position: A/HRC/36/4 - Para. 118
118.101 Continue efforts to reform the education sys- Supported E51 Right to education - General
E21 Right to an adequate standard of living - general
tem because it is an important element to reduce S01 SDG 1 - poverty
poverty (Morocco); S04 SDG 4  - education
Source of position: A/HRC/36/4 - Para. 118 Affected persons:
- persons living in poverty
118.117 In follow-up to recommendations 135.8, Supported E51 Right to education - General
E41 Right to health - General
135.48 and 135.55 of the second cycle, continue to S01 SDG 1 - poverty
improve the quality of public education, particularly S03 SDG 3 - health
for those living below the poverty line, with em- S04 SDG 4  - education
Affected persons:
phasis on psychological health and the psychosocial
- persons living in poverty
elements of a quality learning environment (Haiti);
Source of position: A/HRC/36/4 - Para. 118
118.118 Continue promoting access to education and Supported E51 Right to education - General
F1 Women
the design of public policies aimed at increasing edu- G1 Members of minorities
cation coverage for girls living in rural areas, in par- G3 Indigenous peoples
ticular indigenous and Afro-Ecuadorian girls (Chile); S04 SDG 4  - education
Affected persons:
Source of position: A/HRC/36/4 - Para. 118 - girls
- minorities/ racial, ethnic, linguistic, religious or descent-based groups
- Indigenous peoples
- persons living in rural areas
118.116 Increase access to quality education by indi- Supported E51 Right to education - General
F1 Women
genous and Afro-Ecuadorian women and those in G1 Members of minorities
rural areas (Bahamas); G3 Indigenous peoples
Source of position: A/HRC/36/4 - Para. 118 S04 SDG 4  - education
S05 SDG 5 - gender equality and women's empowerment
Affected persons:
- women
- minorities/ racial, ethnic, linguistic, religious or descent-based groups
- Indigenous peoples
- persons living in rural areas
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Recommendation Position Full list of themes Assessment/comments on level of implementation
118.107 In efforts to tackle the problem of illiteracy, Supported E51 Right to education - General
F1 Women
continue to promote access to quality education in G3 Indigenous peoples
rural areas, which would bring long-term benefits to S04 SDG 4  - education
women, youths and indigenous groups in rural areas Affected persons:
- women
(Malaysia);
- Indigenous peoples
Source of position: A/HRC/36/4 - Para. 118 - persons living in rural areas
118.106 Further continue efforts to eliminate the gap Supported E51 Right to education - General
G1 Members of minorities
in accessing education between rural and urban areas G3 Indigenous peoples
and the dropout rates among indigenous and Afro- S04 SDG 4  - education
descendant students (Ethiopia); Affected persons:
- minorities/ racial, ethnic, linguistic, religious or descent-based groups
Source of position: A/HRC/36/4 - Para. 118 - Indigenous peoples
- persons living in rural areas
118.104 Step up efforts to ensure access to quality Supported E51 Right to education - General
G1 Members of minorities
education for all children, including those from S04 SDG 4  - education
minority groups and rural areas (Thailand); Affected persons:
Source of position: A/HRC/36/4 - Para. 118 - children
- minorities/ racial, ethnic, linguistic, religious or descent-based groups
- persons living in rural areas
118.102 Continue to increase investment in educa- Supported E51 Right to education - General
S04 SDG 4  - education
tion and strengthen infrastructure for education Affected persons:
(China); - general
Source of position: A/HRC/36/4 - Para. 118
118.103 Continue to reduce the gap between urban Supported E51 Right to education - General
S04 SDG 4  - education
and rural areas in the field of education (Democratic Affected persons:
People’s Republic of Korea); - persons living in rural areas
Source of position: A/HRC/36/4 - Para. 118
118.108 Continue the policy of inclusive education, Supported E51 Right to education - General
S04 SDG 4  - education
especially in rural areas (Libya); Affected persons:
Source of position: A/HRC/36/4 - Para. 118 - persons living in rural areas

