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a883f3cc-9692-43a0-9880-2ef3d55e00db | CMW/C/BEN/CO/1 | CMW | 2025-01-13 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Benin"
] | [
"Africa"
] | [
"Law enforcement / police & prison officials",
"Children",
"Medical staff / health professionals",
"Migrants",
"Women & girls",
"Judges, lawyers and prosecutors"
] | [
"Support to victims & witnesses",
"Human rights education, trainings & awareness raising",
"Human trafficking & contemporary forms of slavery",
"Constitutional & legislative framework",
"Ratification of & accession to international instruments",
"Sexual & gender-based violence",
"Data collection & resea... | [
"8.8 - Universal labour rights and safe working environments",
"5.2 - End all violence against and exploitation of women",
"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",
"3.4 - Reduc... | Trafficking in persons and smuggling of migrants 54. The Committee recommends that the State party: (a) Strengthen and expand the legislative framework so that it comprehensively covers trafficking in persons and people smuggling, in order to effectively combat the consequences of these practices and the risks they pos... | 54. The Committee recommends that the State party: (a) Strengthen and expand the legislative framework so that it comprehensively covers trafficking in persons and people smuggling, in order to effectively combat the consequences of these practices and the risks they pose to migrant workers; (b) Tackle the root causes ... | CMW | Benin | CMW/C/BEN/CO/1 | 2025 | DocumentId: 175af8e0-56a1-4adc-a4fc-39ee89dd7d59 | AnnotationId: a883f3cc-9692-43a0-9880-2ef3d55e00db |
77b584ba-2e88-465e-ad39-fb61ad622e2f | CMW/C/BEN/CO/1 | CMW | 2025-01-13 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Benin"
] | [
"Africa"
] | [
"Civil society",
"Public officials",
"Judges, lawyers and prosecutors"
] | [
"Cooperation & consultation with civil society",
"Cooperation & Follow up with Treaty Bodies",
"Constitutional & legislative framework"
] | [] | Dissemination 55. The Committee requests the State party to ensure the timely dissemination of the present concluding observations, in the official language of the State party, to the relevant State institutions at all levels, including to government ministries, the legislature, the judiciary and relevant local authori... | 55. The Committee requests the State party to ensure the timely dissemination of the present concluding observations, in the official language of the State party, to the relevant State institutions at all levels, including to government ministries, the legislature, the judiciary and relevant local authorities, as well ... | CMW | Benin | CMW/C/BEN/CO/1 | 2025 | DocumentId: 175af8e0-56a1-4adc-a4fc-39ee89dd7d59 | AnnotationId: 77b584ba-2e88-465e-ad39-fb61ad622e2f |
3e65874a-a8a5-4806-966e-6b5e27e33977 | CMW/C/BEN/CO/1 | CMW | 2025-01-13 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Benin"
] | [
"Africa"
] | [] | [
"Cooperation with human rights mechanisms & requests for technical assistance",
"2030 Agenda & other voluntary commitments"
] | [
"17.9 - Enhance capacity-building in developing countries"
] | Technical assistance 56. The Committee recommends that the State party further avail itself of international and intergovernmental assistance for the implementation of the recommendations contained in the present concluding observations in line with the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. It also recommends that t... | 56. The Committee recommends that the State party further avail itself of international and intergovernmental assistance for the implementation of the recommendations contained in the present concluding observations in line with the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. It also recommends that the State party contin... | CMW | Benin | CMW/C/BEN/CO/1 | 2025 | DocumentId: 175af8e0-56a1-4adc-a4fc-39ee89dd7d59 | AnnotationId: 3e65874a-a8a5-4806-966e-6b5e27e33977 |
cada5868-7d61-4473-817c-239ad9a8d5db | CMW/C/BEN/CO/1 | CMW | 2025-01-13 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Benin"
] | [
