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d93ca881-808c-47f4-b96d-08f53d8ea5cd | CERD/C/MDV/CO/13-15 | CERD | 2025-12-09 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Maldives"
] | [
"Asia-Pacific"
] | [
"Migrants"
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"Cooperation & Follow up with Treaty Bodies"
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"16.3 - Promote the rule of law and access to justice for all"
] | Follow-up to concluding observations 45. In accordance with article 9 (1) of the Convention and rule 74 of its rules of procedure, the Committee requests the State Party to provide, within one year of the adoption of the present concluding observations, information on its implementation of the recommendations contained... | 45. In accordance with article 9 (1) of the Convention and rule 74 of its rules of procedure, the Committee requests the State Party to provide, within one year of the adoption of the present concluding observations, information on its implementation of the recommendations contained in paragraphs 19 ( a) and ( f) ( dis... | CERD | Maldives | CERD/C/MDV/CO/13-15 | 2025 | DocumentId: 394d53a6-f2d5-4d13-8197-5fb58ed76738 | AnnotationId: d93ca881-808c-47f4-b96d-08f53d8ea5cd |
26ad0413-db10-42d2-adc3-9e9a45c5ecd3 | CERD/C/MDV/CO/13-15 | CERD | 2025-12-09 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Maldives"
] | [
"Asia-Pacific"
] | [] | [
"Cooperation & Follow up with Treaty Bodies"
] | [] | Preparation of the next periodic report 46. The Committee recommends that the State Party submit its combined sixteenth to twenty-second periodic report s , as a single document, by 24 May 2029 , taking into account the reporting guidelines adopted by the Committee during its seventy-first session and addressing all th... | 46. The Committee recommends that the State Party submit its combined sixteenth to twenty-second periodic reports , as a single document, by 24 May 2029 , taking into account the reporting guidelines adopted by the Committee during its seventy-first session and addressing all the points raised in the present concluding... | CERD | Maldives | CERD/C/MDV/CO/13-15 | 2025 | DocumentId: 394d53a6-f2d5-4d13-8197-5fb58ed76738 | AnnotationId: 26ad0413-db10-42d2-adc3-9e9a45c5ecd3 |
d568fc95-918b-43ad-88de-63f6888e41ca | CERD/C/MUS/CO/24-25 | CERD | 2025-05-13 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Mauritius"
] | [
"Africa"
] | [
"Persons with disabilities"
] | [
"General framework of implementation",
"National Human Rights Action Plans (or specific areas) / implementation plans",
"Human trafficking & contemporary forms of slavery",
"Constitutional & legislative framework"
] | [
"10.7 - Responsible and well-managed migration policies",
"16 - PEACE, JUSTICE AND STRONG INSTITUTIONS",
"8.7 - End modern slavery, trafficking and child labour"
] | B.Positive aspects 3.The Committee welcomes the following legislative, institutional and policy measures taken by the State Party: (a)The adoption of the Protection and Promotion of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, in 2024; (b)The adoption of the Private Recruitment Agencies Act, in 2023; (c)The adoption of... | 3. The Committee welcomes the following legislative, institutional and policy measures taken by the State Party: (a) The adoption of the Protection and Promotion of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, in 2024; (b) The adoption of the Private Recruitment Agencies Act, in 2023; (c) The adoption of the Combating ... | CERD | Mauritius | CERD/C/MUS/CO/24-25 | 2025 | DocumentId: 8902aeb0-bd6d-442c-b3cf-22bbb64628a8 | AnnotationId: d568fc95-918b-43ad-88de-63f6888e41ca |
7c4d990f-ff49-4739-b0a9-538462a5501c | CERD/C/MUS/CO/24-25 | CERD | 2025-05-13 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Mauritius"
] | [
"Africa"
] | [
"Women & girls"
] | [
"Violence against women",
"Legal & institutional reform",
"National Human Rights Action Plans (or specific areas) / implementation plans",
"Constitutional & legislative framework",
"Sexual & gender-based violence",
"Discrimination against women"
] | [
"5 - GENDER EQUALITY",
"5.c - Adopt policies and enforce legislation for gender equality",
"5.2 - End all violence against and exploitation of women"
] | B.Positive aspects 4.The Committee also welcomes the adoption of the National Gender Policy (2022–2030) and the National Strategy and Action Plan on the Elimination of Gender‑Based Violence (2020–2024). It also notes that the State Party is in the process of drafting a gender equality commission bill and encourages it ... | 4. The Committee also welcomes the adoption of the National Gender Policy (2022–2030) and the National Strategy and Action Plan on the Elimination of Gender‐Based Violence (2020–2024). It also notes that the State Party is in the process of drafting a gender equality commission bill and encourages it to expedite its ad... | CERD | Mauritius | CERD/C/MUS/CO/24-25 | 2025 | DocumentId: 8902aeb0-bd6d-442c-b3cf-22bbb64628a8 | AnnotationId: 7c4d990f-ff49-4739-b0a9-538462a5501c |
03fff734-ee43-4c2b-8e9b-63ef749f2ad1 | CERD/C/MUS/CO/24-25 | CERD | 2025-05-13 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Mauritius"
] | [
"Africa"
] | [] | [
"Freedom of opinion and expression & access to information"
] | [
"16 - PEACE, JUSTICE AND STRONG INSTITUTIONS"
] | B.Positive aspects 5.The Committee takes note of the announcement by the State Party’s delegation of the ongoing efforts to translate the Convention into Kreol Morisien for public dissemination. | 5. The Committee takes note of the announcement by the State Party’s delegation of the ongoing efforts to translate the Convention into Kreol Morisien for public dissemination. | CERD | Mauritius | CERD/C/MUS/CO/24-25 | 2025 | DocumentId: 8902aeb0-bd6d-442c-b3cf-22bbb64628a8 | AnnotationId: 03fff734-ee43-4c2b-8e9b-63ef749f2ad1 |
6f4330ff-7212-4023-aef3-b42e5436de25 | CERD/C/MUS/CO/24-25 | CERD | 2025-05-13 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Mauritius"
] | [
"Africa"
] | [
"Migrants",
"People of African Descent",
"Stateless persons",
"Persons deprived of their liberty & detainees",
"Minorities/ racial, ethnic, linguistic, religious or descent-based groups",
"Non-citizens"
] | [
"Equality & non-discrimination",
"Rights related to name, identity & nationality",
"Racial discrimination",
"Data collection & research"
] | [
"16.9 - Universal legal identity and birth registration",
"17.18 - Enhance availability of reliable data",
"10.3 - Ensure equal opportunities and end discrimination"
] | Statistics 6.The Committee notes the State Party’s position that keeping statistics disaggregated by ethnicity goes against national unity. It also notes the statistics provided by the State Party’s delegation, including data on nationality, religion and language from the 2022 census. However, the Committee remains con... | 6. The Committee notes the State Party’s position that keeping statistics disaggregated by ethnicity goes against national unity. It also notes the statistics provided by the State Party’s delegation, including data on nationality, religion and language from the 2022 census. However, the Committee remains concerned abo... | CERD | Mauritius | CERD/C/MUS/CO/24-25 | 2025 | DocumentId: 8902aeb0-bd6d-442c-b3cf-22bbb64628a8 | AnnotationId: 6f4330ff-7212-4023-aef3-b42e5436de25 |
53f2be69-ea57-4380-948d-7340cf6f4e83 | CERD/C/MUS/CO/24-25 | CERD | 2025-05-13 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Mauritius"
] | [
"Africa"
] | [
"Civil society",
"People of African Descent",
"Persons deprived of their liberty & detainees",
"Minorities/ racial, ethnic, linguistic, religious or descent-based groups"
] | [
"Equality & non-discrimination",
"Cooperation & consultation with civil society",
"Right to health",
"Right to food",
"Data collection & research",
"Right to social security",
"Safe drinking water & sanitation",
"Right to adequate housing"
] | [
"16.7 - Responsive, inclusive and representative decision-making",
"2.1 - Universal access to safe and nutritious food",
"6.2 - End open defecation and provide access to sanitation and hygiene",
"11.1 - Safe and affordable housing",
"6.1 - Safe and affordable drinking water",
"17.18 - Enhance availability... | Statistics 7. Recalling its previous recommendations and its general recommendations No. 4 (1973) concerning reporting by States Parties under article 1 of the Convention and No. 24 (1999) concerning article 1 of the Convention, the Committee urges the State Party: (a) To develop and implement, in consultation with civ... | 7. Recalling its previous recommendations and its general recommendations No. 4 (1973) concerning reporting by States Parties under article 1 of the Convention and No. 24 (1999) concerning article 1 of the Convention, the Committee urges the State Party: (a) To develop and implement, in consultation with civil society,... | CERD | Mauritius | CERD/C/MUS/CO/24-25 | 2025 | DocumentId: 8902aeb0-bd6d-442c-b3cf-22bbb64628a8 | AnnotationId: 53f2be69-ea57-4380-948d-7340cf6f4e83 |
7c51ae02-e9ec-4378-9cac-49e88905dd00 | CERD/C/MUS/CO/24-25 | CERD | 2025-05-13 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Mauritius"
] | [
"Africa"
] | [
"Judges, lawyers and prosecutors"
] | [
"Constitutional & legislative framework"
] | [
"16 - PEACE, JUSTICE AND STRONG INSTITUTIONS"
] | Status of the Convention in the domestic legal framework 8.The Committee remains concerned that the Convention has not yet been fully incorporated into the State Party’s domestic legal framework. It is also concerned about the lack of information on judicial cases in which the Convention has been invoked and applied by... | 8. The Committee remains concerned that the Convention has not yet been fully incorporated into the State Party’s domestic legal framework. It is also concerned about the lack of information on judicial cases in which the Convention has been invoked and applied by domestic courts. | CERD | Mauritius | CERD/C/MUS/CO/24-25 | 2025 | DocumentId: 8902aeb0-bd6d-442c-b3cf-22bbb64628a8 | AnnotationId: 7c51ae02-e9ec-4378-9cac-49e88905dd00 |
5d0df85d-cf83-4a30-984c-8489bbc6d652 | CERD/C/MUS/CO/24-25 | CERD | 2025-05-13 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Mauritius"
] | [
"Africa"
] | [
"Judges, lawyers and prosecutors"
] | [
"Human rights education, trainings & awareness raising",
"Constitutional & legislative framework"
] | [
"16 - PEACE, JUSTICE AND STRONG INSTITUTIONS",
"4.7 - Education for sustainable development and global citizenship"
] | Status of the Convention in the domestic legal framework 9. Recalling its previous recommendation, the Committee urges the State Party to take all measures necessary to fully incorporate the Convention into its domestic legal framework. It also recommends that the State Party enhance efforts to raise awareness and know... | 9. Recalling its previous recommendation, the Committee urges the State Party to take all measures necessary to fully incorporate the Convention into its domestic legal framework. It also recommends that the State Party enhance efforts to raise awareness and knowledge of the Convention, in particular among prosecutors,... | CERD | Mauritius | CERD/C/MUS/CO/24-25 | 2025 | DocumentId: 8902aeb0-bd6d-442c-b3cf-22bbb64628a8 | AnnotationId: 5d0df85d-cf83-4a30-984c-8489bbc6d652 |
edca8f09-3800-43e7-b250-74f018d9a62d | CERD/C/MUS/CO/24-25 | CERD | 2025-05-13 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Mauritius"
] | [
"Africa"
] | [] | [
"Equality & non-discrimination",
"Access to justice & remedy",
"Constitutional & legislative framework"
] | [
"16 - PEACE, JUSTICE AND STRONG INSTITUTIONS",
"16.b - Promote and enforce non-discriminatory laws"
] | Equal Opportunities Act 10.The Committee is concerned that, despite the non-discrimination provisions in the Constitution (sect. 16 (1) and (3)), legislative gaps and the inadequate enforcement of the Equal Opportunities Act undermine the accessibility and effectiveness of remedies and impede the full implementation of... | 10. The Committee is concerned that, despite the non-discrimination provisions in the Constitution (sect. 16 (1) and (3)), legislative gaps and the inadequate enforcement of the Equal Opportunities Act undermine the accessibility and effectiveness of remedies and impede the full implementation of the State Party’s anti... | CERD | Mauritius | CERD/C/MUS/CO/24-25 | 2025 | DocumentId: 8902aeb0-bd6d-442c-b3cf-22bbb64628a8 | AnnotationId: edca8f09-3800-43e7-b250-74f018d9a62d |
00295cb1-5058-41cf-9247-80748b6c06e3 | CERD/C/MUS/CO/24-25 | CERD | 2025-05-13 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Mauritius"
] | [
"Africa"
] | [
"Lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender and intersex persons (LGBTI)",
"Judges, lawyers and prosecutors",
"Minorities/ racial, ethnic, linguistic, religious or descent-based groups"
] | [
"Equality & non-discrimination",
"Racial discrimination",
"Access to justice & remedy",
"Constitutional & legislative framework"
] | [
"16.b - Promote and enforce non-discriminatory laws",
"10.3 - Ensure equal opportunities and end discrimination"
] | Equal Opportunities Act 11. Recalling its previous recommendation, the Committee urges the State Party: (a) To develop and adopt comprehensive anti-discrimination legislation that contains a clear definition of racial discrimination and covers structural, direct, indirect and intersecting forms of discrimination on all... | 11. Recalling its previous recommendation, the Committee urges the State Party: (a) To develop and adopt comprehensive anti-discrimination legislation that contains a clear definition of racial discrimination and covers structural, direct, indirect and intersecting forms of discrimination on all grounds, including lang... | CERD | Mauritius | CERD/C/MUS/CO/24-25 | 2025 | DocumentId: 8902aeb0-bd6d-442c-b3cf-22bbb64628a8 | AnnotationId: 00295cb1-5058-41cf-9247-80748b6c06e3 |
4ec78043-f110-4377-81ac-007402642fd9 | CERD/C/MUS/CO/24-25 | CERD | 2025-05-13 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Mauritius"
] | [
"Africa"
] | [
"Lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender and intersex persons (LGBTI)",
"Minorities/ racial, ethnic, linguistic, religious or descent-based groups",
"Non-citizens"
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"Equality & non-discrimination",
"Racial discrimination",
"Constitutional & legislative framework",
"Sexual & gender-based violence"
] | [
"5.2 - End all violence against and exploitation of women",
"10 - REDUCED INEQUALITIES",
"10.3 - Ensure equal opportunities and end discrimination"
] | Intersectional discrimination 12.The Committee is concerned that the State Party has not taken sufficient measures to address discrimination based on race, colour, descent, or national or ethnic origin where intersecting with other grounds, such as sex, gender, sexual orientation or gender identity. It is particularly ... | 12. The Committee is concerned that the State Party has not taken sufficient measures to address discrimination based on race, colour, descent, or national or ethnic origin where intersecting with other grounds, such as sex, gender, sexual orientation or gender identity. It is particularly concerned about reports of vi... | CERD | Mauritius | CERD/C/MUS/CO/24-25 | 2025 | DocumentId: 8902aeb0-bd6d-442c-b3cf-22bbb64628a8 | AnnotationId: 4ec78043-f110-4377-81ac-007402642fd9 |
0733248d-b32d-4325-ac41-9c5bea47ac0b | CERD/C/MUS/CO/24-25 | CERD | 2025-05-13 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Mauritius"
] | [
"Africa"
] | [
"Lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender and intersex persons (LGBTI)",
"Persons with disabilities"
] | [
"Equality & non-discrimination",
"Rule of law & impunity",
"Racial discrimination",
"Access to justice & remedy",
"Constitutional & legislative framework",
"Sexual & gender-based violence"
] | [
"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",
"10.3 - Ensure equal opportunities and end discrimination"
] | Intersectional discrimination 13. The Committee recommends that the State Party: (a) Take legislative, administrative and policy measures to combat intersectional discrimination and to ensure the mainstreaming of gender, age, disability, sexual orientation and gender identity into all its measures aimed at combating mu... | 13. The Committee recommends that the State Party: (a) Take legislative, administrative and policy measures to combat intersectional discrimination and to ensure the mainstreaming of gender, age, disability, sexual orientation and gender identity into all its measures aimed at combating multiple and intersectional form... | CERD | Mauritius | CERD/C/MUS/CO/24-25 | 2025 | DocumentId: 8902aeb0-bd6d-442c-b3cf-22bbb64628a8 | AnnotationId: 0733248d-b32d-4325-ac41-9c5bea47ac0b |
94d07e16-ca48-43c4-b254-17a855c3e790 | CERD/C/MUS/CO/24-25 | CERD | 2025-05-13 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Mauritius"
] | [
"Africa"