118.109 Pursue and scale up the implementation of Supported E51 Right to education - General
S04 SDG 4  - education
inclusive education policies (Slovenia); Affected persons:
Source of position: A/HRC/36/4 - Para. 118 - general

118.110 Continue its efforts towards implementation Supported E51 Right to education - General
S04 SDG 4  - education
of the inclusive education policies it has developed Affected persons:
(Azerbaijan); - general
Source of position: A/HRC/36/4 - Para. 118
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Recommendation Position Full list of themes Assessment/comments on level of implementation
118.111 Scale up the implementation of inclusive Supported E51 Right to education - General
S04 SDG 4  - education
education policies, paying special attention to vulner- Affected persons:
able groups (Ukraine); - general
Source of position: A/HRC/36/4 - Para. 118 - vulnerable persons/groups

118.112 Improve the educational system, particularly Supported E51 Right to education - General
S04 SDG 4  - education
by enhancing access to marginalized groups and Affected persons:
those living in remote areas (Indonesia); - persons living in rural areas
Source of position: A/HRC/36/4 - Para. 118
118.115 Continue to ensure access to quality educa- Supported E51 Right to education - General
S04 SDG 4  - education
tion for all Ecuadorians through continuous improve- Affected persons:
ments in the training of educators (Singapore); - educational staff
Source of position: A/HRC/36/4 - Para. 118
Theme: F12 Discrimination against women
118.99 Implement its comprehensive health promo- Supported F12 Discrimination against women
A43 Human rights policies
tion policy and its policy framework for the elimina- E41 Right to health - General
tion of discrimination against women (South Africa); S03 SDG 3 - health
Source of position: A/HRC/36/4 - Para. 118 S05 SDG 5 - gender equality and women's empowerment
Affected persons:
- women
118.123 Intensify measures, including human rights Supported F12 Discrimination against women
A54 Awareness raising and dissemination
training, to raise awareness of gender equality (Tur- S05 SDG 5 - gender equality and women's empowerment
key); Affected persons:
Source of position: A/HRC/36/4 - Para. 118 - women
- lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex persons (LGBTI)
118.122 Strengthen efforts to prevent and combat all Supported F12 Discrimination against women
F13 Violence against women
forms of discrimination and violence against women F32 Children: family environment and alternative care
and children and other vulnerable groups (Italy); S05 SDG 5 - gender equality and women's empowerment
Source of position: A/HRC/36/4 - Para. 118 Affected persons:
- women
- children
118.121 Address social and cultural stereotypes un- Supported F12 Discrimination against women
F13 Violence against women
derpinning discrimination and violence against wo- S05 SDG 5 - gender equality and women's empowerment
men and ensure women’s participation in decision- Affected persons:
making (Ukraine); - women
Source of position: A/HRC/36/4 - Para. 118
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Recommendation Position Full list of themes Assessment/comments on level of implementation
118.119 Continue combating all forms of discrimina- Supported F12 Discrimination against women
S05 SDG 5 - gender equality and women's empowerment
tion against women (Djibouti); Affected persons:
Source of position: A/HRC/36/4 - Para. 118 - women

118.120 Step up efforts to eliminate all forms of dis- Supported F12 Discrimination against women
S05 SDG 5 - gender equality and women's empowerment
crimination against women (Greece); Affected persons:
Source of position: A/HRC/36/4 - Para. 118 - women

Theme: F13 Violence against women

118.132 Grant all the necessary resources for the es- Supported F13 Violence against women
A42 Institutions & policies - General
tablishment of the judicial units specialized on legal A63 Budget and resources (for human rights implementation)
provisions related to violence against women S05 SDG 5 - gender equality and women's empowerment
(Panama); S16 SDG 16 - peace, justice and strong institutions
Affected persons:
Source of position: A/HRC/36/4 - Para. 118 - women
- judges, lawyers and prosecutors
118.126 Continue to improve the procedures for pro- Supported F13 Violence against women
A46 National Plans of Action on Human Rights (or specific areas)
secuting and sanctioning those responsible for acts of B52 Impunity
violence against women, as well as guaranteeing con- D28 Gender-based violence
stant monitoring of the implementation of the na- S05 SDG 5 - gender equality and women's empowerment
Affected persons:
tional plan to eradicate gender-based violence against
- women
children (El Salvador); - children
Source of position: A/HRC/36/4 - Para. 118 - lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex persons (LGBTI)

