12/12/2012 AL 12/12/2012 AL 12/12/2012 JAL Case No Country Mandate(s) Summary of the allegation transmitted Reply EGY 17/2012 Egypt Discrimination Concerns expressed in relation to the final draft of the new Constitution as against women in law approved by the Constituent Assembly on 30 November 2012 and in and in practice; particular in relation to provisions on equality, non-discrimination and protection and promotion of women‘s human rights in the adopted text. According to the information received, only 1 woman participated in the Assembly‘s final deliberations on and approval of the draft Constitution. The adopted text would be submitted on 15 December 2012 for approval by the people of Egypt through a national referendum. PHL 6/2012 Philippines Extreme poverty; Alleged evictions and confiscation of property of more than 350 vendors from Rizal Park (commonly known as Luneta Park) in Manila. According to information received, vendors have been selling food and refreshments for many years inside Luneta Park. Reportedly, a zero-vending policy was adopted by the National Parks Development Committee in 2010. Subsequently, on several occasions, during February, March, April and June 2012, dozens of vendors have been evicted from the Park and their merchandise confiscated. RUS 8/2012 Russian Federation Freedom of expression; Health; Human rights defenders; 24/01/2013 Alleged impending first reading of the draft federal law No. 44554-6 introducing amendments to the Code of the Russian Federation on Administrative Offences regarding the ―propaganda of homosexuality‖. According to the information received, on 19 December 2012, the Russian State Duma was scheduled to consider in first reading a draft law banning the ―propaganda of homosexuality‖ at federal level across the country. The amendment contained in Art. 6.13.1. to the Code of the Russian Federation on Administrative Offences would make the ―propaganda of homosexuality among minors‖ punishable by administrative fine. The amount of the fine foreseen is 4,000-5,000 roubles ($130 – 160) for citizens; 40,000-50,000 ($1,300-1,600) roubles for officials and 400,000-500,000 roubles ($13,000 – 16,000) for legal entities. A/HRC/23/51 20 Date Type