] | [
"Minorities/ racial, ethnic, linguistic, religious or descent-based groups"
] | [
"Equality & non-discrimination",
"Racial discrimination",
"Access to justice & remedy",
"National Human Rights Institution (NHRI)"
] | [
"16.a - Strong institutions to prevent violence, terrorism and crime",
"16 - PEACE, JUSTICE AND STRONG INSTITUTIONS",
"17.18 - Enhance availability of reliable data",
"10.3 - Ensure equal opportunities and end discrimination"
] | Institutional framework 14.The Committee notes the institutional framework for addressing racial discrimination in the State Party, including the Equal Opportunities Commission, the National Human Rights Commission and the Office of the Ombudsman, as well as the statistics on complaints received on grounds such as race... | 14. The Committee notes the institutional framework for addressing racial discrimination in the State Party, including the Equal Opportunities Commission, the National Human Rights Commission and the Office of the Ombudsman, as well as the statistics on complaints received on grounds such as race, ethnic origin, politi... | CERD | Mauritius | CERD/C/MUS/CO/24-25 | 2025 | DocumentId: 8902aeb0-bd6d-442c-b3cf-22bbb64628a8 | AnnotationId: 94d07e16-ca48-43c4-b254-17a855c3e790 |
c5c99880-4eb8-401d-80c7-661f4a4bc376 | CERD/C/MUS/CO/24-25 | CERD | 2025-05-13 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Mauritius"
] | [
"Africa"
] | [
"Minorities/ racial, ethnic, linguistic, religious or descent-based groups"
] | [
"Equality & non-discrimination",
"Good governance & corruption",
"Human rights education, trainings & awareness raising",
"Racial discrimination",
"National Human Rights Institution (NHRI)",
"Budget & resources (for human rights implementation)"
] | [
"16.a - Strong institutions to prevent violence, terrorism and crime",
"16 - PEACE, JUSTICE AND STRONG INSTITUTIONS",
"16.6 - Effective, accountable and transparent institutions",
"10.3 - Ensure equal opportunities and end discrimination"
] | Institutional framework 15. Recalling its previous recommendation, the Committee urges the State Party: (a) To continue its efforts to implement the recommendations made in 2021 by the Subcommittee on Accreditation of the Global Alliance of National Human Rights Institutions regarding the National Human Rights Commissi... | 15. Recalling its previous recommendation, the Committee urges the State Party: (a) To continue its efforts to implement the recommendations made in 2021 by the Subcommittee on Accreditation of the Global Alliance of National Human Rights Institutions regarding the National Human Rights Commission; (b) To review sectio... | CERD | Mauritius | CERD/C/MUS/CO/24-25 | 2025 | DocumentId: 8902aeb0-bd6d-442c-b3cf-22bbb64628a8 | AnnotationId: c5c99880-4eb8-401d-80c7-661f4a4bc376 |
52c90fd8-8eee-43ad-a4e3-6ee41610855f | CERD/C/MUS/CO/24-25 | CERD | 2025-05-13 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Mauritius"
] | [
"Africa"
] | [
"Media",
"Minorities/ racial, ethnic, linguistic, religious or descent-based groups"
] | [
"Equality & non-discrimination",
"Racial discrimination",
"Constitutional & legislative framework"
] | [
"16.3 - Promote the rule of law and access to justice for all",
"10.3 - Ensure equal opportunities and end discrimination"
] | Legal provisions on racial hatred and prohibition of organizations that promote racial discrimination 16.The Committee takes note of the adoption of the Judicial and Legal Provisions Act 2018, which repealed and replaced earlier versions of sections 206 and 282 of the Criminal Code. However, the Committee remains conce... | 16. The Committee takes note of the adoption of the Judicial and Legal Provisions Act 2018, which repealed and replaced earlier versions of sections 206 and 282 of the Criminal Code. However, the Committee remains concerned about: (a) The fact that the current legal framework does not fully meet the requirements of art... | CERD | Mauritius | CERD/C/MUS/CO/24-25 | 2025 | DocumentId: 8902aeb0-bd6d-442c-b3cf-22bbb64628a8 | AnnotationId: 52c90fd8-8eee-43ad-a4e3-6ee41610855f |
f18eca73-8269-4358-9dfb-dab18ab8261d | CERD/C/MUS/CO/24-25 | CERD | 2025-05-13 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Mauritius"
] | [
"Africa"
] | [
"Law enforcement / police & prison officials",
"Public officials",
"Media",
"Minorities/ racial, ethnic, linguistic, religious or descent-based groups",
"Non-citizens"
] | [
"Equality & non-discrimination",
"Legal & institutional reform",
"Human rights education, trainings & awareness raising",
"Racial discrimination",
"Access to justice & remedy",
"Constitutional & legislative framework"
] | [
"17.18 - Enhance availability of reliable data",
"16.3 - Promote the rule of law and access to justice for all",
"10.3 - Ensure equal opportunities and end discrimination"
] | Legal provisions on racial hatred and prohibition of organizations that promote racial discrimination 17. Recalling its general recommendations No. 35 (2013) on combating racist hate speech, No. 15 (1993) on article 4 of the Convention and No. 7 (1985) relating to the implementation of article 4 of the Convention, whic... | 17. Recalling its general recommendations No. 35 (2013) on combating racist hate speech, No. 15 (1993) on article 4 of the Convention and No. 7 (1985) relating to the implementation of article 4 of the Convention, which state that all provisions of article 4 of the Convention are of a mandatory character and highlight ... | CERD | Mauritius | CERD/C/MUS/CO/24-25 | 2025 | DocumentId: 8902aeb0-bd6d-442c-b3cf-22bbb64628a8 | AnnotationId: f18eca73-8269-4358-9dfb-dab18ab8261d |
453737d0-8efe-42ca-bf21-6bf17641ce29 | CERD/C/MUS/CO/24-25 | CERD | 2025-05-13 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Mauritius"
] | [
"Africa"
] | [
"Migrants",
"Women & girls",
"Minorities/ racial, ethnic, linguistic, religious or descent-based groups",
"Persons with disabilities"
] | [
"Equality & non-discrimination",
"Racial discrimination",
"Constitutional & legislative framework",
"Discrimination against women"
] | [
"8.8 - Universal labour rights and safe working environments",
"5.c - Adopt policies and enforce legislation for gender equality",
"10.3 - Ensure equal opportunities and end discrimination"
] | Structural discrimination and special measures 18.While noting recent legislative initiatives and institutional developments aimed at addressing racial discrimination, strengthening protections for migrant workers and persons with disabilities and promoting gender equality, the Committee remains concerned that these me... | 18. While noting recent legislative initiatives and institutional developments aimed at addressing racial discrimination, strengthening protections for migrant workers and persons with disabilities and promoting gender equality, the Committee remains concerned that these measures appear limited to specific areas. It al... | CERD | Mauritius | CERD/C/MUS/CO/24-25 | 2025 | DocumentId: 8902aeb0-bd6d-442c-b3cf-22bbb64628a8 | AnnotationId: 453737d0-8efe-42ca-bf21-6bf17641ce29 |
4799eea0-bc04-423e-91ca-99bb92b2d477 | CERD/C/MUS/CO/24-25 | CERD | 2025-05-13 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Mauritius"
] | [
"Africa"
] | [
"Youth & juveniles",
"People of African Descent",
"Vulnerable persons/groups",
"Women & girls",
"Minorities/ racial, ethnic, linguistic, religious or descent-based groups",
"Persons with disabilities"
] | [
"Equality & non-discrimination",
"Human rights education, trainings & awareness raising",
"Labour rights and right to work",
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"Racial discrimination",
"Right to health",
"Persons with disabilities: independence, inclusion",
... | [
"5.1 - End discrimination against women and girls",
"10.2 - Promote universal social, economical and political inclusion",
"8.6 - Promote youth employment, education and training",
"2.1 - Universal access to safe and nutritious food",
"6.2 - End open defecation and provide access to sanitation and hygiene",... | Structural discrimination and special measures 19. Recalling its general recommendation No. 32 (2009) on the meaning and scope of special measures in the Convention, the Committee recommends that the State Party: (a) In consultation with disadvantaged ethnic groups, including Chagossians and Creoles, notably people of ... | 19. Recalling its general recommendation No. 32 (2009) on the meaning and scope of special measures in the Convention, the Committee recommends that the State Party: (a) In consultation with disadvantaged ethnic groups, including Chagossians and Creoles, notably people of African descent within these groups, and with w... | CERD | Mauritius | CERD/C/MUS/CO/24-25 | 2025 | DocumentId: 8902aeb0-bd6d-442c-b3cf-22bbb64628a8 | AnnotationId: 4799eea0-bc04-423e-91ca-99bb92b2d477 |
0c51ed38-2e1a-4a2f-9fe0-ba6ed13de5e8 | CERD/C/MUS/CO/24-25 | CERD | 2025-05-13 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Mauritius"
] | [
"Africa"
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"Minorities/ racial, ethnic, linguistic, religious or descent-based groups"
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"Constitutional & legislative framework",
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"16.7 - Responsive, inclusive and representative decision-making"
] | Public and political participation 20.The Committee welcomes the establishment of a constitutional review commission to consider electoral and constitutional reform, including the “best loser” system. However, it remains concerned that political participation and representation do not fully reflect the diversity of the... | 20. The Committee welcomes the establishment of a constitutional review commission to consider electoral and constitutional reform, including the “best loser” system. However, it remains concerned that political participation and representation do not fully reflect the diversity of the State Party’s population, and tha... | CERD | Mauritius | CERD/C/MUS/CO/24-25 | 2025 | DocumentId: 8902aeb0-bd6d-442c-b3cf-22bbb64628a8 | AnnotationId: 0c51ed38-2e1a-4a2f-9fe0-ba6ed13de5e8 |
fd6c0753-5203-4721-a567-2e41cdc2566d | CERD/C/MUS/CO/24-25 | CERD | 2025-05-13 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Mauritius"
] | [
"Africa"
] | [
"Minorities/ racial, ethnic, linguistic, religious or descent-based groups"
] | [
"Right to participate in public affairs & right to vote"
] | [
"16.7 - Responsive, inclusive and representative decision-making",
"10.3 - Ensure equal opportunities and end discrimination"
] | Public and political participation 21. Recalling its previous recommendation, the Committee urges the State Party to expedite the process of electoral reform and take all steps necessary to address barriers to equal participation and representation in political life for all of its population, in particular ethnic group... | 21. Recalling its previous recommendation, the Committee urges the State Party to expedite the process of electoral reform and take all steps necessary to address barriers to equal participation and representation in political life for all of its population, in particular ethnic groups, at all levels of government and ... | CERD | Mauritius | CERD/C/MUS/CO/24-25 | 2025 | DocumentId: 8902aeb0-bd6d-442c-b3cf-22bbb64628a8 | AnnotationId: fd6c0753-5203-4721-a567-2e41cdc2566d |
145f99c7-1342-4306-8efa-962b3757715c | CERD/C/MUS/CO/24-25 | CERD | 2025-05-13 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Mauritius"
] | [
"Africa"
] | [
"People of African Descent",
"Minorities/ racial, ethnic, linguistic, religious or descent-based groups"
] | [
"Access to justice & remedy",
"Transitional justice",
"Land & property rights"
] | [
"10.2 - Promote universal social, economical and political inclusion",
"1.4 - Equal rights to ownership, basic services, technology and economic resources",
"2.3 - Double the productivity and incomes of small-scale food producers"
] | Truth and Justice Commission 22.The Committee notes the steps taken following the work of the Truth and Justice Commission, including the establishment of the Land Research and Monitoring Unit and the Land Division of the Supreme Court, and initiatives to promote remembrance and reconciliation. However, the Committee r... | 22. The Committee notes the steps taken following the work of the Truth and Justice Commission, including the establishment of the Land Research and Monitoring Unit and the Land Division of the Supreme Court, and initiatives to promote remembrance and reconciliation. However, the Committee remains concerned that key re... | CERD | Mauritius | CERD/C/MUS/CO/24-25 | 2025 | DocumentId: 8902aeb0-bd6d-442c-b3cf-22bbb64628a8 | AnnotationId: 145f99c7-1342-4306-8efa-962b3757715c |
12e807cb-7fbe-4662-8d9d-7174cf2a6a06 | CERD/C/MUS/CO/24-25 | CERD | 2025-05-13 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Mauritius"
] | [
"Africa"
] | [
"Civil society",
"People of African Descent",
"Minorities/ racial, ethnic, linguistic, religious or descent-based groups"
] | [
"Cooperation & consultation with civil society",
"Transitional justice",
"Land & property rights"
] | [
"1.4 - Equal rights to ownership, basic services, technology and economic resources",
"2.3 - Double the productivity and incomes of small-scale food producers"
] | Truth and Justice Commission 23. The Committee recommends that the State Party take concrete and time-bound measures to fully implement the outstanding recommendations of the Truth and Justice Commission, in particular those related to land dispossession, redress for historical injustices and the recognition of the rig... | 23. The Committee recommends that the State Party take concrete and time-bound measures to fully implement the outstanding recommendations of the Truth and Justice Commission, in particular those related to land dispossession, redress for historical injustices and the recognition of the rights of people of African desc... | CERD | Mauritius | CERD/C/MUS/CO/24-25 | 2025 | DocumentId: 8902aeb0-bd6d-442c-b3cf-22bbb64628a8 | AnnotationId: 12e807cb-7fbe-4662-8d9d-7174cf2a6a06 |
1686095a-cbba-4c0b-86e4-8321a8a56c75 | CERD/C/MUS/CO/24-25 | CERD | 2025-05-13 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Mauritius"
] | [
"Africa"
] | [
"People of African Descent",
"Minorities/ racial, ethnic, linguistic, religious or descent-based groups"
] | [
"Equality & non-discrimination",
"National Human Rights Action Plans (or specific areas) / implementation plans",
"Data collection & research"
] | [
"17.18 - Enhance availability of reliable data",
"10.3 - Ensure equal opportunities and end discrimination"
] | Creoles 24.The Committee remains concerned that Creoles, in particular those of African descent and those residing in Rodrigues and Agalega, continue to face disadvantages in the enjoyment of economic, social and cultural rights. The Committee notes with concern reports of ongoing discrimination in employment and publi... | 24. The Committee remains concerned that Creoles, in particular those of African descent and those residing in Rodrigues and Agalega, continue to face disadvantages in the enjoyment of economic, social and cultural rights. The Committee notes with concern reports of ongoing discrimination in employment and public servi... | CERD | Mauritius | CERD/C/MUS/CO/24-25 | 2025 | DocumentId: 8902aeb0-bd6d-442c-b3cf-22bbb64628a8 | AnnotationId: 1686095a-cbba-4c0b-86e4-8321a8a56c75 |
43732dfb-6159-4f7e-9c40-3c1c4095ac3a | CERD/C/MUS/CO/24-25 | CERD | 2025-05-13 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Mauritius"
] | [
"Africa"
] | [
"Persons living in poverty",
"People of African Descent",
"Minorities/ racial, ethnic, linguistic, religious or descent-based groups"
] | [
"Equality & non-discrimination",
"Human rights & poverty",
"Labour rights and right to work",
"Racial discrimination",
"Right to health",
"Right to education",
"Right to an adequate standard of living"
] | [
"10.2 - Promote universal social, economical and political inclusion",
"1.2 - Reduce poverty at least by 50%",
"1 - NO POVERTY",
"10 - REDUCED INEQUALITIES",
"10.3 - Ensure equal opportunities and end discrimination"
] | Creoles 25. Recalling its previous recommendation and its general recommendation No. 34 (2011) on racial discrimination against people of African descent, the Committee urges the State Party to take effective measures, including special measures, to combat structural racial discrimination, stigmatization and marginaliz... | 25. Recalling its previous recommendation and its general recommendation No. 34 (2011) on racial discrimination against people of African descent, the Committee urges the State Party to take effective measures, including special measures, to combat structural racial discrimination, stigmatization and marginalization ta... | CERD | Mauritius | CERD/C/MUS/CO/24-25 | 2025 | DocumentId: 8902aeb0-bd6d-442c-b3cf-22bbb64628a8 | AnnotationId: 43732dfb-6159-4f7e-9c40-3c1c4095ac3a |