118.125 Continue its efforts to reduce and eradicate Supported F13 Violence against women
A53 Professional training in human rights
gender-based violence, ensuring due diligence in the D28 Gender-based violence
pursuit and prosecution of acts of this nature an- S05 SDG 5 - gender equality and women's empowerment
dproviding relevant training to the competent author- Affected persons:
- women
ities on the protection of, and prevention of violence
- girls
against, women and girls (Nicaragua);
Source of position: A/HRC/36/4 - Para. 118
118.131 Ensure that women victims of violence re- Supported F13 Violence against women
B52 Impunity
ceive appropriate help and perpetrators are brought to B53 Support to victims and witnesses
justice (Italy); S05 SDG 5 - gender equality and women's empowerment
Source of position: A/HRC/36/4 - Para. 118 Affected persons:
- women
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Recommendation Position Full list of themes Assessment/comments on level of implementation
118.133 Strengthen protection mechanisms for wo- Supported F13 Violence against women
B53 Support to victims and witnesses
men victims of violence, from the first moment of the S05 SDG 5 - gender equality and women's empowerment
complaint (Paraguay); S16 SDG 16 - peace, justice and strong institutions
Source of position: A/HRC/36/4 - Para. 118 Affected persons:
- women
118.129 Intensify efforts in the fight against violence Supported F13 Violence against women
F32 Children: family environment and alternative care
against women and child abuse, to guarantee that D28 Gender-based violence
normative and institutional measures adopted are ef- S05 SDG 5 - gender equality and women's empowerment
fective to address the problem (Spain); Affected persons:
- women
Source of position: A/HRC/36/4 - Para. 118 - children
118.124 Continue efforts to eradicate gender-based Supported F13 Violence against women
S05 SDG 5 - gender equality and women's empowerment
violence (Georgia); Affected persons:
Source of position: A/HRC/36/4 - Para. 118 - women
- lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex persons (LGBTI)
118.135 Continue to implement administrative and Supported F13 Violence against women
S05 SDG 5 - gender equality and women's empowerment
judicial measures for the effective protection of wo- S16 SDG 16 - peace, justice and strong institutions
men and girls against sexual violence and abuse and Affected persons:
for the punishment of perpetrators (Brazil); - women
- girls
Source of position: A/HRC/36/4 - Para. 118
Theme: F32 Children: family environment and alternative care
118.137 Prohibit corporal punishment of children in Supported F32 Children: family environment and alternative care
Affected persons:
all settings (Iceland); - children
Source of position: A/HRC/36/4 - Para. 118
118.140 Continue combating all forms of child abuse Supported F32 Children: family environment and alternative care
Affected persons:
(Djibouti); - children
Source of position: A/HRC/36/4 - Para. 118
118.139 Enact legislation to explicitly prohibit cor- Supported F32 Children: family environment and alternative care
A41 Constitutional and legislative framework
poral punishment of children in all settings Affected persons:
(Montenegro); - children
Source of position: A/HRC/36/4 - Para. 118
118.138 Introduce and enforce legislation prohibiting Supported F32 Children: family environment and alternative care
A41 Constitutional and legislative framework
corporal punishment of children in all settings, in- D8 Rights related to marriage & family
cluding in the family, schools and all places of D31 Liberty and security - general
deprivation of liberty (Liechtenstein); E51 Right to education - General
Affected persons:
Source of position: A/HRC/36/4 - Para. 118 - children
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Recommendation Position Full list of themes Assessment/comments on level of implementation
118.141 Ensure that all ill-treatment and sexual viol- Supported F32 Children: family environment and alternative care
B53 Support to victims and witnesses
ence against children in educational settings is E51 Right to education - General
promptly, efficiently and impartially investigated, F31 Children: definition; general principles; protection
that perpetrators are brought to justice and that the S16 SDG 16 - peace, justice and strong institutions
Affected persons:
victims receive reparation and are provided with the
- children
protection and support they require (Belgium);
Source of position: A/HRC/36/4 - Para. 118
Theme: F33 Children: protection against exploitation
118.91 Continue efforts to end child labour through Supported F33 Children: protection against exploitation
S08 SDG 8 - economic growth, employment, decent work
the establishment of an inter-agency coordination Affected persons:
mechanism at the national and subnational levels in - children
order to implement the National Plan for the Preven-
tion and Eradication of Child Labour (Maldives);
Source of position: A/HRC/36/4 - Para. 118
118.92 Reinforce the relevant legislative provisions Supported F33 Children: protection against exploitation
S08 SDG 8 - economic growth, employment, decent work
to reduce child labour and to punish those who con- Affected persons:
travene them (Panama); - children
Source of position: A/HRC/36/4 - Para. 118
118.93 Continue efforts to further reduce child labour Supported F33 Children: protection against exploitation
S08 SDG 8 - economic growth, employment, decent work
and to punish those who employ children, in clear vi- Affected persons:
olation of the legislative provisions relating to child - children
labour (Uruguay);
Source of position: A/HRC/36/4 - Para. 118
Theme: F4 Persons with disabilities
118.143 Make further efforts for the protection of Supported F4 Persons with disabilities
Affected persons:
rights of persons with disabilities and share good ex- - persons with disabilities
periences in this regard (Democratic People’s Repub-
lic of Korea);
Source of position: A/HRC/36/4 - Para. 118
118.142 Implement, consistently, norms and public Supported F4 Persons with disabilities
A41 Constitutional and legislative framework
policies to promote the rights of people with disabil- Affected persons:
ities (Cuba); - persons with disabilities
Source of position: A/HRC/36/4 - Para. 118
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Recommendation Position Full list of themes Assessment/comments on level of implementation
118.144 Continue taking measures in order to protect Supported F4 Persons with disabilities
E23 Right to adequate housing
the rights of persons with disabilities and develop E41 Right to health - General
programmes to ensure their enjoyment of their rights E51 Right to education - General
to education, health, housing and labour (Egypt); S03 SDG 3 - health
S04 SDG 4  - education
Source of position: A/HRC/36/4 - Para. 118 S08 SDG 8 - economic growth, employment, decent work
Affected persons:
- persons with disabilities
118.147 Strengthen measures to enhance the welfare Supported F4 Persons with disabilities
E24 Right to social security
of vulnerable groups including persons with disabilit- Affected persons:
ies (Myanmar); - persons with disabilities
Source of position: A/HRC/36/4 - Para. 118
118.146 Continue efforts to ensure that persons with Supported F4 Persons with disabilities
E31 Right to work
disabilities can find employment and to provide them E41 Right to health - General
with medical assistance in rural areas (Libya); S03 SDG 3 - health
Source of position: A/HRC/36/4 - Para. 118 S08 SDG 8 - economic growth, employment, decent work
Affected persons:
- persons with disabilities
- persons living in rural areas
118.145 Continue to address the promotion and pro- Supported F4 Persons with disabilities
E31 Right to work
tection of the rights of persons with disabilities by S08 SDG 8 - economic growth, employment, decent work
developing specific employment programmes (Is- Affected persons:
lamic Republic of Iran); - persons with disabilities
Source of position: A/HRC/36/4 - Para. 118
Theme: F41 Persons with disabilities: definition, general principles
118.8 Develop a comprehensive deinstitutionaliza- Supported F41 Persons with disabilities: definition, general principles
E51 Right to education - General
tion plan for people with disabilities that aims to sup- S04 SDG 4  - education
port their life in their communities, and ensure in- Affected persons:
clusive education for people with disabilities (Israel); - persons with disabilities
Source of position: A/HRC/36/4 - Para. 118
Theme: F43 Persons with disabilities: protection against exploitation, violence and abuse
118.148 Strengthen suitable mechanisms for the Supported F43 Persons with disabilities: protection against exploitation, violence and
abuse
identification of situations of violence against per- Affected persons:
sons with disabilities (Paraguay); - persons with disabilities
Source of position: A/HRC/36/4 - Para. 118
Theme: G3 Indigenous peoples
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Recommendation Position Full list of themes Assessment/comments on level of implementation
118.150 Strengthen the measures Ecuador has taken Supported G3 Indigenous peoples
Affected persons:
to address the needs of indigenous peoples (Côte - Indigenous peoples
d’Ivoire);
Source of position: A/HRC/36/4 - Para. 118
118.153 With the participation of indigenous per- Supported G3 Indigenous peoples
Affected persons:
sons, communities and their respective organizations, - Indigenous peoples
adopt a legal framework that ensures respect for the
principles in the United Nations Declaration on the
Rights of Indigenous Peoples (Canada);
Source of position: A/HRC/36/4 - Para. 118
118.154 Strengthen its human rights protection Supported G3 Indigenous peoples
Affected persons:
mechanisms for vulnerable groups and indigenous - Indigenous peoples
peoples (Greece);
Source of position: A/HRC/36/4 - Para. 118
118.155 Take adequate measures to guarantee the Supported G3 Indigenous peoples
Affected persons:
protection of isolated indigenous peoples, including - Indigenous peoples
the respect for intangible zones (Norway);
Source of position: A/HRC/36/4 - Para. 118
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Recommendation Position Full list of themes Assessment/comments on level of implementation
118.151 Continue efforts to establish effective con- Supported G3 Indigenous peoples
A61 Cooperation with civil society
sultation processes with communities in accordance D7 Right to participation in public affairs and right to vote
with international standards with regard to any pro- Affected persons:
ject that affects the territory or livelihoods of indi- - Indigenous peoples
genous people (El Salvador); Further strengthen con-
sultations with indigenous populations to fulfil their
economic, social and cultural rights (Republic of
Korea); Develop transparent procedures for prior
consultations with indigenous peoples on the use of
indigenous lands (Sierra Leone); Establish effective
consultation processes with the indigenous peoples
and communities concerned for any project that
might affect their territory or livelihoods (Estonia);
Institutionalize the right to consultation of indigenous
peoples and involve civil society and indigenous
groups in the elaboration of a functioning consulta-
tion mechanism according to the country’s commit-
ments under the ILO Indigenous and Tribal Peoples
Convention, 1989 (No. 169) (Norway); Promote the
active participation of indigenous people in the de-
cision-making process on issues concerning them, es-
pecially regarding land and territories (Peru);
Source of position: A/HRC/36/4 - Para. 118
118.152 Ensure the effective holding of prior, free Supported G3 Indigenous peoples
D7 Right to participation in public affairs and right to vote
and informed consultations with indigenous groups Affected persons:
on policies that affect their way of life or culture - Indigenous peoples
(Mexico);
Source of position: A/HRC/36/4 - Para. 118
Theme: G4 Migrants
118.156 Redouble its efforts to obtain, in law and in Supported G4 Migrants
E31 Right to work
practice, the inclusion of migrants in all spheres, in F1 Women
particular of women in the labour market (Hon- S05 SDG 5 - gender equality and women's empowerment
duras); S08 SDG 8 - economic growth, employment, decent work
Affected persons:
Source of position: A/HRC/36/4 - Para. 118 - women
- migrants

