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"Fiji"
] | [
"Asia-Pacific"
] | [
"Law enforcement / police & prison officials",
"Persons living in rural areas",
"Women & girls",
"Judges, lawyers and prosecutors"
] | [
"Violence against women",
"Administration of justice & fair trial",
"Sexual & gender-based violence"
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"5.2 - End all violence against and exploitation of women",
"16.3 - Promote the rule of law and access to justice for all"
] | Women’s access to justice 15.The Committee is concerned about limited access to justice for women, including victims of gender-based violence, due to barriers such as legal costs, insufficient legal aid, geographical isolation and a lack of trust in the judiciary and police. It notes with concern that family court proc... | 15. The Committee is concerned about limited access to justice for women, including victims of gender-based violence, due to barriers such as legal costs, insufficient legal aid, geographical isolation and a lack of trust in the judiciary and police. It notes with concern that family court proceedings are often prolong... | CEDAW | Fiji | CEDAW/C/FJI/CO/6 | 2025 | DocumentId: 3447e000-34a6-4bf9-b6ae-1599ada5210a | AnnotationId: eb82d1bd-d299-41bc-932b-c3d0c0d077f5 |
efb6a222-653a-49f3-a984-bf43b9453851 | CEDAW/C/FJI/CO/6 | CEDAW | 2025-07-10 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Fiji"
] | [
"Asia-Pacific"
] | [
"Law enforcement / police & prison officials",
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"Vulnerable persons/groups",
"Women & girls",
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"Human rights education, trainings & awareness raising",
"Access to justice & remedy"
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"5 - GENDER EQUALITY",
"16.3 - Promote the rule of law and access to justice for all"
] | Women’s access to justice 16. Recalling its general recommendation No. 33 (2015) on women ’ s access to justice, the Committee recommends that the State Party: (a) Address financial, linguistic, procedural and sociocultural barriers to women ’ s access to justice, including by simplifying procedures and reducing legal ... | 16. Recalling its general recommendation No. 33 (2015) on women ’ s access to justice, the Committee recommends that the State Party: (a) Address financial, linguistic, procedural and sociocultural barriers to women ’ s access to justice, including by simplifying procedures and reducing legal costs to ensure that women... | CEDAW | Fiji | CEDAW/C/FJI/CO/6 | 2025 | DocumentId: 3447e000-34a6-4bf9-b6ae-1599ada5210a | AnnotationId: efb6a222-653a-49f3-a984-bf43b9453851 |
bca95c07-a2d6-42e5-906d-4156cf8534af | CEDAW/C/FJI/CO/6 | CEDAW | 2025-07-10 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Fiji"
] | [
"Asia-Pacific"
] | [
"Women & girls"
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"Advancement of women",
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"Participation of women in political & public life"
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"16.7 - Responsive, inclusive and representative decision-making",
"5 - GENDER EQUALITY",
"5.5 - Equal opportunities and participation in leadership"
] | Women and peace and security 17.The Committee notes with appreciation the establishment of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission in January 2025, aimed at promoting open dialogue, addressing historical grievances and fostering national unity and reconciliation. However, it notes with concern the very limited represen... | 17. The Committee notes with appreciation the establishment of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission in January 2025, aimed at promoting open dialogue, addressing historical grievances and fostering national unity and reconciliation. However, it notes with concern the very limited representation of women in delegatio... | CEDAW | Fiji | CEDAW/C/FJI/CO/6 | 2025 | DocumentId: 3447e000-34a6-4bf9-b6ae-1599ada5210a | AnnotationId: bca95c07-a2d6-42e5-906d-4156cf8534af |
3546115e-5214-4cd4-9400-91af9dae31dc | CEDAW/C/FJI/CO/6 | CEDAW | 2025-07-10 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Fiji"
] | [
"Asia-Pacific"
] | [
"Women & girls"
] | [
"Violence against women",
"Equality & non-discrimination",
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"Sexual & gender-based violence",
"Data collection & research",
"Participation o... | [
"5.1 - End discrimination against women and girls",
"16.7 - Responsive, inclusive and representative decision-making",
"5.2 - End all violence against and exploitation of women",
"17.18 - Enhance availability of reliable data",
"5.5 - Equal opportunities and participation in leadership"
] | Women and peace and security 18. The Committee recalls its general recommendation No. 30 (2013) on women in conflict prevention, conflict and post-conflict situations, and recommends that the State Party: (a) Adopt a national action plan for the implementation of Security Council resolution 1325 (2000) on women and pea... | 18. The Committee recalls its general recommendation No. 30 (2013) on women in conflict prevention, conflict and post-conflict situations, and recommends that the State Party: (a) Adopt a national action plan for the implementation of Security Council resolution 1325 (2000) on women and peace and security, which takes ... | CEDAW | Fiji | CEDAW/C/FJI/CO/6 | 2025 | DocumentId: 3447e000-34a6-4bf9-b6ae-1599ada5210a | AnnotationId: 3546115e-5214-4cd4-9400-91af9dae31dc |
c95da7a7-7080-433b-98de-6232f3dad0f4 | CEDAW/C/FJI/CO/6 | CEDAW | 2025-07-10 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Fiji"
] | [
"Asia-Pacific"
] | [
"Women & girls"
] | [
"Equality & non-discrimination",
"Legal & institutional reform",
"Advancement of women",
"National Human Rights Action Plans (or specific areas) / implementation plans",
"Data collection & research",
"Discrimination against women",
"Budget & resources (for human rights implementation)"
] | [
"5.c - Adopt policies and enforce legislation for gender equality",
"17.18 - Enhance availability of reliable data"
] | National machinery for the advancement of women 19.The Committee notes the State Party’s efforts to promote gender equality, including the development of the Fiji country gender assessment in 2023 and the ongoing work on the Gender Transformative Institutional Capacity Development initiative for the period 2025–2030. H... | 19. The Committee notes the State Party’s efforts to promote gender equality, including the development of the Fiji country gender assessment in 2023 and the ongoing work on the Gender Transformative Institutional Capacity Development initiative for the period 2025–2030. However, it notes with concern the absence of an... | CEDAW | Fiji | CEDAW/C/FJI/CO/6 | 2025 | DocumentId: 3447e000-34a6-4bf9-b6ae-1599ada5210a | AnnotationId: c95da7a7-7080-433b-98de-6232f3dad0f4 |
27298ce2-9bff-44c3-b957-450d71ea39a2 | CEDAW/C/FJI/CO/6 | CEDAW | 2025-07-10 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Fiji"
] | [
"Asia-Pacific"
] | [
"Vulnerable persons/groups",
"Women & girls"
] | [
"Equality & non-discrimination",
"Legal & institutional reform",
"Advancement of women",
"National Human Rights Action Plans (or specific areas) / implementation plans",
"Constitutional & legislative framework",
"Data collection & research",
"Discrimination against women",
"Budget & resources (for hum... | [
"10.2 - Promote universal social, economical and political inclusion",
"5.c - Adopt policies and enforce legislation for gender equality",
"17.18 - Enhance availability of reliable data"
] | National machinery for the advancement of women 20. The Committee recommends that the State Party: (a) Strengthen the Department of Women by providing it with adequate human, technical and financial resources to enable it to coordinate and implement gender policies effectively; (b) Finalize the Gender Transformative In... | 20. The Committee recommends that the State Party: (a) Strengthen the Department of Women by providing it with adequate human, technical and financial resources to enable it to coordinate and implement gender policies effectively; (b) Finalize the Gender Transformative Institutional Capacity Development initiative for ... | CEDAW | Fiji | CEDAW/C/FJI/CO/6 | 2025 | DocumentId: 3447e000-34a6-4bf9-b6ae-1599ada5210a | AnnotationId: 27298ce2-9bff-44c3-b957-450d71ea39a2 |
9e6061f6-78ee-4292-8b88-ae5570167045 | CEDAW/C/FJI/CO/6 | CEDAW | 2025-07-10 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Fiji"
] | [
"Asia-Pacific"
] | [] | [
"Equality & non-discrimination",
"Constitutional & legislative framework",
"National Human Rights Institution (NHRI)"
] | [
"16.7 - Responsive, inclusive and representative decision-making",
"16.a - Strong institutions to prevent violence, terrorism and crime"
] | National human rights institution 21.The Committee notes with concern that the Human Rights and Anti-Discrimination Commission of Fiji was accredited “B” status by the Global Alliance of National Human Rights Institutions in June 2021. The Global Alliance identified specific areas requiring further strengthening throug... | 21. The Committee notes with concern that the Human Rights and Anti-Discrimination Commission of Fiji was accredited “B” status by the Global Alliance of National Human Rights Institutions in June 2021. The Global Alliance identified specific areas requiring further strengthening through legislative or administrative r... | CEDAW | Fiji | CEDAW/C/FJI/CO/6 | 2025 | DocumentId: 3447e000-34a6-4bf9-b6ae-1599ada5210a | AnnotationId: 9e6061f6-78ee-4292-8b88-ae5570167045 |
554f4ddc-4020-4b75-8162-3305a23ab1ed | CEDAW/C/FJI/CO/6 | CEDAW | 2025-07-10 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Fiji"
] | [
"Asia-Pacific"
] | [] | [
"Equality & non-discrimination",
"National Human Rights Institution (NHRI)",
"Budget & resources (for human rights implementation)"
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"16.a - Strong institutions to prevent violence, terrorism and crime"
] | National human rights institution 22. The Committee recommends that the State Party implement the recommendations of the Subcommittee on Accreditation of the Global Alliance of National Human Rights Institutions in order to strengthen the independence of the Human Rights and Anti-Discrimination Commission of Fiji and p... | 22. The Committee recommends that the State Party implement the recommendations of the Subcommittee on Accreditation of the Global Alliance of National Human Rights Institutions in order to strengthen the independence of the Human Rights and Anti-Discrimination Commission of Fiji and provide it with adequate human, tec... | CEDAW | Fiji | CEDAW/C/FJI/CO/6 | 2025 | DocumentId: 3447e000-34a6-4bf9-b6ae-1599ada5210a | AnnotationId: 554f4ddc-4020-4b75-8162-3305a23ab1ed |
e8f815be-c4c5-49af-9771-63ef174ad12c | CEDAW/C/FJI/CO/6 | CEDAW | 2025-07-10 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Fiji"
] | [
"Asia-Pacific"
] | [
"Human rights defenders & activists",
"Civil society",
"Women & girls",
"Media"
] | [
"Violence against women",
"Equality & non-discrimination",
"Freedom of association",
"Legal & institutional reform",
"Advancement of women",
"Cooperation & consultation with civil society",
"Right to peaceful assembly",
"Constitutional & legislative framework",
"Right to participate in public affair... | [
"5.c - Adopt policies and enforce legislation for gender equality",
"5.2 - End all violence against and exploitation of women",
"16.10 - Ensure public access to information and protect fundamental freedoms",
"5.5 - Equal opportunities and participation in leadership"
] | Women human rights defenders 23.The Committee acknowledges the efforts of the State Party to review legislation that restricts the right to freedom of expression, such as the Media Industry Development Act (2010). However, it remains concerned that: (a)Section 6 (5) of the Constitution and relevant provisions of the Pu... | 23. The Committee acknowledges the efforts of the State Party to review legislation that restricts the right to freedom of expression, such as the Media Industry Development Act (2010). However, it remains concerned that: (a) Section 6 (5) of the Constitution and relevant provisions of the Public Order Act (1969), the ... | CEDAW | Fiji | CEDAW/C/FJI/CO/6 | 2025 | DocumentId: 3447e000-34a6-4bf9-b6ae-1599ada5210a | AnnotationId: e8f815be-c4c5-49af-9771-63ef174ad12c |
5c36e24c-04a1-4763-a3f6-6b6bc2cd1ed8 | CEDAW/C/FJI/CO/6 | CEDAW | 2025-07-10 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Fiji"
] | [
"Asia-Pacific"
] | [
"Human rights defenders & activists",
"Civil society",
"Women & girls",
"Media"
] | [
"Violence against women",
"Equality & non-discrimination",
"Rule of law & impunity",
"Freedom of association",
"Legal & institutional reform",
"Advancement of women",
"Cooperation & consultation with civil society",
"Access to justice & remedy",
"Right to peaceful assembly",
"Constitutional & legi... | [
"5.c - Adopt policies and enforce legislation for gender equality",
"5.2 - End all violence against and exploitation of women",
"16.10 - Ensure public access to information and protect fundamental freedoms",
"16.3 - Promote the rule of law and access to justice for all",
"5.5 - Equal opportunities and parti... | Women human rights defenders 24. The Committee recommends that the State Party: (a) Repeal section 6 (5) of the Constitution and the restrictive provisions of the Public Order Act (1969), the Electoral Amendment Act (2022) and the Crimes Act (2009) in order to ensure that women civil society activists, women human righ... | 24. The Committee recommends that the State Party: (a) Repeal section 6 (5) of the Constitution and the restrictive provisions of the Public Order Act (1969), the Electoral Amendment Act (2022) and the Crimes Act (2009) in order to ensure that women civil society activists, women human rights defenders, women journalis... | CEDAW | Fiji | CEDAW/C/FJI/CO/6 | 2025 | DocumentId: 3447e000-34a6-4bf9-b6ae-1599ada5210a | AnnotationId: 5c36e24c-04a1-4763-a3f6-6b6bc2cd1ed8 |
37b1a5aa-764c-4314-bba7-da06c1c2c1a7 | CEDAW/C/FJI/CO/6 | CEDAW | 2025-07-10 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Fiji"
] | [
"Asia-Pacific"
] | [
"Persons living in rural areas",
"Lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender and intersex persons (LGBTI)",
"Women & girls",
"Persons with disabilities"
] | [
"Equality & non-discrimination",
"Right to participate in public affairs & right to vote",
"Participation of women in political & public life",
"Discrimination against women"
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"5.1 - End discrimination against women and girls",
"16.7 - Responsive, inclusive and representative decision-making",
"8.5 - Full employment and decent work with equal pay",
"4.5 - No discrimination in education",
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"10.3 - Ensure equal opportuni... | Temporary special measures 25.The Committee remains concerned that the State Party has not adopted any temporary special measures to accelerate the achievement of substantive equality of women and men despite significant gender disparities in participation in political and public life and in education and employment, a... | 25. The Committee remains concerned that the State Party has not adopted any temporary special measures to accelerate the achievement of substantive equality of women and men despite significant gender disparities in participation in political and public life and in education and employment, and despite the intersectin... | CEDAW | Fiji | CEDAW/C/FJI/CO/6 | 2025 | DocumentId: 3447e000-34a6-4bf9-b6ae-1599ada5210a | AnnotationId: 37b1a5aa-764c-4314-bba7-da06c1c2c1a7 |
ec2ef79b-2150-4011-86a6-6c418ada9b26 | CEDAW/C/FJI/CO/6 | CEDAW | 2025-07-10 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Fiji"
] | [
"Asia-Pacific"
] | [
"Vulnerable persons/groups",
"Women & girls",
"Persons with disabilities"
] | [
"Equality & non-discrimination",
"Participation of women in political & public life",
"Discrimination against women"
] | [
"5.1 - End discrimination against women and girls",
"16 - PEACE, JUSTICE AND STRONG INSTITUTIONS",
"8.8 - Universal labour rights and safe working environments",
"4.5 - No discrimination in education"
] | Temporary special measures 26. In line with article 4 (1) of the Convention and the Committee ’ s general recommendation No. 25 (2004) on temporary special measures, the Committee reiterates its previous recommendation ( CEDAW/C/FJI/CO/5 , para. 24) and recommends that the State Party adopt temporary special measures, ... | 26. In line with article 4 (1) of the Convention and the Committee ’ s general recommendation No. 25 (2004) on temporary special measures, the Committee reiterates its previous recommendation ( CEDAW/C/FJI/CO/5 , para. 24) and recommends that the State Party adopt temporary special measures, such as parity quotas, spec... | CEDAW | Fiji | CEDAW/C/FJI/CO/6 | 2025 | DocumentId: 3447e000-34a6-4bf9-b6ae-1599ada5210a | AnnotationId: ec2ef79b-2150-4011-86a6-6c418ada9b26 |
328d7c87-804f-4faa-bca4-f69751aaaec0 | CEDAW/C/FJI/CO/6 | CEDAW | 2025-07-10 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Fiji"
] | [
"Asia-Pacific"
] | [
"Women & girls"
] | [
"Discrimination against women"
] | [
"10.2 - Promote universal social, economical and political inclusion",
"5.5 - Equal opportunities and participation in leadership"
] | Gender stereotypes 27.The Committee remains concerned that, despite ongoing legal reforms, cultural norms and traditional power relations in the State Party, particularly in iTaukei communities, continue to reinforce male dominance and overemphasize the role of women as wives and caregivers, thereby undermining their s... | 27. The Committee remains concerned that, despite ongoing legal reforms, cultural norms and traditional power relations in the State Party, particularly in iTaukei communities, continue to reinforce male dominance and overemphasize the role of women as wives and caregivers, thereby undermining their social status and a... | CEDAW | Fiji | CEDAW/C/FJI/CO/6 | 2025 | DocumentId: 3447e000-34a6-4bf9-b6ae-1599ada5210a | AnnotationId: 328d7c87-804f-4faa-bca4-f69751aaaec0 |
