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UPR of Brazil (2nd Cycle – 13th session) Thematic list of recommendations Page 1 of 32

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

Right or area: 2.1. Acceptance of international norms119.7. Consider becoming a State party and ratify the International Convention for the Protection of the Rights of All Migrant Workers and their Families to protect the human rights of these migrant workers (Philippines);Source of position: A/HRC/21/11 - Para. 119 & A/HRC/21/11/Add.1 - Para. 9

Supported 2.1 Acceptance of international norms23.2 Right to just and favourable conditions of work34 MigrantsAffected persons:- migrant workers

119.8. Consider ratifying the Convention on the Pro-tection of the Rights of All Migrant Workers and Members of Their Families ( Chile );Source of position: A/HRC/21/11 - Para. 119 & A/HRC/21/11/Add.1 - Para. 9

Supported 2.1 Acceptance of international norms34 MigrantsAffected persons:- migrant workers

119.9. Signs and ratify as soon as possible the op-tional protocol to the International Covenant on Eco-nomic, Social and Cultural Rights ( Portugal );Source of position: A/HRC/21/11 - Para. 119 & A/HRC/21/11/Add.1 - Para. 11

Supported 2.1 Acceptance of international norms16 Right to an effective remedy, impunity21 Economic, social & cultural rights - general measures of implementa-tionAffected persons:- general

119.10. Ratify the ILO conventions No. 189 and 87 regarding, respectively, decent conditions of work for female and male domestic workers and freedom of association and protection of the right to organise (Chad);Source of position: A/HRC/21/11 - Para. 119 & A/HRC/21/11/Add.1 - Para. 12

Supported 2.1 Acceptance of international norms14.5 Freedom of association23.2 Right to just and favourable conditions of workAffected persons:- general

Right or area: 3.3. Cooperation with other international mechanisms and institutions119.41. Continue promoting cooperation and dia-logue in addressing situations of concern in the Hu-man Rights Council ( Pakistan );Source of position: A/HRC/21/11 - Para. 119 & A/HRC/21/11/Add.1 - Para. 5

Supported 3.3 Cooperation with other international mechanisms and institutionsAffected persons:- general

Right or area: 4. Inter-state cooperation & development assistance



119.29. Share with other countries good practices and achieved developments ( Guatemala );Source of position: A/HRC/21/11 - Para. 119 & A/HRC/21/11/Add.1 - Para. 7

Supported 4 Inter-State cooperation & development assistance37 Right to development - general measures of implementationAffected persons:- general

119.30. Share its best practices within poverty reduc-tion and the promotion of social equality at the bilat-eral and multilateral level ( Lebanon );Source of position: A/HRC/21/11 - Para. 119 & A/HRC/21/11/Add.1 - Para. 7

Supported 4 Inter-State cooperation & development assistance22.5 Human rights & extreme povertyAffected persons:- general- persons living in poverty

119.62. That other state governments consider imple-menting similar programme s to Rio de Janeiro ’s UPP Police Pacifying Unit ( Australia );Source of position: A/HRC/21/11 - Para. 119 & A/HRC/21/11/Add.1 - Para. 18

Supported 4 Inter-State cooperation & development assistance5.2 Institutions & policies - GeneralAffected persons:- general

Right or area: 5.1. Constitutional & legislative framework119.4. Fully align the national legislation with all ob-ligations arising out of the Rome Statute of the In-ternational Criminal Court ( ICC ) ( Slovakia );Source of position: A/HRC/21/11 - Para. 119 & A/HRC/21/11/Add.1 - Para. 9

Supported 5.1 Constitutional and legislative framework16 Right to an effective remedy, impunityAffected persons:- general

119.5. Fully align the national legislation with all ob-ligations under the Rome Statute of the ICC, includ-ing incorporating the Statute’s definition of crimes and general principles, as well as adopting provisions enabling cooperation with the ICC ( Slovenia );Source of position: A/HRC/21/11 - Para. 119 & A/HRC/21/11/Add.1 - Para. 9

Supported 5.1 Constitutional and legislative framework16 Right to an effective remedy, impunityAffected persons:- general



119.24. Amend its legislation for the legal recogni-tion of same - sex couples ( Finland );Source of position: A/HRC/21/11 - Para. 119 & A/HRC/21/11/Add.1 - Para. 20Comments: A/HRC/21/11/Add.1 states at para 20: Brazil partially supports recommendation No. 119.24. The civil union of persons of the same sex is already legally recognized in Brazil, as a result of a decision of the Supreme Federal Court

Supported/Noted

5.1 Constitutional and legislative frameworkAffected persons:- Lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender persons (LGBT)

119.39. Adopt legislation to implement the Conven-tion on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities ( Spain );Source of position: A/HRC/21/11 - Para. 119 & A/HRC/21/11/Add.1 - Para. 19

Supported 5.1 Constitutional and legislative framework31 Persons with disabilitiesAffected persons:- general- persons with disabilities

119.86. Adopt a law to confirm the official status of the national programme for the protection of human rights defenders ( Belgium );Source of position: A/HRC/21/11 - Para. 119 & A/HRC/21/11/Add.1 - Para. 13

Supported 5.1 Constitutional and legislative framework36 Human rights defendersAffected persons:- human rights defenders- general

119.115. Continue to promote reforms to the Judicial System which incorporate the prioritization of the re-spect for human rights ( Chile );Source of position: A/HRC/21/11 - Para. 119 & A/HRC/21/11/Add.1 - Para. 15

Supported 5.1 Constitutional and legislative frameworkAffected persons:- general- judiciary

Right or area: 5.2. Institutions & policies119.6. Establish mechanisms to monitor and evaluate the compliance with its human rights obligations ( Costa Rica );Source of position: A/HRC/21/11 - Para. 119 & A/HRC/21/11/Add.1 - Para. 5

Supported 5.2 Institutions & policies - GeneralAffected persons:- general

119.16. Step up the necessary processes for the cre-ation of the National Council for Human Rights ( Mozambique );Source of position: A/HRC/21/11 - Para. 119 & A/HRC/21/11/Add.1 - Para. 8




119.17. Encourage and facilitate relevant human rights institutions to be accredited by the Interna-tional Coordinating Committee of NHRIs in line with the Paris Principles in order to create a space for in-dependent monitoring of human rights , particularly on abusive military and police activities (Namibia);Source of position: A/HRC/21/11 - Para. 119 & A/HRC/21/11/Add.1 - Para. 8


119.18. Conclude the process for the adoption of the draft law that creates a national human rights institu-tion in compliance with the Paris Principles ( Peru );Source of position: A/HRC/21/11 - Para. 119 & A/HRC/21/11/Add.1 - Para. 8


119.19. Give further impetus to the creation of a na-tional human rights institution in accordance with the Paris Principles ( Portugal );Source of position: A/HRC/21/11 - Para. 119 & A/HRC/21/11/Add.1 - Para. 8


119.20. Establish a national human rights institution in accordance with the Paris Principles ( Senegal );Source of position: A/HRC/21/11 - Para. 119 & A/HRC/21/11/Add.1 - Para. 8


119.21. Ensure that the establishment of a national human rights institutions be in conformity with the Paris Principles ( France );Source of position: A/HRC/21/11 - Para. 119 & A/HRC/21/11/Add.1 - Para. 8


119.22. Accelerate efforts toward the establishment of a Brazilian National Human Rights Council in ac-cordance with the Paris Principles, including through passing a Bill on converting the Council for the De-fence of the Rights of the Human Person into the Na-tional Human Rights Council which is currently in the agenda of the National Congress (Indonesia);Source of position: A/HRC/21/11 - Para. 119 & A/HRC/21/11/Add.1 - Para. 8




119.23. Expedite effort to establish a national human rights institution in conformity with the Paris Prin-ciples ( Malaysia );Source of position: A/HRC/21/11 - Para. 119 & A/HRC/21/11/Add.1 - Para. 8