Theme: H1 Human rights defenders

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Recommendation Position Full list of themes Assessment/comments on level of implementation
118.57 Guarantee a favourable environment for the Supported H1 Human rights defenders
Affected persons:
work of all civil society actors active in the field of - human rights defenders
the protection and promotion of human rights (Hun-
gary);
Source of position: A/HRC/36/4 - Para. 118
118.58 Establish specialized protection mechanisms Supported H1 Human rights defenders
Affected persons:
to ensure the safe and independent work of civil soci- - human rights defenders
ety and human rights defenders (Mexico);
Source of position: A/HRC/36/4 - Para. 118
118.66 Consolidate an environment suitable for hu- Supported H1 Human rights defenders
Affected persons:
man rights defenders and establish a mechanism for - human rights defenders
their protection (Republic of Korea); Further consol-
idate an environment suitable for the work of human
rights defenders (Ukraine);
Source of position: A/HRC/36/4 - Para. 118
118.53 Protect journalists, human rights defenders Supported H1 Human rights defenders
D43 Freedom of opinion and expression
and other representatives of civil society against acts Affected persons:
of intimidation and violence to which their activities - media
may expose them (Belgium); Take measures to en- - human rights defenders
sure the protection of journalists and human rights
defenders (Costa Rica);
Source of position: A/HRC/36/4 - Para. 118
Theme: A41 Constitutional and legislative framework
119.3 Adhere to and adapt its national legislation to Noted A41 Constitutional and legislative framework
A12 Acceptance of international norms
the Arms Trade Treaty (Guatemala); Affected persons:
Source of position: A/HRC/36/4/Add.1 - Para. 6 - general

Theme: A42 Institutions & policies - General

120.16 Take the necessary steps to ensure that all op- Noted A42 Institutions & policies - General
Affected persons:
erations of intelligence agencies are monitored by an - general
independent oversight mechanism (Liechtenstein);
Source of position: A/HRC/36/4 - Para. 120
Theme: B6 Business & Human Rights
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Recommendation Position Full list of themes Assessment/comments on level of implementation
120.4 Develop and adopt a national action plan on Noted B6 Business & Human Rights
A46 National Plans of Action on Human Rights (or specific areas)
business and human rights, including measures on B51 Right to an effective remedy
access to remedy, paying special attention to the pos- H1 Human rights defenders
ition of human rights defenders (Netherlands); S16 SDG 16 - peace, justice and strong institutions
Affected persons:
Source of position: A/HRC/36/4 - Para. 120 - general
- human rights defenders

