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115.52
Repeal section 250 of the Criminal Code, with a view to
decriminalizing same-sex conduct between consenting adults, in line with the
International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (Ireland);
115.53
Repeal the criminalization of consensual sexual relations between
adults of the same sex (Argentina);
115.54
Repeal all laws that criminalize persons based on their sexual
orientation and gender identity (Iceland);
115.55
Take necessary measures to eliminate discrimination and protect the
rights of vulnerable groups, including migrant workers (Nepal);
115.56
Continue to provide effective remedies to victims of racial
discrimination (South Africa);
115.57
Increase efforts to address social exclusion of older persons and
discrimination against minorities (Guyana);
115.58
Continue addressing remaining discriminatory practices and other
challenges in order to comply with human rights standards (Mozambique);
115.59
Continue efforts to eliminate discrimination by supporting the Equal
Opportunities Commission to execute its mandate (Uganda);
115.60
Continue to take into account the vulnerabilities, needs and views of
women, children and persons with disabilities in developing projects, policies or
programmes on issues related to climate change and disaster risk management
(Fiji);
115.61
Develop policies to mitigate the impact of climate change and other
disaster-related challenges on the full enjoyment of the human rights of the
vulnerable (Lesotho);
115.62
Continue to take into account in a concrete way the vulnerabilities,
needs and viewpoints of marginalized groups when drafting policies or
programmes on issues relating to climate change (Haiti);1
115.63
Ensure that a human rights-based approach is taken when
formulating policies and enacting measures on the mitigation of and adaptation
to climate change (Seychelles);
115.64
Reinforce human and financial resources for the National Disaster
Risk Reduction and Management Council to better adapt to climate change
(Senegal);
115.65
Take necessary legislative steps to abolish the death penalty
(Ukraine);
115.66
Incorporate the provisions of the Convention against Torture in the
domestic legal framework, with a view to absolutely prohibiting torture (Spain);
115.67
Secure an absolute ban on torture in legislation (Ukraine);
115.68
Take effective measures to ensure accountability for abuses
perpetrated by police, security forces and other officials (United States of
America);
115.69
Take steps to prevent abuse by police and ensure investigations
progress in a timely manner (Australia);
115.70
Continue efforts on the Government’s proposal for the Police and
Criminal Justice Bill so that a law will be drawn up to identify practices to be
observed by police officers (Libya);
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The recommendation, as read out during the interactive dialogue, was: “Take into account in a
concrete way the vulnerabilities, needs and viewpoints of marginalized groups, in particular the
Creoles, when drafting policies or programmes on issues relating to climate change.”
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