80b6d378-865d-4112-910f-2349722453da | CERD/C/MUS/CO/24-25 | CERD | 2025-05-13 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Mauritius"
] | [
"Africa"
] | [
"Persons living in poverty",
"Internally displaced persons"
] | [
"Equality & non-discrimination",
"Human rights & poverty",
"Access to justice & remedy",
"Land & property rights",
"Right to education",
"Budget & resources (for human rights implementation)"
] | [
"1.4 - Equal rights to ownership, basic services, technology and economic resources",
"1 - NO POVERTY",
"10 - REDUCED INEQUALITIES",
"10.3 - Ensure equal opportunities and end discrimination"
] | Situation of the Chagossians 26.The Committee takes note of the advisory opinion delivered by the International Court of Justice on 25 February 2019 on the legal consequences of the separation of the Chagos Archipelago from Mauritius in 1965. It also notes the efforts made by the State Party to support the Chagossians,... | 26. The Committee takes note of the advisory opinion delivered by the International Court of Justice on 25 February 2019 on the legal consequences of the separation of the Chagos Archipelago from Mauritius in 1965. It also notes the efforts made by the State Party to support the Chagossians, including through the Chago... | CERD | Mauritius | CERD/C/MUS/CO/24-25 | 2025 | DocumentId: 8902aeb0-bd6d-442c-b3cf-22bbb64628a8 | AnnotationId: 80b6d378-865d-4112-910f-2349722453da |
4d92601b-06fc-443d-b440-079b61d8f968 | CERD/C/MUS/CO/24-25 | CERD | 2025-05-13 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Mauritius"
] | [
"Africa"
] | [] | [
"Cooperation & Follow up with Treaty Bodies",
"Labour rights and right to work",
"Access to justice & remedy",
"Right to health",
"Right to social security",
"Right to education",
"Right to adequate housing"
] | [
"11 - SUSTAINABLE CITIES AND COMMUNITIES",
"11.1 - Safe and affordable housing",
"1 - NO POVERTY",
"10 - REDUCED INEQUALITIES",
"1.3 - Implement social protection systems"
] | Situation of the Chagossians 27. The Committee recommends that the State Party: (a) Follow the advisory opinion of the International Court of Justice of 25 February 2019 on the legal consequences of the separation of the Chagos Archipelago from Mauritius in 1965; (b) Ensure the full and meaningful participation of the ... | 27. The Committee recommends that the State Party: (a) Follow the advisory opinion of the International Court of Justice of 25 February 2019 on the legal consequences of the separation of the Chagos Archipelago from Mauritius in 1965; (b) Ensure the full and meaningful participation of the Chagossians in all processes ... | CERD | Mauritius | CERD/C/MUS/CO/24-25 | 2025 | DocumentId: 8902aeb0-bd6d-442c-b3cf-22bbb64628a8 | AnnotationId: 4d92601b-06fc-443d-b440-079b61d8f968 |
e3ef0f62-93dc-4be6-ad57-96d4d3467b2c | CERD/C/MUS/CO/24-25 | CERD | 2025-05-13 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Mauritius"
] | [
"Africa"
] | [
"Refugees & asylum seekers",
"Migrants",
"Stateless persons"
] | [
"Legal & institutional reform",
"Constitutional & legislative framework",
"Right to an adequate standard of living"
] | [
"10.7 - Responsible and well-managed migration policies",
"10 - REDUCED INEQUALITIES"
] | Situation of migrants, refugees, asylum-seekers and stateless persons 28.The Committee notes the adoption of the Immigration Act of 2022 and the State Party’s cooperation with the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees. However, it remains concerned that the State Party has not yet adopted a compre... | 28. The Committee notes the adoption of the Immigration Act of 2022 and the State Party’s cooperation with the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees. However, it remains concerned that the State Party has not yet adopted a comprehensive legal and policy framework to protect the rights of migrants,... | CERD | Mauritius | CERD/C/MUS/CO/24-25 | 2025 | DocumentId: 8902aeb0-bd6d-442c-b3cf-22bbb64628a8 | AnnotationId: e3ef0f62-93dc-4be6-ad57-96d4d3467b2c |
4012ff57-c641-4f47-90a2-a41ca4e438e0 | CERD/C/MUS/CO/24-25 | CERD | 2025-05-13 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Mauritius"
] | [
"Africa"
] | [
"Refugees & asylum seekers",
"Internally displaced persons",
"Migrants",
"Stateless persons",
"Non-citizens"
] | [
"Equality & non-discrimination",
"Rights related to name, identity & nationality",
"Legal & institutional reform",
"Labour rights and right to work",
"Right to health",
"Ratification of & accession to international instruments",
"Data collection & research",
"Right to education"
] | [
"10.7 - Responsible and well-managed migration policies",
"3.8 - Achieve universal health coverage",
"4.5 - No discrimination in education",
"16.9 - Universal legal identity and birth registration",
"17.18 - Enhance availability of reliable data"
] | Situation of migrants, refugees, asylum-seekers and stateless persons 29. Recalling its general recommendations No. 22 (1996) on refugees and displaced persons in the context of article 5 of the Convention and No. 30 (2004) on discrimination against non-citizens, the Committee recommends that the State P arty: (a) Adop... | 29. Recalling its general recommendations No. 22 (1996) on refugees and displaced persons in the context of article 5 of the Convention and No. 30 (2004) on discrimination against non-citizens, the Committee recommends that the State Party: (a) Adopt comprehensive legal and policy frameworks to ensure the protection of... | CERD | Mauritius | CERD/C/MUS/CO/24-25 | 2025 | DocumentId: 8902aeb0-bd6d-442c-b3cf-22bbb64628a8 | AnnotationId: 4012ff57-c641-4f47-90a2-a41ca4e438e0 |
bd007c44-d139-42f9-ba93-7360fdfec5f5 | CERD/C/MUS/CO/24-25 | CERD | 2025-05-13 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Mauritius"
] | [
"Africa"
] | [
"Persons living with HIV/AIDS",
"Migrants"
] | [
"Equality & non-discrimination",
"Inter-State cooperation and assistance",
"Labour rights and right to work",
"Right to health",
"Data collection & research"
] | [
"10.7 - Responsible and well-managed migration policies",
"3.8 - Achieve universal health coverage",
"8.8 - Universal labour rights and safe working environments",
"10 - REDUCED INEQUALITIES",
"17.18 - Enhance availability of reliable data"
] | Migrant workers 30.The Committee notes the measures taken by the State Party to strengthen protections for migrant workers, including the Private Recruitment Agencies Act 2023 and bilateral agreements with countries of origin, which are aimed at ensuring fair recruitment and combating discrimination. However, it remain... | 30. The Committee notes the measures taken by the State Party to strengthen protections for migrant workers, including the Private Recruitment Agencies Act 2023 and bilateral agreements with countries of origin, which are aimed at ensuring fair recruitment and combating discrimination. However, it remains concerned abo... | CERD | Mauritius | CERD/C/MUS/CO/24-25 | 2025 | DocumentId: 8902aeb0-bd6d-442c-b3cf-22bbb64628a8 | AnnotationId: bd007c44-d139-42f9-ba93-7360fdfec5f5 |
b3cf7215-e9e2-456e-bbc0-31832e4994bc | CERD/C/MUS/CO/24-25 | CERD | 2025-05-13 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Mauritius"
] | [
"Africa"
] | [
"Persons living with HIV/AIDS",
"Migrants",
"Vulnerable persons/groups"
] | [
"Human rights education, trainings & awareness raising",
"Labour rights and right to work",
"Access to justice & remedy",
"Constitutional & legislative framework",
"Data collection & research"
] | [
"3.3 - Fight communicable diseases",
"8.8 - Universal labour rights and safe working environments",
"8.5 - Full employment and decent work with equal pay",
"10 - REDUCED INEQUALITIES",
"16.3 - Promote the rule of law and access to justice for all"
] | Migrant workers 31. Reiterating its previous recommendation, the Committee urges the State Party: (a) To take effective measures to combat the abuse and exploitation of migrant workers, including by reviewing and reforming the legislative framework governing their employment, with a view to reducing their vulnerability... | 31. Reiterating its previous recommendation, the Committee urges the State Party: (a) To take effective measures to combat the abuse and exploitation of migrant workers, including by reviewing and reforming the legislative framework governing their employment, with a view to reducing their vulnerability, in particular ... | CERD | Mauritius | CERD/C/MUS/CO/24-25 | 2025 | DocumentId: 8902aeb0-bd6d-442c-b3cf-22bbb64628a8 | AnnotationId: b3cf7215-e9e2-456e-bbc0-31832e4994bc |
5a3b64cf-57b8-4b56-90af-5efa67829454 | CERD/C/MUS/CO/24-25 | CERD | 2025-05-13 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Mauritius"
] | [
"Africa"
] | [
"Law enforcement / police & prison officials",
"Children",
"Women & girls"
] | [
"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",
"Children: definition; general principles; protection",
"Constitu... | [
"16.2 - Protect children from abuse, exploitation, trafficking and violence",
"8.7 - End modern slavery, trafficking and child labour",
"17.18 - Enhance availability of reliable data",
"16.3 - Promote the rule of law and access to justice for all"
] | Trafficking in persons 32.The Committee takes note of the State Party’s efforts to strengthen the legal framework and institutional response to trafficking in persons, including the adoption of the Combating of Trafficking in Persons (Amendment) Act 2023 and the National Action Plan on Trafficking in Persons (2022–2026... | 32. The Committee takes note of the State Party’s efforts to strengthen the legal framework and institutional response to trafficking in persons, including the adoption of the Combating of Trafficking in Persons (Amendment) Act 2023 and the National Action Plan on Trafficking in Persons (2022–2026). It also welcomes th... | CERD | Mauritius | CERD/C/MUS/CO/24-25 | 2025 | DocumentId: 8902aeb0-bd6d-442c-b3cf-22bbb64628a8 | AnnotationId: 5a3b64cf-57b8-4b56-90af-5efa67829454 |
70742a96-c6b2-4464-959a-f31950ea436d | CERD/C/MUS/CO/24-25 | CERD | 2025-05-13 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Mauritius"
] | [
"Africa"
] | [
"Law enforcement / police & prison officials",
"Children",
"Migrants",
"Judges, lawyers and prosecutors"
] | [
"Support to victims & witnesses",
"Human rights education, trainings & awareness raising",
"Children: protection against exploitation",
"Human trafficking & contemporary forms of slavery",
"Children: definition; general principles; protection",
"Constitutional & legislative framework",
"Budget & resourc... | [
"8.8 - Universal labour rights and safe working environments",
"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 persons 33. The Committee recommends that the State Party: (a) Enforce anti-trafficking laws effectively, ensuring that traffickers are prosecuted under the appropriate legislation and receive adequate penalties; (b) Continue strengthening the capacity of police officers, prosecutors and judges to detect... | 33. The Committee recommends that the State Party: (a) Enforce anti-trafficking laws effectively, ensuring that traffickers are prosecuted under the appropriate legislation and receive adequate penalties; (b) Continue strengthening the capacity of police officers, prosecutors and judges to detect, investigate and handl... | CERD | Mauritius | CERD/C/MUS/CO/24-25 | 2025 | DocumentId: 8902aeb0-bd6d-442c-b3cf-22bbb64628a8 | AnnotationId: 70742a96-c6b2-4464-959a-f31950ea436d |
654aca07-352b-458b-b5f9-54dcc8c2118f | CERD/C/MUS/CO/24-25 | CERD | 2025-05-13 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Mauritius"
] | [
"Africa"
] | [
"Law enforcement / police & prison officials",
"People of African Descent",
"Minorities/ racial, ethnic, linguistic, religious or descent-based groups"
] | [
"Human rights education, trainings & awareness raising",
"Conditions of detention"
] | [
"4.7 - Education for sustainable development and global citizenship",
"10.3 - Ensure equal opportunities and end discrimination"
] | Racial profiling and the Independent Police Complaints Commission 34.While noting the inclusion of human rights training in police curricula, the Committee remains concerned about reports of racial profiling by the police, in particular targeting Creole individuals of African descent through unlawful checks, searches a... | 34. While noting the inclusion of human rights training in police curricula, the Committee remains concerned about reports of racial profiling by the police, in particular targeting Creole individuals of African descent through unlawful checks, searches and detentions. It is further concerned about the significant numb... | CERD | Mauritius | CERD/C/MUS/CO/24-25 | 2025 | DocumentId: 8902aeb0-bd6d-442c-b3cf-22bbb64628a8 | AnnotationId: 654aca07-352b-458b-b5f9-54dcc8c2118f |
755ad367-c888-4fcf-bcc7-fc40276fe7f8 | CERD/C/MUS/CO/24-25 | CERD | 2025-05-13 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Mauritius"
] | [
"Africa"
] | [
"Law enforcement / police & prison officials",
"Minorities/ racial, ethnic, linguistic, religious or descent-based groups"
] | [
"Equality & non-discrimination",
"Rule of law & impunity",
"Support to victims & witnesses",
"Human rights education, trainings & awareness raising",
"Racial discrimination",
"Access to justice & remedy",
"Data collection & research"
] | [
"4.7 - Education for sustainable development and global citizenship",
"17.18 - Enhance availability of reliable data",
"16.3 - Promote the rule of law and access to justice for all",
"10.3 - Ensure equal opportunities and end discrimination"
] | Racial profiling and the Independent Police Complaints Commission 35. Recalling its general recommendations No. 31 (2005) on the prevention of racial discrimination in the administration and functioning of the criminal justice system and No. 36 (2020) on preventing and combating racial profiling by law enforcement offi... | 35. Recalling its general recommendations No. 31 (2005) on the prevention of racial discrimination in the administration and functioning of the criminal justice system and No. 36 (2020) on preventing and combating racial profiling by law enforcement officials, the Committee urges the State Party: (a) To ensure that the... | CERD | Mauritius | CERD/C/MUS/CO/24-25 | 2025 | DocumentId: 8902aeb0-bd6d-442c-b3cf-22bbb64628a8 | AnnotationId: 755ad367-c888-4fcf-bcc7-fc40276fe7f8 |
786b009d-48e0-4270-a3c0-89b177a7bf2f | CERD/C/MUS/CO/24-25 | CERD | 2025-05-13 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Mauritius"
] | [
"Africa"
] | [
"Minorities/ racial, ethnic, linguistic, religious or descent-based groups"
] | [
"Equality & non-discrimination",
"Racial discrimination",
"Human trafficking & contemporary forms of slavery"
] | [
"4.7 - Education for sustainable development and global citizenship",
"8.7 - End modern slavery, trafficking and child labour",
"10.3 - Ensure equal opportunities and end discrimination"
] | Combating racist prejudice, stereotypes and legacies of slavery 36.The Committee welcomes the State Party’s efforts to promote diversity, cultural expression and remembrance, including through initiatives such as the Intercontinental Slavery Museum and the Nelson Mandela Centre for African Culture. However, it remains ... | 36. The Committee welcomes the State Party’s efforts to promote diversity, cultural expression and remembrance, including through initiatives such as the Intercontinental Slavery Museum and the Nelson Mandela Centre for African Culture. However, it remains concerned that entrenched racial and caste-based stereotypes, a... | CERD | Mauritius | CERD/C/MUS/CO/24-25 | 2025 | DocumentId: 8902aeb0-bd6d-442c-b3cf-22bbb64628a8 | AnnotationId: 786b009d-48e0-4270-a3c0-89b177a7bf2f |
595ec55a-0f7f-4fdc-92d4-3a86386710fd | CERD/C/MUS/CO/24-25 | CERD | 2025-05-13 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Mauritius"
] | [
"Africa"
] | [
"Minorities/ racial, ethnic, linguistic, religious or descent-based groups"
] | [
"Human rights education, trainings & awareness raising",
"Racial discrimination",
"Human trafficking & contemporary forms of slavery"
] | [
"10.2 - Promote universal social, economical and political inclusion",
"4.7 - Education for sustainable development and global citizenship",
"8.7 - End modern slavery, trafficking and child labour",
"10.3 - Ensure equal opportunities and end discrimination"
] | Combating racist prejudice, stereotypes and legacies of slavery 37. The Committee recommends that the State Party: (a) Strengthen efforts in terms of education and awareness campaigns to combat racist stereotypes and promote diversity and inclusion; (b) Incorporate the history and legacies of slavery and colonialism, i... | 37. The Committee recommends that the State Party: (a) Strengthen efforts in terms of education and awareness campaigns to combat racist stereotypes and promote diversity and inclusion; (b) Incorporate the history and legacies of slavery and colonialism, including the trade in enslaved Africans, into school curricula a... | CERD | Mauritius | CERD/C/MUS/CO/24-25 | 2025 | DocumentId: 8902aeb0-bd6d-442c-b3cf-22bbb64628a8 | AnnotationId: 595ec55a-0f7f-4fdc-92d4-3a86386710fd |