Theme: D42 Freedom of thought, conscience and religion

120.15 Eliminate all forms of discrimination and Noted D42 Freedom of thought, conscience and religion
H1 Human rights defenders
criminalization of civil society organizations, human A24 Cooperation with special procedures
rights defenders and the media, inter alia by repeal- A41 Constitutional and legislative framework
ing Executive Decrees Nos. 16, 739 and 691 and the B8 Human rights & counter-terrorism
S16 SDG 16 - peace, justice and strong institutions
Organic Act on Communication and by ending crim-
Affected persons:
inal proceedings against persons participating in so- - media
cial protests based on broadly worded offences con- - human rights defenders
tained in the Criminal Code, such as sabotage and
terrorism (Germany); Consider revising Executive
Decree No. 739 on the regulation of social organiza-
tions and the Organic Act on Communication in the
light of international commitments on human rights
(Costa Rica); Revise Presidential Decrees Nos. 16
and 739, the Criminal Code, as well as the Organic
Act on Communication to bring them into line with
international human rights norms (Belgium); Reform
Presidential Decrees Nos. 16 and 739 and any draft
law in this field to ensure the protection of human
rights defenders and to ensure the independence and
functioning of civil society organizations, notably by
accepting the offer of technical assistance from the
United Nations special rapporteurs to reform the cur-
rent legislation (Switzerland); Ensure civil society or-
ganizations are able to operate freely, including
groups that may be critical of the Government, by
amending or repealing Presidential Decrees Nos. 16
and 739 (United States of America);
Source of position: A/HRC/36/4 - Para. 120
Theme: D43 Freedom of opinion and expression
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Recommendation Position Full list of themes Assessment/comments on level of implementation
120.14 Review the Organic Act on Communication Noted D43 Freedom of opinion and expression
A41 Constitutional and legislative framework
and relevant executive decrees so that media outlets, B51 Right to an effective remedy
civil society organizations and trade unions can oper- E33 Trade union rights
ate freely, cannot be arbitrarily sanctioned or disban- S16 SDG 16 - peace, justice and strong institutions
Affected persons:
ded and have access to effective remedy (Czechia);
- media
Address concerns arising under the Organic Act on
Communication (2013) which impose an increased
level of self-censorship on media outlets (Australia);
Promote the exercise of freedom of expression
without undue restrictions, by amending or repealing
the 2013 Organic Act on Communication (United
States of America);
Source of position: A/HRC/36/4 - Para. 120
120.13 Guarantee freedom of expression and peace- Noted D43 Freedom of opinion and expression
A41 Constitutional and legislative framework
ful association and safeguard the activities of journal- D45 Freedom of association
ists and human rights defenders, also by amending H1 Human rights defenders
relevant legislation in order to align it with best prac- S16 SDG 16 - peace, justice and strong institutions
Affected persons:
tices and international standards in the area of free-
- media
dom of expression (Italy); Adopt the necessary legis- - human rights defenders
lative measures to ensure the full enjoyment of the
right to freedom of opinion and expression in all its
forms, through the elimination of excessive restric-
tions on its exercise (Mexico);
Source of position: A/HRC/36/4 - Para. 120
120.11 Fully respect the right to freedom of expres- Noted D43 Freedom of opinion and expression
D44 Right to peaceful assembly
sion, association and peaceful assembly by reviewing D45 Freedom of association
the laws, policies and programmes that regulate civil A41 Constitutional and legislative framework
society and by amending or repealing any laws that S16 SDG 16 - peace, justice and strong institutions
Affected persons:
allow the State to use force against peaceful demon-
- general
strators, arbitrarily detain protestors, restrict civil - human rights defenders
space and arbitrarily shut down the activities of civil
society organizations. Such laws include articles 336,
339, 345, 346 of the Comprehensive Criminal Code
as well as articles 22, 23, 24 of Presidential Decree
No. 739 (Canada);
Source of position: A/HRC/36/4 - Para. 120
UPR of Ecuador (3rd Cycle – 27th session)
Recommendation
120.12 Create and maintain in law and in practice a
safe and enabling environment for civil society and
human rights defenders, including by amending its
laws to ensure compliance with the International
Covenant on Civil and Political Rights and full inde-
pendence of the judiciary in line with international
standards (Ireland);
Source of position: A/HRC/36/4 - Para. 120
Theme: D51 Administration of justice & fair trial
120.5 Review and amend the relevant legislation and
practice in order to strengthen the independence of
justice, ensure merit-based appointment of judges