a03bdbe0-022a-4a14-afdb-6b0f15b9b0b7 | CEDAW/C/FJI/CO/6 | CEDAW | 2025-07-10 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Fiji"
] | [
"Asia-Pacific"
] | [
"Women & girls",
"Media",
"Minorities/ racial, ethnic, linguistic, religious or descent-based groups"
] | [
"Equality & non-discrimination",
"Human rights education, trainings & awareness raising",
"National Human Rights Action Plans (or specific areas) / implementation plans",
"Discrimination against women",
"Budget & resources (for human rights implementation)"
] | [] | Gender stereotypes 28. The Committee recommends that the State Party: (a) Adopt a comprehensive strategy with proactive and sustained measures targeted at women, men, girls and boys at all levels of society, including community and religious leaders, aimed at eliminating patriarchal attitudes and gender stereotypes con... | 28. The Committee recommends that the State Party: (a) Adopt a comprehensive strategy with proactive and sustained measures targeted at women, men, girls and boys at all levels of society, including community and religious leaders, aimed at eliminating patriarchal attitudes and gender stereotypes concerning the roles a... | CEDAW | Fiji | CEDAW/C/FJI/CO/6 | 2025 | DocumentId: 3447e000-34a6-4bf9-b6ae-1599ada5210a | AnnotationId: a03bdbe0-022a-4a14-afdb-6b0f15b9b0b7 |
7c138018-b035-4d18-a3ec-d1ff0360e33d | CEDAW/C/FJI/CO/6 | CEDAW | 2025-07-10 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Fiji"
] | [
"Asia-Pacific"
] | [
"Women & girls",
"Judges, lawyers and prosecutors",
"Persons with disabilities"
] | [
"Violence against women",
"Equality & non-discrimination",
"Rule of law & impunity",
"Administration of justice & fair trial",
"Support to victims & witnesses",
"National Human Rights Action Plans (or specific areas) / implementation plans",
"Racial discrimination",
"Constitutional & legislative frame... | [
"16.1 - Reduce violence everywhere",
"5.2 - End all violence against and exploitation of women",
"16.3 - Promote the rule of law and access to justice for all",
"5.5 - Equal opportunities and participation in leadership",
"3.4 - Reduce mortality from non-communicable diseases and promote mental health"
] | Gender-based violence against women and girls 29.The Committee welcomes the adoption of the national action plan to prevent violence against all women and girls for the period 2023–2028, the criminalization of marital rape, stricter sentencing policies and the establishment of a “no-drop” policy for prosecuting gender-... | 29. The Committee welcomes the adoption of the national action plan to prevent violence against all women and girls for the period 2023–2028, the criminalization of marital rape, stricter sentencing policies and the establishment of a “no-drop” policy for prosecuting gender-based violence against women and girls. Howev... | CEDAW | Fiji | CEDAW/C/FJI/CO/6 | 2025 | DocumentId: 3447e000-34a6-4bf9-b6ae-1599ada5210a | AnnotationId: 7c138018-b035-4d18-a3ec-d1ff0360e33d |
b8f79b2c-2c6e-4e7d-854e-d201c9a9b795 | CEDAW/C/FJI/CO/6 | CEDAW | 2025-07-10 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Fiji"
] | [
"Asia-Pacific"
] | [
"Women & girls",
"Media",
"Persons with disabilities"
] | [
"Violence against women",
"Rule of law & impunity",
"Sexual & gender-based violence"
] | [
"5.2 - End all violence against and exploitation of women",
"16.3 - Promote the rule of law and access to justice for all"
] | Gender-based violence against women and girls 30. Recalling its general recommendation No. 35 (2017) on gender-based violence against women, updating general recommendation No. 19, the Committee recommends that the State Party: (a) Strengthen the implementation of the national action plan to prevent violence against al... | 30. Recalling its general recommendation No. 35 (2017) on gender-based violence against women, updating general recommendation No. 19, the Committee recommends that the State Party: (a) Strengthen the implementation of the national action plan to prevent violence against all women and girls for the period 2023–2028; en... | CEDAW | Fiji | CEDAW/C/FJI/CO/6 | 2025 | DocumentId: 3447e000-34a6-4bf9-b6ae-1599ada5210a | AnnotationId: b8f79b2c-2c6e-4e7d-854e-d201c9a9b795 |
bd8d3763-d50b-4f88-a292-c0bba599705a | CEDAW/C/FJI/CO/6 | CEDAW | 2025-07-10 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Fiji"
] | [
"Asia-Pacific"
] | [
"Civil society",
"Law enforcement / police & prison officials",
"Children",
"Medical staff / health professionals",
"Women & girls",
"Judges, lawyers and prosecutors"
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"Rule of law & impunity",
"Administration of justice & fair trial",
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"Support to victims & witnesses",
"Cooperation & consultation with civil society",
"Human rights education, trainings & awareness raising",
"Children: protection against exploitation",
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"8.5 - Full employment and decent work with equal pay",
"16.2 - Protect children from abuse, exploitation, trafficking and violence",
"8.7 - End modern slavery, trafficking and child labour",
"16.3 - Promote the rule of law and access to justice for all"
] | Trafficking in women and exploitation of prostitution 31.The Committee notes with appreciation the adoption of the national anti-trafficking strategy for the period 2021–2026 and the establishment of a coordination office for managing trafficking cases. However, it remains concerned that the State Party continues to be... | 31. The Committee notes with appreciation the adoption of the national anti-trafficking strategy for the period 2021–2026 and the establishment of a coordination office for managing trafficking cases. However, it remains concerned that the State Party continues to be a source, destination and transit country for traffi... | CEDAW | Fiji | CEDAW/C/FJI/CO/6 | 2025 | DocumentId: 3447e000-34a6-4bf9-b6ae-1599ada5210a | AnnotationId: bd8d3763-d50b-4f88-a292-c0bba599705a |
b2e85525-552c-4bab-8a0a-959fedc1fd1e | CEDAW/C/FJI/CO/6 | CEDAW | 2025-07-10 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Fiji"
] | [
"Asia-Pacific"
] | [
"Civil society",
"Law enforcement / police & prison officials",
"Medical staff / health professionals",
"Migrants",
"Social workers",
"Women & girls",
"Judges, lawyers and prosecutors"
] | [
"Rule of law & impunity",
"Administration of justice & fair trial",
"Legal & institutional reform",
"Support to victims & witnesses",
"Cooperation & consultation with civil society",
"Children: protection against exploitation",
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"8 - DECENT WORK AND ECONOMIC GROWTH",
"8.7 - End modern slavery, trafficking and child labour",
"17.9 - Enhance capacity-building in developing countries",
"16.3 - Promote the rule of law and access to justice for all"
] | Trafficking in women and exploitation of prostitution 32. Recalling its general recommendation No. 38 (2020) on trafficking in women and girls in the context of global migration, the Committee recommends that the State Party: (a) Harmonize its national legislation on trafficking, including the Crimes Act (2009) and the... | 32. Recalling its general recommendation No. 38 (2020) on trafficking in women and girls in the context of global migration, the Committee recommends that the State Party: (a) Harmonize its national legislation on trafficking, including the Crimes Act (2009) and the Immigration Act (2003), with the Palermo Protocol; (b... | CEDAW | Fiji | CEDAW/C/FJI/CO/6 | 2025 | DocumentId: 3447e000-34a6-4bf9-b6ae-1599ada5210a | AnnotationId: b2e85525-552c-4bab-8a0a-959fedc1fd1e |
afca7988-23b1-468d-a57c-fe75b837a8d1 | CEDAW/C/FJI/CO/6 | CEDAW | 2025-07-10 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Fiji"
] | [
"Asia-Pacific"
] | [
"Law enforcement / police & prison officials",
"Women & girls",
"Non-citizens",
"Military personnel"
] | [
"Equality & non-discrimination",
"Advancement of women",
"Right to participate in public affairs & right to vote",
"Participation of women in political & public life"
] | [
"16.7 - Responsive, inclusive and representative decision-making",
"5 - GENDER EQUALITY",
"5.5 - Equal opportunities and participation in leadership"
] | Participation in political and public life 33.The Committee remains concerned that women remain significantly underrepresented in political and public life at all levels. In particular, it notes with concern: (a)The underrepresentation of Fijian women in decision-making positions, including in Parliament, senior govern... | 33. The Committee remains concerned that women remain significantly underrepresented in political and public life at all levels. In particular, it notes with concern: (a) The underrepresentation of Fijian women in decision-making positions, including in Parliament, senior government positions, local governance, the jud... | CEDAW | Fiji | CEDAW/C/FJI/CO/6 | 2025 | DocumentId: 3447e000-34a6-4bf9-b6ae-1599ada5210a | AnnotationId: afca7988-23b1-468d-a57c-fe75b837a8d1 |
6fee7051-7efa-4dc8-9a44-b8a6dda4e31e | CEDAW/C/FJI/CO/6 | CEDAW | 2025-07-10 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Fiji"
] | [
"Asia-Pacific"
] | [
"Law enforcement / police & prison officials",
"Women & girls",
"Media",
"Non-citizens",
"Military personnel"
] | [
"Equality & non-discrimination",
"Legal & institutional reform",
"Advancement of women",
"Racial discrimination",
"Constitutional & legislative framework",
"Right to participate in public affairs & right to vote",
"Participation of women in political & public life"
] | [
"16.7 - Responsive, inclusive and representative decision-making",
"10.2 - Promote universal social, economical and political inclusion",
"5.5 - Equal opportunities and participation in leadership"
] | Participation in political and public life 34. Recalling its general recommendations No. 40 (2024) on the equal and inclusive representation of women in decision-making systems and No. 23 (1997) on women in political and public life, as well as target 5.5 of the Sustainable Development Goals, the Committee recommends t... | 34. Recalling its general recommendations No. 40 (2024) on the equal and inclusive representation of women in decision-making systems and No. 23 (1997) on women in political and public life, as well as target 5.5 of the Sustainable Development Goals, the Committee recommends that the State Party: (a) Introduce targeted... | CEDAW | Fiji | CEDAW/C/FJI/CO/6 | 2025 | DocumentId: 3447e000-34a6-4bf9-b6ae-1599ada5210a | AnnotationId: 6fee7051-7efa-4dc8-9a44-b8a6dda4e31e |
72ece012-59dd-40f9-b716-7ab4c2e3161b | CEDAW/C/FJI/CO/6 | CEDAW | 2025-07-10 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Fiji"
] | [
"Asia-Pacific"
] | [
"Refugees & asylum seekers",
"Migrants",
"Persons living in rural areas",
"Stateless persons",
"Women & girls",
"Non-citizens"
] | [
"Rights related to name, identity & nationality",
"Right to education"
] | [
"4.5 - No discrimination in education",
"11.1 - Safe and affordable housing",
"16.9 - Universal legal identity and birth registration"
] | Nationality 35.The Committee notes with concern the absence of laws and regulations establishing a statelessness determination procedure, which increases the risk of statelessness for asylum-seeking, refugee and migrant women and girls, including pregnant women, and poses barriers to their access to education, healthca... | 35. The Committee notes with concern the absence of laws and regulations establishing a statelessness determination procedure, which increases the risk of statelessness for asylum-seeking, refugee and migrant women and girls, including pregnant women, and poses barriers to their access to education, healthcare and hous... | CEDAW | Fiji | CEDAW/C/FJI/CO/6 | 2025 | DocumentId: 3447e000-34a6-4bf9-b6ae-1599ada5210a | AnnotationId: 72ece012-59dd-40f9-b716-7ab4c2e3161b |
80f4cc80-09f0-488d-9749-0d03435bcee1 | CEDAW/C/FJI/CO/6 | CEDAW | 2025-07-10 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Fiji"
] | [
"Asia-Pacific"
] | [
"Refugees & asylum seekers",
"Persons living in rural areas",
"Stateless persons",
"Women & girls",
"Non-citizens"
] | [
"Rights related to name, identity & nationality",
"Constitutional & legislative framework",
"Ratification of & accession to international instruments"
] | [
"16.9 - Universal legal identity and birth registration"
] | Nationality 36. With reference to its general recommendation No. 32 (2014) on the gender-related dimensions of refugee status, asylum, nationality and statelessness of women, the Committee recommends that the State Party: (a) Adopt legislation to establish a statelessness determination procedure and ensure that it is a... | 36. With reference to its general recommendation No. 32 (2014) on the gender-related dimensions of refugee status, asylum, nationality and statelessness of women, the Committee recommends that the State Party: (a) Adopt legislation to establish a statelessness determination procedure and ensure that it is accessible to... | CEDAW | Fiji | CEDAW/C/FJI/CO/6 | 2025 | DocumentId: 3447e000-34a6-4bf9-b6ae-1599ada5210a | AnnotationId: 80f4cc80-09f0-488d-9749-0d03435bcee1 |
85ae58a3-42f2-4a63-a627-61da81b9d5cc | CEDAW/C/FJI/CO/6 | CEDAW | 2025-07-10 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Fiji"
] | [
"Asia-Pacific"
] | [
"Persons living with HIV/AIDS",
"Children",
"Youth & juveniles",
"Indigenous peoples",
"Persons living in rural areas",
"Lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender and intersex persons (LGBTI)",
"Educational staff & students",
"Women & girls",
"Persons with disabilities"
] | [
"Equality & non-discrimination",
"Persons with disabilities: accessibility, mobility",
"Right to health",
"Persons with disabilities: independence, inclusion",
"Sexual & reproductive health and rights",
"Right to education"
] | [
"3.3 - Fight communicable diseases",
"4.5 - No discrimination in education",
"16.1 - Reduce violence everywhere",
"5.6 - Universal access to reproductive health and rights",
"4.a - Build and upgrade inclusive and safe schools",
"11.2 - Affordable and sustainable transport systems",
"4.4 - Increase the n... | Education 37.The Committee notes with appreciation that the State Party has introduced free education and transport assistance for children in primary and secondary schools. However, it notes with concern: (a)The limited access to education for rural and Indigenous girls and those living in remote areas and outer islan... | 37. The Committee notes with appreciation that the State Party has introduced free education and transport assistance for children in primary and secondary schools. However, it notes with concern: (a) The limited access to education for rural and Indigenous girls and those living in remote areas and outer islands; and ... | CEDAW | Fiji | CEDAW/C/FJI/CO/6 | 2025 | DocumentId: 3447e000-34a6-4bf9-b6ae-1599ada5210a | AnnotationId: 85ae58a3-42f2-4a63-a627-61da81b9d5cc |
171b43b3-46d6-4281-8dca-1b9f441f9423 | CEDAW/C/FJI/CO/6 | CEDAW | 2025-07-10 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Fiji"
] | [
"Asia-Pacific"
] | [
"Indigenous peoples",
"Persons living in rural areas",
"Lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender and intersex persons (LGBTI)",
"Women & girls",
"Persons with disabilities"
] | [
"Violence against women",
"Equality & non-discrimination",
"Advancement of women",
"Human rights education, trainings & awareness raising",
"National Human Rights Action Plans (or specific areas) / implementation plans",
"Persons with disabilities: accessibility, mobility",
"Right to health",
"Constit... | [
"5.1 - End discrimination against women and girls",
"3.3 - Fight communicable diseases",
"5.c - Adopt policies and enforce legislation for gender equality",
"4.7 - Education for sustainable development and global citizenship",
"4.5 - No discrimination in education",
"5.2 - End all violence against and exp... | Education 38. Recalling its general recommendation No. 36 (2017) on the right of girls and women to education, the Committee recommends that the State Party raise awareness of the importance of girls ’ education as a basis for their empowerment, and: (a) Finalize the ongoing revision of the Education Act to ensure that... | 38. Recalling its general recommendation No. 36 (2017) on the right of girls and women to education, the Committee recommends that the State Party raise awareness of the importance of girls ’ education as a basis for their empowerment, and: (a) Finalize the ongoing revision of the Education Act to ensure that girls and... | CEDAW | Fiji | CEDAW/C/FJI/CO/6 | 2025 | DocumentId: 3447e000-34a6-4bf9-b6ae-1599ada5210a | AnnotationId: 171b43b3-46d6-4281-8dca-1b9f441f9423 |
a70aeb33-096b-43a2-a8e7-9bfd75cd274f | CEDAW/C/FJI/CO/6 | CEDAW | 2025-07-10 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Fiji"
] | [
"Asia-Pacific"
] | [
"Women & girls"
] | [
"Equality & non-discrimination",
"Legal & institutional reform",
"Labour rights and right to work",
"National Human Rights Action Plans (or specific areas) / implementation plans",
"Human trafficking & contemporary forms of slavery",
"Ratification of & accession to international instruments",
"Sexual & ... | [
"5.1 - End discrimination against women and girls",
"10.4 - Adopt fiscal and social policies that promote equality",
"5.2 - End all violence against and exploitation of women",
"8.7 - End modern slavery, trafficking and child labour",
"5.5 - Equal opportunities and participation in leadership"
] | Employment 39.The Committee remains concerned that women continue to be overrepresented in low-paid and insecure employment, primarily in the informal economy, with limited access to labour and social protections. It also notes with concern that: (a)Despite the prohibition of discrimination under the Employment Relatio... | 39. The Committee remains concerned that women continue to be overrepresented in low-paid and insecure employment, primarily in the informal economy, with limited access to labour and social protections. It also notes with concern that: (a) Despite the prohibition of discrimination under the Employment Relations Act (2... | CEDAW | Fiji | CEDAW/C/FJI/CO/6 | 2025 | DocumentId: 3447e000-34a6-4bf9-b6ae-1599ada5210a | AnnotationId: a70aeb33-096b-43a2-a8e7-9bfd75cd274f |