119.26. Continue to prepare reports in order to en-hance and promote the human rights situation ( Qatar );Source of position: A/HRC/21/11 - Para. 119 & A/HRC/21/11/Add.1 - Para. 5


119.31. Pay particular attention to seek even more ef-fective results in the implementation of policies ad-dressing the following issues: protection of the rights and promotion of the socio-economic situation of in-digenous peoples and Afro-descendent Quilombo communities; access to justice and combating impun-ity; extra-judicial executions, torture in detention and; protection of human rights defenders (Cape Verde);Source of position: A/HRC/21/11 - Para. 119 & A/HRC/21/11/Add.1 - Para. 5

Supported 5.2 Institutions & policies - General12.3 Extrajudicial, summary or arbitrary executions12.5 Prohibition of torture and cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment15.1 Administration of justice & fair trial16 Right to an effective remedy, impunity22 Right to an adequate standard of living32 Members of minorities33 Indigenous peoplesAffected persons:- human rights defenders- indigenous- persons deprived of their liberty- minorities/ racial, ethnic, linguistic, religious or descent-based groups

119.33. Continue advancing in the creation of the National Plan for Infancy and Adolescence ( Colom-bia );Source of position: A/HRC/21/11 - Para. 119 & A/HRC/21/11/Add.1 - Para. 24

Supported 5.2 Institutions & policies - General30.1 Children: definition; general principles; protectionAffected persons:- general- children

119.35. Formulate programmes for the effective im-plementation of the National Plan on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities ( Nepal );Source of position: A/HRC/21/11 - Para. 119 & A/HRC/21/11/Add.1 - Para. 19

Supported 5.2 Institutions & policies - General31 Persons with disabilitiesAffected persons:- persons with disabilities

119.49. Continue to prioritize policy aimed at pro-moting equality and repairing social distortions and disparities ( South Africa );Source of position: A/HRC/21/11 - Para. 119 & A/HRC/21/11/Add.1 - Para. 7

Supported 5.2 Institutions & policies - General8 Equality & non-discriminationAffected persons:- general



119.60. Work towards abolishing the separate system of military police by implementing more effective measures to tie State funding to compliance with measures aimed at reducing the incidence of extraju-dicial executions by the police (Denmark);Source of position: A/HRC/21/11 - Para. 119 & A/HRC/21/11/Add.1 - Para. 17

Noted 5.2 Institutions & policies - General12.3 Extrajudicial, summary or arbitrary executionsAffected persons:- general

119.75. Closely monitor the effectiveness of, and re-view if necessary, the National Programme to Sup-port the Prison System and the Law on Precautionary Measures ( Japan );Source of position: A/HRC/21/11 - Para. 119 & A/HRC/21/11/Add.1 - Para. 15

Supported 5.2 Institutions & policies - General12.6 Conditions of detentionAffected persons:- general- persons deprived of their liberty

119.78. Prioritize the reform of the prison system and ensure respect for and protection of the human rights of all detainees ( Italy );Source of position: A/HRC/21/11 - Para. 119 & A/HRC/21/11/Add.1 - Para. 15

Supported 5.2 Institutions & policies - General12.6 Conditions of detentionAffected persons:- general- persons deprived of their liberty

119.83. Consider the development of a comprehens-ive policy to address the problem of human rights vi-olations against its defenders founded on strategies for strengthening the independence of the judiciary and increasing the awareness of the population and public authorities as to the important role of these defenders (Timor- Leste);Source of position: A/HRC/21/11 - Para. 119 & A/HRC/21/11/Add.1 - Para. 13

Supported 5.2 Institutions & policies - General36 Human rights defendersAffected persons:- human rights defenders- judiciary

119.103. Focus on developing a system allowing ef-fective collaboration between the health, social se-curity, education, and tourism sectors with the aim of adequately tackling all forms of sexual exploitation in the country (Hungary);Source of position: A/HRC/21/11 - Para. 119 & A/HRC/21/11/Add.1 - Para. 5

Supported 5.2 Institutions & policies - General12.7 Prohibition of slavery, trafficking22.4 Right to social security24 Right to health - General25 Right to education - GeneralAffected persons:- general



119.110. Accelerate the improvement of the judicial, police and prison systems in line with international human rights standards (Holy See) ;Source of position: A/HRC/21/11 - Para. 119 & A/HRC/21/11/Add.1 - Para. 15

Supported 5.2 Institutions & policies - General12.6 Conditions of detention15.1 Administration of justice & fair trialAffected persons:- general- persons deprived of their liberty

119.140. Continue its favourable policies with con-crete initiatives aimed at the most vulnerable groups such as women, children and minorities ( Viet Nam );Source of position: A/HRC/21/11 - Para. 119 & A/HRC/21/11/Add.1 - Para. 19

Supported 5.2 Institutions & policies - GeneralAffected persons:- children- women- minorities/ racial, ethnic, linguistic, religious or descent-based groups

Right or area: 6. Human rights education and training119.65. Revise the human rights training pro-grammes for the security forces, emphasizing the use of force according to the criteria of necessity and proportionality and putting an end to extra-judicial executions ( Spain );Source of position: A/HRC/21/11 - Para. 119 & A/HRC/21/11/Add.1 - Para. 15

Supported 6 Human rights education, trainings12.3 Extrajudicial, summary or arbitrary executionsAffected persons:- general

119.90. Provide systematic training to judges, pro-secutors and lawyers on women’s rights and violence against women, including on the implementation of the Maria da Penha Law on domestic and family vi-olence against women ( Canada );Source of position: A/HRC/21/11 - Para. 119 & A/HRC/21/11/Add.1 - Para. 19

Supported 6 Human rights education, trainings15.1 Administration of justice & fair trial29.1 Discrimination against women29.2 Violence against women, trafficking and exploitation of prostitutionAffected persons:- general- women

119.161. Complete the national guidelines for educa-tion in the field of human rights and pursue a parti-cipatory approach in cooperation with civil society ( Iraq );Source of position: A/HRC/21/11 - Para. 119 & A/HRC/21/11/Add.1 - Para. 27

Supported 6 Human rights education, trainings7.1 Context, statistics, budget, dissemination, civil societyAffected persons:- general

Right or area: 7.1. Context, statistics, budget, cooperation with civil society



119.25. Ensure that federal and state authorities work more efficiently together to produce statistics and regular human rights reports ( Belgium );Source of position: A/HRC/21/11 - Para. 119 & A/HRC/21/11/Add.1 - Para. 5

Supported 7.1 Context, statistics, budget, dissemination, civil societyAffected persons:- general

Right or area: 8. Non-discrimination119.28. Encourage initiatives fostering social and inter-community harmony ( Algeria );Source of position: A/HRC/21/11 - Para. 119 & A/HRC/21/11/Add.1 - Para. 5

Supported 8 Equality & non-discrimination5.2 Institutions & policies - GeneralAffected persons:- general

119.50. Follow up on the recommendation of ILO to continue efforts to ensure full equality of opportunity and treatment for women, persons of African Descent and indigenous persons ( Turkey );Source of position: A/HRC/21/11 - Para. 119 & A/HRC/21/11/Add.1 - Para. 19

Supported 8 Equality & non-discrimination9 Racial discrimination29.1 Discrimination against womenAffected persons:- indigenous- women- minorities/ racial, ethnic, linguistic, religious or descent-based groups

119.53. Continue its efforts to eradicate all forms of discrimination against the elderly ( Argentina );Source of position: A/HRC/21/11 - Para. 119 & A/HRC/21/11/Add.1 - Para. 19

Supported 8 Equality & non-discriminationAffected persons:- older persons

119.55. Address discrimination and prejudice against leprosy in line with the Principles and Guidelines for the Elimination of Discrimination against Persons Affected by Leprosy and Their Family Members and the relevant General Assembly resolution (Japan);Source of position: A/HRC/21/11 - Para. 119 & A/HRC/21/11/Add.1 - Para. 19

