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IV. Recommendations
74.
The following recommendations reflect recommendations made previously by
Special Procedures, states during Universal Periodic Review, civil society organisations,
and UN treaty bodies.
(a)
The Government should consider enacting a general non-discrimination
and equality to law applicable to both government and private entities to advance the
principles of non-discrimination and equality at all levels of Cambodian society.
(b)
Continue the work of the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport to
review and revise the school curriculum to render education more inclusive, encourage
understanding and raise awareness of the inter-relationship of development, the
environment, human rights and peace (People, Planet, Prosperity, Peace in Agenda
2030), equality, drug dependency, gender-based violence and the history and culture
of Cambodia. This will contribute to a change in culture furthering the realisation of a
just, inclusive, stable society.
(c)
To deepen understanding of how best to bring marginalised groups from
behind, the Government should accept the requests to visit from the UN Special
Rapporteur on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities and the UN Special Rapporteur
on Contemporary forms of Slavery, including its causes and consequences slavery in
respect of child labour and consider extending invitations to other relevant mandate
holders.
(d)
As committed to in the CSDG Framework (2016-2030) p47, complete a
goal by goal review of the quality of indicators and data, prioritising those likely to be
left behind. The discussions in July 2019 around the Voluntary National Review to the
High Level Political Forum may offer insights.
(e)
Accelerate efforts to submit its initial report (due 2015) to the UN
Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities and engage in constructive
dialogue with the Committee to strengthen the rights of persons with disabilities in the
country.
(f)
Adopt a human rights based approach towards persons with disabilities,
especially those with psychosocial disabilities and mental health conditions.
(g)
Consider adopting temporary special measures aimed at promoting the
rights of marginalised groups including women.
(h)
Adopt legal protections against gender-based violence at work including
through the inclusion of a definition for sexual harassment and further protective
mechanisms against sexual harassment and discrimination. Review and revise the Law
on Domestic Violence and Protection of Victims at the earliest opportunity and
accelerate training and awareness raising activities to ensure women and children are
supported when reporting violence and that perpetrators can be brought to justice.
(i)
Consider the possibility of developing a network of trained Cambodian
social workers to identify and work with those most likely to be left behind.
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