and protect their work against political interference
(Czechia);
Source of position: A/HRC/36/4 - Para. 120
120.6 Guarantee the independence of the judiciary by
reforming article 109, number 7, of the Organic Code
of the Judiciary in order to clearly delimit, in accord-
ance with international law, the figure of “inexcus-
able error”, which is now insufficiently safeguarded
against misuse for targeting judges (Netherlands);
Source of position: A/HRC/36/4 - Para. 120
120.7 Consider the adaptation of its legislation, espe-
cially the figure of “inexcusable error”, in order to
fully guarantee the independence of the judiciary
(Peru);
Source of position: A/HRC/36/4 - Para. 120
120.8 Remove or alter the broad definition and arbit-
rary application of “inexcusable error” used by the
Judicial Council to punish judges (United States of
America);
Source of position: A/HRC/36/4 - Para. 120
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Position Full list of themes Assessment/comments on level of implementation
Noted D43 Freedom of opinion and expression
H1 Human rights defenders
A41 Constitutional and legislative framework
D51 Administration of justice & fair trial
S16 SDG 16 - peace, justice and strong institutions
Affected persons:
- human rights defenders
- judges, lawyers and prosecutors
Noted D51 Administration of justice & fair trial
A41 Constitutional and legislative framework
S16 SDG 16 - peace, justice and strong institutions
Affected persons:
- judges, lawyers and prosecutors
Noted D51 Administration of justice & fair trial
A41 Constitutional and legislative framework
S16 SDG 16 - peace, justice and strong institutions
Affected persons:
- judges, lawyers and prosecutors
Noted D51 Administration of justice & fair trial
A41 Constitutional and legislative framework
S16 SDG 16 - peace, justice and strong institutions
Affected persons:
- judges, lawyers and prosecutors
Noted D51 Administration of justice & fair trial
A41 Constitutional and legislative framework
S16 SDG 16 - peace, justice and strong institutions
Affected persons:
- judges, lawyers and prosecutors
UPR of Ecuador (3rd Cycle – 27th session)
Recommendation
120.9. Eliminate the catch-all clause “inexcusable er-
ror” in article 109 of the Organic Code of the Judi-
ciary and create a legal framework to ensure the full
independence and impartiality of the judiciary in
compliance with the Basic Principles on the Inde-
pendence of Judiciary (Germany);
Source of position: A/HRC/36/4 - Para. 120
120.10 Review article 109.7 of the Organic Code of
the Judiciary with a view towards guaranteeing judi-
cial independence, including through the independent
selection of judicial authorities (Canada);
Source of position: A/HRC/36/4 - Para. 120
Theme: D6 Rights related to name, identity, nationality
120.1 End the policy of providing two different types
of identity documents for trans and cisgender people
(Israel);
Source of position: A/HRC/36/4 - Para. 120
Theme: D8 Rights related to marriage & family
120.18 Repeal the provision of the Civil Code that
designates the husband as the administrator of mar-
ital property (Iceland); Repeal the legal provision
that designates the husband as the administrator of
marital property (Portugal);
Source of position: A/HRC/36/4 - Para. 120
Theme: E42 Access to health-care (general)
120.17 Advance in reforming the Criminal Code to
decriminalize abortion (Norway); Repeal laws crim-
inalizing abortion in cases of rape, incest and severe
fetal impairment and eliminate all punitive measures
(Iceland); Reform the Comprehensive Criminal Code
in relation to the legal extension of abortion and to
decriminalize abortion in cases of rape, incest and
severe fetal impairment (Slovenia);
Source of position: A/HRC/36/4 - Para. 120
Thematic list of recommendations Page 32 of 33
Position Full list of themes Assessment/comments on level of implementation
Noted D51 Administration of justice & fair trial
A41 Constitutional and legislative framework
S16 SDG 16 - peace, justice and strong institutions
Affected persons:
- judges, lawyers and prosecutors
Noted D51 Administration of justice & fair trial
A41 Constitutional and legislative framework
S16 SDG 16 - peace, justice and strong institutions
Affected persons:
- judges, lawyers and prosecutors
Noted D6 Rights related to name, identity, nationality
S05 SDG 5 - gender equality and women's empowerment
Affected persons:
- lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex persons (LGBTI)
Noted D8 Rights related to marriage & family
A41 Constitutional and legislative framework
E6 Rights to protection of property; financial credit
S05 SDG 5 - gender equality and women's empowerment
Affected persons:
- women
Noted E42 Access to health-care (general)
A41 Constitutional and legislative framework
E43 Access to sexual and reproductive health and services
F13 Violence against women
S03 SDG 3 - health
Affected persons:
- women
- girls
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Recommendation Position Full list of themes Assessment/comments on level of implementation