Supported 8 Equality & non-discriminationAffected persons:- general

119.97. Take measures to address homo - and trans-phobic crime, including by establishing a system for recording such crimes ( Finland );Source of position: A/HRC/21/11 - Para. 119 & A/HRC/21/11/Add.1 - Para. 19

Supported 8 Equality & non-discrimination13.1 Liberty and security - generalAffected persons:- general- Lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender persons (LGBT)



119.134. Continue implementing and strengthening social inclusiveness, equality and non-discriminatory public practices, among which “ Brazil without Poverty” ( Nicaragua );Source of position: A/HRC/21/11 - Para. 119 & A/HRC/21/11/Add.1 - Para. 7

Supported 8 Equality & non-discrimination22.1 Right to an adequate standard of living - general22.4 Right to social securityAffected persons:- general- persons living in poverty

119.138. Continue to address the grievance of and empower vulnerable groups – particularly women, children, indigenous people, and people of African descent – by reducing urban-rural discrepancies and promoting equal access to opportunities for all, espe-cially access to health care, education, employment, housing and social security (Thailand);Source of position: A/HRC/21/11 - Para. 119 & A/HRC/21/11/Add.1 - Para. 19

Supported 8 Equality & non-discrimination22.3 Right to adequate housing22.4 Right to social security24 Right to health - General25 Right to education - GeneralAffected persons:- children- indigenous- persons living in rural areas- minorities/ racial, ethnic, linguistic, religious or descent-based groups

119.139. Strengthen measures in poverty eradication as well as in reducing socio-economic development gaps among regions and social groups ( Viet Nam );Source of position: A/HRC/21/11 - Para. 119 & A/HRC/21/11/Add.1 - Para. 7

Supported 8 Equality & non-discrimination22.1 Right to an adequate standard of living - generalAffected persons:- general- persons living in poverty

119.144. Ensure equal access to poverty reduction programmes, particularly for indigenous families ( Egypt );Source of position: A/HRC/21/11 - Para. 119 & A/HRC/21/11/Add.1 - Para. 7

Supported 8 Equality & non-discrimination22.1 Right to an adequate standard of living - general22.5 Human rights & extreme povertyAffected persons:- general- persons living in poverty- indigenous

119.154. Take more effective measures to address the problem of social and economic inequality, in particular in the areas of health, education and em-ployment opportunities between the population in the urban and rural areas ( Malaysia );Source of position: A/HRC/21/11 - Para. 119 & A/HRC/21/11/Add.1 - Para. 7

Supported 8 Equality & non-discrimination23.1 Right to work24 Right to health - General25 Right to education - GeneralAffected persons:- general- persons living in rural areas

Right or area: 9. Racial discrimination



119.56. Take into consideration the provisions of HRC resolution A/HRC/RES/13/27 relating to sport and racism, when preparing and organizing the 2014 football World Cup and the 2016 Olympic Games, in order to promote understanding, tolerance and peace and strengthen the efforts in the struggle against ra-cism, racial discrimination, xenophobia and related intolerance (Morocco);Source of position: A/HRC/21/11 - Para. 119 & A/HRC/21/11/Add.1 - Para. 25

Supported 9 Racial discrimination8 Equality & non-discriminationAffected persons:- general- minorities/ racial, ethnic, linguistic, religious or descent-based groups

Right or area: 12.1. Right to life119.59. Establish measures for greater accountability to prevent loss of life ( Namibia );Source of position: A/HRC/21/11 - Para. 119 & A/HRC/21/11/Add.1 - Para. 15

Supported 12.1 Right to life5.2 Institutions & policies - GeneralAffected persons:- general

119.70. Address the high rate of homicides in Brazil ’s overcrowded prisons ( Turkey );Source of position: A/HRC/21/11 - Para. 119 & A/HRC/21/11/Add.1 - Para. 15

Supported 12.1 Right to life12.6 Conditions of detentionAffected persons:- general- persons deprived of their liberty

Right or area: 12.3. Extrajudicial, summary or arbitrary executions119.61. Take stronger action, at the federal g overn-ment level, to counter “death squads” ( Republic of Korea );Source of position: A/HRC/21/11 - Para. 119 & A/HRC/21/11/Add.1 - Para. 15

Supported 12.3 Extrajudicial, summary or arbitrary executionsAffected persons:- general

Right or area: 12.4. Death penalty119.3. Consider withdrawing reservations to the core international human rights instruments, in particular to the Second Optional Protocol to ICCPR ( Turkey );Source of position: A/HRC/21/11 - Para. 119 & A/HRC/21/11/Add.1 - Para. 10

Supported 12.4 Death penalty2.2 ReservationsAffected persons:- general

Right or area: 12.5. Prohibition of torture and cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment



119.11. Expedite the implementation of an efficient and autonomous National Preventive Mechanism, as stipulated in the OP-CAT and ensure that it enjoys the independence, resources and other conditions needed to fulfi l its task ( Sweden );Source of position: A/HRC/21/11 - Para. 119 & A/HRC/21/11/Add.1 - Para. 15

Supported 12.5 Prohibition of torture and cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment5.2 Institutions & policies - GeneralAffected persons:- general- persons deprived of their liberty

119.12. Prompt adoption of Bill no. 2442 with amendments that guarantee the independence and autonomy of the National Preventative Mechanism members, in conformity with Brazil ’s OPCAT ob-ligations ( United Kingdom );Source of position: A/HRC/21/11 - Para. 119 & A/HRC/21/11/Add.1 - Para. 16Comments: A/HRC/21/11 states at para 16: Brazil partially supports recommendation No. 119.12. The Executive drafted a bill, currently under discussion at the Congress, which ensures the independence and autonomy of the members of the National Mechan-ism for the Prevention and Combat of Torture, in ac-cordance with the Optional Protocol to the Conven-tion against Torture, enacted into Brazilian law through Decree No. 6.085/07, on April 19, 2007

Supported/Noted

12.5 Prohibition of torture and cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment5.2 Institutions & policies - GeneralAffected persons:- general- persons deprived of their liberty

119.13. Swiftly implement the proposed National System to Prevent and Combat Torture to address concerns over abuse in prisons ( Australia );Source of position: A/HRC/21/11 - Para. 119 & A/HRC/21/11/Add.1 - Para. 15


119.14. Adopt Bill No. 2442 in order to guarantee the independence and autonomy of the members of the National Preventive Mechanism, in conformity with Brazil ’s obligations under OPCAT ( Denmark ) ;Source of position: A/HRC/21/11 - Para. 119 & A/HRC/21/11/Add.1 - Para. 15




119.15. Request the Sub-committee on the Preven-tion of Torture to publicly release the report of its September 2011 visit ( Switzerland );Source of position: A/HRC/21/11 - Para. 119 & A/HRC/21/11/Add.1 - Para. 15

Supported 12.5 Prohibition of torture and cruel, inhuman or degrading treatmentAffected persons:- general- persons deprived of their liberty

119.63. Implement further measures to combating and preventing torture, as well as strengthen existing mechanisms for the implementation of the recom-mendations of the United Nations Committee Against Torture and other international bodies (Uzbekistan);Source of position: A/HRC/21/11 - Para. 119 & A/HRC/21/11/Add.1 - Para. 15

Supported 12.5 Prohibition of torture and cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment40 Treaty body follow-up proceduresAffected persons:- general

119.64. Continue the authorities’ efforts to prevent and combat torture both at the federal and state levels ( Indonesia );Source of position: A/HRC/21/11 - Para. 119 & A/HRC/21/11/Add.1 - Para. 15

Supported 12.5 Prohibition of torture and cruel, inhuman or degrading treatmentAffected persons:- general