3975e355-e40f-4103-9d3f-ba3b4b71bc97 | CERD/C/MUS/CO/24-25 | CERD | 2025-05-13 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Mauritius"
] | [
"Africa"
] | [
"Disappeared persons",
"Migrants",
"Minorities/ racial, ethnic, linguistic, religious or descent-based groups"
] | [
"Equality & non-discrimination",
"Racial discrimination",
"Enforced disappearances",
"Ratification of & accession to international instruments"
] | [
"10.3 - Ensure equal opportunities and end discrimination"
] | Ratification of other treaties 38. Bearing in mind the indivisibility of all human rights, the Committee encourages the State Party to consider ratifying those international human rights treaties that it has not yet ratified, in particular treaties with provisions that have direct relevance to communities that may be s... | 38. Bearing in mind the indivisibility of all human rights, the Committee encourages the State Party to consider ratifying those international human rights treaties that it has not yet ratified, in particular treaties with provisions that have direct relevance to communities that may be subjected to racial discriminati... | CERD | Mauritius | CERD/C/MUS/CO/24-25 | 2025 | DocumentId: 8902aeb0-bd6d-442c-b3cf-22bbb64628a8 | AnnotationId: 3975e355-e40f-4103-9d3f-ba3b4b71bc97 |
4aeaff31-a656-4e9c-a697-a6889ebad986 | CERD/C/MUS/CO/24-25 | CERD | 2025-05-13 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Mauritius"
] | [
"Africa"
] | [] | [] | [] | Amendment to article 8 of the Convention 39. The Committee recommends that the State Party accept the amendment to article 8 (6) of the Convention adopted on 15 January 1992 at the fourteenth meeting of States Parties to the Convention and endorsed by the General Assembly in its resolution 47/111. | 39. The Committee recommends that the State Party accept the amendment to article 8 (6) of the Convention adopted on 15 January 1992 at the fourteenth meeting of States Parties to the Convention and endorsed by the General Assembly in its resolution 47/111. | CERD | Mauritius | CERD/C/MUS/CO/24-25 | 2025 | DocumentId: 8902aeb0-bd6d-442c-b3cf-22bbb64628a8 | AnnotationId: 4aeaff31-a656-4e9c-a697-a6889ebad986 |
ab68df51-290e-40f8-bbfb-845d776f5c2d | CERD/C/MUS/CO/24-25 | CERD | 2025-05-13 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Mauritius"
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"Africa"
] | [] | [] | [] | Declaration under article 14 of the Convention 40. The Committee encourages the State Party to make the optional declaration provided for in article 14 of the Convention recognizing the competence of the Committee to receive and consider individual communications. | 40. The Committee encourages the State Party to make the optional declaration provided for in article 14 of the Convention recognizing the competence of the Committee to receive and consider individual communications. | CERD | Mauritius | CERD/C/MUS/CO/24-25 | 2025 | DocumentId: 8902aeb0-bd6d-442c-b3cf-22bbb64628a8 | AnnotationId: ab68df51-290e-40f8-bbfb-845d776f5c2d |
eaa5c428-056b-4ffb-84ba-a60e68762337 | CERD/C/MUS/CO/24-25 | CERD | 2025-05-13 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Mauritius"
] | [
"Africa"
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"Minorities/ racial, ethnic, linguistic, religious or descent-based groups"
] | [
"Equality & non-discrimination",
"Cooperation & Follow up with Treaty Bodies",
"National Human Rights Action Plans (or specific areas) / implementation plans",
"Racial discrimination"
] | [
"10.3 - Ensure equal opportunities and end discrimination"
] | Follow-up to the Durban Declaration and Programme of Action 41. In the light of its general recommendation No. 33 (2009) on follow-up to the Durban Review Conference, the Committee recommends that , when implementing the Convention in its domestic legal order, the State Party give effect to the Durban Declaration and P... | 41. In the light of its general recommendation No. 33 (2009) on follow-up to the Durban Review Conference, the Committee recommends that , when implementing the Convention in its domestic legal order, the State Party give effect to the Durban Declaration and Programme of Action, adopted in September 2001 by the World C... | CERD | Mauritius | CERD/C/MUS/CO/24-25 | 2025 | DocumentId: 8902aeb0-bd6d-442c-b3cf-22bbb64628a8 | AnnotationId: eaa5c428-056b-4ffb-84ba-a60e68762337 |
811f9db0-e514-45fd-bcef-78b48572004c | CERD/C/MUS/CO/24-25 | CERD | 2025-05-13 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Mauritius"
] | [
"Africa"
] | [
"People of African Descent",
"Minorities/ racial, ethnic, linguistic, religious or descent-based groups"
] | [
"Equality & non-discrimination",
"Cooperation & Follow up with Treaty Bodies",
"Racial discrimination",
"Right to peaceful assembly"
] | [
"16.10 - Ensure public access to information and protect fundamental freedoms",
"10.3 - Ensure equal opportunities and end discrimination"
] | International Decade for People of African Descent 42. In its resolution 79/193, the General Assembly proclaimed 2025–2034 the Second International Decade for People of African Descent. Also in that resolution, the Assembly decided to extend the programme of activities for the implementation of the International Decade... | 42. In its resolution 79/193, the General Assembly proclaimed 2025–2034 the Second International Decade for People of African Descent. Also in that resolution, the Assembly decided to extend the programme of activities for the implementation of the International Decade for People of African Descent adopted in resolutio... | CERD | Mauritius | CERD/C/MUS/CO/24-25 | 2025 | DocumentId: 8902aeb0-bd6d-442c-b3cf-22bbb64628a8 | AnnotationId: 811f9db0-e514-45fd-bcef-78b48572004c |
51853d4c-a0dc-4953-afea-b018d043a514 | CERD/C/MUS/CO/24-25 | CERD | 2025-05-13 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Mauritius"
] | [
"Africa"
] | [
"Civil society",
"Minorities/ racial, ethnic, linguistic, religious or descent-based groups"
] | [
"Equality & non-discrimination",
"Cooperation & consultation with civil society",
"Racial discrimination"
] | [
"10.3 - Ensure equal opportunities and end discrimination"
] | Consultations with civil society 43. The Committee recommends that the State Party continue consulting and increasing its dialogue with civil society organizations working in the area of human rights protection, in particular those working to combat racial discrimination, in connection with the preparation of the next ... | 43. The Committee recommends that the State Party continue consulting and increasing its dialogue with civil society organizations working in the area of human rights protection, in particular those working to combat racial discrimination, in connection with the preparation of the next periodic report and in follow-up ... | CERD | Mauritius | CERD/C/MUS/CO/24-25 | 2025 | DocumentId: 8902aeb0-bd6d-442c-b3cf-22bbb64628a8 | AnnotationId: 51853d4c-a0dc-4953-afea-b018d043a514 |
bd422d73-2542-411b-a6aa-7cc150c3b4c5 | CERD/C/MUS/CO/24-25 | CERD | 2025-05-13 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Mauritius"
] | [
"Africa"
] | [
"Public officials"
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"Cooperation & Follow up with Treaty Bodies",
"Human rights education, trainings & awareness raising"
] | [] | Dissemination of information 44. The Committee recommends that the State Party’s reports be made readily available and accessible to the public at the time of their submission and that the concluding observations of the Committee with respect to those reports be similarly made available to all government bodies entrust... | 44. The Committee recommends that the State Party’s reports be made readily available and accessible to the public at the time of their submission and that the concluding observations of the Committee with respect to those reports be similarly made available to all government bodies entrusted with the implementation of... | CERD | Mauritius | CERD/C/MUS/CO/24-25 | 2025 | DocumentId: 8902aeb0-bd6d-442c-b3cf-22bbb64628a8 | AnnotationId: bd422d73-2542-411b-a6aa-7cc150c3b4c5 |
c1e2d2f6-fe6d-4de9-a0f9-8048a21f6bbd | CERD/C/MUS/CO/24-25 | CERD | 2025-05-13 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Mauritius"
] | [
"Africa"
] | [
"Refugees & asylum seekers",
"Migrants",
"Stateless persons"
] | [
"Cooperation & Follow up with Treaty Bodies"
] | [] | Paragraphs of particular importance 45. The Committee wishes to draw the attention of the State Party to the particular importance of the recommendations contained in paragraphs 7 (statistics), 27 (situation of the Chagossians ) and 29 (situation of migrants, refugees, asylum ‑ seekers and stateless persons) above and ... | 45. The Committee wishes to draw the attention of the State Party to the particular importance of the recommendations contained in paragraphs 7 (statistics), 27 (situation of the Chagossians ) and 29 (situation of migrants, refugees, asylum ‐ seekers and stateless persons) above and requests the State Party to provide ... | CERD | Mauritius | CERD/C/MUS/CO/24-25 | 2025 | DocumentId: 8902aeb0-bd6d-442c-b3cf-22bbb64628a8 | AnnotationId: c1e2d2f6-fe6d-4de9-a0f9-8048a21f6bbd |
f966675d-067b-4215-ae6f-f77847cd3e5e | CERD/C/MUS/CO/24-25 | CERD | 2025-05-13 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Mauritius"
] | [
"Africa"
] | [
"Minorities/ racial, ethnic, linguistic, religious or descent-based groups"
] | [
"Equality & non-discrimination",
"Cooperation & Follow up with Treaty Bodies",
"Racial discrimination",
"Human trafficking & contemporary forms of slavery"
] | [
"8.7 - End modern slavery, trafficking and child labour",
"10.3 - Ensure equal opportunities and end discrimination"
] | Follow-up to concluding observations 46. In accordance with article 9 (1) of the Convention and rule 65 of its rules of procedure, the Committee requests the State Party to provide, within one year of the adoption of the present concluding observations, information on its implementation of the recommendations contained... | 46. In accordance with article 9 (1) of the Convention and rule 65 of its rules of procedure, the Committee requests the State Party to provide, within one year of the adoption of the present concluding observations, information on its implementation of the recommendations contained in paragraphs 17 (c) (legal provisio... | CERD | Mauritius | CERD/C/MUS/CO/24-25 | 2025 | DocumentId: 8902aeb0-bd6d-442c-b3cf-22bbb64628a8 | AnnotationId: f966675d-067b-4215-ae6f-f77847cd3e5e |
c9c2c694-1ebf-42db-8bdb-522b481a01b2 | CERD/C/MUS/CO/24-25 | CERD | 2025-05-13 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Mauritius"
] | [
"Africa"
] | [] | [
"Cooperation & Follow up with Treaty Bodies"
] | [] | Preparation of the next periodic report 48. The Committee recommends that the State Party submit its combined twenty ‑ sixth to twenty-ninth periodic reports, as a single document, by 29 June 2029, taking into account the reporting guidelines adopted by the Committee during its seventy-first session and addressing all ... | 48. The Committee recommends that the State Party submit its combined twenty ‐ sixth to twenty-ninth periodic reports, as a single document, by 29 June 2029, taking into account the reporting guidelines adopted by the Committee during its seventy-first session and addressing all the points raised in the present conclud... | CERD | Mauritius | CERD/C/MUS/CO/24-25 | 2025 | DocumentId: 8902aeb0-bd6d-442c-b3cf-22bbb64628a8 | AnnotationId: c9c2c694-1ebf-42db-8bdb-522b481a01b2 |
6fcefe41-5830-4f6f-8613-363b9e5fb985 | CERD/C/NZL/CO/23-24 | CERD | 2025-12-09 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"New Zealand"
] | [
"Western Europe & Others"
] | [
"Refugees & asylum seekers",
"Migrants",
"Minorities/ racial, ethnic, linguistic, religious or descent-based groups"
] | [
"Legal & institutional reform",
"National Human Rights Action Plans (or specific areas) / implementation plans",
"Racial discrimination",
"Human trafficking & contemporary forms of slavery",
"Human rights & counter-terrorism",
"Right to health",
"Constitutional & legislative framework"
] | [
"8.7 - End modern slavery, trafficking and child labour",
"10.3 - Ensure equal opportunities and end discrimination"
] | B.Positive aspects 3.The Committee further welcomes the following legislative, institutional and policy measures taken by the State Party: (a)The establishment, in 2019, of the Office for Māori Crown Relations – Te Arawhiti, now known as the Office of Treaty Settlements and Takutai Moana; (b)The establishment of the Mi... | 3. The Committee further welcomes the following legislative, institutional and policy measures taken by the State Party: (a) The establishment, in 2019, of the Office for Māori Crown Relations – Te Arawhiti, now known as the Office of Treaty Settlements and Takutai Moana; (b) The establishment of the Ministry for Ethni... | CERD | New Zealand | CERD/C/NZL/CO/23-24 | 2025 | DocumentId: 3d0ee4bb-145b-425c-9f2e-a2f01397174e | AnnotationId: 6fcefe41-5830-4f6f-8613-363b9e5fb985 |
876c1733-1dea-41f9-93a6-c164093406f1 | CERD/C/NZL/CO/23-24 | CERD | 2025-12-09 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"New Zealand"
] | [
"Western Europe & Others"
] | [
"Persons with disabilities"
] | [
"Labour rights and right to work",
"National Human Rights Action Plans (or specific areas) / implementation plans",
"Right to health",
"Constitutional & legislative framework",
"Sexual & gender-based violence"
] | [
"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"
] | B.Positive aspects 4.The Committee also welcomes the adoption of the Family Violence (Amendments) Act 2018, the Domestic Violence – Victims’ Protection Act 2018, the Equal Pay Amendment Act 2020, the Care and Support Workers (Pay Equity) Settlement Act 2017, the Conversion Practices Prohibition Legislation Act 2022 and... | 4. The Committee also welcomes the adoption of the Family Violence (Amendments) Act 2018, the Domestic Violence – Victims’ Protection Act 2018, the Equal Pay Amendment Act 2020, the Care and Support Workers (Pay Equity) Settlement Act 2017, the Conversion Practices Prohibition Legislation Act 2022 and the Pae Ora (Heal... | CERD | New Zealand | CERD/C/NZL/CO/23-24 | 2025 | DocumentId: 3d0ee4bb-145b-425c-9f2e-a2f01397174e | AnnotationId: 876c1733-1dea-41f9-93a6-c164093406f1 |
1dbb38cc-f9ba-464f-a2af-65d3df64a352 | CERD/C/NZL/CO/23-24 | CERD | 2025-12-09 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"New Zealand"
] | [
"Western Europe & Others"
] | [
"Refugees & asylum seekers",
"Migrants",
"Minorities/ racial, ethnic, linguistic, religious or descent-based groups"
] | [
"Data collection & research"
] | [
"17.18 - Enhance availability of reliable data"
] | Data collection 5.The Committee welcomes the statistical information provided in the State Party report and by the State Party delegation with regard to the situation of Māori, Pacific peoples and members of other ethnic groups, as derived from the 2018 census. It notes, however, that the State Party plans to discontin... | 5. The Committee welcomes the statistical information provided in the State Party report and by the State Party delegation with regard to the situation of Māori, Pacific peoples and members of other ethnic groups, as derived from the 2018 census. It notes, however, that the State Party plans to discontinue the five-yea... | CERD | New Zealand | CERD/C/NZL/CO/23-24 | 2025 | DocumentId: 3d0ee4bb-145b-425c-9f2e-a2f01397174e | AnnotationId: 1dbb38cc-f9ba-464f-a2af-65d3df64a352 |
b8c30c51-71d6-4a42-97ca-60d5669ffda3 | CERD/C/NZL/CO/23-24 | CERD | 2025-12-09 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"New Zealand"
] | [
"Western Europe & Others"
] | [
"Refugees & asylum seekers",
"Migrants",
"Vulnerable persons/groups",
"Minorities/ racial, ethnic, linguistic, religious or descent-based groups"
] | [
"Equality & non-discrimination",
"Legal & institutional reform",
"Cooperation & Follow up with Treaty Bodies",
"Labour rights and right to work",
"Right to health",
"Right to participate in public affairs & right to vote",
"Data collection & research",
"Right to social security"
] | [
"16.7 - Responsive, inclusive and representative decision-making",
"17.18 - Enhance availability of reliable data",
"1.3 - Implement social protection systems"
] | Data collection 6. Recalling its general recommendation No. 8 (1990) concerning the interpretation and application of article 1 (1) and (4) of the Convention, and its guidelines for reporting under the Convention, the Committee recommends that the State Party: (a) Ensure that the transition from the five-yearly census ... | 6. Recalling its general recommendation No. 8 (1990) concerning the interpretation and application of article 1 (1) and (4) of the Convention, and its guidelines for reporting under the Convention, the Committee recommends that the State Party: (a) Ensure that the transition from the five-yearly census to an administra... | CERD | New Zealand | CERD/C/NZL/CO/23-24 | 2025 | DocumentId: 3d0ee4bb-145b-425c-9f2e-a2f01397174e | AnnotationId: b8c30c51-71d6-4a42-97ca-60d5669ffda3 |