cbec03b7-f36e-4a7d-bbd8-8a75b04903b3 | CEDAW/C/FJI/CO/6 | CEDAW | 2025-07-10 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Fiji"
] | [
"Asia-Pacific"
] | [
"Older persons",
"Women & girls"
] | [
"Equality & non-discrimination",
"Human rights education, trainings & awareness raising",
"Labour rights and right to work",
"Constitutional & legislative framework",
"Discrimination against women"
] | [
"8.5 - Full employment and decent work with equal pay"
] | Employment 40. The Committee recommends that the State Party: (a) Accelerate the review and adoption of the Employment Relations Act amendment bill to extend protection to women in the informal economy, facilitate their transition to formal employment, address vertical and horizontal segregation and effectively enforce... | 40. The Committee recommends that the State Party: (a) Accelerate the review and adoption of the Employment Relations Act amendment bill to extend protection to women in the informal economy, facilitate their transition to formal employment, address vertical and horizontal segregation and effectively enforce the princi... | CEDAW | Fiji | CEDAW/C/FJI/CO/6 | 2025 | DocumentId: 3447e000-34a6-4bf9-b6ae-1599ada5210a | AnnotationId: cbec03b7-f36e-4a7d-bbd8-8a75b04903b3 |
26c0031a-3991-4f6b-a928-8c55113d355a | CEDAW/C/FJI/CO/6 | CEDAW | 2025-07-10 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Fiji"
] | [
"Asia-Pacific"
] | [] | [
"Rule of law & impunity"
] | [
"16.3 - Promote the rule of law and access to justice for all"
] | Employment (c) Ensure that victims of sexual harassment have access to independent and confidential complaint mechanisms and are protected from retaliation, that complaints are effectively investigated and that perpetrators are prosecuted and adequately punished. | (c) Ensure that victims of sexual harassment have access to independent and confidential complaint mechanisms and are protected from retaliation, that complaints are effectively investigated and that perpetrators are prosecuted and adequately punished. | CEDAW | Fiji | CEDAW/C/FJI/CO/6 | 2025 | DocumentId: 3447e000-34a6-4bf9-b6ae-1599ada5210a | AnnotationId: 26c0031a-3991-4f6b-a928-8c55113d355a |
d2861b22-a136-4f7a-988e-abc3f3c3cad4 | CEDAW/C/FJI/CO/6 | CEDAW | 2025-07-10 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Fiji"
] | [
"Asia-Pacific"
] | [
"Persons living with HIV/AIDS",
"Persons living in rural areas",
"Lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender and intersex persons (LGBTI)",
"Women & girls",
"Persons with disabilities"
] | [
"Equality & non-discrimination",
"Human rights education, trainings & awareness raising",
"Right to life",
"National Human Rights Action Plans (or specific areas) / implementation plans",
"Right to health",
"Constitutional & legislative framework",
"Sexual & reproductive health and rights"
] | [
"3.8 - Achieve universal health coverage",
"10.2 - Promote universal social, economical and political inclusion",
"3.7 - Universal access to reproductive care, planning and education",
"5.6 - Universal access to reproductive health and rights",
"10.3 - Ensure equal opportunities and end discrimination",
"... | Health 41.The Committee notes the progress made by the State Party to improve women’s access to healthcare and family planning services at community nursing stations. However, it notes with concern: (a)The criminalization of abortion under the Crimes Act (2009), in which only limited grounds for legal abortion are set ... | 41. The Committee notes the progress made by the State Party to improve women’s access to healthcare and family planning services at community nursing stations. However, it notes with concern: (a) The criminalization of abortion under the Crimes Act (2009), in which only limited grounds for legal abortion are set out; ... | CEDAW | Fiji | CEDAW/C/FJI/CO/6 | 2025 | DocumentId: 3447e000-34a6-4bf9-b6ae-1599ada5210a | AnnotationId: d2861b22-a136-4f7a-988e-abc3f3c3cad4 |
1b6a58f0-b4e9-47ed-b29d-637d2914c378 | CEDAW/C/FJI/CO/6 | CEDAW | 2025-07-10 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Fiji"
] | [
"Asia-Pacific"
] | [
"Persons living with HIV/AIDS",
"Children",
"Medical staff / health professionals",
"Persons living in rural areas",
"Lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender and intersex persons (LGBTI)",
"Women & girls",
"Persons with disabilities"
] | [
"Equality & non-discrimination",
"Legal & institutional reform",
"Right to life",
"National Human Rights Action Plans (or specific areas) / implementation plans",
"Right to health",
"Constitutional & legislative framework",
"Data collection & research",
"Discrimination against women",
"Sexual & repr... | [
"5.1 - End discrimination against women and girls",
"3.8 - Achieve universal health coverage",
"10.2 - Promote universal social, economical and political inclusion",
"3.1 - Reduce maternal mortality",
"3.3 - Fight communicable diseases",
"5.2 - End all violence against and exploitation of women",
"3.7 -... | Health 42. The Committee recalls its general recommendation No. 24 (1999) on women and health and target 3.7 of the Sustainable Development Goals, and recommends that the State Party: (a) Amend the Crimes Act (2009) to legalize abortion in cases of rape, incest, risk to the life or health of the pregnant woman, and sev... | 42. The Committee recalls its general recommendation No. 24 (1999) on women and health and target 3.7 of the Sustainable Development Goals, and recommends that the State Party: (a) Amend the Crimes Act (2009) to legalize abortion in cases of rape, incest, risk to the life or health of the pregnant woman, and severe fet... | CEDAW | Fiji | CEDAW/C/FJI/CO/6 | 2025 | DocumentId: 3447e000-34a6-4bf9-b6ae-1599ada5210a | AnnotationId: 1b6a58f0-b4e9-47ed-b29d-637d2914c378 |
f02c693d-fdfa-45cc-bbfb-ddee1eb3faae | CEDAW/C/FJI/CO/6 | CEDAW | 2025-07-10 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Fiji"
] | [
"Asia-Pacific"
] | [
"Persons living in poverty",
"Persons living in rural areas",
"Lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender and intersex persons (LGBTI)",
"Women & girls",
"Media",
"Persons with disabilities"
] | [
"Equality & non-discrimination",
"Human rights & poverty",
"Economic, social & cultural rights - general measures of implementation",
"Advancement of women",
"Persons with disabilities: independence, inclusion",
"Right to social security",
"Land & property rights"
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"9 - INDUSTRY, INNOVATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE",
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"10.2 - Promote universal social, economical and political inclusion",
"8.10 - Universal access to banking, insurance and financial services",
"5 - GENDER EQUALITY",
"10.4 - Adopt fiscal and social policies that promote ... | Economic and social benefits 43.The Committee notes with appreciation that the State Party has incorporated a gender dimension into its social protection schemes, such as the poverty benefit scheme and care and protection allowance. It notes with concern, however, that women, particularly those working in the informal ... | 43. The Committee notes with appreciation that the State Party has incorporated a gender dimension into its social protection schemes, such as the poverty benefit scheme and care and protection allowance. It notes with concern, however, that women, particularly those working in the informal economy, continue to face st... | CEDAW | Fiji | CEDAW/C/FJI/CO/6 | 2025 | DocumentId: 3447e000-34a6-4bf9-b6ae-1599ada5210a | AnnotationId: f02c693d-fdfa-45cc-bbfb-ddee1eb3faae |
0bd66fb0-402c-4f64-be10-b26d54500a94 | CEDAW/C/FJI/CO/6 | CEDAW | 2025-07-10 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Fiji"
] | [
"Asia-Pacific"
] | [
"Persons living in rural areas",
"Women & girls"
] | [
"Business & Human Rights",
"Economic, social & cultural rights - general measures of implementation",
"Advancement of women",
"National Human Rights Action Plans (or specific areas) / implementation plans",
"Right to social security",
"Land & property rights",
"Budget & resources (for human rights imple... | [
"9 - INDUSTRY, INNOVATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE",
"8.10 - Universal access to banking, insurance and financial services",
"1.4 - Equal rights to ownership, basic services, technology and economic resources",
"12.6 - Encourage sustainable practices for companies",
"9.3 - Increased access to financial services a... | Economic and social benefits 44. The Committee recommends that the State Party finalize and fully operationalize the national action plan on the economic empowerment of women for the period 2024–2029, including by allocating the required financial, human and technical resources for its implementation, and: (a) Increase... | 44. The Committee recommends that the State Party finalize and fully operationalize the national action plan on the economic empowerment of women for the period 2024–2029, including by allocating the required financial, human and technical resources for its implementation, and: (a) Increase financial literacy among wom... | CEDAW | Fiji | CEDAW/C/FJI/CO/6 | 2025 | DocumentId: 3447e000-34a6-4bf9-b6ae-1599ada5210a | AnnotationId: 0bd66fb0-402c-4f64-be10-b26d54500a94 |
e269a792-11e0-456f-b5b6-74d031eebd4d | CEDAW/C/FJI/CO/6 | CEDAW | 2025-07-10 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Fiji"
] | [
"Asia-Pacific"
] | [
"Persons living in rural areas",
"Lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender and intersex persons (LGBTI)",
"Women & girls",
"Persons with disabilities"
] | [
"Equality & non-discrimination",
"National Human Rights Action Plans (or specific areas) / implementation plans",
"Persons with disabilities: independence, inclusion"
] | [
"10.2 - Promote universal social, economical and political inclusion",
"5.5 - Equal opportunities and participation in leadership"
] | Economic and social benefits (c) Develop inclusive strategies to promote the participation of women with disabilities and lesbian, bisexual, transgender and intersex women in economic and cultural life and recreational activities, in particular in remote areas and outer islands. | (c) Develop inclusive strategies to promote the participation of women with disabilities and lesbian, bisexual, transgender and intersex women in economic and cultural life and recreational activities, in particular in remote areas and outer islands. | CEDAW | Fiji | CEDAW/C/FJI/CO/6 | 2025 | DocumentId: 3447e000-34a6-4bf9-b6ae-1599ada5210a | AnnotationId: e269a792-11e0-456f-b5b6-74d031eebd4d |
86f669dd-8377-404f-a9f1-a1e26d5a27e4 | CEDAW/C/FJI/CO/6 | CEDAW | 2025-07-10 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Fiji"
] | [
"Asia-Pacific"
] | [
"Persons living in rural areas",
"Women & girls"
] | [
"Human rights education, trainings & awareness raising",
"Right to food",
"Discrimination against women",
"Land & property rights",
"Budget & resources (for human rights implementation)"
] | [
"1.4 - Equal rights to ownership, basic services, technology and economic resources",
"2.1 - Universal access to safe and nutritious food",
"16.3 - Promote the rule of law and access to justice for all",
"5.5 - Equal opportunities and participation in leadership",
"2.3 - Double the productivity and incomes ... | Rural women and women in maritime industries 45.The Committee acknowledges the critical role played by rural women and women who work in maritime industries in agriculture, fisheries, food security and local economies. However, it remains concerned that they continue to face structural barriers in having access to land... | 45. The Committee acknowledges the critical role played by rural women and women who work in maritime industries in agriculture, fisheries, food security and local economies. However, it remains concerned that they continue to face structural barriers in having access to land ownership, marine resources, finance, train... | CEDAW | Fiji | CEDAW/C/FJI/CO/6 | 2025 | DocumentId: 3447e000-34a6-4bf9-b6ae-1599ada5210a | AnnotationId: 86f669dd-8377-404f-a9f1-a1e26d5a27e4 |
2ca767db-a6ab-43a8-a864-11ef4a389dc9 | CEDAW/C/FJI/CO/6 | CEDAW | 2025-07-10 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Fiji"
] | [
"Asia-Pacific"
] | [
"Persons living in rural areas",
"Women & girls"
] | [
"Equality & non-discrimination",
"Legal & institutional reform",
"Advancement of women",
"Human rights education, trainings & awareness raising",
"Labour rights and right to work",
"National Human Rights Action Plans (or specific areas) / implementation plans",
"Right to health",
"Right to participate... | [
"16.7 - Responsive, inclusive and representative decision-making",
"3.8 - Achieve universal health coverage",
"10.2 - Promote universal social, economical and political inclusion",
"1.4 - Equal rights to ownership, basic services, technology and economic resources",
"2.1 - Universal access to safe and nutri... | Rural women and women in maritime industries 46. In line with its general recommendation No. 34 (2016) on the rights of rural women, the Committee recommends that the State Party integrate and mainstream a gender perspective into all agricultural and rural development strategies, plans and programmes, and in particular... | 46. In line with its general recommendation No. 34 (2016) on the rights of rural women, the Committee recommends that the State Party integrate and mainstream a gender perspective into all agricultural and rural development strategies, plans and programmes, and in particular: (a) Ensure that rural women and women in ma... | CEDAW | Fiji | CEDAW/C/FJI/CO/6 | 2025 | DocumentId: 3447e000-34a6-4bf9-b6ae-1599ada5210a | AnnotationId: 2ca767db-a6ab-43a8-a864-11ef4a389dc9 |
54188229-8776-41de-af82-1eac57418a6b | CEDAW/C/FJI/CO/6 | CEDAW | 2025-07-10 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Fiji"
] | [
"Asia-Pacific"
] | [
"Lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender and intersex persons (LGBTI)",
"Women & girls"
] | [
"Violence against women",
"Equality & non-discrimination",
"Labour rights and right to work",
"Right to health",
"Sexual & gender-based violence",
"Sexual & reproductive health and rights",
"Right to education",
"Right to adequate housing"
] | [
"11.1 - Safe and affordable housing",
"5.2 - End all violence against and exploitation of women",
"3.7 - Universal access to reproductive care, planning and education",
"5.6 - Universal access to reproductive health and rights"
] | Lesbian, bisexual, transgender and intersex women 47.The Committee remains concerned that lesbian, bisexual, transgender and intersex women continue to face high rates of gender-based violence in both the private and public spheres. It also remains concerned about their legal exclusion under binary frameworks and their... | 47. The Committee remains concerned that lesbian, bisexual, transgender and intersex women continue to face high rates of gender-based violence in both the private and public spheres. It also remains concerned about their legal exclusion under binary frameworks and their limited access to education, employment, housing... | CEDAW | Fiji | CEDAW/C/FJI/CO/6 | 2025 | DocumentId: 3447e000-34a6-4bf9-b6ae-1599ada5210a | AnnotationId: 54188229-8776-41de-af82-1eac57418a6b |
f505655c-0074-43a3-856f-880c52a15b87 | CEDAW/C/FJI/CO/6 | CEDAW | 2025-07-10 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Fiji"
] | [
"Asia-Pacific"
] | [
"Lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender and intersex persons (LGBTI)",
"Women & girls"
] | [
"Violence against women",
"Equality & non-discrimination",
"Human rights education, trainings & awareness raising",
"Labour rights and right to work",
"Right to health",
"Sexual & gender-based violence",
"Sexual & reproductive health and rights",
"Right to education",
"Right to adequate housing"
] | [
"3.8 - Achieve universal health coverage",
"4.7 - Education for sustainable development and global citizenship",
"4.5 - No discrimination in education",
"11.1 - Safe and affordable housing",
"5.2 - End all violence against and exploitation of women",
"3.7 - Universal access to reproductive care, planning ... | Lesbian, bisexual, transgender and intersex women 48. The Committee recommends that the State Party protect the human rights of lesbian, bisexual, transgender and intersex women in all areas covered by the Convention; protect them from gender-based violence; conduct awareness-raising campaigns to address their stigmati... | 48. The Committee recommends that the State Party protect the human rights of lesbian, bisexual, transgender and intersex women in all areas covered by the Convention; protect them from gender-based violence; conduct awareness-raising campaigns to address their stigmatization in society; and ensure that they have equal... | CEDAW | Fiji | CEDAW/C/FJI/CO/6 | 2025 | DocumentId: 3447e000-34a6-4bf9-b6ae-1599ada5210a | AnnotationId: f505655c-0074-43a3-856f-880c52a15b87 |
dee9cd83-d91e-4a4a-83f2-7423c4fb9ecf | CEDAW/C/FJI/CO/6 | CEDAW | 2025-07-10 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Fiji"
] | [
"Asia-Pacific"
] | [
"Women & girls",
"Persons deprived of their liberty & detainees",
"Persons with disabilities"
] | [
"Equality & non-discrimination",
"Labour rights and right to work",
"Right to health",
"Sexual & gender-based violence",
"Discrimination against women",
"Right to education"
] | [
"8.5 - Full employment and decent work with equal pay",
"4.5 - No discrimination in education",
"5.2 - End all violence against and exploitation of women",
"16.3 - Promote the rule of law and access to justice for all",
"3.4 - Reduce mortality from non-communicable diseases and promote mental health"
] | Women and girls with disabilities 49.The Committee notes with concern that women and girls with disabilities face intersecting forms of discrimination in the State Party, which limits their access to justice, education, employment and health services, their rights to marry and in marriage, and their parental rights. It... | 49. The Committee notes with concern that women and girls with disabilities face intersecting forms of discrimination in the State Party, which limits their access to justice, education, employment and health services, their rights to marry and in marriage, and their parental rights. It is also concerned that the natio... | CEDAW | Fiji | CEDAW/C/FJI/CO/6 | 2025 | DocumentId: 3447e000-34a6-4bf9-b6ae-1599ada5210a | AnnotationId: dee9cd83-d91e-4a4a-83f2-7423c4fb9ecf |