Right or area: 12.6. Conditions of detention119.66. Make sure prisoners and detainees have ac-cess at all times to their rights and descriptions of proper treatment, including those laid down in the Standard Minimum Rules and the Body of Principles for the Protection of Detainees and make sure that they have access to effective procedures to realize these rights (Netherlands);Source of position: A/HRC/21/11 - Para. 119 & A/HRC/21/11/Add.1 - Para. 15

Supported 12.6 Conditions of detention13.3 Arbitrary arrest and detentionAffected persons:- general- persons deprived of their liberty

119.67. Make further efforts to improve conditions in detention facilities according to international stand-ards, especially including developing gender-sensit-ive policies and programmes for women ( Republic of Korea );Source of position: A/HRC/21/11 - Para. 119 & A/HRC/21/11/Add.1 - Para. 15

Supported 12.6 Conditions of detentionAffected persons:- women- persons deprived of their liberty



119.68. Take action to improve prison conditions, in particular to improve the conditions of women’s de-tention facilities in accordance with international standards, and ensure protection of human rights of all detainees, including guarantees of due process and protection against cruel and inhumane treatment ( Slovenia );Source of position: A/HRC/21/11 - Para. 119 & A/HRC/21/11/Add.1 - Para. 15

Supported 12.6 Conditions of detention12.5 Prohibition of torture and cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment13.3 Arbitrary arrest and detention15.1 Administration of justice & fair trial29.1 Discrimination against womenAffected persons:- general- women- persons deprived of their liberty

119.69. Reform the penitentiary system to reduce the level of overcrowding and to improve the living conditions of persons deprived of their liberty ( Spain );Source of position: A/HRC/21/11 - Para. 119 & A/HRC/21/11/Add.1 - Para. 15

Supported 12.6 Conditions of detentionAffected persons:- persons deprived of their liberty

119.71. Reduce prison overcrowding and pretrial de-tention periods by enforcing the 2011 Law on Pre-cautionary Measures ( United States );Source of position: A/HRC/21/11 - Para. 119 & A/HRC/21/11/Add.1 - Para. 15

Supported 12.6 Conditions of detention13.3 Arbitrary arrest and detentionAffected persons:- general- persons deprived of their liberty

119.72. Take action to improve prison conditions ( Czech Republic );Source of position: A/HRC/21/11 - Para. 119 & A/HRC/21/11/Add.1 - Para. 15

Supported 12.6 Conditions of detentionAffected persons:- general- persons deprived of their liberty

119.73. Exert further efforts to improve prison condi-tions ( Egypt );Source of position: A/HRC/21/11 - Para. 119 & A/HRC/21/11/Add.1 - Para. 15


119.74. Undertake effective measures to improve prison conditions ( Hungary );Source of position: A/HRC/21/11 - Para. 119 & A/HRC/21/11/Add.1 - Para. 15




119.76. Pay extra attention to the special needs of women prisoners by considering implementing the Bangkok rules ( Thailand );Source of position: A/HRC/21/11 - Para. 119 & A/HRC/21/11/Add.1 - Para. 15

Supported 12.6 Conditions of detention29.1 Discrimination against womenAffected persons:- women- persons deprived of their liberty

119.77. Make more efforts to improve the situation in detention facilities especially in women’s prisons ( Greece );Source of position: A/HRC/21/11 - Para. 119 & A/HRC/21/11/Add.1 - Para. 15

Supported 12.6 Conditions of detention29.1 Discrimination against womenAffected persons:- women- persons deprived of their liberty

Right or area: 12.7. Prohibition of slavery, trafficking119.98. Strengthen domestic cooperation between relevant actors, as well as international cooperation, in order to combat both internal and international trafficking and sexual exploitation of women and children ( Sweden );Source of position: A/HRC/21/11 - Para. 119 & A/HRC/21/11/Add.1 - Para. 23

Supported 12.7 Prohibition of slavery, trafficking4 Inter-State cooperation & development assistance29.1 Discrimination against women29.2 Violence against women, trafficking and exploitation of prostitution30.3 Children: protection against exploitationAffected persons:- general- children- women

119.99. Adopt and implement, in accordance with relevant international law, national legislation to combat trafficking in women and children which will prosecute and convict traffickers, and take effective measures to prevent sexual tourism (Switzerland);Source of position: A/HRC/21/11 - Para. 119 & A/HRC/21/11/Add.1 - Para. 23

Supported 12.7 Prohibition of slavery, trafficking5.1 Constitutional and legislative framework5.2 Institutions & policies - General16 Right to an effective remedy, impunity29.1 Discrimination against women29.2 Violence against women, trafficking and exploitation of prostitutionAffected persons:- general- children- women

119.100. Step up prosecutions of individuals who traffic in persons and increase funding for specialized services, including shelters, for trafficking victims ( United States );Source of position: A/HRC/21/11 - Para. 119 & A/HRC/21/11/Add.1 - Para. 23

Supported 12.7 Prohibition of slavery, trafficking16 Right to an effective remedy, impunityAffected persons:- general

119.101. Combat human trafficking, “death squads”, violence and related sexual exploitation (Holy See);Source of position: A/HRC/21/11 - Para. 119 & A/HRC/21/11/Add.1 - Para. 23

Supported 12.7 Prohibition of slavery, trafficking12.3 Extrajudicial, summary or arbitrary executions13.1 Liberty and security - generalAffected persons:- general



119.102. Adopt more comprehensive legislation to combat trafficking in persons ( Iraq );Source of position: A/HRC/21/11 - Para. 119 & A/HRC/21/11/Add.1 - Para. 23

Supported 12.7 Prohibition of slavery, trafficking5.1 Constitutional and legislative frameworkAffected persons:- general

119.106. Take effective legislative measures for spe-cial protection and integration mechanisms for vic-tims of slave labour ( Iran );Source of position: A/HRC/21/11 - Para. 119 & A/HRC/21/11/Add.1 - Para. 7


119.107. Give greater importance to the recommend-ations made by the Committee of the ILO Experts as regards the combat of slavery labour ( Iraq );Source of position: A/HRC/21/11 - Para. 119 & A/HRC/21/11/Add.1 - Para. 7

Supported 12.7 Prohibition of slavery, traffickingAffected persons:- general

119.119. Secure what is prescribed in Article 149 of the Brazilian Penal Code, relating to the criminal prosecution of the crime of slavery ( Paraguay );Source of position: A/HRC/21/11 - Para. 119 & A/HRC/21/11/Add.1 - Para. 7


Right or area: 13.1. Liberty & security – general119.89. Take all necessary measures to ensure the physical integrity of journalists and human rights de-fenders (France);Source of position: A/HRC/21/11 - Para. 119 & A/HRC/21/11/Add.1 - Para. 13

Supported 13.1 Liberty and security - general36 Human rights defendersAffected persons:- human rights defenders- media

Right or area: 14.3. Freedom of opinion and expression119.130. Consider freedom of expression concerns when drafting cybercrime legislation ( Estonia );Source of position: A/HRC/21/11 - Para. 119 & A/HRC/21/11/Add.1 - Para. 5

Supported 14.3 Freedom of opinion and expression5.1 Constitutional and legislative frameworkAffected persons:- general- media

Right or area: 15.1. Administration of justice & fair trial



119.111. Continue the implementation of the policy aimed at improving the judicial system, reforming the law enforcement bodies and reducing the crime rate and corruption ( Russian Federation );Source of position: A/HRC/21/11 - Para. 119 & A/HRC/21/11/Add.1 - Para. 15

Supported 15.1 Administration of justice & fair trial5.2 Institutions & policies - General5.3 Political framework & good governance13.1 Liberty and security - general38.1 Human rights, structural adjustment/economic reform policies & for-eign debtAffected persons:- general- judiciary

119.112. Facilitate access to justice through addi-tional measures, which could reduce structural obstacles such as the cost and the cumbersome nature of the procedures ( Morocco );Source of position: A/HRC/21/11 - Para. 119 & A/HRC/21/11/Add.1 - Para. 15