49f73bcb-504a-4538-933b-30e77577a4a8 | CERD/C/NZL/CO/23-24 | CERD | 2025-12-09 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"New Zealand"
] | [
"Western Europe & Others"
] | [] | [
"Equality & non-discrimination"
] | [
"16 - PEACE, JUSTICE AND STRONG INSTITUTIONS"
] | The Convention in the domestic legal order 7.While acknowledging the information provided by the State Party in relation to several cases in which the provisions or principles of the Convention were invoked before or applied by domestic courts, the Committee notes that such instances remain limited. The Committee furth... | 7. While acknowledging the information provided by the State Party in relation to several cases in which the provisions or principles of the Convention were invoked before or applied by domestic courts, the Committee notes that such instances remain limited. The Committee further notes that section 21 of the Human Righ... | CERD | New Zealand | CERD/C/NZL/CO/23-24 | 2025 | DocumentId: 3d0ee4bb-145b-425c-9f2e-a2f01397174e | AnnotationId: 49f73bcb-504a-4538-933b-30e77577a4a8 |
e5b5ee6c-ca90-4944-9f7a-23c89f84a510 | CERD/C/NZL/CO/23-24 | CERD | 2025-12-09 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"New Zealand"
] | [
"Western Europe & Others"
] | [
"Law enforcement / police & prison officials",
"Judges, lawyers and prosecutors"
] | [
"Equality & non-discrimination",
"Human rights education, trainings & awareness raising",
"Constitutional & legislative framework"
] | [
"16 - PEACE, JUSTICE AND STRONG INSTITUTIONS"
] | The Convention in the domestic legal order 8. The Committee recommends that the State P arty conduct regular training programmes and awareness-raising campaigns, in particular for judges, prosecutors, lawyers and law enforcement officials, to ensure that the provisions of the Convention are invoked, when relevant, by a... | 8. The Committee recommends that the State Party conduct regular training programmes and awareness-raising campaigns, in particular for judges, prosecutors, lawyers and law enforcement officials, to ensure that the provisions of the Convention are invoked, when relevant, by and before domestic courts. I t also recommen... | CERD | New Zealand | CERD/C/NZL/CO/23-24 | 2025 | DocumentId: 3d0ee4bb-145b-425c-9f2e-a2f01397174e | AnnotationId: e5b5ee6c-ca90-4944-9f7a-23c89f84a510 |
e9b57c89-7cba-48b4-808d-116963395d79 | CERD/C/NZL/CO/23-24 | CERD | 2025-12-09 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"New Zealand"
] | [
"Western Europe & Others"
] | [
"Indigenous peoples",
"Minorities/ racial, ethnic, linguistic, religious or descent-based groups"
] | [
"Equality & non-discrimination",
"National Human Rights Action Plans (or specific areas) / implementation plans",
"Racial discrimination",
"Right to health",
"Budget & resources (for human rights implementation)"
] | [
"16 - PEACE, JUSTICE AND STRONG INSTITUTIONS",
"10.3 - Ensure equal opportunities and end discrimination",
"3.c - Increase health financing and workforce support for developing countries"
] | The Convention and the national framework for its implementation 9.The Committee remains concerned about the developments in the State Party that may seriously risk weakening the legal, institutional and policy framework for the implementation of the Convention. It expresses particular concern about: (a)The abolishment... | 9. The Committee remains concerned about the developments in the State Party that may seriously risk weakening the legal, institutional and policy framework for the implementation of the Convention. It expresses particular concern about: (a) The abolishment of legal safeguards designed to promote substantive equality a... | CERD | New Zealand | CERD/C/NZL/CO/23-24 | 2025 | DocumentId: 3d0ee4bb-145b-425c-9f2e-a2f01397174e | AnnotationId: e9b57c89-7cba-48b4-808d-116963395d79 |
7d525090-e174-4ecb-bd68-017bf63b99c7 | CERD/C/NZL/CO/23-24 | CERD | 2025-12-09 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"New Zealand"
] | [
"Western Europe & Others"
] | [
"Civil society",
"Indigenous peoples",
"Vulnerable persons/groups",
"Minorities/ racial, ethnic, linguistic, religious or descent-based groups"
] | [
"Equality & non-discrimination",
"Legal & institutional reform",
"Advancement of women",
"Cooperation & consultation with civil society",
"Cooperation with human rights mechanisms & requests for technical assistance",
"National Human Rights Action Plans (or specific areas) / implementation plans",
"Raci... | [
"16.7 - Responsive, inclusive and representative decision-making",
"10.3 - Ensure equal opportunities and end discrimination"
] | The Convention and the national framework for its implementation 10. The Committee recommends that the State Party strengthen the legal, institutional and policy framework for the implementation of the Convention and, in particular: (a) Effectively prevent any regression in legal safeguards designed to ensure non-discr... | 10. The Committee recommends that the State Party strengthen the legal, institutional and policy framework for the implementation of the Convention and, in particular: (a) Effectively prevent any regression in legal safeguards designed to ensure non-discrimination and substantive equality, reinstating and strengthening... | CERD | New Zealand | CERD/C/NZL/CO/23-24 | 2025 | DocumentId: 3d0ee4bb-145b-425c-9f2e-a2f01397174e | AnnotationId: 7d525090-e174-4ecb-bd68-017bf63b99c7 |
0ba9601d-3dd8-441a-92cb-e3c1c4c21488 | CERD/C/NZL/CO/23-24 | CERD | 2025-12-09 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"New Zealand"
] | [
"Western Europe & Others"
] | [
"Public officials",
"Minorities/ racial, ethnic, linguistic, religious or descent-based groups"
] | [
"Equality & non-discrimination",
"Good governance & corruption",
"Racial discrimination",
"Right to participate in public affairs & right to vote",
"National Human Rights Institution (NHRI)",
"Budget & resources (for human rights implementation)"
] | [
"16.7 - Responsive, inclusive and representative decision-making",
"16.a - Strong institutions to prevent violence, terrorism and crime",
"10.3 - Ensure equal opportunities and end discrimination"
] | National human rights institution 11.The Committee, while welcoming the information provided on the activities of the New Zealand Human Rights Commission and, in particular, the role of the Race Relations Commissioner in combating racism and promoting the equal enjoyment of human rights, expresses serious concern at pu... | 11. The Committee, while welcoming the information provided on the activities of the New Zealand Human Rights Commission and, in particular, the role of the Race Relations Commissioner in combating racism and promoting the equal enjoyment of human rights, expresses serious concern at public calls by some politicians an... | CERD | New Zealand | CERD/C/NZL/CO/23-24 | 2025 | DocumentId: 3d0ee4bb-145b-425c-9f2e-a2f01397174e | AnnotationId: 0ba9601d-3dd8-441a-92cb-e3c1c4c21488 |
db33024e-8a4b-4ab4-bc4c-f49a68a5531b | CERD/C/NZL/CO/23-24 | CERD | 2025-12-09 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"New Zealand"
] | [
"Western Europe & Others"
] | [] | [
"Good governance & corruption",
"National Human Rights Institution (NHRI)",
"Budget & resources (for human rights implementation)"
] | [
"16.a - Strong institutions to prevent violence, terrorism and crime",
"16.6 - Effective, accountable and transparent institutions",
"16.3 - Promote the rule of law and access to justice for all"
] | National human rights institution 12. Recalling its general recommendation No. 17 (1993) on the establishment of national institutions to facilitate the implementation of the Convention, the Committee recommends that the State Party take all measures necessary to ensure that the New Zealand Human Rights Commission can ... | 12. Recalling its general recommendation No. 17 (1993) on the establishment of national institutions to facilitate the implementation of the Convention, the Committee recommends that the State Party take all measures necessary to ensure that the New Zealand Human Rights Commission can carry out its mandate effectively ... | CERD | New Zealand | CERD/C/NZL/CO/23-24 | 2025 | DocumentId: 3d0ee4bb-145b-425c-9f2e-a2f01397174e | AnnotationId: db33024e-8a4b-4ab4-bc4c-f49a68a5531b |
861047be-9161-4b17-b0ec-1fd0e50b9c2b | CERD/C/NZL/CO/23-24 | CERD | 2025-12-09 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"New Zealand"
] | [
"Western Europe & Others"
] | [
"Minorities/ racial, ethnic, linguistic, religious or descent-based groups"
] | [
"Equality & non-discrimination",
"Racial discrimination",
"Access to justice & remedy"
] | [
"16 - PEACE, JUSTICE AND STRONG INSTITUTIONS",
"10.3 - Ensure equal opportunities and end discrimination"
] | Complaints of racial discrimination 13.While welcoming the information provided on the mandates of the New Zealand Human Rights Commission, the Labour Inspectorate and the Human Rights Review Tribunal to review complaints of racial discrimination, the Committee notes that the lack of detailed information on the outcome... | 13. While welcoming the information provided on the mandates of the New Zealand Human Rights Commission, the Labour Inspectorate and the Human Rights Review Tribunal to review complaints of racial discrimination, the Committee notes that the lack of detailed information on the outcomes of such complaints, and on implem... | CERD | New Zealand | CERD/C/NZL/CO/23-24 | 2025 | DocumentId: 3d0ee4bb-145b-425c-9f2e-a2f01397174e | AnnotationId: 861047be-9161-4b17-b0ec-1fd0e50b9c2b |
b34ad715-b44d-48fc-b9fa-5f3558348c07 | CERD/C/NZL/CO/23-24 | CERD | 2025-12-09 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"New Zealand"
] | [
"Western Europe & Others"
] | [
"Migrants",
"Minorities/ racial, ethnic, linguistic, religious or descent-based groups"
] | [
"Equality & non-discrimination",
"Racial discrimination",
"Access to justice & remedy",
"Data collection & research"
] | [
"16 - PEACE, JUSTICE AND STRONG INSTITUTIONS",
"17.18 - Enhance availability of reliable data",
"10.3 - Ensure equal opportunities and end discrimination"
] | Complaints of racial discrimination 14. The Committee recommends that the State Party strengthen the capacit y of the New Zealand Human Rights Commission , the Labour Inspectorate and the Human Rights Review Tribunal to review complaints of racial discrimination . In particular, it recommends that the State Party impro... | 14. The Committee recommends that the State Party strengthen the capacit y of the New Zealand Human Rights Commission , the Labour Inspectorate and the Human Rights Review Tribunal to review complaints of racial discrimination . In particular, it recommends that the State Party improve data collection with regard to su... | CERD | New Zealand | CERD/C/NZL/CO/23-24 | 2025 | DocumentId: 3d0ee4bb-145b-425c-9f2e-a2f01397174e | AnnotationId: b34ad715-b44d-48fc-b9fa-5f3558348c07 |
29864489-5954-45d0-8724-22f7f67028f7 | CERD/C/NZL/CO/23-24 | CERD | 2025-12-09 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"New Zealand"
] | [
"Western Europe & Others"
] | [
"Minorities/ racial, ethnic, linguistic, religious or descent-based groups"
] | [
"Administration of justice & fair trial",
"Access to justice & remedy"
] | [
"16 - PEACE, JUSTICE AND STRONG INSTITUTIONS",
"16.3 - Promote the rule of law and access to justice for all"
] | Access to justice 15.While noting the review of the legal aid system, which, according to the information provided by the State Party during the dialogue, could lead to an increase in the number of eligible beneficiaries, and initiatives such as the Te Ao Mārama district court reforms and the Whakaorangia te Mana Tanga... | 15. While noting the review of the legal aid system, which, according to the information provided by the State Party during the dialogue, could lead to an increase in the number of eligible beneficiaries, and initiatives such as the Te Ao Mārama district court reforms and the Whakaorangia te Mana Tangata programme to s... | CERD | New Zealand | CERD/C/NZL/CO/23-24 | 2025 | DocumentId: 3d0ee4bb-145b-425c-9f2e-a2f01397174e | AnnotationId: 29864489-5954-45d0-8724-22f7f67028f7 |
a6058cfa-7320-4887-abe1-1930427554ed | CERD/C/NZL/CO/23-24 | CERD | 2025-12-09 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"New Zealand"
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"Western Europe & Others"
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"Children",
"Youth & juveniles",
"Minorities/ racial, ethnic, linguistic, religious or descent-based groups"
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"Racial discrimination"
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"16.3 - Promote the rule of law and access to justice for all",
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] | Access to justice 16. The Committee recommends that the State Party develop a comprehensive strategy to ensure that special measures to address systemic barriers, including cultural, linguistic and financial barriers , are implemented and embedded across the justice system, are proportionate to the number of persons af... | 16. The Committee recommends that the State Party develop a comprehensive strategy to ensure that special measures to address systemic barriers, including cultural, linguistic and financial barriers , are implemented and embedded across the justice system, are proportionate to the number of persons affected by racial d... | CERD | New Zealand | CERD/C/NZL/CO/23-24 | 2025 | DocumentId: 3d0ee4bb-145b-425c-9f2e-a2f01397174e | AnnotationId: a6058cfa-7320-4887-abe1-1930427554ed |
9a6f78e3-45a0-47be-847e-925145890165 | CERD/C/NZL/CO/23-24 | CERD | 2025-12-09 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"New Zealand"
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"Western Europe & Others"
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"Law enforcement / police & prison officials",
"Children",
"Youth & juveniles",
"Judges, lawyers and prosecutors",
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"Minorities/ racial, ethnic, linguistic, religious or descent-based groups",
"Military personnel"
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"Children: juvenile justice",
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"Constitutional & legislative framework",
"Conditions of detention"
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"16.2 - Protect children from abuse, exploitation, trafficking and violence",
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"10.3 - Ensure equal opportunities and end discrimination"
] | Administration of criminal and juvenile justice 17.While noting the initiatives taken by the police to address systemic bias in policing practices and the increase of the number of Māori judges in district courts, the Committee remains concerned about reports on systemic racism in the administration of criminal and juv... | 17. While noting the initiatives taken by the police to address systemic bias in policing practices and the increase of the number of Māori judges in district courts, the Committee remains concerned about reports on systemic racism in the administration of criminal and juvenile justice, which contributes to the overrep... | CERD | New Zealand | CERD/C/NZL/CO/23-24 | 2025 | DocumentId: 3d0ee4bb-145b-425c-9f2e-a2f01397174e | AnnotationId: 9a6f78e3-45a0-47be-847e-925145890165 |
a685bee1-0723-4cd7-8b84-cd2ebcfbb60a | CERD/C/NZL/CO/23-24 | CERD | 2025-12-09 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"New Zealand"
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"Western Europe & Others"
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"Civil society",
"Law enforcement / police & prison officials",
"Children",
"Medical staff / health professionals",
"Youth & juveniles",
"Minorities/ racial, ethnic, linguistic, religious or descent-based groups",
"Persons with disabilities"
] | [
"Equality & non-discrimination",
"Children: juvenile justice",
"Legal & institutional reform",
"Cooperation & consultation with civil society",
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"Racial discrimination... | [
"16.7 - Responsive, inclusive and representative decision-making",
"10.3 - Ensure equal opportunities and end discrimination",
"3.4 - Reduce mortality from non-communicable diseases and promote mental health"