1a86100b-a3b0-48d2-ba74-b896debcb259 | CEDAW/C/FJI/CO/6 | CEDAW | 2025-07-10 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Fiji"
] | [
"Asia-Pacific"
] | [
"Women & girls",
"Persons with disabilities"
] | [
"Equality & non-discrimination",
"Labour rights and right to work",
"Right to health",
"Persons with disabilities: independence, inclusion",
"Sexual & reproductive health and rights",
"Right to education"
] | [
"8.5 - Full employment and decent work with equal pay",
"4.5 - No discrimination in education",
"3.7 - Universal access to reproductive care, planning and education",
"5.6 - Universal access to reproductive health and rights",
"16.10 - Ensure public access to information and protect fundamental freedoms",
... | Women and girls with disabilities 50. In line with the Committee ’ s general recommendation No. 18 (1991) on disabled women, the Committee recommends that the State Party ensure that women and girls with disabilities are able to have access to justice, inclusive education, employment and health services, including sexu... | 50. In line with the Committee ’ s general recommendation No. 18 (1991) on disabled women, the Committee recommends that the State Party ensure that women and girls with disabilities are able to have access to justice, inclusive education, employment and health services, including sexual and reproductive health service... | CEDAW | Fiji | CEDAW/C/FJI/CO/6 | 2025 | DocumentId: 3447e000-34a6-4bf9-b6ae-1599ada5210a | AnnotationId: 1a86100b-a3b0-48d2-ba74-b896debcb259 |
b08cb45d-9960-4729-9c50-585b679f71b1 | CEDAW/C/FJI/CO/6 | CEDAW | 2025-07-10 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Fiji"
] | [
"Asia-Pacific"
] | [
"Older persons",
"Women & girls"
] | [] | [] | Older women 51.The Committee notes with concern the lack of care services to meet the needs of older women, especially single older women and those without family support. It is also concerned that older women are rarely consulted in the development or review of policies that directly affect their rights, and that the ... | 51. The Committee notes with concern the lack of care services to meet the needs of older women, especially single older women and those without family support. It is also concerned that older women are rarely consulted in the development or review of policies that directly affect their rights, and that the outdated na... | CEDAW | Fiji | CEDAW/C/FJI/CO/6 | 2025 | DocumentId: 3447e000-34a6-4bf9-b6ae-1599ada5210a | AnnotationId: b08cb45d-9960-4729-9c50-585b679f71b1 |
bfcf558b-89e9-4eb5-9271-5854e9a25cb3 | CEDAW/C/FJI/CO/6 | CEDAW | 2025-07-10 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Fiji"
] | [
"Asia-Pacific"
] | [
"Persons living in poverty",
"Older persons",
"Women & girls"
] | [
"Human rights & poverty",
"Legal & institutional reform",
"Right to health"
] | [
"3.8 - Achieve universal health coverage"
] | Older women 52. In line with the Committee ’ s general recommendation No. 27 (2010) on older women and the protection of their human rights, the Committee recommends that the State Party address the precarious health, economic and emotional situation of many older women in order to prevent poverty and isolation; adopt ... | 52. In line with the Committee ’ s general recommendation No. 27 (2010) on older women and the protection of their human rights, the Committee recommends that the State Party address the precarious health, economic and emotional situation of many older women in order to prevent poverty and isolation; adopt a new nation... | CEDAW | Fiji | CEDAW/C/FJI/CO/6 | 2025 | DocumentId: 3447e000-34a6-4bf9-b6ae-1599ada5210a | AnnotationId: bfcf558b-89e9-4eb5-9271-5854e9a25cb3 |
354c9d62-d8a7-465a-8791-005629e416de | CEDAW/C/FJI/CO/6 | CEDAW | 2025-07-10 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Fiji"
] | [
"Asia-Pacific"
] | [
"Internally displaced persons",
"Women & girls"
] | [
"Violence against women",
"Legal & institutional reform",
"Right to health",
"Economic & political crisis, natural disasters or other emergencies",
"Sexual & gender-based violence",
"Right to food",
"Human rights & climate change",
"Participation of women in political & public life",
"Budget & resou... | [
"16.7 - Responsive, inclusive and representative decision-making",
"13.1 - Strengthen resilience and adaptive capacity to climate related disasters",
"2.1 - Universal access to safe and nutritious food",
"11.5 - Reduce the adverse effects of natural disasters",
"5.2 - End all violence against and exploitati... | Climate change and disaster risk reduction 53.The Committee notes with appreciation the State Party’s international and national commitments to addressing climate change, and the adoption of the National Disaster Risk Reduction Policy (2018–2030) and the revised national humanitarian policy (2024). However, it is conce... | 53. The Committee notes with appreciation the State Party’s international and national commitments to addressing climate change, and the adoption of the National Disaster Risk Reduction Policy (2018–2030) and the revised national humanitarian policy (2024). However, it is concerned: (a) That the State Party’s low-lying... | CEDAW | Fiji | CEDAW/C/FJI/CO/6 | 2025 | DocumentId: 3447e000-34a6-4bf9-b6ae-1599ada5210a | AnnotationId: 354c9d62-d8a7-465a-8791-005629e416de |
ccb48867-40a1-4c31-92a6-dea5f2551065 | CEDAW/C/FJI/CO/6 | CEDAW | 2025-07-10 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Fiji"
] | [
"Asia-Pacific"
] | [
"Vulnerable persons/groups",
"Women & girls"
] | [
"Violence against women",
"Equality & non-discrimination",
"Legal & institutional reform",
"Advancement of women",
"National Human Rights Action Plans (or specific areas) / implementation plans",
"Human rights & the environment",
"Constitutional & legislative framework",
"Economic & political crisis, ... | [
"16.7 - Responsive, inclusive and representative decision-making",
"10.2 - Promote universal social, economical and political inclusion",
"13.1 - Strengthen resilience and adaptive capacity to climate related disasters",
"5.c - Adopt policies and enforce legislation for gender equality",
"11.5 - Reduce the ... | Climate change and disaster risk reduction 54. In line with its general recommendation No. 37 (2018) on the gender-related dimensions of disaster risk reduction in the context of climate change, the Committee recommends that the State Party review its climate change and disaster response strategies, taking into account... | 54. In line with its general recommendation No. 37 (2018) on the gender-related dimensions of disaster risk reduction in the context of climate change, the Committee recommends that the State Party review its climate change and disaster response strategies, taking into account the impact of climate change on the liveli... | CEDAW | Fiji | CEDAW/C/FJI/CO/6 | 2025 | DocumentId: 3447e000-34a6-4bf9-b6ae-1599ada5210a | AnnotationId: ccb48867-40a1-4c31-92a6-dea5f2551065 |
8447dbc6-6913-4854-962a-a2887ef14c39 | CEDAW/C/FJI/CO/6 | CEDAW | 2025-07-10 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Fiji"
] | [
"Asia-Pacific"
] | [
"Children",
"Persons living in poverty",
"Persons living in rural areas",
"Lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender and intersex persons (LGBTI)",
"Women & girls",
"Judges, lawyers and prosecutors"
] | [
"Violence against women",
"Equality & non-discrimination",
"Human rights & poverty",
"Rights related to marriage & family",
"Legal & institutional reform",
"Human rights education, trainings & awareness raising",
"Children: definition; general principles; protection",
"Constitutional & legislative fra... | [
"5.a - Equal rights to economic resources, property ownership and financial services",
"1.4 - Equal rights to ownership, basic services, technology and economic resources",
"16.2 - Protect children from abuse, exploitation, trafficking and violence",
"5.2 - End all violence against and exploitation of women",... | Marriage and family relations 55.The Committee notes with concern: (a)That, although the legal minimum age of marriage is 18 years for both women and men, child marriage remains prevalent due to the lack of enforcement of the existing legislation that criminalizes child and forced marriage, to light penalties for those... | 55. The Committee notes with concern: (a) That, although the legal minimum age of marriage is 18 years for both women and men, child marriage remains prevalent due to the lack of enforcement of the existing legislation that criminalizes child and forced marriage, to light penalties for those who marry minors and to the... | CEDAW | Fiji | CEDAW/C/FJI/CO/6 | 2025 | DocumentId: 3447e000-34a6-4bf9-b6ae-1599ada5210a | AnnotationId: 8447dbc6-6913-4854-962a-a2887ef14c39 |
7e639028-fd74-48b7-8d68-63d4978dba5e | CEDAW/C/FJI/CO/6 | CEDAW | 2025-07-10 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Fiji"
] | [
"Asia-Pacific"
] | [
"Children",
"Persons living in poverty",
"Persons living in rural areas",
"Lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender and intersex persons (LGBTI)",
"Women & girls",
"Judges, lawyers and prosecutors",
"Minorities/ racial, ethnic, linguistic, religious or descent-based groups"
] | [
"Equality & non-discrimination",
"Human rights & poverty",
"Rights related to marriage & family",
"Support to victims & witnesses",
"Human rights education, trainings & awareness raising",
"Children: definition; general principles; protection",
"Constitutional & legislative framework",
"Sexual & gende... | [
"5.1 - End discrimination against women and girls",
"5.a - Equal rights to economic resources, property ownership and financial services",
"1.4 - Equal rights to ownership, basic services, technology and economic resources",
"16.2 - Protect children from abuse, exploitation, trafficking and violence",
"1.2 ... | Marriage and family relations 56. Recalling its general recommendation No. 21 (1994) on equality in marriage and family relations, general recommendation No. 29 (2013) on the economic consequences of marriage, family relations and their dissolution, and joint general recommendation No. 31/general comment No. 18 (2019) ... | 56. Recalling its general recommendation No. 21 (1994) on equality in marriage and family relations, general recommendation No. 29 (2013) on the economic consequences of marriage, family relations and their dissolution, and joint general recommendation No. 31/general comment No. 18 (2019) on harmful practices, as revis... | CEDAW | Fiji | CEDAW/C/FJI/CO/6 | 2025 | DocumentId: 3447e000-34a6-4bf9-b6ae-1599ada5210a | AnnotationId: 7e639028-fd74-48b7-8d68-63d4978dba5e |
c69c426d-fcd3-4d3a-b7ca-3cb56b20f90a | CEDAW/C/FJI/CO/6 | CEDAW | 2025-07-10 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Fiji"
] | [
"Asia-Pacific"
] | [] | [
"Ratification of & accession to international instruments"
] | [] | Optional Protocol to the Convention and amendment to article 20 (1) of the Convention 57. The Committee encourages the State Party to ratify the Optional Protocol to the Convention and to accept, as soon as possible, the amendment to article 20 (1) of the Convention concerning the meeting time of the Committee. | 57. The Committee encourages the State Party to ratify the Optional Protocol to the Convention and to accept, as soon as possible, the amendment to article 20 (1) of the Convention concerning the meeting time of the Committee. | CEDAW | Fiji | CEDAW/C/FJI/CO/6 | 2025 | DocumentId: 3447e000-34a6-4bf9-b6ae-1599ada5210a | AnnotationId: c69c426d-fcd3-4d3a-b7ca-3cb56b20f90a |
d5688ab5-3094-48e1-b190-366644cfd3c6 | CEDAW/C/FJI/CO/6 | CEDAW | 2025-07-10 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Fiji"
] | [
"Asia-Pacific"
] | [
"Women & girls"
] | [
"Equality & non-discrimination",
"Cooperation with international organizations"
] | [] | Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action 58. In view of the thirtieth anniversary of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action, the Committee calls upon the State Party to reaffirm its implementation and to re-evaluate the realization of the rights enshrined in the Convention in order to achieve substantive eq... | 58. In view of the thirtieth anniversary of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action, the Committee calls upon the State Party to reaffirm its implementation and to re-evaluate the realization of the rights enshrined in the Convention in order to achieve substantive equality between women and men. | CEDAW | Fiji | CEDAW/C/FJI/CO/6 | 2025 | DocumentId: 3447e000-34a6-4bf9-b6ae-1599ada5210a | AnnotationId: d5688ab5-3094-48e1-b190-366644cfd3c6 |
8f150e62-ab31-4be7-93fe-aa9b0d611741 | CEDAW/C/FJI/CO/6 | CEDAW | 2025-07-10 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Fiji"
] | [
"Asia-Pacific"
] | [
"Civil society",
"Public officials",
"Women & girls",
"Judges, lawyers and prosecutors"
] | [
"Cooperation & consultation with civil society",
"Cooperation & Follow up with Treaty Bodies",
"Human rights education, trainings & awareness raising"
] | [] | Dissemination 59. The Committee requests the State Party to ensure the timely dissemination of the present concluding observations, in the official languages of the State Party, to the relevant State institutions at all levels (national, regional and local), in particular to the Government, the ministries, the Parliame... | 59. The Committee requests the State Party to ensure the timely dissemination of the present concluding observations, in the official languages of the State Party, to the relevant State institutions at all levels (national, regional and local), in particular to the Government, the ministries, the Parliament and the jud... | CEDAW | Fiji | CEDAW/C/FJI/CO/6 | 2025 | DocumentId: 3447e000-34a6-4bf9-b6ae-1599ada5210a | AnnotationId: 8f150e62-ab31-4be7-93fe-aa9b0d611741 |
e68d43a3-b658-43fa-8ec6-1b95c3adb6b2 | CEDAW/C/FJI/CO/6 | CEDAW | 2025-07-10 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Fiji"
] | [
"Asia-Pacific"
] | [] | [
"Cooperation & Follow up with Treaty Bodies"
] | [] | Follow-up to the concluding observations 60. The Committee requests the State Party to provide, within two years, written information on the steps taken to implement the recommendations contained in paragraphs 34 (b), 38 (d), 40 (a) and 42 (d) above. | 60. The Committee requests the State Party to provide, within two years, written information on the steps taken to implement the recommendations contained in paragraphs 34 (b), 38 (d), 40 (a) and 42 (d) above. | CEDAW | Fiji | CEDAW/C/FJI/CO/6 | 2025 | DocumentId: 3447e000-34a6-4bf9-b6ae-1599ada5210a | AnnotationId: e68d43a3-b658-43fa-8ec6-1b95c3adb6b2 |
c061aaeb-503b-4142-b585-0081da8a35c5 | CEDAW/C/FJI/CO/6 | CEDAW | 2025-07-10 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Fiji"
] | [
"Asia-Pacific"
] | [] | [
"Cooperation & Follow up with Treaty Bodies"
] | [] | Preparation of the next report 61. The Committee will establish and communicate the due date of the seventh periodic report of the State Party in line with a future clear and regularized schedule for reporting by States Parties (see General Assembly resolution 79/165 , para. 6) and following the adoption of a list of i... | 61. The Committee will establish and communicate the due date of the seventh periodic report of the State Party in line with a future clear and regularized schedule for reporting by States Parties (see General Assembly resolution 79/165 , para. 6) and following the adoption of a list of issues and questions prior to re... | CEDAW | Fiji | CEDAW/C/FJI/CO/6 | 2025 | DocumentId: 3447e000-34a6-4bf9-b6ae-1599ada5210a | AnnotationId: c061aaeb-503b-4142-b585-0081da8a35c5 |
90503b3e-9e91-4fe8-a958-aff2294a800e | CEDAW/C/FJI/CO/6 | CEDAW | 2025-07-10 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Fiji"
] | [
"Asia-Pacific"
] | [] | [
"Cooperation & Follow up with Treaty Bodies"
] | [] | Preparation of the next report 62. The Committee requests the State Party to follow the harmonized guidelines on reporting under the international human rights treaties, including guidelines on a common core document and treaty-specific documents ( HRI/GEN/2/Rev.6 , chap. I). | 62. The Committee requests the State Party to follow the harmonized guidelines on reporting under the international human rights treaties, including guidelines on a common core document and treaty-specific documents ( HRI/GEN/2/Rev.6 , chap. I). | CEDAW | Fiji | CEDAW/C/FJI/CO/6 | 2025 | DocumentId: 3447e000-34a6-4bf9-b6ae-1599ada5210a | AnnotationId: 90503b3e-9e91-4fe8-a958-aff2294a800e |
212286a9-f934-4494-9123-439f31a4a726 | CEDAW/C/IRL/CO/8 | CEDAW | 2025-07-10 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Ireland"
] | [
"Western Europe & Others"
] | [
"Women & girls"
] | [
"Cooperation & Follow up with Treaty Bodies",
"Labour rights and right to work",
"Human trafficking & contemporary forms of slavery",
"Right to health",
"Constitutional & legislative framework",
"Sexual & gender-based violence",
"Discrimination against women",
"Sexual & reproductive health and rights"... | [
"5.2 - End all violence against and exploitation of women",
"8.7 - End modern slavery, trafficking and child labour",
"5.6 - Universal access to reproductive health and rights",
"3.4 - Reduce mortality from non-communicable diseases and promote mental health"
] | B.Positive aspects 4.The Committee welcomes the progress achieved since the consideration in 2017 of the State Party’s combined sixth and seventh periodic reports (CEDAW/C/IRL/6-7) in undertaking legislative reforms, in particular the adoption of the following: (a)Criminal Law (Sexual Offences and Human Trafficking) Ac... | 4. The Committee welcomes the progress achieved since the consideration in 2017 of the State Party’s combined sixth and seventh periodic reports (CEDAW/C/IRL/6-7) in undertaking legislative reforms, in particular the adoption of the following: (a) Criminal Law (Sexual Offences and Human Trafficking) Act 2024; (b) Crimi... | CEDAW | Ireland | CEDAW/C/IRL/CO/8 | 2025 | DocumentId: 1bc363e1-5382-417a-8d30-3df7fa8f3fb7 | AnnotationId: 212286a9-f934-4494-9123-439f31a4a726 |