Supported 15.1 Administration of justice & fair trial8 Equality & non-discriminationAffected persons:- general

119.113. Strengthen the judiciary by combating slowness as well as addressing corruption and the re-pressive treatment of adolescents ( Spain );Source of position: A/HRC/21/11 - Para. 119 & A/HRC/21/11/Add.1 - Para. 15

Supported 15.1 Administration of justice & fair trial5.3 Political framework & good governance30.4 Juvenile justiceAffected persons:- children- judiciary

119.114. Continue its endeavours to contribute to im-proving the criminal justice system in the country ( Azerbaijan );Source of position: A/HRC/21/11 - Para. 119 & A/HRC/21/11/Add.1 - Para. 15

Supported 15.1 Administration of justice & fair trialAffected persons:- judiciary

119.116. Further develop the legislation that would allow women to exercise their rights to privacy and confidentiality during police investigations and guar-antee the right to presumption of innocence, due pro-cess, and legal defence ( Estonia );Source of position: A/HRC/21/11 - Para. 119 & A/HRC/21/11/Add.1 - Para. 15

Supported 15.1 Administration of justice & fair trial5.1 Constitutional and legislative framework14.6 Right to private life, privacy22.4 Right to social securityAffected persons:- women- judiciary

119.117. Increase the total number of Public Defend-ers and to secure a constant presence of Public De-fenders in all detention institutions ( Netherlands );Source of position: A/HRC/21/11 - Para. 119 & A/HRC/21/11/Add.1 - Para. 15

Supported 15.1 Administration of justice & fair trial5.2 Institutions & policies - General12.6 Conditions of detentionAffected persons:- human rights defenders- general- persons deprived of their liberty



119.118. Ensure the availability of public defenders in all detention locations in order to enhance guaran-tees of due process ( Canada );Source of position: A/HRC/21/11 - Para. 119 & A/HRC/21/11/Add.1 - Para. 15

Supported 15.1 Administration of justice & fair trial5.2 Institutions & policies - General12.6 Conditions of detentionAffected persons:- general- persons deprived of their liberty

Right or area: 16. Right to an effective remedy, impunity119.120. Ensure that all killings by law enforcement personnel are properly registered and thoroughly, in-dependently investigated ( Slovakia );Source of position: A/HRC/21/11 - Para. 119 & A/HRC/21/11/Add.1 - Para. 15

Supported 16 Right to an effective remedy, impunity12.1 Right to lifeAffected persons:- general

119.121. Combat impunity on crimes against judges by creating a protection system for judges under threat ( United States );Source of position: A/HRC/21/11 - Para. 119 & A/HRC/21/11/Add.1 - Para. 15

Supported 16 Right to an effective remedy, impunity13.1 Liberty and security - generalAffected persons:- general- judiciary

119.122. Ensure that all members of the police and prison officers that commit human rights violations and abuses, such as torture and ill-treatment, are held accountable ( Czech Republic );Source of position: A/HRC/21/11 - Para. 119 & A/HRC/21/11/Add.1 - Para. 15

Supported 16 Right to an effective remedy, impunity12.5 Prohibition of torture and cruel, inhuman or degrading treatmentAffected persons:- general

119.123. Effectively fight against arbitrary and on-duty police killings, in particular by creating a strong framework for impartial investigation ( Germany );Source of position: A/HRC/21/11 - Para. 119 & A/HRC/21/11/Add.1 - Para. 15

Supported 16 Right to an effective remedy, impunity12.3 Extrajudicial, summary or arbitrary executionsAffected persons:- general

119.124. Continue working for the strengthening of the process of truth-seeking ( Paraguay );Source of position: A/HRC/21/11 - Para. 119 & A/HRC/21/11/Add.1 - Para. 26

Supported 16 Right to an effective remedy, impunityAffected persons:- general



119.125. Continue its efforts to guarantee the right to the truth for victims and families of serious human rights violations and for all Brazilian society, ensur-ing proper functioning of the Truth Commission ( Argentina );Source of position: A/HRC/21/11 - Para. 119 & A/HRC/21/11/Add.1 - Para. 26


119.126. Ensure that the Truth Commission created in November 2011 be provided with sufficient re-sources to recognize the right of victims to justice, in particular for crimes with no statute of limitation ( France );Source of position: A/HRC/21/11 - Para. 119 & A/HRC/21/11/Add.1 - Para. 26


Right or area: 17. Rights related to name, identity, nationality119.128. Study the possibility of having campaigns for registering girls, boys and adolescents in the North and North - east of Brazil, with the cooperation of the universal system of human rights (Uruguay);Source of position: A/HRC/21/11 - Para. 119 & A/HRC/21/11/Add.1 - Para. 24

Supported 17 Rights related to name, identity, nationalityAffected persons:- children- girls

119.129. Regularly foster awareness on birth regis-tration at national and local levels, particularly through the organization of public campaigns to highlight the importance of birth-registration ( Ur-uguay );Source of position: A/HRC/21/11 - Para. 119 & A/HRC/21/11/Add.1 - Para. 24

Supported 17 Rights related to name, identity, nationalityAffected persons:- children

Right or area: 18. Right to participate in public affairs & right to vote119.44. Intensify efforts to enhance the participation of women in socio-economic activities ( Nepal );Source of position: A/HRC/21/11 - Para. 119 & A/HRC/21/11/Add.1 - Para. 19

Supported 18 Right to participation in public affairs and right to vote29.1 Discrimination against womenAffected persons:- women



119.46. Continue its efforts to consolidate greater representation of women in decision-making posi-tions, both in public administration and the private sector ( Peru );Source of position: A/HRC/21/11 - Para. 119 & A/HRC/21/11/Add.1 - Para. 19


119.48. Consider the possibility of implementing af-firmative action policies in order to achieve a larger representation of women in the executive, legislative and judiciary branches ( Ecuador );Source of position: A/HRC/21/11 - Para. 119 & A/HRC/21/11/Add.1 - Para. 19


Right or area: 19. Rights related to marriage & family119.27. Continue its efforts to strengthen human rights, particularly within the framework of the fam-ily ( Saudi Arabia );Source of position: A/HRC/21/11 - Para. 119 & A/HRC/21/11/Add.1 - Para. 5

Supported 19 Rights related to marriage & familyAffected persons:- general

119.127. Protect the natural family and marriage, formed by a husband and a wife, as a basic cell of so-ciety as it provides the best conditions for raising children (Holy See);Source of position: A/HRC/21/11 - Para. 119 & A/HRC/21/11/Add.1 - Para. 6Comments: A/HRC/21/11 states at para 6: Brazil ex-presses partial support for recommendation No. 119.127. The Federal Constitution provides for the State protection of the family, which is the basis of society. Brazil has public policies aimed at protecting the family and ensuring the conditions for raising their children. However, Brazilian institutions recog-nize other family arrangements as also eligible for protection, such as women raising children alone.