] | Administration of criminal and juvenile justice 18. Recalling its general recommendation s No . 31 (2005) on the prevention of racial discrimination in the administration and functioning of the criminal justice system and No. 36 (2020) on preventing and combating racial profiling by law enforcement officials , the Comm... | 18. Recalling its general recommendations No . 31 (2005) on the prevention of racial discrimination in the administration and functioning of the criminal justice system and No. 36 (2020) on preventing and combating racial profiling by law enforcement officials , the Committee recommends that the State Party take concre... | CERD | New Zealand | CERD/C/NZL/CO/23-24 | 2025 | DocumentId: 3d0ee4bb-145b-425c-9f2e-a2f01397174e | AnnotationId: a685bee1-0723-4cd7-8b84-cd2ebcfbb60a |
73a6206e-25fb-4f4a-a079-7e20d069dabd | CERD/C/NZL/CO/23-24 | CERD | 2025-12-09 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"New Zealand"
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"Western Europe & Others"
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"Children",
"Youth & juveniles"
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"Support to victims & witnesses",
"Access to justice & remedy",
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"16.2 - Protect children from abuse, exploitation, trafficking and violence"
] | Children in alternative care 19.The Committee acknowledges the establishment of the Royal Commission of Inquiry into Abuse in Care in 2018 and welcomes the Government’s formal apology in 2024. However, it notes with concern that, of the Royal Commission’s 207 recommendations, only 19 have been fully accepted, while the... | 19. The Committee acknowledges the establishment of the Royal Commission of Inquiry into Abuse in Care in 2018 and welcomes the Government’s formal apology in 2024. However, it notes with concern that, of the Royal Commission’s 207 recommendations, only 19 have been fully accepted, while the intent of 38 has been accep... | CERD | New Zealand | CERD/C/NZL/CO/23-24 | 2025 | DocumentId: 3d0ee4bb-145b-425c-9f2e-a2f01397174e | AnnotationId: 73a6206e-25fb-4f4a-a079-7e20d069dabd |
ea4457fd-b36a-45f9-a0ad-b20edf8b1895 | CERD/C/NZL/CO/23-24 | CERD | 2025-12-09 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"New Zealand"
] | [
"Western Europe & Others"
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"Civil society",
"Children"
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"Rule of law & impunity",
"Legal & institutional reform",
"Support to victims & witnesses",
"Cooperation & consultation with civil society",
"National Human Rights Action Plans (or specific areas) / implementation plans",
"Children: definition; general principles; protection",
"Access to justice & remed... | [
"16.2 - Protect children from abuse, exploitation, trafficking and violence",
"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"
] | Children in alternative care 20. The Committee recommends that the State Party develop a comprehensive plan to fully implement all recommendations of the Royal Commission, in consultation with civil society and affected communities. It further urges the State Party to ensure that perpetrators of all forms of physical, ... | 20. The Committee recommends that the State Party develop a comprehensive plan to fully implement all recommendations of the Royal Commission, in consultation with civil society and affected communities. It further urges the State Party to ensure that perpetrators of all forms of physical, psychological, sexual and emo... | CERD | New Zealand | CERD/C/NZL/CO/23-24 | 2025 | DocumentId: 3d0ee4bb-145b-425c-9f2e-a2f01397174e | AnnotationId: ea4457fd-b36a-45f9-a0ad-b20edf8b1895 |
657549f3-5b72-49b9-92db-c0b749948501 | CERD/C/NZL/CO/23-24 | CERD | 2025-12-09 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"New Zealand"
] | [
"Western Europe & Others"
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"Law enforcement / police & prison officials",
"Minorities/ racial, ethnic, linguistic, religious or descent-based groups"
] | [
"Equality & non-discrimination",
"Racial discrimination",
"Human rights & counter-terrorism",
"Constitutional & legislative framework",
"Data collection & research"
] | [
"17.18 - Enhance availability of reliable data",
"10.3 - Ensure equal opportunities and end discrimination"
] | Racist hate speech and hate crimes 21.The Committee notes with grave concern the terrorist attack carried out against two mosques in Christchurch in 2019. While it welcomes the establishment of the Royal Commission of Inquiry in relation to the attack, it regrets the limited progress made in implementing the Commission... | 21. The Committee notes with grave concern the terrorist attack carried out against two mosques in Christchurch in 2019. While it welcomes the establishment of the Royal Commission of Inquiry in relation to the attack, it regrets the limited progress made in implementing the Commission’s recommendations, particularly t... | CERD | New Zealand | CERD/C/NZL/CO/23-24 | 2025 | DocumentId: 3d0ee4bb-145b-425c-9f2e-a2f01397174e | AnnotationId: 657549f3-5b72-49b9-92db-c0b749948501 |
fa0d2e68-a57b-4088-99f9-d3c023811976 | CERD/C/NZL/CO/23-24 | CERD | 2025-12-09 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"New Zealand"
] | [
"Western Europe & Others"
] | [
"Civil society",
"Law enforcement / police & prison officials",
"Public officials",
"Media",
"Minorities/ racial, ethnic, linguistic, religious or descent-based groups",
"Non-citizens"
] | [
"Equality & non-discrimination",
"Rule of law & impunity",
"Legal & institutional reform",
"Support to victims & witnesses",
"Cooperation & consultation with civil society",
"Human rights education, trainings & awareness raising",
"Racial discrimination",
"Access to justice & remedy",
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"16.7 - Responsive, inclusive and representative decision-making",
"4.7 - Education for sustainable development and global citizenship",
"16.1 - Reduce violence everywhere",
"5.2 - End all violence against and exploitation of women",
"17.18 - Enhance availability of reliable data",
"16.3 - Promote the rul... | Racist hate speech and hate crimes 22. The Committee recommends that the State Party : (a) Accelerate the implementation of the recommendations of the Royal Commission of Inquiry into the Attack on Christchurch Mosques on 15 March 2019 , particularly measures aimed at preventing further racist violence, providing effec... | 22. The Committee recommends that the State Party : (a) Accelerate the implementation of the recommendations of the Royal Commission of Inquiry into the Attack on Christchurch Mosques on 15 March 2019 , particularly measures aimed at preventing further racist violence, providing effective remedies to victims of hate cr... | CERD | New Zealand | CERD/C/NZL/CO/23-24 | 2025 | DocumentId: 3d0ee4bb-145b-425c-9f2e-a2f01397174e | AnnotationId: fa0d2e68-a57b-4088-99f9-d3c023811976 |
a7cd6b5e-4c32-4cf1-ac60-1a92403876d1 | CERD/C/NZL/CO/23-24 | CERD | 2025-12-09 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"New Zealand"
] | [
"Western Europe & Others"
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"Minorities/ racial, ethnic, linguistic, religious or descent-based groups"
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"Equality & non-discrimination",
"Racial discrimination"
] | [
"10.3 - Ensure equal opportunities and end discrimination"
] | Racist organizations and propaganda 23.The Committee observes that, although far right extremism and white supremacism have increasingly been recognized as significant threats to national security, such groups have so far been able to promote and incite racial discrimination with limited accountability. It also notes t... | 23. The Committee observes that, although far right extremism and white supremacism have increasingly been recognized as significant threats to national security, such groups have so far been able to promote and incite racial discrimination with limited accountability. It also notes the information that the lists of or... | CERD | New Zealand | CERD/C/NZL/CO/23-24 | 2025 | DocumentId: 3d0ee4bb-145b-425c-9f2e-a2f01397174e | AnnotationId: a7cd6b5e-4c32-4cf1-ac60-1a92403876d1 |
cc0646bf-379d-493e-ac93-fff3bd01ca6f | CERD/C/NZL/CO/23-24 | CERD | 2025-12-09 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"New Zealand"
] | [
"Western Europe & Others"
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"Minorities/ racial, ethnic, linguistic, religious or descent-based groups"
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"Equality & non-discrimination",
"Racial discrimination",
"Constitutional & legislative framework"
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"10.3 - Ensure equal opportunities and end discrimination"
] | Racist organizations and propaganda 24. The Committee urges the State P arty to bring its legislation into full conformity with article 4 of the Convention and to take immediate steps to declare illegal and prohibit far right extremis t, white supremacis t and other racist organizations, as well as propaganda activitie... | 24. The Committee urges the State Party to bring its legislation into full conformity with article 4 of the Convention and to take immediate steps to declare illegal and prohibit far right extremis t, white supremacis t and other racist organizations, as well as propaganda activities that promote or incite racial discr... | CERD | New Zealand | CERD/C/NZL/CO/23-24 | 2025 | DocumentId: 3d0ee4bb-145b-425c-9f2e-a2f01397174e | AnnotationId: cc0646bf-379d-493e-ac93-fff3bd01ca6f |
08bc64e5-7a96-4e87-a7c1-a0223c40d0cb | CERD/C/NZL/CO/23-24 | CERD | 2025-12-09 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"New Zealand"
] | [
"Western Europe & Others"
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"Persons living in poverty",
"Minorities/ racial, ethnic, linguistic, religious or descent-based groups"
] | [
"Equality & non-discrimination",
"Human rights & poverty",
"Racial discrimination",
"Right to health",
"Right to food",
"Right to adequate housing",
"Right to an adequate standard of living"
] | [
"3.8 - Achieve universal health coverage",
"2.1 - Universal access to safe and nutritious food",
"11.1 - Safe and affordable housing",
"10.3 - Ensure equal opportunities and end discrimination"
] | Structural discrimination 25.The Committee notes with concern the persistent structural discrimination that results in disproportionately high levels of poverty and material deprivation, including food insecurity, homelessness, overcrowding and poor housing conditions, and lower levels of enjoyment of the rights to wor... | 25. The Committee notes with concern the persistent structural discrimination that results in disproportionately high levels of poverty and material deprivation, including food insecurity, homelessness, overcrowding and poor housing conditions, and lower levels of enjoyment of the rights to work, education, health and ... | CERD | New Zealand | CERD/C/NZL/CO/23-24 | 2025 | DocumentId: 3d0ee4bb-145b-425c-9f2e-a2f01397174e | AnnotationId: 08bc64e5-7a96-4e87-a7c1-a0223c40d0cb |
85de47fa-e0d1-43f0-addf-54cb07cd7101 | CERD/C/NZL/CO/23-24 | CERD | 2025-12-09 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"New Zealand"
] | [
"Western Europe & Others"
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"Minorities/ racial, ethnic, linguistic, religious or descent-based groups"
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"Equality & non-discrimination",
"Human rights education, trainings & awareness raising",
"Racial discrimination",
"Right to food"
] | [
"3.8 - Achieve universal health coverage",
"2.1 - Universal access to safe and nutritious food",
"11.1 - Safe and affordable housing",
"10.3 - Ensure equal opportunities and end discrimination"
] | Structural discrimination 26. The Committee recommends that the State P arty strengthen efforts to eliminate persistent structural discrimination affecting Māori, Pacific peoples and other ethnic groups, including by upholding and reinforcing affirmative action and other special measures under article 2 (2) of the Conv... | 26. The Committee recommends that the State Party strengthen efforts to eliminate persistent structural discrimination affecting Māori, Pacific peoples and other ethnic groups, including by upholding and reinforcing affirmative action and other special measures under article 2 (2) of the Convention , and: (a) Publicly ... | CERD | New Zealand | CERD/C/NZL/CO/23-24 | 2025 | DocumentId: 3d0ee4bb-145b-425c-9f2e-a2f01397174e | AnnotationId: 85de47fa-e0d1-43f0-addf-54cb07cd7101 |
3fd4cce4-0527-4953-bf7d-ac1e6b5dc2bd | CERD/C/NZL/CO/23-24 | CERD | 2025-12-09 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"New Zealand"
] | [
"Western Europe & Others"
] | [
"Refugees & asylum seekers",
"Migrants",
"Older persons",
"Lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender and intersex persons (LGBTI)",
"Women & girls",
"Minorities/ racial, ethnic, linguistic, religious or descent-based groups",
"Persons with disabilities"
] | [
"Violence against women",
"Equality & non-discrimination",
"Administration of justice & fair trial",
"Labour rights and right to work",
"Racial discrimination",
"Right to health",
"Constitutional & legislative framework",
"Right to participate in public affairs & right to vote",
"Sexual & gender-bas... | [
"5.1 - End discrimination against women and girls",
"16.7 - Responsive, inclusive and representative decision-making",
"10.4 - Adopt fiscal and social policies that promote equality",
"8.5 - Full employment and decent work with equal pay",
"4.5 - No discrimination in education",
"5.2 - End all violence ag... | Intersectional discrimination 27.The Committee remains concerned about the persistence of discrimination on grounds of race, colour, descent and national or ethnic origin, where it intersects with sex, age, disability, sexual orientation and gender identity. In particular, the Committee is concerned about: (a)Reports o... | 27. The Committee remains concerned about the persistence of discrimination on grounds of race, colour, descent and national or ethnic origin, where it intersects with sex, age, disability, sexual orientation and gender identity. In particular, the Committee is concerned about: (a) Reports of multiple and intersecting ... | CERD | New Zealand | CERD/C/NZL/CO/23-24 | 2025 | DocumentId: 3d0ee4bb-145b-425c-9f2e-a2f01397174e | AnnotationId: 3fd4cce4-0527-4953-bf7d-ac1e6b5dc2bd |
0425fe56-a730-4c88-bca0-f637f16ff640 | CERD/C/NZL/CO/23-24 | CERD | 2025-12-09 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"New Zealand"
] | [
"Western Europe & Others"
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"Refugees & asylum seekers",
"Migrants",
"Older persons",
"Lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender and intersex persons (LGBTI)",
"Vulnerable persons/groups",
"Women & girls",
"Minorities/ racial, ethnic, linguistic, religious or descent-based groups",
"Persons with disabilities"
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"Violence against women",
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"Administration of justice & fair trial",
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"Sexual & gender-based violence",
"Participation of women in political & public life",
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"5.1 - End discrimination against women and girls",
"16.7 - Responsive, inclusive and representative decision-making",
"10.7 - Responsible and well-managed migration policies",
"10.4 - Adopt fiscal and social policies that promote equality",
"8.5 - Full employment and decent work with equal pay",
"4.5 - N... | Intersectional discrimination 28. The Committee recommends that the State Party : (a) Take appropriate targeted measures to eliminate multiple and intersecting forms of discrimination against women, older persons, persons with disabilities and lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex individuals who identify as... | 28. The Committee recommends that the State Party : (a) Take appropriate targeted measures to eliminate multiple and intersecting forms of discrimination against women, older persons, persons with disabilities and lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex individuals who identify as Māori, Pacific or members of ... | CERD | New Zealand | CERD/C/NZL/CO/23-24 | 2025 | DocumentId: 3d0ee4bb-145b-425c-9f2e-a2f01397174e | AnnotationId: 0425fe56-a730-4c88-bca0-f637f16ff640 |
7b4dc6cd-65fc-4344-82d6-a6cccdc18d7b | CERD/C/NZL/CO/23-24 | CERD | 2025-12-09 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"New Zealand"
] | [
"Western Europe & Others"
] | [
"Minorities/ racial, ethnic, linguistic, religious or descent-based groups"
] | [] | [] | Employment 29.The Committee notes with concern the information received in relation to the persistent inequalities in employment opportunities available to Māori, Pacific peoples and other ethnic groups, including disproportionately high unemployment and underemployment rates and overrepresentation in lower-paid and le... | 29. The Committee notes with concern the information received in relation to the persistent inequalities in employment opportunities available to Māori, Pacific peoples and other ethnic groups, including disproportionately high unemployment and underemployment rates and overrepresentation in lower-paid and less secure ... | CERD | New Zealand | CERD/C/NZL/CO/23-24 | 2025 | DocumentId: 3d0ee4bb-145b-425c-9f2e-a2f01397174e | AnnotationId: 7b4dc6cd-65fc-4344-82d6-a6cccdc18d7b |