90d4cb95-f15a-4a32-823d-4f52de66d54f | CEDAW/C/IRL/CO/8 | CEDAW | 2025-07-10 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Ireland"
] | [
"Western Europe & Others"
] | [
"Women & girls"
] | [
"Equality & non-discrimination",
"Legal & institutional reform",
"National Human Rights Action Plans (or specific areas) / implementation plans",
"Participation of women in political & public life",
"Discrimination against women"
] | [
"5.1 - End discrimination against women and girls",
"5 - GENDER EQUALITY",
"5.c - Adopt policies and enforce legislation for gender equality"
] | B.Positive aspects 5.The Committee welcomes the State Party’s efforts to improve its policy framework aimed at accelerating the elimination of discrimination against women and promoting gender equality, such as the adoption or establishment of the following: (a)Third National Action Plan on Women, Peace and Security (2... | 5. The Committee welcomes the State Party’s efforts to improve its policy framework aimed at accelerating the elimination of discrimination against women and promoting gender equality, such as the adoption or establishment of the following: (a) Third National Action Plan on Women, Peace and Security (2019–2024); (b) Ci... | CEDAW | Ireland | CEDAW/C/IRL/CO/8 | 2025 | DocumentId: 1bc363e1-5382-417a-8d30-3df7fa8f3fb7 | AnnotationId: 90d4cb95-f15a-4a32-823d-4f52de66d54f |
1dca733d-351d-4737-8e17-a43deefdf114 | CEDAW/C/IRL/CO/8 | CEDAW | 2025-07-10 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Ireland"
] | [
"Western Europe & Others"
] | [
"Women & girls",
"Persons with disabilities"
] | [
"Violence against women",
"Ratification of & accession to international instruments",
"Sexual & gender-based violence",
"Persons with disabilities: protecting the integrity of the person"
] | [
"16 - PEACE, JUSTICE AND STRONG INSTITUTIONS",
"5 - GENDER EQUALITY",
"5.2 - End all violence against and exploitation of women"
] | B.Positive aspects 6.The Committee welcomes the fact that, in the period since the consideration of the previous report, the State Party has ratified or acceded to the following international and regional instruments: (a)Council of Europe Convention on Preventing and Combating Violence against Women and Domestic Violen... | 6. The Committee welcomes the fact that, in the period since the consideration of the previous report, the State Party has ratified or acceded to the following international and regional instruments: (a) Council of Europe Convention on Preventing and Combating Violence against Women and Domestic Violence (the Istanbul ... | CEDAW | Ireland | CEDAW/C/IRL/CO/8 | 2025 | DocumentId: 1bc363e1-5382-417a-8d30-3df7fa8f3fb7 | AnnotationId: 1dca733d-351d-4737-8e17-a43deefdf114 |
36684c63-066b-4eda-adf0-db60f2cba0b0 | CEDAW/C/IRL/CO/8 | CEDAW | 2025-07-10 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Ireland"
] | [
"Western Europe & Others"
] | [
"Women & girls"
] | [
"Equality & non-discrimination",
"Legal & institutional reform",
"National Human Rights Action Plans (or specific areas) / implementation plans",
"2030 Agenda & other voluntary commitments",
"Discrimination against women"
] | [
"5.1 - End discrimination against women and girls",
"5.c - Adopt policies and enforce legislation for gender equality"
] | C.Sustainable Development Goals 7. The Committee calls for the realization of de jure (legal) and de facto (substantive) gender equality in the implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, recalls the importance of Goal 5 and of the mainstreaming of the principles of equality and non-discrimination th... | 7. The Committee calls for the realization of de jure (legal) and de facto (substantive) gender equality in the implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, recalls the importance of Goal 5 and of the mainstreaming of the principles of equality and non-discrimination throughout all 17 Goals and urges ... | CEDAW | Ireland | CEDAW/C/IRL/CO/8 | 2025 | DocumentId: 1bc363e1-5382-417a-8d30-3df7fa8f3fb7 | AnnotationId: 36684c63-066b-4eda-adf0-db60f2cba0b0 |
f368b0b9-42ae-4fed-b439-e2a010de86a3 | CEDAW/C/IRL/CO/8 | CEDAW | 2025-07-10 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Ireland"
] | [
"Western Europe & Others"
] | [] | [
"Cooperation & Follow up with Treaty Bodies",
"Constitutional & legislative framework"
] | [
"16 - PEACE, JUSTICE AND STRONG INSTITUTIONS"
] | D.Parliament 8. The Committee stresses the crucial role of the legislative power in ensuring the full implementation of the Convention (see A/65/38 , part two, annex VI) and invites the Parliament (Houses of the Oireachtas) to implement, in line with its mandate, the present concluding observations between now and the ... | 8. The Committee stresses the crucial role of the legislative power in ensuring the full implementation of the Convention (see A/65/38 , part two, annex VI) and invites the Parliament (Houses of the Oireachtas) to implement, in line with its mandate, the present concluding observations between now and the submission of... | CEDAW | Ireland | CEDAW/C/IRL/CO/8 | 2025 | DocumentId: 1bc363e1-5382-417a-8d30-3df7fa8f3fb7 | AnnotationId: f368b0b9-42ae-4fed-b439-e2a010de86a3 |
d1647f38-845b-42b1-9396-59bd428b0000 | CEDAW/C/IRL/CO/8 | CEDAW | 2025-07-10 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Ireland"
] | [
"Western Europe & Others"
] | [
"Women & girls"
] | [
"Reservations"
] | [
"16 - PEACE, JUSTICE AND STRONG INSTITUTIONS"
] | Reservations 9.The Committee recalls its previous concluding observations (CEDAW/C/IRL/CO/6-7, para. 8) and notes with concern that the State Party maintains reservations under articles11 (1), 13 (a) and 16.1 (d) and (f) notwithstanding its commitment to constantly review them. | 9. The Committee recalls its previous concluding observations (CEDAW/C/IRL/CO/6-7, para. 8) and notes with concern that the State Party maintains reservations under articles11 (1), 13 (a) and 16.1 (d) and (f) notwithstanding its commitment to constantly review them. | CEDAW | Ireland | CEDAW/C/IRL/CO/8 | 2025 | DocumentId: 1bc363e1-5382-417a-8d30-3df7fa8f3fb7 | AnnotationId: d1647f38-845b-42b1-9396-59bd428b0000 |
b470f8d0-2d87-4b2a-b38f-62988d313703 | CEDAW/C/IRL/CO/8 | CEDAW | 2025-07-10 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Ireland"
] | [
"Western Europe & Others"
] | [
"Women & girls"
] | [
"Reservations"
] | [
"16 - PEACE, JUSTICE AND STRONG INSTITUTIONS"
] | Reservations 10. The Committee reiterates its previous recommendation ( CEDAW/C/IRL/CO/6-7 , para. 8) that the State Party review its reservations under articles 11 (1), 13 (a) and 16.1 (d) and (f), with a view to withdrawing them within an established time frame. | 10. The Committee reiterates its previous recommendation ( CEDAW/C/IRL/CO/6-7 , para. 8) that the State Party review its reservations under articles 11 (1), 13 (a) and 16.1 (d) and (f), with a view to withdrawing them within an established time frame. | CEDAW | Ireland | CEDAW/C/IRL/CO/8 | 2025 | DocumentId: 1bc363e1-5382-417a-8d30-3df7fa8f3fb7 | AnnotationId: b470f8d0-2d87-4b2a-b38f-62988d313703 |
30257de5-6c2c-4631-aa38-06ef32e77566 | CEDAW/C/IRL/CO/8 | CEDAW | 2025-07-10 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Ireland"
] | [
"Western Europe & Others"
] | [] | [
"Constitutional & legislative framework"
] | [
"16 - PEACE, JUSTICE AND STRONG INSTITUTIONS",
"5 - GENDER EQUALITY"
] | Constitutional and legislative framework 11.The Committee notes with regret that the 2024 constitutional referendum in which it was proposed to delete article 41.2 of the Constitution and replace it with gender-neutral language about care within families was defeated. | 11. The Committee notes with regret that the 2024 constitutional referendum in which it was proposed to delete article 41.2 of the Constitution and replace it with gender-neutral language about care within families was defeated. | CEDAW | Ireland | CEDAW/C/IRL/CO/8 | 2025 | DocumentId: 1bc363e1-5382-417a-8d30-3df7fa8f3fb7 | AnnotationId: 30257de5-6c2c-4631-aa38-06ef32e77566 |
9d4dca52-7652-4cd3-bd34-edb546038717 | CEDAW/C/IRL/CO/8 | CEDAW | 2025-07-10 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Ireland"
] | [
"Western Europe & Others"
] | [
"Women & girls"
] | [
"Human rights education, trainings & awareness raising",
"Constitutional & legislative framework",
"Discrimination against women"
] | [
"5.1 - End discrimination against women and girls",
"5 - GENDER EQUALITY"
] | Constitutional and legislative framework 12. The Committee recommends that the State Party conduct an independent evaluation of the referendum, carry out information campaigns on the negative reinforcement of gender stereotypes about women ’ s roles in the home through article 41.2 of the Constitution and undertake inc... | 12. The Committee recommends that the State Party conduct an independent evaluation of the referendum, carry out information campaigns on the negative reinforcement of gender stereotypes about women ’ s roles in the home through article 41.2 of the Constitution and undertake inclusive public consultations to find alter... | CEDAW | Ireland | CEDAW/C/IRL/CO/8 | 2025 | DocumentId: 1bc363e1-5382-417a-8d30-3df7fa8f3fb7 | AnnotationId: 9d4dca52-7652-4cd3-bd34-edb546038717 |
f5bcabf2-2758-4526-9814-cf3432360771 | CEDAW/C/IRL/CO/8 | CEDAW | 2025-07-10 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Ireland"
] | [
"Western Europe & Others"
] | [] | [
"Constitutional & legislative framework"
] | [
"16 - PEACE, JUSTICE AND STRONG INSTITUTIONS"
] | Constitutional and legislative framework 13.The Committee notes that the general scheme of the Equality (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2024 was published in January 2025. It notes with concern, however, that the bill still has not been enacted into law and that, while the State Party has indicated that it is on the pr... | 13. The Committee notes that the general scheme of the Equality (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2024 was published in January 2025. It notes with concern, however, that the bill still has not been enacted into law and that, while the State Party has indicated that it is on the priority drafting list for legislation, th... | CEDAW | Ireland | CEDAW/C/IRL/CO/8 | 2025 | DocumentId: 1bc363e1-5382-417a-8d30-3df7fa8f3fb7 | AnnotationId: f5bcabf2-2758-4526-9814-cf3432360771 |
fbd4a34b-ea71-488e-88d1-0f32d0b5dc7d | CEDAW/C/IRL/CO/8 | CEDAW | 2025-07-10 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Ireland"
] | [
"Western Europe & Others"
] | [
"Women & girls"
] | [
"Equality & non-discrimination",
"Constitutional & legislative framework",
"Discrimination against women"
] | [
"5.1 - End discrimination against women and girls",
"16 - PEACE, JUSTICE AND STRONG INSTITUTIONS"
] | Constitutional and legislative framework 14. The Committee recommends that the State Party expedite the drafting and enactment of legislation relating to the Equality (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2024 and ensure the inclusion of the broad range of internationally recognized grounds of discrimination against women an... | 14. The Committee recommends that the State Party expedite the drafting and enactment of legislation relating to the Equality (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2024 and ensure the inclusion of the broad range of internationally recognized grounds of discrimination against women and girls, including intersecting forms of ... | CEDAW | Ireland | CEDAW/C/IRL/CO/8 | 2025 | DocumentId: 1bc363e1-5382-417a-8d30-3df7fa8f3fb7 | AnnotationId: fbd4a34b-ea71-488e-88d1-0f32d0b5dc7d |
a5fa7c8e-7755-41d1-bdfd-f84aee5d2cb4 | CEDAW/C/IRL/CO/8 | CEDAW | 2025-07-10 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Ireland"
] | [
"Western Europe & Others"
] | [
"Women & girls",
"Minorities/ racial, ethnic, linguistic, religious or descent-based groups"
] | [
"Equality & non-discrimination",
"International criminal & humanitarian law (including crimes against humanity, war crimes, genocide)",
"Data collection & research",
"Participation of women in political & public life",
"Discrimination against women"
] | [
"16.7 - Responsive, inclusive and representative decision-making",
"17.18 - Enhance availability of reliable data",
"10.3 - Ensure equal opportunities and end discrimination"
] | Women and peace and security 15.The Committee acknowledges the leadership of the State Party, and in particular that of Irish women, in the implementation of the women and peace and security agenda, having placed gender equality at the forefront of the agenda of the State Party during its 2021–2022 membership of the Se... | 15. The Committee acknowledges the leadership of the State Party, and in particular that of Irish women, in the implementation of the women and peace and security agenda, having placed gender equality at the forefront of the agenda of the State Party during its 2021–2022 membership of the Security Council. It notes wit... | CEDAW | Ireland | CEDAW/C/IRL/CO/8 | 2025 | DocumentId: 1bc363e1-5382-417a-8d30-3df7fa8f3fb7 | AnnotationId: a5fa7c8e-7755-41d1-bdfd-f84aee5d2cb4 |
25d8a25e-9c75-45f6-9942-bf44d52820f5 | CEDAW/C/IRL/CO/8 | CEDAW | 2025-07-10 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Ireland"
] | [
"Western Europe & Others"
] | [
"Roma, Gypsies, Sinti & Travellers",
"Migrants",
"Women & girls",
"Minorities/ racial, ethnic, linguistic, religious or descent-based groups"
] | [
"National Human Rights Action Plans (or specific areas) / implementation plans",
"Data collection & research",
"Participation of women in political & public life"
] | [
"16.7 - Responsive, inclusive and representative decision-making",
"17.18 - Enhance availability of reliable data"
] | Women and peace and security 16. Recalling its general recommendation No. 30 (2013) on women in conflict prevention, conflict and post-conflict situations, the Committee recommends that the State Party: (a) Promote the role of minority women, such as Traveller, Roma and migrant women, in the elaboration of the upcoming... | 16. Recalling its general recommendation No. 30 (2013) on women in conflict prevention, conflict and post-conflict situations, the Committee recommends that the State Party: (a) Promote the role of minority women, such as Traveller, Roma and migrant women, in the elaboration of the upcoming national action plan on the ... | CEDAW | Ireland | CEDAW/C/IRL/CO/8 | 2025 | DocumentId: 1bc363e1-5382-417a-8d30-3df7fa8f3fb7 | AnnotationId: 25d8a25e-9c75-45f6-9942-bf44d52820f5 |
676e3173-6bc3-4219-8d14-9015f8152512 | CEDAW/C/IRL/CO/8 | CEDAW | 2025-07-10 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Ireland"
] | [
"Western Europe & Others"
] | [
"Roma, Gypsies, Sinti & Travellers",
"Migrants",
"Persons living in rural areas",
"Vulnerable persons/groups",
"Women & girls",
"Judges, lawyers and prosecutors",
"Minorities/ racial, ethnic, linguistic, religious or descent-based groups",
"Persons with disabilities"
] | [
"Equality & non-discrimination",
"Administration of justice & fair trial",
"Legal & institutional reform",
"Advancement of women",
"Human rights education, trainings & awareness raising",
"Access to justice & remedy",
"Sexual & gender-based violence",
"Prohibition of torture & ill-treatment (including... | [
"5.1 - End discrimination against women and girls",
"10.2 - Promote universal social, economical and political inclusion",
"4.5 - No discrimination in education",
"4.a - Build and upgrade inclusive and safe schools",
"16.3 - Promote the rule of law and access to justice for all",
"10.3 - Ensure equal oppo... | Access to justice 17.The Committee notes the State Party’s efforts to advance access to justice for women, including redress schemes for survivors of historic abuse and training for justice sector professionals. However, the Committee remains deeply concerned about: (a)Systemic barriers to accessing justice for women, ... | 17. The Committee notes the State Party’s efforts to advance access to justice for women, including redress schemes for survivors of historic abuse and training for justice sector professionals. However, the Committee remains deeply concerned about: (a) Systemic barriers to accessing justice for women, particularly tho... | CEDAW | Ireland | CEDAW/C/IRL/CO/8 | 2025 | DocumentId: 1bc363e1-5382-417a-8d30-3df7fa8f3fb7 | AnnotationId: 676e3173-6bc3-4219-8d14-9015f8152512 |
43f04d1c-f5e7-4f5a-b5e2-b44626bb6bc5 | CEDAW/C/IRL/CO/8 | CEDAW | 2025-07-10 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Ireland"
] | [
"Western Europe & Others"
] | [
"Roma, Gypsies, Sinti & Travellers",
"Migrants",
"Vulnerable persons/groups",
"Women & girls",
"Minorities/ racial, ethnic, linguistic, religious or descent-based groups",
"Persons with disabilities"
] | [
"Equality & non-discrimination",
"Administration of justice & fair trial",
"Human rights education, trainings & awareness raising",
"Constitutional & legislative framework",
"Sexual & gender-based violence",
"Discrimination against women"
] | [
"5.1 - End discrimination against women and girls",
"5.2 - End all violence against and exploitation of women",
"16.3 - Promote the rule of law and access to justice for all",
"10.3 - Ensure equal opportunities and end discrimination"
] | Access to justice 18. Recalling its general recommendation No. 33 (2015) on women ’ s access to justice, the Committee recommends that the State Party: (a) Remove systemic barriers to women ’ s access to justice by eliminating restrictive financial eligibility criteria for legal aid, especially for women victims of dom... | 18. Recalling its general recommendation No. 33 (2015) on women ’ s access to justice, the Committee recommends that the State Party: (a) Remove systemic barriers to women ’ s access to justice by eliminating restrictive financial eligibility criteria for legal aid, especially for women victims of domestic violence and... | CEDAW | Ireland | CEDAW/C/IRL/CO/8 | 2025 | DocumentId: 1bc363e1-5382-417a-8d30-3df7fa8f3fb7 | AnnotationId: 43f04d1c-f5e7-4f5a-b5e2-b44626bb6bc5 |
6bfe05f1-a9e3-4b5c-903d-7f239221c6f0 | CEDAW/C/IRL/CO/8 | CEDAW | 2025-07-10 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Ireland"
] | [
"Western Europe & Others"
] | [
"Judges, lawyers and prosecutors"
] | [
"Administration of justice & fair trial",
"Access to justice & remedy"
] | [
"16.3 - Promote the rule of law and access to justice for all"