Supported/Noted

19 Rights related to marriage & family30.2 Children: family environment and alternative careAffected persons:- general

Right or area: 21. Economic, social & cultural rights – general measures of implementation



119.155. Keep taking the necessary measures to combat continued deforestation in order to ensure the effective enjoyment of economic, social and cultural rights ( Egypt );Source of position: A/HRC/21/11 - Para. 119 & A/HRC/21/11/Add.1 - Para. 27

Supported 21 Economic, social & cultural rights - general measures of implementa-tionAffected persons:- general

Right or area: 22.1. Right to an adequate standard of living - general119.58. Make every effort to ensure that the forth-coming World Cup and Olympics will bring lasting benefits to the poorest and most marginalized urban inhabitants ( Ukraine );Source of position: A/HRC/21/11 - Para. 119 & A/HRC/21/11/Add.1 - Para. 25

Supported 22.1 Right to an adequate standard of living - generalAffected persons:- general- persons living in poverty

119.131. Examine the possibility of expanding the scope of application and the target population of the “Bolsa Familia” programme aimed at reducing poverty and redouble its efforts to reduce social in-equalities (Morocco);Source of position: A/HRC/21/11 - Para. 119 & A/HRC/21/11/Add.1 - Para. 7

Supported 22.1 Right to an adequate standard of living - general5.2 Institutions & policies - General8 Equality & non-discrimination22.5 Human rights & extreme povertyAffected persons:- general- persons living in poverty

119.132. Continue efforts to reduce poverty and in-crease, if possible, the necessary resources for cur-rent programmes, such as the “Bolsa Familia” ( Greece );Source of position: A/HRC/21/11 - Para. 119 & A/HRC/21/11/Add.1 - Para. 7

Supported 22.1 Right to an adequate standard of living - general5.2 Institutions & policies - GeneralAffected persons:- general- persons living in poverty

119.135. Continue its efforts to combat poverty and social disparities ( Pakistan );Source of position: A/HRC/21/11 - Para. 119 & A/HRC/21/11/Add.1 - Para. 7

Supported 22.1 Right to an adequate standard of living - general8 Equality & non-discriminationAffected persons:- persons living in poverty

119.136. Pursue strategies fighting against poverty and social inequalities ( Senegal );Source of position: A/HRC/21/11 - Para. 119 & A/HRC/21/11/Add.1 - Para. 7

Supported 22.1 Right to an adequate standard of living - general8 Equality & non-discriminationAffected persons:- persons living in poverty



119.141. Improve the struggle against poverty, im-prove the fate of individuals and communities fight-ing for access to land in rural zones, and protect them against evictions, intimidations, threats and killings (Belgium);Source of position: A/HRC/21/11 - Para. 119 & A/HRC/21/11/Add.1 - Para. 7

Supported 22.1 Right to an adequate standard of living - general22.3 Right to adequate housing22.4 Right to social securityAffected persons:- general- persons living in poverty- persons living in rural areas

119.143. Continue to move forward its poverty re-duction strategy and protect the rights of vulnerable groups so as to achieve sustainable economic and so-cial development ( China );Source of position: A/HRC/21/11 - Para. 119 & A/HRC/21/11/Add.1 - Para. 7

Supported 22.1 Right to an adequate standard of living - general22.5 Human rights & extreme povertyAffected persons:- general- persons living in poverty

119.145. Continue programmes and measures aimed at eliminating poverty and increasing the socio-eco-nomic development of the country ( Cuba );Source of position: A/HRC/21/11 - Para. 119 & A/HRC/21/11/Add.1 - Para. 7

Supported 22.1 Right to an adequate standard of living - general37 Right to development - general measures of implementationAffected persons:- general- persons living in poverty

119.150. Maintain the commitment to poverty reduc-tion (Holy See);Source of position: A/HRC/21/11 - Para. 119 & A/HRC/21/11/Add.1 - Para. 7

Supported 22.1 Right to an adequate standard of living - generalAffected persons:- persons living in poverty- women

119.170. Continue improving the life conditions of migrants and refugees in Brazil (Holy See).Source of position: A/HRC/21/11 - Para. 119 & A/HRC/21/11/Add.1 - Para. 23

Supported 22.1 Right to an adequate standard of living - generalAffected persons:- refugees and asylum-seekers- migrants

Right or area: 22.2. Right to food119.147. Reduce infant mortality rates and malnutri-tion in children ( Chile );Source of position: A/HRC/21/11 - Para. 119 & A/HRC/21/11/Add.1 - Para. 27

Supported 22.2 Right to food24 Right to health - GeneralAffected persons:- children

119.153. Continue its effort in strengthening the pro-tection of the right to food ( Iran );Source of position: A/HRC/21/11 - Para. 119 & A/HRC/21/11/Add.1 - Para. 27

Supported 22.2 Right to foodAffected persons:- general



Right or area: 22.3. Right to adequate housing119.57. Ensure that urban restructuring in advance of the 2014 World Cup and the 2016 Olympics be prop-erly regulated to prevent displacements and forced evictions, and that residents in affected areas are given full and timely information about proposals af-fecting them; engage in a genuine negotiation with the communities to explore alternatives to eviction; and, where necessary, offer compensation or alternat-ive adequate housing close to the existing communit-ies (Canada);Source of position: A/HRC/21/11 - Para. 119 & A/HRC/21/11/Add.1 - Para. 25

Supported 22.3 Right to adequate housing14.1 Freedom of movement16 Right to an effective remedy, impunityAffected persons:- general

Right or area: 22.4. Right to social security119.133. Continue strengthening social security to cover all segments of society ( Nepal );Source of position: A/HRC/21/11 - Para. 119 & A/HRC/21/11/Add.1 - Para. 7

Supported 22.4 Right to social securityAffected persons:- general

Right or area: 22.5. Human rights & extreme poverty119.32. Continue in its effort to eliminate extreme poverty and include in its social policies those who are most vulnerable, especially women, children, A fro-descendants, indigenous peoples, the elderly and persons with disabilities ( Ecuador );Source of position: A/HRC/21/11 - Para. 119 & A/HRC/21/11/Add.1 - Para. 7

Supported 22.5 Human rights & extreme povertyAffected persons:- general- children- persons living in poverty- older persons- women- persons with disabilities

119.137. Continued action in eradicating extreme poverty ( Sri Lanka );Source of position: A/HRC/21/11 - Para. 119 & A/HRC/21/11/Add.1 - Para. 7

Supported 22.5 Human rights & extreme povertyAffected persons:- persons living in poverty

119.142. Concentrate on the poorest and most vul-nerable ( Burkina Faso );Source of position: A/HRC/21/11 - Para. 119 & A/HRC/21/11/Add.1 - Para. 7

Supported 22.5 Human rights & extreme povertyAffected persons:- persons living in poverty



Right or area: 23.1. Right to work119.51. Continue combating inequalities in access to employment and in working conditions based on gender and race as noted by CESCR ( Turkey );Source of position: A/HRC/21/11 - Para. 119 & A/HRC/21/11/Add.1 - Para. 19

Supported 23.1 Right to work9 Racial discrimination29.1 Discrimination against womenAffected persons:- indigenous- women- minorities/ racial, ethnic, linguistic, religious or descent-based groups

119.52. Adopt effective measures in the structured labour market in order to accelerate the elimination of occupational segregation ( Honduras );Source of position: A/HRC/21/11 - Para. 119 & A/HRC/21/11/Add.1 - Para. 19

Supported 23.1 Right to workAffected persons:- general

119.54. Encourage employment opportunities pro-gramme s for the elderly and strengthen measures to prevent and punish discrimination against them ( Mexico );Source of position: A/HRC/21/11 - Para. 119 & A/HRC/21/11/Add.1 - Para. 19

Supported 23.1 Right to work8 Equality & non-discriminationAffected persons:- older persons

Right or area: 23.2. Right to just and favourable conditions of work119.43. Adoption of the principle of equal pay for equal work, regardless of any differences ( Iraq );Source of position: A/HRC/21/11 - Para. 119 & A/HRC/21/11/Add.1 - Para. 19

Supported 23.2 Right to just and favourable conditions of workAffected persons:- general

Right or area: 24. Right to health119.146. Continue advancing in the development and implementation of the “Stork Network” and the na-tional system for registration, monitoring and accom-panying for pregnant women in order to prevent ma-ternal mortality, in the context of the policy for integ-ral assistance to woman’s health (Colombia);Source of position: A/HRC/21/11 - Para. 119 & A/HRC/21/11/Add.1 - Para. 27

Supported 24 Right to health - GeneralAffected persons:- general



119.148. Continue its efforts to guarantee free and quality health services ( Cuba );Source of position: A/HRC/21/11 - Para. 119 & A/HRC/21/11/Add.1 - Para. 27

Supported 24 Right to health - General29.1 Discrimination against womenAffected persons:- general

119.149. Continue the process of expanding the pos-sibilities of accessing the voluntary termination of pregnancy in order to ensure the full recognition of sexual and reproductive rights (France);Source of position: A/HRC/21/11 - Para. 119 & A/HRC/21/11/Add.1 - Para. 28Comments: A/HRC/21/11 states at para 28:. On re-commendation No. 119.149, Brazil manifests its par-tial support. The Brazilian State provides access to health services in the cases of termination of preg-nancy allowed by the legislation and by decision of the Supreme Court.