Theme: G1 Members of minorities

120.2 Implement a national strategy to improve the Noted G1 Members of minorities
A43 Human rights policies
situation and social integration of the Roma popula- Affected persons:
tion (Hungary); - minorities/ racial, ethnic, linguistic, religious or descent-based groups
Source of position: A/HRC/36/4 - Para. 120
120.3 Take steps to recognize the Roma people as its Noted G1 Members of minorities
B32 Racial discrimination
own citizens and to protect them against racial dis- Affected persons:
crimination (Bangladesh); - minorities/ racial, ethnic, linguistic, religious or descent-based groups
Source of position: A/HRC/36/4 - Para. 120
Theme: G3 Indigenous peoples
120.19 Repeal Decree No. 1247 and establish clear Noted G3 Indigenous peoples
D7 Right to participation in public affairs and right to vote
procedures in secondary legislation in order to imple- A41 Constitutional and legislative framework
ment the right to free, prior and informed consent of Affected persons:
indigenous peoples, regarding legislative or adminis- - Indigenous peoples
trative measures affecting their territories and liveli-
hood, as contained in the Constitution of Ecuador
and in the ILO Indigenous and Tribal Peoples Con-
vention, 1989 (No. 169) (Germany).
Source of position: A/HRC/36/4 - Para. 120