] | Access to justice (e)Remove arbitrary barriers to redress for survivors of historic abuse in mother-and-baby institutions, the Magdalene laundries and other residential institutions, and fully implement prior judgments, in particular the 2014 judgment of the European Court of Human Rights in O ’ Keeffe v. Ireland , ens... | (e) Remove arbitrary barriers to redress for survivors of historic abuse in mother-and-baby institutions, the Magdalene laundries and other residential institutions, and fully implement prior judgments, in particular the 2014 judgment of the European Court of Human Rights in O ’ Keeffe v. Ireland, ensuring meaningful r... | CEDAW | Ireland | CEDAW/C/IRL/CO/8 | 2025 | DocumentId: 1bc363e1-5382-417a-8d30-3df7fa8f3fb7 | AnnotationId: 6bfe05f1-a9e3-4b5c-903d-7f239221c6f0 |
9539fb77-d775-4bb8-bcd4-4ae5c9750da4 | CEDAW/C/IRL/CO/8 | CEDAW | 2025-07-10 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Ireland"
] | [
"Western Europe & Others"
] | [
"Children",
"Youth & juveniles",
"Women & girls",
"Persons with disabilities"
] | [
"Equality & non-discrimination",
"Legal & institutional reform",
"Advancement of women",
"Human rights education, trainings & awareness raising",
"National Human Rights Action Plans (or specific areas) / implementation plans",
"Discrimination against women"
] | [
"16.7 - Responsive, inclusive and representative decision-making",
"16 - PEACE, JUSTICE AND STRONG INSTITUTIONS",
"16.3 - Promote the rule of law and access to justice for all"
] | National machinery for the advancement of women 19.The Committee welcomes the placement of the national machinery for gender equality under the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth as well as the statutory public sector equality and human rights duty. However, it remains concerned about: (... | 19. The Committee welcomes the placement of the national machinery for gender equality under the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth as well as the statutory public sector equality and human rights duty. However, it remains concerned about: (a) The lack of an intersectional gender perspec... | CEDAW | Ireland | CEDAW/C/IRL/CO/8 | 2025 | DocumentId: 1bc363e1-5382-417a-8d30-3df7fa8f3fb7 | AnnotationId: 9539fb77-d775-4bb8-bcd4-4ae5c9750da4 |
f686834b-6e85-4d35-93e3-f71798302e5d | CEDAW/C/IRL/CO/8 | CEDAW | 2025-07-10 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Ireland"
] | [
"Western Europe & Others"
] | [
"Women & girls"
] | [
"Equality & non-discrimination",
"Advancement of women",
"Human rights education, trainings & awareness raising",
"National Human Rights Action Plans (or specific areas) / implementation plans",
"Discrimination against women",
"Budget & resources (for human rights implementation)"
] | [
"5 - GENDER EQUALITY",
"16.3 - Promote the rule of law and access to justice for all"
] | National machinery for the advancement of women 20. The Committee reiterates its previous recommendations ( CEDAW/C/IRL/CO/6-7 , para. 19) and recommends that the State Party: (a) Apply a gender-based intersectional perspective in all thematic areas and establish accountability for and coordination of women ’ s rights ... | 20. The Committee reiterates its previous recommendations ( CEDAW/C/IRL/CO/6-7 , para. 19) and recommends that the State Party: (a) Apply a gender-based intersectional perspective in all thematic areas and establish accountability for and coordination of women ’ s rights and gender equality across all government depart... | CEDAW | Ireland | CEDAW/C/IRL/CO/8 | 2025 | DocumentId: 1bc363e1-5382-417a-8d30-3df7fa8f3fb7 | AnnotationId: f686834b-6e85-4d35-93e3-f71798302e5d |
53d55b3c-e153-4f6b-8a59-7d585ea24830 | CEDAW/C/IRL/CO/8 | CEDAW | 2025-07-10 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Ireland"
] | [
"Western Europe & Others"
] | [
"Women & girls"
] | [
"Equality & non-discrimination",
"Ratification of & accession to international instruments",
"Cooperation with international organizations",
"National Human Rights Institution (NHRI)",
"Discrimination against women",
"Budget & resources (for human rights implementation)"
] | [
"16.a - Strong institutions to prevent violence, terrorism and crime",
"16 - PEACE, JUSTICE AND STRONG INSTITUTIONS"
] | National human rights institution 21.The Committee welcomes the 12 per cent increase in the 2025 budget of the Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission. However, the Committee is concerned that the Commission is not adequately resourced to effectively discharge its expanded mandate, particularly with regard to women’... | 21. The Committee welcomes the 12 per cent increase in the 2025 budget of the Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission. However, the Committee is concerned that the Commission is not adequately resourced to effectively discharge its expanded mandate, particularly with regard to women’s human rights and gender equalit... | CEDAW | Ireland | CEDAW/C/IRL/CO/8 | 2025 | DocumentId: 1bc363e1-5382-417a-8d30-3df7fa8f3fb7 | AnnotationId: 53d55b3c-e153-4f6b-8a59-7d585ea24830 |
09e33e91-688c-4392-9b82-ed7d9d83fa62 | CEDAW/C/IRL/CO/8 | CEDAW | 2025-07-10 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Ireland"
] | [
"Western Europe & Others"
] | [] | [
"Ratification of & accession to international instruments",
"National Human Rights Institution (NHRI)",
"Budget & resources (for human rights implementation)"
] | [
"16.a - Strong institutions to prevent violence, terrorism and crime"
] | National human rights institution 22. The Committee recommends that the State Party implement the recommendations of the Global Alliance of National Human Rights Institutions, in particular with regard to providing the Commission with an explicit mandate to promote the ratification of and accession to international ins... | 22. The Committee recommends that the State Party implement the recommendations of the Global Alliance of National Human Rights Institutions, in particular with regard to providing the Commission with an explicit mandate to promote the ratification of and accession to international instruments, and that it allocate suf... | CEDAW | Ireland | CEDAW/C/IRL/CO/8 | 2025 | DocumentId: 1bc363e1-5382-417a-8d30-3df7fa8f3fb7 | AnnotationId: 09e33e91-688c-4392-9b82-ed7d9d83fa62 |
df85ce13-2bca-43ec-9c4f-46bd208a9e41 | CEDAW/C/IRL/CO/8 | CEDAW | 2025-07-10 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Ireland"
] | [
"Western Europe & Others"
] | [
"Roma, Gypsies, Sinti & Travellers",
"Migrants",
"Persons living in rural areas",
"Vulnerable persons/groups",
"Women & girls",
"Minorities/ racial, ethnic, linguistic, religious or descent-based groups",
"Persons with disabilities"
] | [
"Equality & non-discrimination",
"Participation of women in political & public life"
] | [
"16 - PEACE, JUSTICE AND STRONG INSTITUTIONS",
"5.5 - Equal opportunities and participation in leadership",
"10.3 - Ensure equal opportunities and end discrimination"
] | Temporary special measures 23.The Committee notes with concern that the State Party has not adopted statutory gender quotas for all areas, where women are underrepresented, such as local government, academia, the private sector and corporate boards. It also notes with concern that the State Party has not taken any spec... | 23. The Committee notes with concern that the State Party has not adopted statutory gender quotas for all areas, where women are underrepresented, such as local government, academia, the private sector and corporate boards. It also notes with concern that the State Party has not taken any special temporary measures to ... | CEDAW | Ireland | CEDAW/C/IRL/CO/8 | 2025 | DocumentId: 1bc363e1-5382-417a-8d30-3df7fa8f3fb7 | AnnotationId: df85ce13-2bca-43ec-9c4f-46bd208a9e41 |
2f7b1224-301b-42aa-98d9-24eac1c260bf | CEDAW/C/IRL/CO/8 | CEDAW | 2025-07-10 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Ireland"
] | [
"Western Europe & Others"
] | [
"Roma, Gypsies, Sinti & Travellers",
"Migrants",
"Persons living in rural areas",
"Vulnerable persons/groups",
"Women & girls",
"Minorities/ racial, ethnic, linguistic, religious or descent-based groups",
"Persons with disabilities"
] | [
"Equality & non-discrimination",
"Participation of women in political & public life"
] | [
"16 - PEACE, JUSTICE AND STRONG INSTITUTIONS",
"5.5 - Equal opportunities and participation in leadership"
] | Temporary special measures 24. Recalling article 4 (1) of the Convention and its general recommendation No. 25 (2004) on temporary special measures, the Committee recommends that the State Party adopt temporary special measures, including parity nested gender quotas, in all areas where women are disadvantaged or underr... | 24. Recalling article 4 (1) of the Convention and its general recommendation No. 25 (2004) on temporary special measures, the Committee recommends that the State Party adopt temporary special measures, including parity nested gender quotas, in all areas where women are disadvantaged or underrepresented in both the publ... | CEDAW | Ireland | CEDAW/C/IRL/CO/8 | 2025 | DocumentId: 1bc363e1-5382-417a-8d30-3df7fa8f3fb7 | AnnotationId: 2f7b1224-301b-42aa-98d9-24eac1c260bf |
3c4000a5-45d7-48b8-b13c-e62ca3980513 | CEDAW/C/IRL/CO/8 | CEDAW | 2025-07-10 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Ireland"
] | [
"Western Europe & Others"
] | [
"Medical staff / health professionals",
"Roma, Gypsies, Sinti & Travellers",
"Migrants",
"Lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender and intersex persons (LGBTI)",
"Women & girls",
"Media",
"Minorities/ racial, ethnic, linguistic, religious or descent-based groups",
"Persons with disabilities"
] | [
"Equality & non-discrimination",
"Legal & institutional reform",
"Human rights education, trainings & awareness raising",
"National Human Rights Action Plans (or specific areas) / implementation plans",
"Right to health",
"Sexual & gender-based violence",
"Persons with disabilities: independence, inclus... | [
"5.1 - End discrimination against women and girls",
"10.2 - Promote universal social, economical and political inclusion",
"4.7 - Education for sustainable development and global citizenship",
"4.5 - No discrimination in education",
"5.6 - Universal access to reproductive health and rights",
"4.a - Build ... | Gender stereotypes and harmful practices 25.The Committee welcomes the inclusion of gender equality in the National Strategy for Women and Girls, the renewed National Council for Curriculum and Assessment specification for relationships and sexuality education, and media initiatives to combat discriminatory online cont... | 25. The Committee welcomes the inclusion of gender equality in the National Strategy for Women and Girls, the renewed National Council for Curriculum and Assessment specification for relationships and sexuality education, and media initiatives to combat discriminatory online content. It notes that a new National Strate... | CEDAW | Ireland | CEDAW/C/IRL/CO/8 | 2025 | DocumentId: 1bc363e1-5382-417a-8d30-3df7fa8f3fb7 | AnnotationId: 3c4000a5-45d7-48b8-b13c-e62ca3980513 |
2018526a-1187-4462-8284-1d6260777a35 | CEDAW/C/IRL/CO/8 | CEDAW | 2025-07-10 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Ireland"
] | [
"Western Europe & Others"
] | [
"Children",
"Medical staff / health professionals",
"Roma, Gypsies, Sinti & Travellers",
"Women & girls",
"Media",
"Minorities/ racial, ethnic, linguistic, religious or descent-based groups",
"Persons with disabilities"
] | [
"Equality & non-discrimination",
"Legal & institutional reform",
"Human rights education, trainings & awareness raising",
"National Human Rights Action Plans (or specific areas) / implementation plans",
"Right to health",
"Sexual & gender-based violence",
"Data collection & research",
"Discrimination ... | [
"5.1 - End discrimination against women and girls",
"10.2 - Promote universal social, economical and political inclusion",
"4.7 - Education for sustainable development and global citizenship",
"4.5 - No discrimination in education",
"5.6 - Universal access to reproductive health and rights",
"4.a - Build ... | Gender stereotypes and harmful practices 26. Recalling joint general recommendation No. 31 of the Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women/general comment No. 18 of the Committee on the Rights of the Child (2019) on harmful practices, the Committee recommends that the State Party: (a) Ensure that bi... | 26. Recalling joint general recommendation No. 31 of the Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women/general comment No. 18 of the Committee on the Rights of the Child (2019) on harmful practices, the Committee recommends that the State Party: (a) Ensure that binding timelines and robust monitoring mec... | CEDAW | Ireland | CEDAW/C/IRL/CO/8 | 2025 | DocumentId: 1bc363e1-5382-417a-8d30-3df7fa8f3fb7 | AnnotationId: 2018526a-1187-4462-8284-1d6260777a35 |
c7e97df4-d4e8-45e1-bdf0-641f1fae17d4 | CEDAW/C/IRL/CO/8 | CEDAW | 2025-07-10 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Ireland"
] | [
"Western Europe & Others"
] | [
"Law enforcement / police & prison officials",
"Roma, Gypsies, Sinti & Travellers",
"Migrants",
"Lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender and intersex persons (LGBTI)",
"Vulnerable persons/groups",
"Women & girls",
"Judges, lawyers and prosecutors",
"Minorities/ racial, ethnic, linguistic, religious or ... | [
"Violence against women",
"Equality & non-discrimination",
"Human rights education, trainings & awareness raising",
"National Human Rights Action Plans (or specific areas) / implementation plans",
"Constitutional & legislative framework",
"Sexual & gender-based violence",
"Data collection & research",
... | [
"16 - PEACE, JUSTICE AND STRONG INSTITUTIONS",
"17.2 - Implement all development assistance commitments",
"5.2 - End all violence against and exploitation of women",
"17.18 - Enhance availability of reliable data",
"16.3 - Promote the rule of law and access to justice for all"
] | Gender-based violence against women and girls 27.The Committee welcomes the establishment of the statutory Domestic, Sexual and Gender-Based Violence Agency and the adoption of the third National Strategy on Domestic, Sexual and Gender-Based Violence, which includes human rights-based training for public officials and ... | 27. The Committee welcomes the establishment of the statutory Domestic, Sexual and Gender-Based Violence Agency and the adoption of the third National Strategy on Domestic, Sexual and Gender-Based Violence, which includes human rights-based training for public officials and An Garda Síochána (the Irish Police Force), w... | CEDAW | Ireland | CEDAW/C/IRL/CO/8 | 2025 | DocumentId: 1bc363e1-5382-417a-8d30-3df7fa8f3fb7 | AnnotationId: c7e97df4-d4e8-45e1-bdf0-641f1fae17d4 |
eef0c8a2-3cb2-423e-9a27-5bba2dcacc28 | CEDAW/C/IRL/CO/8 | CEDAW | 2025-07-10 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Ireland"
] | [
"Western Europe & Others"
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"Law enforcement / police & prison officials",
"Roma, Gypsies, Sinti & Travellers",
"Migrants",
"Lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender and intersex persons (LGBTI)",
"Women & girls",
"Judges, lawyers and prosecutors",
"Minorities/ racial, ethnic, linguistic, religious or descent-based groups",
"Perso... | [
"Violence against women",
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"5.2 - End all violence against and exploitation of women",
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"16.3 - Promote the rule of law and access to justice for all"
] | Gender-based violence against women and girls 28. Recalling its general recommendation No. 35 (2017) on gender-based violence against women, updating general recommendation No. 19 (1992) , the Committee recommends that the State Party: (a) Strengthen efforts to prevent gender-based violence, ensure the effective invest... | 28. Recalling its general recommendation No. 35 (2017) on gender-based violence against women, updating general recommendation No. 19 (1992) , the Committee recommends that the State Party: (a) Strengthen efforts to prevent gender-based violence, ensure the effective investigation, prosecution and punishment of perpetr... | CEDAW | Ireland | CEDAW/C/IRL/CO/8 | 2025 | DocumentId: 1bc363e1-5382-417a-8d30-3df7fa8f3fb7 | AnnotationId: eef0c8a2-3cb2-423e-9a27-5bba2dcacc28 |
232bd2fe-9daa-4572-9146-ec0dd2d78467 | CEDAW/C/IRL/CO/8 | CEDAW | 2025-07-10 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Ireland"
] | [
"Western Europe & Others"
] | [
"Refugees & asylum seekers",
"Children",
"Women & girls",
"Judges, lawyers and prosecutors"
] | [
"Violence against women",
"Rule of law & impunity",
"Support to victims & witnesses",
"Children: protection against exploitation",
"National Human Rights Action Plans (or specific areas) / implementation plans",
"Human trafficking & contemporary forms of slavery",
"Right to health",
"Constitutional & ... | [
"16.2 - Protect children from abuse, exploitation, trafficking and violence",
"5.2 - End all violence against and exploitation of women",
"8.7 - End modern slavery, trafficking and child labour",
"3.4 - Reduce mortality from non-communicable diseases and promote mental health"
] | Trafficking and exploitation of prostitution 29.The Committee welcomes the considerable efforts of the State Party to combat trafficking in persons, including the adoption of the Criminal Law (Sexual Offences and Human Trafficking) Act 2024, the launch of the third National Action Plan to Prevent and Combat Human Traff... | 29. The Committee welcomes the considerable efforts of the State Party to combat trafficking in persons, including the adoption of the Criminal Law (Sexual Offences and Human Trafficking) Act 2024, the launch of the third National Action Plan to Prevent and Combat Human Trafficking 2023–2027, and the specific inclusion... | CEDAW | Ireland | CEDAW/C/IRL/CO/8 | 2025 | DocumentId: 1bc363e1-5382-417a-8d30-3df7fa8f3fb7 | AnnotationId: 232bd2fe-9daa-4572-9146-ec0dd2d78467 |
0124dee3-4138-444a-ab3e-c458132f07c9 | CEDAW/C/IRL/CO/8 | CEDAW | 2025-07-10 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Ireland"
] | [
"Western Europe & Others"
] | [
"Refugees & asylum seekers",
"Women & girls",
"Judges, lawyers and prosecutors"
] | [
