A/HRC/43/8/Add.1 1. The Republic of Fiji (‘Fiji’) takes due note of the recommendations made in its third cycle review during the 34th session of the Working Group in the Universal Periodic Review (‘UPR’), held on 6 November 2019. 2. In accordance with paragraphs 27 and 32 of the annex to the Human Rights Council resolution 5/1 and paragraph 16 of the annex to resolution 65/281, Fiji provides information in this addendum regarding its position on the recommendations made to it, specifically those in the section on ‘recommendations will be examined’ in paragraph 140. of the Draft Report of the Working Group on the UPR (‘Draft Report’) (see document A/HRC/WG.6/34/L.5, paragraphs 140. to 140.55). 3. On 8 November 2019, Fiji announced to the Working Group during the adoption of the Draft Report, the endorsement of 187 of the 242 recommendations made. Fiji also stated that it was pleased to see that the number of States participating in Fiji’s UPR had doubled since the second cycle review, that there was a greater number of recommendations on climate change and disaster responses, and human rights, and a greater number of questions on economic social and cultural rights than in either of the previous two cycles. 4. Lastly, Fiji stated that a reply would be provided at a later stage with regards to 55 of the recommendations that were left pending, as it was necessary to either consult with the relevant independent institutions, or refer them to the relevant government agencies for their input and advice. 5. This addendum provides Fiji’s position/responses to the 55 recommendations that were left pending. For the purposes of clarity, the recommendations are listed in the order in which they appear in the Draft Report (A/HRC/WG.6/34/L.5, paragraphs 140. to 140.55). Recommendation Fiji’s position 140.11 Accepted 140.22 Comments Noted At the first UPR cycle in 2010 Fiji made a commitment to ratifying all core 9 human rights Conventions and Treaties by the year 2020. In 2019 Fiji met this commitment by ratifying the remaining 2 conventions namely, the International Convention on the Protection of the Rights of All Migrant Workers and Members of their Families; and the International Convention for the Protection of All Persons from Enforced Disappearance. Given the recent ratification of all core 9 human rights Conventions and Treaties, Fiji is committed to the national implementation of the same. 140.33 Noted Fiji repeats its comments in recommendation 140.2. 140.44 Noted Fiji repeats its comments in recommendation 140.2. 140.66 Noted Fiji repeats its comments in recommendation 140.2 140.77 Noted Fiji repeats its comments in 140.55 2 Accepted