Supported/Noted

24 Right to health - General29.1 Discrimination against womenAffected persons:- general- women

119.151. Reduce maternal, child and infant morbidity and mortality by promoting effective assistance measures during pregnancy and at the moment of birth (Holy See);Source of position: A/HRC/21/11 - Para. 119 & A/HRC/21/11/Add.1 - Para. 7

Supported 24 Right to health - GeneralAffected persons:- children- women

119.152. Improve health - care efforts, especially to reduce child mortality and the prevalence rate of HIV and AIDS ( Iran );Source of position: A/HRC/21/11 - Para. 119 & A/HRC/21/11/Add.1 - Para. 27

Supported 24 Right to health - GeneralAffected persons:- persons living with HIV/AIDS- children- women

Right or area: 25. Right to education



119.156. Continue with its religious education pro-grammes in public schools ( Namibia );Source of position: A/HRC/21/11 - Para. 119 & A/HRC/21/11/Add.1 - Para. 29Comments: A/HRC/21/11 states at para 29:. Brazil partially supports recommendation No. 119.156, based on the understanding that both the Federal Constitution and Federal Law number 9.394 of 2006 provide for religious education, with optional enroll-ment, at public schools of primary education, while ensuring respect for cultural and religious diversity and forbidding all forms of proselytism. Therefore, in compliance with the secular nature of the Brazilian State, religious education in Brazil does not consti-tute confessional or inter-confessional teaching of faith.

Supported/Noted

25 Right to education - General14.2 Freedom of thought, conscience and religionAffected persons:- general- children- minorities/ racial, ethnic, linguistic, religious or descent-based groups

119.157. Implement strategies to solve problems fa-cing education, particularly at the elementary level ( Palestine );Source of position: A/HRC/21/11 - Para. 119 & A/HRC/21/11/Add.1 - Para. 27

Supported 25 Right to education - GeneralAffected persons:- general- children

119.158. Take adequate measures to combat illiter-acy and guarantee to all citizens the enjoyment of the right to education, especially for poor people, those living in rural areas or indigenous minorities (Holy See);Source of position: A/HRC/21/11 - Para. 119 & A/HRC/21/11/Add.1 - Para. 27

Supported 25 Right to education - GeneralAffected persons:- persons living in poverty- indigenous- persons living in rural areas- minorities/ racial, ethnic, linguistic, religious or descent-based groups

119.159. Adopt additional measures for access to education, in order to contribute to overcoming the educational gap between the black and white popu-lations ( Honduras );Source of position: A/HRC/21/11 - Para. 119 & A/HRC/21/11/Add.1 - Para. 27

Supported 25 Right to education - General9 Racial discriminationAffected persons:- general- minorities/ racial, ethnic, linguistic, religious or descent-based groups



119.160. Continue its educational strategies to ensure that all children enrol in school and receive a quality basic education ( Iran );Source of position: A/HRC/21/11 - Para. 119 & A/HRC/21/11/Add.1 - Para. 27

Supported 25 Right to education - GeneralAffected persons:- general- children

Right or area: 29.1. Discrimination against women119.2. Take more steps towards full implementation of CEDAW recommendations ( Egypt );Source of position: A/HRC/21/11 - Para. 119 & A/HRC/21/11/Add.1 - Para. 9

Supported 29.1 Discrimination against womenAffected persons:- women

119.45. Continue its efforts to guarantee full equality, opportunities and treatment for women and continue implementing national development plans ( Palestine );Source of position: A/HRC/21/11 - Para. 119 & A/HRC/21/11/Add.1 - Para. 19


119.47. Continue to promote gender equality in all fields ( Qatar );Source of position: A/HRC/21/11 - Para. 119 & A/HRC/21/11/Add.1 - Para. 19


Right or area: 29.2. Gender-based violence119.91. Increase its efforts to fully implement the Maria da Penha Law regarding the rights of women victims of domestic violence ( Portugal );Source of position: A/HRC/21/11 - Para. 119 & A/HRC/21/11/Add.1 - Para. 19

Supported 29.2 Violence against women, trafficking and exploitation of prostitution29.1 Discrimination against womenAffected persons:- women

119.92. Continue fighting violence against women ( Senegal );Source of position: A/HRC/21/11 - Para. 119 & A/HRC/21/11/Add.1 - Para. 19




119.93. Continue its efforts to implement policies to enhance the protection of women against violence ( Singapore );Source of position: A/HRC/21/11 - Para. 119 & A/HRC/21/11/Add.1 - Para. 19


119.94. Take effective steps to ensure gender equal-ity and counteract violence against women ( Uzbek-istan );Source of position: A/HRC/21/11 - Para. 119 & A/HRC/21/11/Add.1 - Para. 19


119.95. Take further steps in order to promote gender equality and eliminate domestic and family violence in the country ( Azerbaijan );Source of position: A/HRC/21/11 - Para. 119 & A/HRC/21/11/Add.1 - Para. 19


119.96. Take legal and practical measures to elimin-ate violence and discrimination against women par-ticularly in the rural and remote areas of Brazil ( Iran );Source of position: A/HRC/21/11 - Para. 119 & A/HRC/21/11/Add.1 - Para. 19

Supported 29.2 Violence against women, trafficking and exploitation of prostitution29.1 Discrimination against womenAffected persons:- rural women- women

Right or area: 30.3. Children: protection against exploitation119.104. Continue with its efforts to eradicate child labour with a particular focus on children in highly vulnerable situations ( Singapore );Source of position: A/HRC/21/11 - Para. 119 & A/HRC/21/11/Add.1 - Para. 24

Supported 30.3 Children: protection against exploitation30.1 Children: definition; general principles; protectionAffected persons:- children

119.105. Intensify the programmes to combat child labour ( Algeria );Source of position: A/HRC/21/11 - Para. 119 & A/HRC/21/11/Add.1 - Para. 24

Supported 30.3 Children: protection against exploitationAffected persons:- children



119.108. Strengthen measures concerning the many children who continue to live on the street where they remain vulnerable to abuse ( Turkey );Source of position: A/HRC/21/11 - Para. 119 & A/HRC/21/11/Add.1 - Para. 24

Supported 30.3 Children: protection against exploitation22.1 Right to an adequate standard of living - general22.3 Right to adequate housingAffected persons:- children in street situations

119.109. Improve the protection of children by fight-ing against child labour, providing for children living in the streets and ensuring education for them (Holy See);Source of position: A/HRC/21/11 - Para. 119 & A/HRC/21/11/Add.1 - Para. 24

Supported 30.3 Children: protection against exploitation22.1 Right to an adequate standard of living - general22.3 Right to adequate housing25 Right to education - GeneralAffected persons:- children in street situations- children

Right or area: 31. Persons with disabilities119.34. Continue with the proper implementation of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disab-ilities, particularly with regard to the exercise of their political rights ( Mexico );Source of position: A/HRC/21/11 - Para. 119 & A/HRC/21/11/Add.1 - Para. 19

Supported 31 Persons with disabilities18 Right to participation in public affairs and right to voteAffected persons:- persons with disabilities

