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Recommendation
Position
Responses
discrimination against
people based on their
sexual orientation or
gender identity”
(Chile)
V.
Noted
158.45
“Decriminalize
abortion and take
measures to ensure that
all women have access
to legal abortion and
high-quality postabortion services”
(Iceland)
As per the Penal Code of Bhutan, abortion is legal if the
pregnancy is a result of rape, incest or when the mother is of
unsound mental condition or to save the mother’s life. To
guide the health workers in the complications of abortion, a
“Guideline for Health Workers on Management of
Complications of Abortion” is also in place to serve the
purpose. However, full legalization of abortion is not under
consideration.
VI.
Noted
158.46
“Consider establishing
a national human rights
institution in
accordance with the
Paris Principles
(Tunisia);/Consider
establishing an
independent national
human rights
institution”
(Nepal)
Bhutan takes note of this recommendation. The Royal
Government will study different options that may be best
suited for the country taking into considerations the need
and national state of preparedness.
158.47
“Take steps to set up a
national human rights
institution compliant
with the Paris
Principles” (Ukraine)
158.48
“Establish an
independent national
human rights institution
with a wide-ranging
mandate and in line
with the Paris
Principles”
(Seychelles)
158.49
“Establish a National
Human Rights
Institution in
compliance with the
Paris Principles
(Australia);/ Establish
a national human rights
institution in
accordance with the
Paris Principles”
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