"Rule of law & impunity",
"Support to victims & witnesses",
"Human rights education, trainings & awareness raising",
"Children: protection against exploitation",
"Human trafficking & contemporary forms of slavery",
"Right to health",
"Constitutional & legislative framework"
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"8.7 - End modern slavery, trafficking and child labour",
"16.3 - Promote the rule of law and access to justice for all",
"3.4 - Reduce mortality from non-communicable diseases and promote mental health"
] | Trafficking and exploitation of prostitution 30. The Committee recommends that the State Party: (a) Effectively enforce existing legislation on trafficking in persons by ensuring that cases are thoroughly investigated and perpetrators prosecuted and adequately punished; (b) Provide systematic mandatory training for jud... | 30. The Committee recommends that the State Party: (a) Effectively enforce existing legislation on trafficking in persons by ensuring that cases are thoroughly investigated and perpetrators prosecuted and adequately punished; (b) Provide systematic mandatory training for judges and lawyers on trafficking in persons and... | CEDAW | Ireland | CEDAW/C/IRL/CO/8 | 2025 | DocumentId: 1bc363e1-5382-417a-8d30-3df7fa8f3fb7 | AnnotationId: 0124dee3-4138-444a-ab3e-c458132f07c9 |
bf8f5de6-0f83-417e-8863-208cbf5bad4a | CEDAW/C/IRL/CO/8 | CEDAW | 2025-07-10 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Ireland"
] | [
"Western Europe & Others"
] | [
"Roma, Gypsies, Sinti & Travellers",
"Migrants",
"Persons living in rural areas",
"Women & girls",
"Minorities/ racial, ethnic, linguistic, religious or descent-based groups",
"Persons with disabilities"
] | [
"Business & Human Rights",
"Violence against women",
"Equality & non-discrimination",
"Advancement of women",
"National Human Rights Action Plans (or specific areas) / implementation plans",
"Constitutional & legislative framework",
"Right to participate in public affairs & right to vote",
"Sexual & g... | [
"16.7 - Responsive, inclusive and representative decision-making",
"10.2 - Promote universal social, economical and political inclusion",
"11.1 - Safe and affordable housing",
"5.2 - End all violence against and exploitation of women",
"5.5 - Equal opportunities and participation in leadership"
] | Participation in political and public life 31.The Committee welcomes the adoption of gender quotas for national elections, the appointment of the first female Speaker of the Lower House of Parliament (Dáil Éireann) and the fact that women now hold 45 per cent of seats in the Upper House (Seanad). It notes the increase ... | 31. The Committee welcomes the adoption of gender quotas for national elections, the appointment of the first female Speaker of the Lower House of Parliament (Dáil Éireann) and the fact that women now hold 45 per cent of seats in the Upper House (Seanad). It notes the increase from 30 to 40 per cent of the minimum gend... | CEDAW | Ireland | CEDAW/C/IRL/CO/8 | 2025 | DocumentId: 1bc363e1-5382-417a-8d30-3df7fa8f3fb7 | AnnotationId: bf8f5de6-0f83-417e-8863-208cbf5bad4a |
874a513e-4339-46ba-8589-384cb352dd23 | CEDAW/C/IRL/CO/8 | CEDAW | 2025-07-10 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Ireland"
] | [
"Western Europe & Others"
] | [
"Roma, Gypsies, Sinti & Travellers",
"Migrants",
"Persons living in rural areas",
"Women & girls",
"Minorities/ racial, ethnic, linguistic, religious or descent-based groups",
"Persons with disabilities"
] | [
"Business & Human Rights",
"Violence against women",
"Equality & non-discrimination",
"Legal & institutional reform",
"Advancement of women",
"Human rights education, trainings & awareness raising",
"Constitutional & legislative framework",
"Right to participate in public affairs & right to vote",
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"16.7 - Responsive, inclusive and representative decision-making",
"10.2 - Promote universal social, economical and political inclusion",
"4.5 - No discrimination in education",
"11.1 - Safe and affordable housing",
"5.2 - End all violence against and exploitation of women",
"5.5 - Equal opportunities and... | Participation in political and public life 32. Recalling its general recommendations No. 40 (2024) on the equal and inclusive representation of women in decision-making systems, No. 23 (1997) on women in political and public life and No. 25 (2004) on temporary special measures and reiterating its previous recommendatio... | 32. Recalling its general recommendations No. 40 (2024) on the equal and inclusive representation of women in decision-making systems, No. 23 (1997) on women in political and public life and No. 25 (2004) on temporary special measures and reiterating its previous recommendations ( CEDAW/C/IRL/CO/6-7 , para. 35), the Co... | CEDAW | Ireland | CEDAW/C/IRL/CO/8 | 2025 | DocumentId: 1bc363e1-5382-417a-8d30-3df7fa8f3fb7 | AnnotationId: 874a513e-4339-46ba-8589-384cb352dd23 |
ddfd6d46-5207-41c9-87fd-d0bc3598e384 | CEDAW/C/IRL/CO/8 | CEDAW | 2025-07-10 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Ireland"
] | [
"Western Europe & Others"
] | [
"Stateless persons",
"Women & girls"
] | [
"Rights related to name, identity & nationality"
] | [
"16.9 - Universal legal identity and birth registration"
] | Nationality and statelessness 33.The Committee is concerned about the absence of a dedicated statelessness determination procedure in the State Party, which results in case-by-case evaluation and may fail to provide stateless women and girls with the legal certainty and rights protection required under the Convention. | 33. The Committee is concerned about the absence of a dedicated statelessness determination procedure in the State Party, which results in case-by-case evaluation and may fail to provide stateless women and girls with the legal certainty and rights protection required under the Convention. | CEDAW | Ireland | CEDAW/C/IRL/CO/8 | 2025 | DocumentId: 1bc363e1-5382-417a-8d30-3df7fa8f3fb7 | AnnotationId: ddfd6d46-5207-41c9-87fd-d0bc3598e384 |
79e1d378-bed7-47d0-bcfc-a1e8a919b927 | CEDAW/C/IRL/CO/8 | CEDAW | 2025-07-10 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Ireland"
] | [
"Western Europe & Others"
] | [
"Stateless persons",
"Women & girls"
] | [
"Rights related to name, identity & nationality"
] | [
"16.9 - Universal legal identity and birth registration"
] | Nationality and statelessness 34. The Committee recommends that the State Party: (a) Establish a clear, transparent and accessible statelessness determination procedure in line with international standards; (b) Ensure that such procedures include gender-sensitive safeguards and mandatory training for decision-makers on... | 34. The Committee recommends that the State Party: (a) Establish a clear, transparent and accessible statelessness determination procedure in line with international standards; (b) Ensure that such procedures include gender-sensitive safeguards and mandatory training for decision-makers on the rights of stateless women... | CEDAW | Ireland | CEDAW/C/IRL/CO/8 | 2025 | DocumentId: 1bc363e1-5382-417a-8d30-3df7fa8f3fb7 | AnnotationId: 79e1d378-bed7-47d0-bcfc-a1e8a919b927 |
fd142b09-b40b-4748-8c0e-44c6d9f75770 | CEDAW/C/IRL/CO/8 | CEDAW | 2025-07-10 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Ireland"
] | [
"Western Europe & Others"
] | [
"Children",
"Roma, Gypsies, Sinti & Travellers",
"Migrants",
"Lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender and intersex persons (LGBTI)",
"Educational staff & students",
"Women & girls",
"Minorities/ racial, ethnic, linguistic, religious or descent-based groups",
"Persons with disabilities"
] | [
"Equality & non-discrimination",
"Legal & institutional reform",
"Advancement of women",
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"Constitutional & legislative framework",
"Sexual & gender-based violence",
"Discrimination against women",
"Sexual & reproductive h... | [
"5.1 - End discrimination against women and girls",
"5.c - Adopt policies and enforce legislation for gender equality",
"4.7 - Education for sustainable development and global citizenship",
"16.2 - Protect children from abuse, exploitation, trafficking and violence",
"4.5 - No discrimination in education",
... | Education 35.The Committee welcomes the State Party’s legislative and policy advancements in education, particularly the Higher Education Authority Act 2022 and the publication of an updated relationships and sexuality education curriculum for the senior cycle in 2024. It also notes the Traveller and Roma Education Str... | 35. The Committee welcomes the State Party’s legislative and policy advancements in education, particularly the Higher Education Authority Act 2022 and the publication of an updated relationships and sexuality education curriculum for the senior cycle in 2024. It also notes the Traveller and Roma Education Strategy for... | CEDAW | Ireland | CEDAW/C/IRL/CO/8 | 2025 | DocumentId: 1bc363e1-5382-417a-8d30-3df7fa8f3fb7 | AnnotationId: fd142b09-b40b-4748-8c0e-44c6d9f75770 |
09da2cfc-2c9d-4b21-8260-f7fa5251e4e2 | CEDAW/C/IRL/CO/8 | CEDAW | 2025-07-10 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Ireland"
] | [
"Western Europe & Others"
] | [
"Roma, Gypsies, Sinti & Travellers",
"Migrants",
"Lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender and intersex persons (LGBTI)",
"Educational staff & students",
"Women & girls",
"Minorities/ racial, ethnic, linguistic, religious or descent-based groups",
"Persons with disabilities"
] | [
"Equality & non-discrimination",
"Human rights education, trainings & awareness raising",
"Right to health",
"Sexual & gender-based violence",
"Persons with disabilities: independence, inclusion",
"Data collection & research",
"Discrimination against women",
"Sexual & reproductive health and rights",
... | [
"3.8 - Achieve universal health coverage",
"10.2 - Promote universal social, economical and political inclusion",
"4.1 - Free primary and secondary education",
"4.7 - Education for sustainable development and global citizenship",
"4.5 - No discrimination in education",
"5.2 - End all violence against and ... | Education 36. The Committee recommends that the State Party: (a) Reform the primary education curriculum to systematically incorporate gender equality and eliminate gender stereotypes; (b) Ensure the use of teaching materials promoting gender equality and non-violent masculinities, including comprehensive coverage of d... | 36. The Committee recommends that the State Party: (a) Reform the primary education curriculum to systematically incorporate gender equality and eliminate gender stereotypes; (b) Ensure the use of teaching materials promoting gender equality and non-violent masculinities, including comprehensive coverage of diverse rel... | CEDAW | Ireland | CEDAW/C/IRL/CO/8 | 2025 | DocumentId: 1bc363e1-5382-417a-8d30-3df7fa8f3fb7 | AnnotationId: 09da2cfc-2c9d-4b21-8260-f7fa5251e4e2 |
7b61a0fa-6b3d-4bd2-a5c3-37522db7d943 | CEDAW/C/IRL/CO/8 | CEDAW | 2025-07-10 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Ireland"
] | [
"Western Europe & Others"
] | [
"Roma, Gypsies, Sinti & Travellers",
"Persons living in rural areas",
"Women & girls",
"Minorities/ racial, ethnic, linguistic, religious or descent-based groups"
] | [
"Equality & non-discrimination",
"Labour rights and right to work",
"Human trafficking & contemporary forms of slavery",
"Ratification of & accession to international instruments",
"Right to social security",
"Discrimination against women"
] | [
"8.5 - Full employment and decent work with equal pay",
"8.7 - End modern slavery, trafficking and child labour",
"5.5 - Equal opportunities and participation in leadership",
"10.3 - Ensure equal opportunities and end discrimination"
] | Employment 37.The Committee welcomes the reduction of the gender pay gap to 9.6 per cent in 2022, the extension of gender pay gap reporting requirements, and the State Party’s increased investment in childcare services and parental leave. However, the Committee notes with concern: (a)That the gender wage gap persists i... | 37. The Committee welcomes the reduction of the gender pay gap to 9.6 per cent in 2022, the extension of gender pay gap reporting requirements, and the State Party’s increased investment in childcare services and parental leave. However, the Committee notes with concern: (a) That the gender wage gap persists in the Sta... | CEDAW | Ireland | CEDAW/C/IRL/CO/8 | 2025 | DocumentId: 1bc363e1-5382-417a-8d30-3df7fa8f3fb7 | AnnotationId: 7b61a0fa-6b3d-4bd2-a5c3-37522db7d943 |
05d41caf-62c2-439f-9078-23aa7f82e68c | CEDAW/C/IRL/CO/8 | CEDAW | 2025-07-10 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Ireland"
] | [
"Western Europe & Others"
] | [
"Roma, Gypsies, Sinti & Travellers",
"Older persons",
"Women & girls",
"Minorities/ racial, ethnic, linguistic, religious or descent-based groups"
] | [
"Equality & non-discrimination",
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"Ratification of & accession to international instruments",
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"Data collection & research",
"Right to... | [
"5.1 - End discrimination against women and girls",
"8.5 - Full employment and decent work with equal pay",
"8.7 - End modern slavery, trafficking and child labour",
"17.9 - Enhance capacity-building in developing countries",
"5.5 - Equal opportunities and participation in leadership",
"10.3 - Ensure equa... | Employment 38. The Committee recommends that the State Party: (a) Close the gender pay gap, including by effectively enforcing the principle of equal pay for work of equal value; regularly reviewing wages in sectors where women are concentrated; adopting measures to close the gender pay gap, including through gender-ne... | 38. The Committee recommends that the State Party: (a) Close the gender pay gap, including by effectively enforcing the principle of equal pay for work of equal value; regularly reviewing wages in sectors where women are concentrated; adopting measures to close the gender pay gap, including through gender-neutral analy... | CEDAW | Ireland | CEDAW/C/IRL/CO/8 | 2025 | DocumentId: 1bc363e1-5382-417a-8d30-3df7fa8f3fb7 | AnnotationId: 05d41caf-62c2-439f-9078-23aa7f82e68c |
c3be79a4-4e5c-46cc-b04e-48395861ff70 | CEDAW/C/IRL/CO/8 | CEDAW | 2025-07-10 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Ireland"
] | [
"Western Europe & Others"
] | [
"Children in vulnerable situations (abused, living on the street, institutionalized, indigenous, migrant children etc.)",
"Children",
"Medical staff / health professionals",
"Roma, Gypsies, Sinti & Travellers",
"Migrants",
"Persons living in rural areas",
"Lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender and inte... | [
"Violence against women",
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"Support to victims & witnesses",
"Right to life",
"Human trafficking & contemporary forms of slavery",
"Right to health",
"Constitutional & legislative framework",
"Sexual & gender-based violence",
"Sexual & reproductive health and rights"
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"10.2 - Promote universal social, economical and political inclusion",
"3.1 - Reduce maternal mortality",
"4.1 - Free primary and secondary education",
"5.2 - End all violence against and exploitation of women",
"3.7 - Universal access to reproductive care, planning and education",
"5.6 - Universal access... | Health 39.The Committee notes with appreciation legislative and public policy advances made in the field of women’s health, including regarding contraception and in vitro fertilization. However, the Committee notes with concern: (a)The persistent barriers to healthcare access for women with disabilities, rural women an... | 39. The Committee notes with appreciation legislative and public policy advances made in the field of women’s health, including regarding contraception and in vitro fertilization. However, the Committee notes with concern: (a) The persistent barriers to healthcare access for women with disabilities, rural women and Rom... | CEDAW | Ireland | CEDAW/C/IRL/CO/8 | 2025 | DocumentId: 1bc363e1-5382-417a-8d30-3df7fa8f3fb7 | AnnotationId: c3be79a4-4e5c-46cc-b04e-48395861ff70 |
a7674ad7-0ffc-4c7a-9d69-959abde6e4cb | CEDAW/C/IRL/CO/8 | CEDAW | 2025-07-10 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Ireland"
] | [
"Western Europe & Others"
] | [
"Children in vulnerable situations (abused, living on the street, institutionalized, indigenous, migrant children etc.)",
"Children",
"Medical staff / health professionals",
"Roma, Gypsies, Sinti & Travellers",
"Migrants",
"Persons living in rural areas",
"Lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender and inte... | [
"Violence against women",
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"Right to health",
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"3.8 - Achieve universal health coverage",
"3.2 - End all preventable deaths under 5 years of age",
"10.2 - Promote universal social, economical and political inclusion",
"3.1 - Reduce maternal mortality",
"4.1 - Free primary and secondary education",
"5.2 - End all violence against and exploitation of wo... | Health 40. The Committee recommends that the State Party: (a) Ensure universal access to health services with specific measures for Traveller, Roma, migrant and rural women and women with disabilities and ensure their inclusion in the digital health transformation under the Digital Health Strategic Implementation Roadm... | 40. The Committee recommends that the State Party: (a) Ensure universal access to health services with specific measures for Traveller, Roma, migrant and rural women and women with disabilities and ensure their inclusion in the digital health transformation under the Digital Health Strategic Implementation Roadmap for ... | CEDAW | Ireland | CEDAW/C/IRL/CO/8 | 2025 | DocumentId: 1bc363e1-5382-417a-8d30-3df7fa8f3fb7 | AnnotationId: a7674ad7-0ffc-4c7a-9d69-959abde6e4cb |
478ea1b5-6007-421b-aa35-23b0489eec9f | CEDAW/C/IRL/CO/8 | CEDAW | 2025-07-10 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Ireland"
] | [
"Western Europe & Others"
] | [
"Medical staff / health professionals",
"Women & girls"
] | [
"Right to health",
"Constitutional & legislative framework",
"Sexual & reproductive health and rights"