119.36. Continue its efforts to implement the national plan for the human rights of persons with disabilities and exert further efforts to eliminate discrimination against them and integrate them into society ( Palestine );Source of position: A/HRC/21/11 - Para. 119 & A/HRC/21/11/Add.1 - Para. 19

Supported 31 Persons with disabilities5.2 Institutions & policies - General8 Equality & non-discriminationAffected persons:- persons with disabilities

119.37. Ensure an effective non-discrimination for persons with disabilities as well as recognition of all persons with disabilities as persons before the law ( Slovakia );Source of position: A/HRC/21/11 - Para. 119 & A/HRC/21/11/Add.1 - Para. 19

Supported 31 Persons with disabilities8 Equality & non-discrimination15.2 Right to be recognized as a person before the lawAffected persons:- persons with disabilities



119.38. Ensure that people with disabilities in situ-ations of abandonment or without family support are able to live in the community in a non-segregated way, providing for their access to services such as health, education or social security ( Slovakia );Source of position: A/HRC/21/11 - Para. 119 & A/HRC/21/11/Add.1 - Para. 19

Supported 31 Persons with disabilities8 Equality & non-discrimination15.2 Right to be recognized as a person before the law22.4 Right to social security24 Right to health - General25 Right to education - GeneralAffected persons:- general- persons with disabilities

119.40. Adopt measures and safeguards to ensure the exercise, in conditions of equality, of the legal capa-city and recognition before the law of persons with disabilities ( Costa Rica );Source of position: A/HRC/21/11 - Para. 119 & A/HRC/21/11/Add.1 - Para. 19

Supported 31 Persons with disabilities15.2 Right to be recognized as a person before the lawAffected persons:- persons with disabilities

Right or area: 32. Members of minorities119.162. Strengthen the awareness campaigns on the rights of indigenous populations and persons of African descent, notably through the implementation of the provisions of the specific laws adopted in this domain ( Morocco );Source of position: A/HRC/21/11 - Para. 119 & A/HRC/21/11/Add.1 - Para. 19

Supported 32 Members of minorities8 Equality & non-discrimination33 Indigenous peoplesAffected persons:- indigenous

Right or area: 33. Indigenous peoples119.163. Further entrench in standard administrative procedures the right of indigenous peoples to be con-sulted, in accordance with ILO Convention 169 ( Netherlands );Source of position: A/HRC/21/11 - Para. 119 & A/HRC/21/11/Add.1 - Para. 21

Supported 33 Indigenous peoples18 Right to participation in public affairs and right to vote26 Rights to protection of property; financial creditAffected persons:- general- indigenous

119.164. Ensure the rights of indigenous peoples, in particular the rights to traditional lands, territories and resources, and their right to be consulted ( Nor-way );Source of position: A/HRC/21/11 - Para. 119 & A/HRC/21/11/Add.1 - Para. 21

Supported 33 Indigenous peoples26 Rights to protection of property; financial creditAffected persons:- general- indigenous



119.165. Conclude pending demarcation processes, in particular related to the Guaraní Kaiowá ( Nor-way );Source of position: A/HRC/21/11 - Para. 119 & A/HRC/21/11/Add.1 - Para. 21


119.166. Continue promoting internal debates to-wards a better regulation of the consultation pro-cesses with indigenous peoples on issues that affect them directly ( Peru );Source of position: A/HRC/21/11 - Para. 119 & A/HRC/21/11/Add.1 - Para. 21

Supported 33 Indigenous peoples18 Right to participation in public affairs and right to voteAffected persons:- general- indigenous

119.167. Ensure that indigenous peoples are able to defend their constitutional right to ancestral lands without discrimination and their prior, informed con-sent is sought in cases of projects that may affect their rights ( Slovakia );Source of position: A/HRC/21/11 - Para. 119 & A/HRC/21/11/Add.1 - Para. 21

Supported 33 Indigenous peoples18 Right to participation in public affairs and right to vote26 Rights to protection of property; financial creditAffected persons:- general- indigenous

119.168. Pay more attention, at all administrative levels, to the rights of indigenous peoples, especially to ensure their land rights ( Poland );Source of position: A/HRC/21/11 - Para. 119 & A/HRC/21/11/Add.1 - Para. 21


119.169. Ensure indigenous peoples adequate con-sultation as well as full participation in all legislative or administrative measures affecting them ( Germany );Source of position: A/HRC/21/11 - Para. 119 & A/HRC/21/11/Add.1 - Para. 21

Supported 33 Indigenous peoplesAffected persons:- general- indigenous

Right or area: 36. Human rights defenders



119.79. Adopt a policy of taking an explicit and pub-lished decision on instituting a federal investigation and prosecution in all cases involving violence against human rights defenders ( Netherlands );Source of position: A/HRC/21/11 - Para. 119 & A/HRC/21/11/Add.1 - Para. 14

Supported 36 Human rights defenders5.2 Institutions & policies - General16 Right to an effective remedy, impunityAffected persons:- human rights defenders- general

119.80. Pass legislation, without undue delay, to con-firm the official status of the National Programme for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders, and give priority to its wide implementation ( Norway );Source of position: A/HRC/21/11 - Para. 119 & A/HRC/21/11/Add.1 - Para. 13

Supported 36 Human rights defenders5.1 Constitutional and legislative frameworkAffected persons:- human rights defenders

119.81. Ensure that the National Programme for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders be implemen-ted in all states of the nation ( Spain );Source of position: A/HRC/21/11 - Para. 119 & A/HRC/21/11/Add.1 - Para. 13

Supported 36 Human rights defenders5.2 Institutions & policies - GeneralAffected persons:- human rights defenders- general

119.82. Ensure the protection of human rights de-fenders, notably the leaders of indigenous communit-ies fighting for their rights ( Switzerland );Source of position: A/HRC/21/11 - Para. 119 & A/HRC/21/11/Add.1 - Para. 13

Supported 36 Human rights defenders13 Right to liberty and securityAffected persons:- human rights defenders- indigenous

119.84. Ensure adequate safeguards are in place to ensure protection of human rights defenders, includ-ing those working within indigenous communities ( United Kingdom );Source of position: A/HRC/21/11 - Para. 119 & A/HRC/21/11/Add.1 - Para. 13

Supported 36 Human rights defenders13.1 Liberty and security - generalAffected persons:- human rights defenders- indigenous

119.85. Increase funding to provide human rights ad-vocates with adequate protection ( Australia );Source of position: A/HRC/21/11 - Para. 119 & A/HRC/21/11/Add.1 - Para. 13

Supported 36 Human rights defenders13.1 Liberty and security - generalAffected persons:- human rights defenders- general



119.87. Respect the rights of Human Rights Defend-ers and protect them in their everyday struggle ( Po-land );Source of position: A/HRC/21/11 - Para. 119 & A/HRC/21/11/Add.1 - Para. 13

Supported 36 Human rights defenders13.1 Liberty and security - generalAffected persons:- human rights defenders

119.88. Intensify efforts for the security of human rights defenders and reinforce cooperation with all stakeholders, in particular, the states and military po-lice ( Czech Republic );Source of position: A/HRC/21/11 - Para. 119 & A/HRC/21/11/Add.1 - Para. 13

Supported 36 Human rights defenders13.1 Liberty and security - generalAffected persons:- human rights defenders

Right or area: 37. Right to development – general measures of implementation119.1. Continue with the implementation of recom-mendations related to the ratification of human rights international instruments ( Burkina Faso );Source of position: A/HRC/21/11 - Para. 119 & A/HRC/21/11/Add.1 - Para. 9

Supported 37 Right to development - general measures of implementationAffected persons:- general

Right or area: 42. Follow-up to UPR119.42. Inform the Council about results achieved and lessons learnt in their mid-term UPR Report on the “Living Without Limits” plan (Hungary);Source of position: A/HRC/21/11 - Para. 119 & A/HRC/21/11/Add.1 - Para. 5

Supported 42 Follow-up to UPRAffected persons:- general