52792869-9e10-4986-a7dc-06ff45713b5e | CERD/C/NZL/CO/23-24 | CERD | 2025-12-09 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"New Zealand"
] | [
"Western Europe & Others"
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"Minorities/ racial, ethnic, linguistic, religious or descent-based groups"
] | [
"Labour rights and right to work"
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"8.8 - Universal labour rights and safe working environments",
"8.5 - Full employment and decent work with equal pay"
] | Employment 30. The Committee recommends that the State Party p romote equitable employment opportunities for Māori, Pacific peoples and other ethnic groups by strengthening policies that support skills development and employability, and ensure fair wages and decent working conditions . | 30. The Committee recommends that the State Party promote equitable employment opportunities for Māori, Pacific peoples and other ethnic groups by strengthening policies that support skills development and employability, and ensure fair wages and decent working conditions . | CERD | New Zealand | CERD/C/NZL/CO/23-24 | 2025 | DocumentId: 3d0ee4bb-145b-425c-9f2e-a2f01397174e | AnnotationId: 52792869-9e10-4986-a7dc-06ff45713b5e |
077bd02b-a0a0-473c-8174-a33d06163dc9 | CERD/C/NZL/CO/23-24 | CERD | 2025-12-09 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"New Zealand"
] | [
"Western Europe & Others"
] | [
"Minorities/ racial, ethnic, linguistic, religious or descent-based groups"
] | [
"National Human Rights Action Plans (or specific areas) / implementation plans",
"Constitutional & legislative framework"
] | [
"4.5 - No discrimination in education",
"10.3 - Ensure equal opportunities and end discrimination"
] | Education 31.The Committee welcomes the progress made in improving educational attainment among Māori and Pacific learners and learners from other ethnic groups, and initiatives such as the Ka Hikitia – Ka Hāpaitia Māori Education Strategy launched in 2020 and the Action Plan for Pacific Education 2020–2030. However, i... | 31. The Committee welcomes the progress made in improving educational attainment among Māori and Pacific learners and learners from other ethnic groups, and initiatives such as the Ka Hikitia – Ka Hāpaitia Māori Education Strategy launched in 2020 and the Action Plan for Pacific Education 2020–2030. However, it remains... | CERD | New Zealand | CERD/C/NZL/CO/23-24 | 2025 | DocumentId: 3d0ee4bb-145b-425c-9f2e-a2f01397174e | AnnotationId: 077bd02b-a0a0-473c-8174-a33d06163dc9 |
445cafb6-eb20-4d79-a7be-1244c55419b8 | CERD/C/NZL/CO/23-24 | CERD | 2025-12-09 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"New Zealand"
] | [
"Western Europe & Others"
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"Minorities/ racial, ethnic, linguistic, religious or descent-based groups"
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"Legal & institutional reform"
] | [
"4.7 - Education for sustainable development and global citizenship",
"4.5 - No discrimination in education",
"10.3 - Ensure equal opportunities and end discrimination"
] | Education 32. T he Committee recommends that the State Party intensify efforts to eliminate persistent educational disparities affecting Māori and Pacific learners and learners from other ethnic groups, including by developing culturally responsive curricula, rolling out mentorship initiatives and strengthening targete... | 32. The Committee recommends that the State Party intensify efforts to eliminate persistent educational disparities affecting Māori and Pacific learners and learners from other ethnic groups, including by developing culturally responsive curricula, rolling out mentorship initiatives and strengthening targeted support p... | CERD | New Zealand | CERD/C/NZL/CO/23-24 | 2025 | DocumentId: 3d0ee4bb-145b-425c-9f2e-a2f01397174e | AnnotationId: 445cafb6-eb20-4d79-a7be-1244c55419b8 |
4a4ea257-f473-4a66-b101-964cdf54c967 | CERD/C/NZL/CO/23-24 | CERD | 2025-12-09 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"New Zealand"
] | [
"Western Europe & Others"
] | [
"Indigenous peoples",
"Minorities/ racial, ethnic, linguistic, religious or descent-based groups"
] | [
"Racial discrimination",
"Right to health"
] | [
"3.8 - Achieve universal health coverage",
"3.3 - Fight communicable diseases",
"10.3 - Ensure equal opportunities and end discrimination"
] | Health 33.While welcoming initiatives such as the Ao Mai te Rā programme to address systemic racism in the health sector, and the Whiria te Muka Tangata systems change model to guide anti-racism action in health services, the Committee is concerned that recent developments, particularly the disestablishment of the Māor... | 33. While welcoming initiatives such as the Ao Mai te Rā programme to address systemic racism in the health sector, and the Whiria te Muka Tangata systems change model to guide anti-racism action in health services, the Committee is concerned that recent developments, particularly the disestablishment of the Māori Heal... | CERD | New Zealand | CERD/C/NZL/CO/23-24 | 2025 | DocumentId: 3d0ee4bb-145b-425c-9f2e-a2f01397174e | AnnotationId: 4a4ea257-f473-4a66-b101-964cdf54c967 |
ae390696-601f-46bd-92bf-de7e0fc7a35d | CERD/C/NZL/CO/23-24 | CERD | 2025-12-09 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"New Zealand"
] | [
"Western Europe & Others"
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"Minorities/ racial, ethnic, linguistic, religious or descent-based groups"
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"Equality & non-discrimination",
"Human rights & poverty",
"Racial discrimination",
"Right to health"
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"3.3 - Fight communicable diseases",
"10.3 - Ensure equal opportunities and end discrimination",
"3.4 - Reduce mortality from non-communicable diseases and promote mental health"
] | Health 34. Recalling its general recommendation No. 37 (2024) on equality and freedom from racial discrimination in the enjoyment of the right to health , t he Committee recommends that the State P arty : (a) Strengthen efforts to eliminate persistent health disparities affecting Māori, Pacific peoples and other ethnic... | 34. Recalling its general recommendation No. 37 (2024) on equality and freedom from racial discrimination in the enjoyment of the right to health , the Committee recommends that the State Party : (a) Strengthen efforts to eliminate persistent health disparities affecting Māori, Pacific peoples and other ethnic communit... | CERD | New Zealand | CERD/C/NZL/CO/23-24 | 2025 | DocumentId: 3d0ee4bb-145b-425c-9f2e-a2f01397174e | AnnotationId: ae390696-601f-46bd-92bf-de7e0fc7a35d |
078852c8-1f2b-4f30-ab87-495aeef49d79 | CERD/C/NZL/CO/23-24 | CERD | 2025-12-09 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"New Zealand"
] | [
"Western Europe & Others"
] | [] | [
"Equality & non-discrimination",
"Legal & institutional reform",
"Constitutional & legislative framework",
"Right to participate in public affairs & right to vote"
] | [
"16.7 - Responsive, inclusive and representative decision-making",
"10.3 - Ensure equal opportunities and end discrimination"
] | Treaty of Waitangi 35.The Committee notes with concern that, while the Treaty of Waitangi has long been recognized as the foundational framework governing the relationship between the Crown and Māori, recent legislative and policy developments raise serious questions, including with regard to the State Party’s obligati... | 35. The Committee notes with concern that, while the Treaty of Waitangi has long been recognized as the foundational framework governing the relationship between the Crown and Māori, recent legislative and policy developments raise serious questions, including with regard to the State Party’s obligations under the Conv... | CERD | New Zealand | CERD/C/NZL/CO/23-24 | 2025 | DocumentId: 3d0ee4bb-145b-425c-9f2e-a2f01397174e | AnnotationId: 078852c8-1f2b-4f30-ab87-495aeef49d79 |
af366eab-64b3-478c-8308-eff7b06c2879 | CERD/C/NZL/CO/23-24 | CERD | 2025-12-09 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"New Zealand"
] | [
"Western Europe & Others"
] | [
"Children"
] | [
"Equality & non-discrimination",
"Legal & institutional reform",
"Cooperation & consultation with civil society",
"Reservations",
"Constitutional & legislative framework",
"Right to participate in public affairs & right to vote"
] | [
"16.7 - Responsive, inclusive and representative decision-making"
] | Treaty of Waitangi 36. Recalling its previous recommendations, the Committee urges the State Party: (a) To u phold its commitment to the Treaty of Waitangi as a constitutional framework for equal participation and partnership between Māori and the Crown, and to take measures to counter misinformation and divisive narra... | 36. Recalling its previous recommendations, the Committee urges the State Party: (a) To uphold its commitment to the Treaty of Waitangi as a constitutional framework for equal participation and partnership between Māori and the Crown, and to take measures to counter misinformation and divisive narratives regarding the ... | CERD | New Zealand | CERD/C/NZL/CO/23-24 | 2025 | DocumentId: 3d0ee4bb-145b-425c-9f2e-a2f01397174e | AnnotationId: af366eab-64b3-478c-8308-eff7b06c2879 |
67ee4532-a00b-407b-abbb-6b7c9cd9bf45 | CERD/C/NZL/CO/23-24 | CERD | 2025-12-09 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"New Zealand"
] | [
"Western Europe & Others"
] | [] | [
"Constitutional & legislative framework",
"Land & property rights"
] | [
"1.4 - Equal rights to ownership, basic services, technology and economic resources",
"1 - NO POVERTY",
"10 - REDUCED INEQUALITIES"
] | Māori land rights 37.The Committee acknowledges the information provided on Māori land rights, in particular with regard to settlement processes under the Treaty of Waitangi framework. However, the Committee notes with concern that: (a)Reportedly only a small portion of the land, territories and resources taken from Mā... | 37. The Committee acknowledges the information provided on Māori land rights, in particular with regard to settlement processes under the Treaty of Waitangi framework. However, the Committee notes with concern that: (a) Reportedly only a small portion of the land, territories and resources taken from Māori has been ret... | CERD | New Zealand | CERD/C/NZL/CO/23-24 | 2025 | DocumentId: 3d0ee4bb-145b-425c-9f2e-a2f01397174e | AnnotationId: 67ee4532-a00b-407b-abbb-6b7c9cd9bf45 |
28cb1782-9aa2-4ed6-9566-474c9fcc2628 | CERD/C/NZL/CO/23-24 | CERD | 2025-12-09 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"New Zealand"
] | [
"Western Europe & Others"
] | [] | [
"Constitutional & legislative framework",
"Land & property rights"
] | [
"16.7 - Responsive, inclusive and representative decision-making",
"1.4 - Equal rights to ownership, basic services, technology and economic resources",
"10 - REDUCED INEQUALITIES",
"2.3 - Double the productivity and incomes of small-scale food producers"
] | Māori land rights (c)Significant shortcomings remain in ensuring meaningful Māori participation and safeguarding the principle of free, prior and informed consent in legislative and administrative processes and in other decisions affecting traditional lands and resources, including marine and coastal areas, forests and... | (c) Significant shortcomings remain in ensuring meaningful Māori participation and safeguarding the principle of free, prior and informed consent in legislative and administrative processes and in other decisions affecting traditional lands and resources, including marine and coastal areas, forests and freshwater and g... | CERD | New Zealand | CERD/C/NZL/CO/23-24 | 2025 | DocumentId: 3d0ee4bb-145b-425c-9f2e-a2f01397174e | AnnotationId: 28cb1782-9aa2-4ed6-9566-474c9fcc2628 |
7656e42c-8178-44ab-80c5-50ecd14cf42f | CERD/C/NZL/CO/23-24 | CERD | 2025-12-09 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"New Zealand"
] | [
"Western Europe & Others"
] | [] | [
"Legal & institutional reform",
"Constitutional & legislative framework",
"Right to participate in public affairs & right to vote",
"Land & property rights"
] | [
"16.7 - Responsive, inclusive and representative decision-making",
"1.4 - Equal rights to ownership, basic services, technology and economic resources",
"2.3 - Double the productivity and incomes of small-scale food producers"
] | Māori land rights 38. Recalling its previous recommendations, the Committee urges the State Party: (a) To e nsure that settlement processes facilitate the effective restoration of Māori lands, territories and resources and undertake, in consultation with Māori, a comprehensive review of settlement policies and procedur... | 38. Recalling its previous recommendations, the Committee urges the State Party: (a) To ensure that settlement processes facilitate the effective restoration of Māori lands, territories and resources and undertake, in consultation with Māori, a comprehensive review of settlement policies and procedures to identify and ... | CERD | New Zealand | CERD/C/NZL/CO/23-24 | 2025 | DocumentId: 3d0ee4bb-145b-425c-9f2e-a2f01397174e | AnnotationId: 7656e42c-8178-44ab-80c5-50ecd14cf42f |
09fa39ae-d3d5-4ebd-a97e-e55fd45e232e | CERD/C/NZL/CO/23-24 | CERD | 2025-12-09 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"New Zealand"
] | [
"Western Europe & Others"
] | [] | [
"Human rights & the environment",
"Right to health",
"Human rights & climate change"
] | [
"13.1 - Strengthen resilience and adaptive capacity to climate related disasters",
"13 - CLIMATE ACTION",
"1.5 - Build resilience to environmental, economic and social disasters"
] | Environment and climate change 39.The Committee notes with concern the harmful consequences of environmental degradation and climate change on the health, livelihoods and traditional lifestyles of Māori. In particular, the Committee is concerned about reports of serious threats to Māori cultural and spiritual identity. | 39. The Committee notes with concern the harmful consequences of environmental degradation and climate change on the health, livelihoods and traditional lifestyles of Māori. In particular, the Committee is concerned about reports of serious threats to Māori cultural and spiritual identity. | CERD | New Zealand | CERD/C/NZL/CO/23-24 | 2025 | DocumentId: 3d0ee4bb-145b-425c-9f2e-a2f01397174e | AnnotationId: 09fa39ae-d3d5-4ebd-a97e-e55fd45e232e |
e98d28a5-dc17-46aa-b658-dc38e8ea6a88 | CERD/C/NZL/CO/23-24 | CERD | 2025-12-09 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"New Zealand"
] | [
"Western Europe & Others"
] | [
"Internally displaced persons"
] | [
"National Human Rights Action Plans (or specific areas) / implementation plans",
"Human rights & the environment",
"Right to food",
"Human rights & climate change",
"Safe drinking water & sanitation",
"Land & property rights"
] | [
"16.7 - Responsive, inclusive and representative decision-making",
"13.1 - Strengthen resilience and adaptive capacity to climate related disasters",
"1.4 - Equal rights to ownership, basic services, technology and economic resources",
"12.2 - Sustainable management and use of natural resources",
"2.1 - Uni... | Environment and climate change 40. The Committee recommends that the State Party take urgent and comprehensive measures to protect Māori from the disproportionate impact of environmental degradation and climate change. In particular, the Committee urges the State Party : (a) To e nsure the full participation of Māori i... | 40. The Committee recommends that the State Party take urgent and comprehensive measures to protect Māori from the disproportionate impact of environmental degradation and climate change. In particular, the Committee urges the State Party : (a) To ensure the full participation of Māori in climate change - related decis... | CERD | New Zealand | CERD/C/NZL/CO/23-24 | 2025 | DocumentId: 3d0ee4bb-145b-425c-9f2e-a2f01397174e | AnnotationId: e98d28a5-dc17-46aa-b658-dc38e8ea6a88 |
8574c0a5-2187-45a3-9723-fa8c73d3fefd | CERD/C/NZL/CO/23-24 | CERD | 2025-12-09 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"New Zealand"
] | [
"Western Europe & Others"
] | [
"Persons deprived of their liberty & detainees",
"Minorities/ racial, ethnic, linguistic, religious or descent-based groups"
] | [
"Legal & institutional reform",
"Right to peaceful assembly",
"Constitutional & legislative framework",
"Right to participate in public affairs & right to vote"
] | [
"16.7 - Responsive, inclusive and representative decision-making"