] | [
"5.6 - Universal access to reproductive health and rights",
"17.18 - Enhance availability of reliable data"
] | Health 41.The Committee notes with appreciation the adoption of the Health (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy) Act 2018, by which abortion during the first 12 weeks of pregnancy was legalized, and the Health (Termination of Pregnancy Services) (Safe Access Zones) Act 2024, by which any obstruction of a person’s ac... | 41. The Committee notes with appreciation the adoption of the Health (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy) Act 2018, by which abortion during the first 12 weeks of pregnancy was legalized, and the Health (Termination of Pregnancy Services) (Safe Access Zones) Act 2024, by which any obstruction of a person’s access t... | CEDAW | Ireland | CEDAW/C/IRL/CO/8 | 2025 | DocumentId: 1bc363e1-5382-417a-8d30-3df7fa8f3fb7 | AnnotationId: 478ea1b5-6007-421b-aa35-23b0489eec9f |
5fc1adf3-10d5-467a-afd5-4cdc68582214 | CEDAW/C/IRL/CO/8 | CEDAW | 2025-07-10 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Ireland"
] | [
"Western Europe & Others"
] | [
"Medical staff / health professionals",
"Persons living in rural areas",
"Women & girls"
] | [
"Right to health",
"Constitutional & legislative framework",
"Sexual & reproductive health and rights"
] | [
"5.6 - Universal access to reproductive health and rights"
] | Health 42. The Committee recommends that the State Party: (a) Urgently implement the recommendations of the 2023 independent review of the operation of the Health (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy) Act 2018; (b) Combat stigma and conscientious objection among medical personnel and ensure the provision of abortion... | 42. The Committee recommends that the State Party: (a) Urgently implement the recommendations of the 2023 independent review of the operation of the Health (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy) Act 2018; (b) Combat stigma and conscientious objection among medical personnel and ensure the provision of abortion servic... | CEDAW | Ireland | CEDAW/C/IRL/CO/8 | 2025 | DocumentId: 1bc363e1-5382-417a-8d30-3df7fa8f3fb7 | AnnotationId: 5fc1adf3-10d5-467a-afd5-4cdc68582214 |
73f5ce19-0c7d-490d-82c6-04ba85102805 | CEDAW/C/IRL/CO/8 | CEDAW | 2025-07-10 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Ireland"
] | [
"Western Europe & Others"
] | [
"Persons living in poverty",
"Roma, Gypsies, Sinti & Travellers",
"Migrants",
"Persons living in rural areas",
"Women & girls",
"Minorities/ racial, ethnic, linguistic, religious or descent-based groups",
"Persons with disabilities"
] | [
"Human rights & poverty",
"Economic, social & cultural rights - general measures of implementation",
"Advancement of women",
"National Human Rights Action Plans (or specific areas) / implementation plans",
"Right to social security",
"Budget & resources (for human rights implementation)"
] | [
"16.7 - Responsive, inclusive and representative decision-making",
"10.2 - Promote universal social, economical and political inclusion",
"1 - NO POVERTY",
"5.5 - Equal opportunities and participation in leadership",
"1.3 - Implement social protection systems"
] | Economic empowerment and social benefits 43.Committee notes the State Party’s initiatives to promote women’s entrepreneurship, such as Enterprise Ireland and Local Enterprise Offices; the fact that 37 per cent of start-ups supported by Enterprise Ireland were led by women in 2022; and the introduction of fiscal measure... | 43. Committee notes the State Party’s initiatives to promote women’s entrepreneurship, such as Enterprise Ireland and Local Enterprise Offices; the fact that 37 per cent of start-ups supported by Enterprise Ireland were led by women in 2022; and the introduction of fiscal measures supporting single-parent families and ... | CEDAW | Ireland | CEDAW/C/IRL/CO/8 | 2025 | DocumentId: 1bc363e1-5382-417a-8d30-3df7fa8f3fb7 | AnnotationId: 73f5ce19-0c7d-490d-82c6-04ba85102805 |
5eece633-dd17-455e-b885-70f25bdd8269 | CEDAW/C/IRL/CO/8 | CEDAW | 2025-07-10 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Ireland"
] | [
"Western Europe & Others"
] | [
"Persons living in poverty",
"Roma, Gypsies, Sinti & Travellers",
"Migrants",
"Persons living in rural areas",
"Vulnerable persons/groups",
"Women & girls",
"Minorities/ racial, ethnic, linguistic, religious or descent-based groups",
"Persons with disabilities"
] | [
"Business & Human Rights",
"Equality & non-discrimination",
"Human rights & poverty",
"Economic, social & cultural rights - general measures of implementation",
"Legal & institutional reform",
"Advancement of women",
"National Human Rights Action Plans (or specific areas) / implementation plans",
"Per... | [
"5.1 - End discrimination against women and girls",
"16.7 - Responsive, inclusive and representative decision-making",
"10.2 - Promote universal social, economical and political inclusion",
"11.1 - Safe and affordable housing",
"12.6 - Encourage sustainable practices for companies",
"5.5 - Equal opportuni... | Economic empowerment and social benefits 44. The Committee recommends that the State Party: (a) Strengthen support programmes for women entrepreneurs, including targeted measures to ensure the participation of women from disadvantaged groups, particularly rural women, women with disabilities, Roma, Traveller and migran... | 44. The Committee recommends that the State Party: (a) Strengthen support programmes for women entrepreneurs, including targeted measures to ensure the participation of women from disadvantaged groups, particularly rural women, women with disabilities, Roma, Traveller and migrant women and ethnic minority women; (b) Fu... | CEDAW | Ireland | CEDAW/C/IRL/CO/8 | 2025 | DocumentId: 1bc363e1-5382-417a-8d30-3df7fa8f3fb7 | AnnotationId: 5eece633-dd17-455e-b885-70f25bdd8269 |
cbcb6515-5667-4f92-95cc-fd64e94032b6 | CEDAW/C/IRL/CO/8 | CEDAW | 2025-07-10 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Ireland"
] | [
"Western Europe & Others"
] | [
"Children",
"Women & girls",
"Persons with disabilities"
] | [
"Violence against women",
"Equality & non-discrimination",
"Rights related to marriage & family",
"Right to health",
"Sexual & gender-based violence",
"Discrimination against women",
"Sexual & reproductive health and rights"
] | [
"5.1 - End discrimination against women and girls",
"5.2 - End all violence against and exploitation of women",
"3.7 - Universal access to reproductive care, planning and education",
"5.6 - Universal access to reproductive health and rights",
"16.3 - Promote the rule of law and access to justice for all"
] | Women with disabilities 45.The Committee notes with concern the multiple and intersecting forms of discrimination faced by women with disabilities in the State Party, particularly in relation to sexual and reproductive health and rights, gender-based violence, violence in institutions and access to justice. The Committ... | 45. The Committee notes with concern the multiple and intersecting forms of discrimination faced by women with disabilities in the State Party, particularly in relation to sexual and reproductive health and rights, gender-based violence, violence in institutions and access to justice. The Committee also notes the discr... | CEDAW | Ireland | CEDAW/C/IRL/CO/8 | 2025 | DocumentId: 1bc363e1-5382-417a-8d30-3df7fa8f3fb7 | AnnotationId: cbcb6515-5667-4f92-95cc-fd64e94032b6 |
0e834575-ca04-4dfd-8fe0-7e0223bb9be6 | CEDAW/C/IRL/CO/8 | CEDAW | 2025-07-10 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Ireland"
] | [
"Western Europe & Others"
] | [
"Medical staff / health professionals",
"Persons living in rural areas",
"Women & girls",
"Persons with disabilities"
] | [
"Administration of justice & fair trial",
"Human rights education, trainings & awareness raising",
"National Human Rights Action Plans (or specific areas) / implementation plans",
"Access to justice & remedy",
"Sexual & reproductive health and rights"
] | [
"5.6 - Universal access to reproductive health and rights",
"5.3 - Eliminate forced marriages and genital mutilation",
"16.3 - Promote the rule of law and access to justice for all"
] | Women with disabilities 46. The Committee that recommends that the State Party: (a) Ensure the exercise of all human rights of women with disabilities through a comprehensive strategy that addresses all areas covered by the Convention; (b) Ensure that women with disabilities have effective access to justice and legal a... | 46. The Committee that recommends that the State Party: (a) Ensure the exercise of all human rights of women with disabilities through a comprehensive strategy that addresses all areas covered by the Convention; (b) Ensure that women with disabilities have effective access to justice and legal aid through the provision... | CEDAW | Ireland | CEDAW/C/IRL/CO/8 | 2025 | DocumentId: 1bc363e1-5382-417a-8d30-3df7fa8f3fb7 | AnnotationId: 0e834575-ca04-4dfd-8fe0-7e0223bb9be6 |
86c89eed-1cac-4dcb-85b5-1cce3d13dcd1 | CEDAW/C/IRL/CO/8 | CEDAW | 2025-07-10 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Ireland"
] | [
"Western Europe & Others"
] | [
"Roma, Gypsies, Sinti & Travellers",
"Women & girls",
"Persons deprived of their liberty & detainees",
"Minorities/ racial, ethnic, linguistic, religious or descent-based groups"
] | [
"Administration of justice & fair trial",
"Labour rights and right to work",
"National Human Rights Action Plans (or specific areas) / implementation plans",
"Right to health",
"Right to education",
"Right to adequate housing"
] | [
"10.2 - Promote universal social, economical and political inclusion",
"17.2 - Implement all development assistance commitments",
"4.5 - No discrimination in education",
"11.1 - Safe and affordable housing",
"16.3 - Promote the rule of law and access to justice for all"
] | Roma and Traveller women 47.The Committee notes the adoption of the National Traveller and Roma Inclusion Strategy II for 2024–2028. It nevertheless notes with concern that Roma and Traveller women and girls continue to face limited access to education, employment, health services and housing. It also notes with concer... | 47. The Committee notes the adoption of the National Traveller and Roma Inclusion Strategy II for 2024–2028. It nevertheless notes with concern that Roma and Traveller women and girls continue to face limited access to education, employment, health services and housing. It also notes with concern: (a) The persistent ov... | CEDAW | Ireland | CEDAW/C/IRL/CO/8 | 2025 | DocumentId: 1bc363e1-5382-417a-8d30-3df7fa8f3fb7 | AnnotationId: 86c89eed-1cac-4dcb-85b5-1cce3d13dcd1 |
e52637d6-43d2-4270-9d2e-6e8c1c8d7a27 | CEDAW/C/IRL/CO/8 | CEDAW | 2025-07-10 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Ireland"
] | [
"Western Europe & Others"
] | [
"Law enforcement / police & prison officials",
"Roma, Gypsies, Sinti & Travellers",
"Women & girls",
"Persons deprived of their liberty & detainees",
"Minorities/ racial, ethnic, linguistic, religious or descent-based groups"
] | [
"Administration of justice & fair trial",
"Labour rights and right to work",
"National Human Rights Action Plans (or specific areas) / implementation plans",
"Right to health",
"Constitutional & legislative framework",
"Right to education",
"Budget & resources (for human rights implementation)",
"Righ... | [
"16.7 - Responsive, inclusive and representative decision-making",
"10.2 - Promote universal social, economical and political inclusion",
"4.5 - No discrimination in education",
"11.1 - Safe and affordable housing",
"16.3 - Promote the rule of law and access to justice for all"
] | Roma and Traveller women 48. The Committee recalls its previous recommendations ( CEDAW/C/IRL/CO/6-7 , para. 49) and recommends that the State Party take concrete measures to improve access to education, employment, health services and housing for Traveller women and girls, including by ensuring the effective implement... | 48. The Committee recalls its previous recommendations ( CEDAW/C/IRL/CO/6-7 , para. 49) and recommends that the State Party take concrete measures to improve access to education, employment, health services and housing for Traveller women and girls, including by ensuring the effective implementation of the National Tra... | CEDAW | Ireland | CEDAW/C/IRL/CO/8 | 2025 | DocumentId: 1bc363e1-5382-417a-8d30-3df7fa8f3fb7 | AnnotationId: e52637d6-43d2-4270-9d2e-6e8c1c8d7a27 |
74cc65f6-39fa-4647-b11c-dad6ded9284c | CEDAW/C/IRL/CO/8 | CEDAW | 2025-07-10 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Ireland"
] | [
"Western Europe & Others"
] | [
"Women & girls",
"Persons deprived of their liberty & detainees",
"Minorities/ racial, ethnic, linguistic, religious or descent-based groups"
] | [
"Data collection & research",
"Conditions of detention"
] | [
"17.18 - Enhance availability of reliable data"
] | Women in detention 49.The Committee is concerned about the conditions and treatment of women in detention facilities in the State Party. It notes with particular concern: (a)The significant overcrowding in women’s prisons despite the expansion of prison spaces; (b)The lack of an open prison or equivalent facility for f... | 49. The Committee is concerned about the conditions and treatment of women in detention facilities in the State Party. It notes with particular concern: (a) The significant overcrowding in women’s prisons despite the expansion of prison spaces; (b) The lack of an open prison or equivalent facility for female offenders;... | CEDAW | Ireland | CEDAW/C/IRL/CO/8 | 2025 | DocumentId: 1bc363e1-5382-417a-8d30-3df7fa8f3fb7 | AnnotationId: 74cc65f6-39fa-4647-b11c-dad6ded9284c |
14e9ef27-f804-4a5b-b1c3-0d61725c2f02 | CEDAW/C/IRL/CO/8 | CEDAW | 2025-07-10 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Ireland"
] | [
"Western Europe & Others"
] | [
"Women & girls",
"Persons deprived of their liberty & detainees"
] | [
"Equality & non-discrimination",
"Data collection & research",
"Conditions of detention",
"Discrimination against women"
] | [
"5.1 - End discrimination against women and girls",
"17.18 - Enhance availability of reliable data",
"16.3 - Promote the rule of law and access to justice for all"
] | Women in detention 50. In line with the United Nations Rules for the Treatment of Women Prisoners and Non-custodial Measures for Women Offenders (the Bangkok Rules), the Committee recommends that the State Party: (a) Take immediate and effective measures to address overcrowding in women ’ s prisons and ensure that dete... | 50. In line with the United Nations Rules for the Treatment of Women Prisoners and Non-custodial Measures for Women Offenders (the Bangkok Rules), the Committee recommends that the State Party: (a) Take immediate and effective measures to address overcrowding in women ’ s prisons and ensure that detention conditions me... | CEDAW | Ireland | CEDAW/C/IRL/CO/8 | 2025 | DocumentId: 1bc363e1-5382-417a-8d30-3df7fa8f3fb7 | AnnotationId: 14e9ef27-f804-4a5b-b1c3-0d61725c2f02 |
feed0f17-ad0b-4c2f-ae0f-a974bab3b254 | CEDAW/C/IRL/CO/8 | CEDAW | 2025-07-10 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Ireland"
] | [
"Western Europe & Others"
] | [
"Persons living in rural areas",
"Women & girls"
] | [
"Labour rights and right to work",
"National Human Rights Action Plans (or specific areas) / implementation plans",
"Right to health",
"Right to participate in public affairs & right to vote",
"Participation of women in political & public life",
"Discrimination against women",
"Land & property rights",
... | [
"3.8 - Achieve universal health coverage",
"1.4 - Equal rights to ownership, basic services, technology and economic resources",
"4.5 - No discrimination in education",
"5.5 - Equal opportunities and participation in leadership",
"2.3 - Double the productivity and incomes of small-scale food producers"
] | Rural women 51.The Committee welcomes recent policy initiatives such as the National Women in Agriculture Plan of 2024 and the Common Agricultural Policy Strategic Plan 2023–2027. It nevertheless notes with concern: (a)The persistent gender gap in land ownership and the fact that women represent only 12 per cent of far... | 51. The Committee welcomes recent policy initiatives such as the National Women in Agriculture Plan of 2024 and the Common Agricultural Policy Strategic Plan 2023–2027. It nevertheless notes with concern: (a) The persistent gender gap in land ownership and the fact that women represent only 12 per cent of farm owners; ... | CEDAW | Ireland | CEDAW/C/IRL/CO/8 | 2025 | DocumentId: 1bc363e1-5382-417a-8d30-3df7fa8f3fb7 | AnnotationId: feed0f17-ad0b-4c2f-ae0f-a974bab3b254 |
a56553b9-97ab-4f9a-9a93-87db196f7170 | CEDAW/C/IRL/CO/8 | CEDAW | 2025-07-10 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Ireland"
] | [
"Western Europe & Others"
] | [
"Persons living in rural areas",
"Women & girls"
] | [
"Advancement of women",
"Human rights education, trainings & awareness raising",
"Labour rights and right to work",
"Right to health",
"Constitutional & legislative framework",
"Right to participate in public affairs & right to vote",
"Land & property rights",
"Right to education",
"Budget & resourc... | [
"16.7 - Responsive, inclusive and representative decision-making",
"3.8 - Achieve universal health coverage",
"1.4 - Equal rights to ownership, basic services, technology and economic resources",
"5.5 - Equal opportunities and participation in leadership",
"2.3 - Double the productivity and incomes of small... | Rural women 52. In accordance with its general recommendation No. 34 (2016) on the rights of rural women and target 5.a of the Sustainable Development Goals, the Committee recommends that the State Party: (a) Increase rural women ’ s access to land ownership, through legislative reform and awareness-raising campaigns; ... | 52. In accordance with its general recommendation No. 34 (2016) on the rights of rural women and target 5.a of the Sustainable Development Goals, the Committee recommends that the State Party: (a) Increase rural women's access to land ownership, through legislative reform and awareness-raising campaigns; (b) Strengthen... | CEDAW | Ireland | CEDAW/C/IRL/CO/8 | 2025 | DocumentId: 1bc363e1-5382-417a-8d30-3df7fa8f3fb7 | AnnotationId: a56553b9-97ab-4f9a-9a93-87db196f7170 |
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