] | Political participation 41.The Committee acknowledges the information provided by the State Party delegation in relation to political participation of all ethnic groups. It nevertheless remains concerned about the systemic barriers that may limit the effective participation of Māori and other ethnic groups in political... | 41. The Committee acknowledges the information provided by the State Party delegation in relation to political participation of all ethnic groups. It nevertheless remains concerned about the systemic barriers that may limit the effective participation of Māori and other ethnic groups in political and public life, notin... | CERD | New Zealand | CERD/C/NZL/CO/23-24 | 2025 | DocumentId: 3d0ee4bb-145b-425c-9f2e-a2f01397174e | AnnotationId: 8574c0a5-2187-45a3-9723-fa8c73d3fefd |
556e3266-a1fc-46f7-a306-b704a49abd4d | CERD/C/NZL/CO/23-24 | CERD | 2025-12-09 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"New Zealand"
] | [
"Western Europe & Others"
] | [
"Civil society",
"Minorities/ racial, ethnic, linguistic, religious or descent-based groups"
] | [
"Equality & non-discrimination",
"Legal & institutional reform",
"National Mechanisms for Implementation, Reporting and Follow-up (NMIRF)",
"Cooperation & consultation with civil society",
"Constitutional & legislative framework",
"Right to participate in public affairs & right to vote"
] | [
"16.7 - Responsive, inclusive and representative decision-making",
"10.3 - Ensure equal opportunities and end discrimination"
] | Political participation 42. The Committee recommends that the State Party take measures to remove systemic barriers to the full and effective participation of Māori and other ethnic groups in political and public life. It recommends, in particular, that the State Party: (a) Take appropriate measures to ensure that Māor... | 42. The Committee recommends that the State Party take measures to remove systemic barriers to the full and effective participation of Māori and other ethnic groups in political and public life. It recommends, in particular, that the State Party: (a) Take appropriate measures to ensure that Māori have equitable opportu... | CERD | New Zealand | CERD/C/NZL/CO/23-24 | 2025 | DocumentId: 3d0ee4bb-145b-425c-9f2e-a2f01397174e | AnnotationId: 556e3266-a1fc-46f7-a306-b704a49abd4d |
4b60c9cb-340c-4dd6-8e05-2b0af5f47ca6 | CERD/C/NZL/CO/23-24 | CERD | 2025-12-09 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"New Zealand"
] | [
"Western Europe & Others"
] | [
"Indigenous peoples"
] | [
"Cultural rights",
"Land & property rights"
] | [
"1.4 - Equal rights to ownership, basic services, technology and economic resources"
] | Māori cultural rights 43.The Committee acknowledges the information provided by the State Party regarding efforts to safeguard investment in the promotion of Māori cultural rights amid public sector funding constraints. However, it remains concerned at reports that Māori arts, crafts, music, cultural heritage and cultu... | 43. The Committee acknowledges the information provided by the State Party regarding efforts to safeguard investment in the promotion of Māori cultural rights amid public sector funding constraints. However, it remains concerned at reports that Māori arts, crafts, music, cultural heritage and cultural property continue... | CERD | New Zealand | CERD/C/NZL/CO/23-24 | 2025 | DocumentId: 3d0ee4bb-145b-425c-9f2e-a2f01397174e | AnnotationId: 4b60c9cb-340c-4dd6-8e05-2b0af5f47ca6 |
7bec82d7-c309-4118-b5a9-501b771fd3f3 | CERD/C/NZL/CO/23-24 | CERD | 2025-12-09 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"New Zealand"
] | [
"Western Europe & Others"
] | [
"Indigenous peoples"
] | [
"Cultural rights",
"Constitutional & legislative framework",
"Land & property rights"
] | [
"16.7 - Responsive, inclusive and representative decision-making",
"1.4 - Equal rights to ownership, basic services, technology and economic resources"
] | Māori cultural rights 44. The Committee recommends that the State Party strengthen legislative and policy measures to ensure the effective protection of Māori intellectual and cultural property rights, including safeguards against the misappropriation and commercial exploitation of Māori arts, crafts, music and cultura... | 44. The Committee recommends that the State Party strengthen legislative and policy measures to ensure the effective protection of Māori intellectual and cultural property rights, including safeguards against the misappropriation and commercial exploitation of Māori arts, crafts, music and cultural heritage. It also re... | CERD | New Zealand | CERD/C/NZL/CO/23-24 | 2025 | DocumentId: 3d0ee4bb-145b-425c-9f2e-a2f01397174e | AnnotationId: 7bec82d7-c309-4118-b5a9-501b771fd3f3 |
315d4503-358c-4a26-96da-e8de55856441 | CERD/C/NZL/CO/23-24 | CERD | 2025-12-09 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"New Zealand"
] | [
"Western Europe & Others"
] | [
"Educational staff & students"
] | [
"Cultural rights",
"Right to education"
] | [
"11 - SUSTAINABLE CITIES AND COMMUNITIES",
"11.4 - Protect the world's cultural and natural heritage",
"4 - QUALITY EDUCATION"
] | Māori language 45.The Committee is concerned about the ongoing challenges to te reo Māori, the Māori language, despite measures aimed at its promotion and protection, as reflected in the limited number of students receiving instruction in the language and the shortage of qualified teachers. | 45. The Committee is concerned about the ongoing challenges to te reo Māori, the Māori language, despite measures aimed at its promotion and protection, as reflected in the limited number of students receiving instruction in the language and the shortage of qualified teachers. | CERD | New Zealand | CERD/C/NZL/CO/23-24 | 2025 | DocumentId: 3d0ee4bb-145b-425c-9f2e-a2f01397174e | AnnotationId: 315d4503-358c-4a26-96da-e8de55856441 |
0917c88e-4250-4a2a-ba42-6ff8d26227d7 | CERD/C/NZL/CO/23-24 | CERD | 2025-12-09 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"New Zealand"
] | [
"Western Europe & Others"
] | [
"Educational staff & students"
] | [
"Cultural rights"
] | [
"4 - QUALITY EDUCATION"
] | Māori language 46. T he Committee urges the State Party to intensify e ff orts to revitalize the Māori language , ensuring that more students have the opportunity to receive instruction in the language , including by investing in teacher training. | 46. The Committee urges the State Party to intensify eff orts to revitalize the Māori language , ensuring that more students have the opportunity to receive instruction in the language , including by investing in teacher training. | CERD | New Zealand | CERD/C/NZL/CO/23-24 | 2025 | DocumentId: 3d0ee4bb-145b-425c-9f2e-a2f01397174e | AnnotationId: 0917c88e-4250-4a2a-ba42-6ff8d26227d7 |
f530f5b7-b5e0-47f9-b9e6-43c05c3ee381 | CERD/C/NZL/CO/23-24 | CERD | 2025-12-09 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"New Zealand"
] | [
"Western Europe & Others"
] | [
"Refugees & asylum seekers",
"Children",
"Migrants",
"Persons deprived of their liberty & detainees"
] | [
"Arbitrary arrest & detention",
"Constitutional & legislative framework",
"Conditions of detention",
"Right to adequate housing",
"Right to an adequate standard of living"
] | [
"10.7 - Responsible and well-managed migration policies",
"10.2 - Promote universal social, economical and political inclusion",
"1.4 - Equal rights to ownership, basic services, technology and economic resources",
"11.1 - Safe and affordable housing"
] | Situation of immigrants, refugees and asylum-seekers 47.The Committee acknowledges the information provided regarding efforts to support the resettlement and integration of immigrants and refugees. It expresses concern, however, about the legislative provisions under the Immigration Act 2009 that allow for immigration ... | 47. The Committee acknowledges the information provided regarding efforts to support the resettlement and integration of immigrants and refugees. It expresses concern, however, about the legislative provisions under the Immigration Act 2009 that allow for immigration detention, including the detention of asylum-seeking... | CERD | New Zealand | CERD/C/NZL/CO/23-24 | 2025 | DocumentId: 3d0ee4bb-145b-425c-9f2e-a2f01397174e | AnnotationId: f530f5b7-b5e0-47f9-b9e6-43c05c3ee381 |
90bf6eff-0619-4273-bf81-3d47844d3698 | CERD/C/NZL/CO/23-24 | CERD | 2025-12-09 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"New Zealand"
] | [
"Western Europe & Others"
] | [
"Refugees & asylum seekers",
"Children",
"Migrants"
] | [
"Arbitrary arrest & detention",
"Human rights & climate change",
"Right to adequate housing"
] | [
"10.7 - Responsible and well-managed migration policies",
"10.2 - Promote universal social, economical and political inclusion",
"13.1 - Strengthen resilience and adaptive capacity to climate related disasters",
"1.4 - Equal rights to ownership, basic services, technology and economic resources",
"11.1 - Sa... | Situation of immigrants, refugees and asylum-seekers 48. T he Committee recommends that the State P arty further strengthen efforts to support the resettlement and integration of migrants and refugees, taking into account regional migration trends, including those driven by climate change. It urges the State P arty to ... | 48. The Committee recommends that the State Party further strengthen efforts to support the resettlement and integration of migrants and refugees, taking into account regional migration trends, including those driven by climate change. It urges the State Party to review and reform the Immigration Act 2009 to expand alt... | CERD | New Zealand | CERD/C/NZL/CO/23-24 | 2025 | DocumentId: 3d0ee4bb-145b-425c-9f2e-a2f01397174e | AnnotationId: 90bf6eff-0619-4273-bf81-3d47844d3698 |
bfb0b479-cdaf-4052-9885-0820a1cde405 | CERD/C/NZL/CO/23-24 | CERD | 2025-12-09 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"New Zealand"
] | [
"Western Europe & Others"
] | [
"Migrants"
] | [
"National Human Rights Action Plans (or specific areas) / implementation plans",
"Human trafficking & contemporary forms of slavery",
"Access to justice & remedy"
] | [
"10.7 - Responsible and well-managed migration policies",
"8.8 - Universal labour rights and safe working environments",
"8.7 - End modern slavery, trafficking and child labour"
] | Situation of migrant workers 49.While recognizing the measures taken under the Plan of Action against Forced Labour, People Trafficking and Slavery 2020–2025, the Committee expresses concern about reports of exploitation of migrant workers, including underpayment, reliance on employer-controlled accommodation, the use ... | 49. While recognizing the measures taken under the Plan of Action against Forced Labour, People Trafficking and Slavery 2020–2025, the Committee expresses concern about reports of exploitation of migrant workers, including underpayment, reliance on employer-controlled accommodation, the use of visas that restrict the a... | CERD | New Zealand | CERD/C/NZL/CO/23-24 | 2025 | DocumentId: 3d0ee4bb-145b-425c-9f2e-a2f01397174e | AnnotationId: bfb0b479-cdaf-4052-9885-0820a1cde405 |
0d86fbb4-60ee-490b-aaca-46b25a1ae2c2 | CERD/C/NZL/CO/23-24 | CERD | 2025-12-09 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"New Zealand"
] | [
"Western Europe & Others"
] | [
"Migrants"
] | [
"Rule of law & impunity",
"Support to victims & witnesses",
"Labour rights and right to work",
"Access to justice & remedy"
] | [
"10.7 - Responsible and well-managed migration policies",
"16 - PEACE, JUSTICE AND STRONG INSTITUTIONS",
"8.8 - Universal labour rights and safe working environments"
] | Situation of migrant workers 50. The Committee recommends that the State P arty take effective measures to address and prevent the exploitation of migrant workers, including through strengthened labour inspections, thorough investigations and effective sanctions against perpetrators, while ensuring that victims can saf... | 50. The Committee recommends that the State Party take effective measures to address and prevent the exploitation of migrant workers, including through strengthened labour inspections, thorough investigations and effective sanctions against perpetrators, while ensuring that victims can safely report abuses without fear... | CERD | New Zealand | CERD/C/NZL/CO/23-24 | 2025 | DocumentId: 3d0ee4bb-145b-425c-9f2e-a2f01397174e | AnnotationId: 0d86fbb4-60ee-490b-aaca-46b25a1ae2c2 |
654a3e39-9832-46c4-80f7-9c2ee26ebe2f | CERD/C/NZL/CO/23-24 | CERD | 2025-12-09 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"New Zealand"
] | [
"Western Europe & Others"
] | [
"Refugees & asylum seekers",
"Migrants",
"Minorities/ racial, ethnic, linguistic, religious or descent-based groups"
] | [
"Equality & non-discrimination",
"Racial discrimination"
] | [
"10.3 - Ensure equal opportunities and end discrimination"
] | Racial stereotypes 51.The Committee remains concerned about persistent racial stereotypes of Māori, Pacific peoples, migrants, refugees and other ethnic communities, which continue to affect social cohesion and undermine respect for cultural diversity. | 51. The Committee remains concerned about persistent racial stereotypes of Māori, Pacific peoples, migrants, refugees and other ethnic communities, which continue to affect social cohesion and undermine respect for cultural diversity. | CERD | New Zealand | CERD/C/NZL/CO/23-24 | 2025 | DocumentId: 3d0ee4bb-145b-425c-9f2e-a2f01397174e | AnnotationId: 654a3e39-9832-46c4-80f7-9c2ee26ebe2f |
ff42321a-f337-40e1-ab74-b19d357ebdbc | CERD/C/NZL/CO/23-24 | CERD | 2025-12-09 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"New Zealand"
] | [
"Western Europe & Others"
] | [
"Refugees & asylum seekers",
"Migrants",
"Minorities/ racial, ethnic, linguistic, religious or descent-based groups"
] | [
"Human rights education, trainings & awareness raising",
"Racial discrimination"
] | [
"4.7 - Education for sustainable development and global citizenship",
"10.3 - Ensure equal opportunities and end discrimination"
] | Racial stereotypes 52. The Committee recommends that the State Party intensify efforts to prevent and counter racial stereotypes, including through the revision of educational curricula at all levels to promote intercultural dialogue, respect for ethnic and cultural diversity and understanding of diverse histories, inc... | 52. The Committee recommends that the State Party intensify efforts to prevent and counter racial stereotypes, including through the revision of educational curricula at all levels to promote intercultural dialogue, respect for ethnic and cultural diversity and understanding of diverse histories, including by incorpora... | CERD | New Zealand | CERD/C/NZL/CO/23-24 | 2025 | DocumentId: 3d0ee4bb-145b-425c-9f2e-a2f01397174e | AnnotationId: ff42321a-f337-40e1-ab74-b19d357ebdbc |
79f858a6-7110-4e0e-885d-78f8076ef58e | CERD/C/NZL/CO/23-24 | CERD | 2025-12-09 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"New Zealand"
] | [
"Western Europe & Others"
] | [
"Disappeared persons",
"Domestic workers",
"Migrants",
"Stateless persons",
"Minorities/ racial, ethnic, linguistic, religious or descent-based groups"
] | [
"Equality & non-discrimination",
"Labour rights and right to work",
"Racial discrimination",
"Enforced disappearances",
"Ratification of & accession to international instruments"
] | [
"8.8 - Universal labour rights and safe working environments",
"10.3 - Ensure equal opportunities and end discrimination"
] | Ratification of other treaties 53. Bearing in mind the indivisibility of all human rights, the Committee encourages the State Party to consider ratifying those international human rights treaties that it has not yet ratified, in particular treaties with provisions that have direct relevance to communities that may be s... | 53. Bearing in mind the indivisibility of all human rights, the Committee encourages the State Party to consider ratifying those international human rights treaties that it has not yet ratified, in particular treaties with provisions that have direct relevance to communities that may be subjected to racial discriminati... | CERD | New Zealand | CERD/C/NZL/CO/23-24 | 2025 | DocumentId: 3d0ee4bb-145b-425c-9f2e-a2f01397174e | AnnotationId: 79f858a6-7110-4e0e-885d-78f8076ef58e |
13371ac1-8ea3-42d8-8c35-ab607e13b7a1 | CERD/C/NZL/CO/23-24 | CERD | 2025-12-09 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"New Zealand"
] | [
"Western Europe & Others"
] | [] | [] | [] | Declaration under article 14 of the Convention 54. The Committee encourages the State Party to consider making the optional declaration provided for in article 14 of the Convention recognizing the competence of the Committee to receive and consider individual communications. | 54. The Committee encourages the State Party to consider making the optional declaration provided for in article 14 of the Convention recognizing the competence of the Committee to receive and consider individual communications. | CERD | New Zealand | CERD/C/NZL/CO/23-24 | 2025 | DocumentId: 3d0ee4bb-145b-425c-9f2e-a2f01397174e | AnnotationId: 13371ac1-8ea3-42d8-8c35-ab607e13b7a1 |
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