"Africa"
] | [] | [
"Cooperation & Follow up with Treaty Bodies",
"Prohibition of torture & ill-treatment (including cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment)",
"Data collection & research",
"Land & property rights"
] | [
"17.18 - Enhance availability of reliable data"
] | Follow-up to concluding observations 57. The Committee requests the State party to provide, within two years (that is, by 1 January 2027), written information on the implementation of the recommendations contained in paragraphs 17 (data collection), 31 (labour exploitation and other forms of ill ‑ treatment), 44 (educa... | 57. The Committee requests the State party to provide, within two years (that is, by 1 January 2027), written information on the implementation of the recommendations contained in paragraphs 17 (data collection), 31 (labour exploitation and other forms of ill ‐ treatment), 44 (education) and 50 (transfer of earnings an... | CMW | Benin | CMW/C/BEN/CO/1 | 2025 | DocumentId: 175af8e0-56a1-4adc-a4fc-39ee89dd7d59 | AnnotationId: cada5868-7d61-4473-817c-239ad9a8d5db |
8329119e-5c83-4a45-abf6-bcd61937808d | CMW/C/BEN/CO/1 | CMW | 2025-01-13 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Benin"
] | [
"Africa"
] | [] | [] | [] | Next periodic report 58. The State party ’ s second periodic report is due by 1 January 2030. The Committee will adopt a list of issues prior to reporting under the simplified reporting procedure at one of its sessions preceding this date, unless the State party explicitly opts for the traditional reporting procedure. ... | 58. The State party ’ s second periodic report is due by 1 January 2030. The Committee will adopt a list of issues prior to reporting under the simplified reporting procedure at one of its sessions preceding this date, unless the State party explicitly opts for the traditional reporting procedure. The Committee draws t... | CMW | Benin | CMW/C/BEN/CO/1 | 2025 | DocumentId: 175af8e0-56a1-4adc-a4fc-39ee89dd7d59 | AnnotationId: 8329119e-5c83-4a45-abf6-bcd61937808d |
8574c39a-052c-464e-89ee-922756d43194 | CMW/C/BEN/CO/1 | CMW | 2025-01-13 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Benin"
] | [
"Africa"
] | [] | [
"Cooperation & Follow up with Treaty Bodies"
] | [] | Next periodic report 59. The Committee invites the State party to update its common core document, which dates to 1997, in accordance with the harmonized guidelines on reporting under the international human rights treaties, in particular those on the common core document, as adopted at the fifth inter-committee meetin... | 59. The Committee invites the State party to update its common core document, which dates to 1997, in accordance with the harmonized guidelines on reporting under the international human rights treaties, in particular those on the common core document, as adopted at the fifth inter-committee meeting of the human rights... | CMW | Benin | CMW/C/BEN/CO/1 | 2025 | DocumentId: 175af8e0-56a1-4adc-a4fc-39ee89dd7d59 | AnnotationId: 8574c39a-052c-464e-89ee-922756d43194 |
1afae595-3aa3-45a8-84a3-51feab8ab9fb | CMW/C/EGY/CO/2-4 | CMW | 2025-01-07 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Egypt"
] | [
"Africa"
] | [
"Refugees & asylum seekers",
"Children in vulnerable situations (abused, living on the street, institutionalized, indigenous, migrant children etc.)",
"Children",
"Migrants",
"Vulnerable persons/groups",
"Women & girls",
"Persons affected by armed conflict"
] | [
"Rights related to marriage & family",
"Children: definition; general principles; protection",
"International criminal & humanitarian law (including crimes against humanity, war crimes, genocide)",
"Economic & political crisis, natural disasters or other emergencies"
] | [
"13.1 - Strengthen resilience and adaptive capacity to climate related disasters",
"8.8 - Universal labour rights and safe working environments",
"11.5 - Reduce the adverse effects of natural disasters",
"1.5 - Build resilience to environmental, economic and social disasters"
] | Current context 11. The Committee recommends that the State party take all measures necessary to develop and implement a framework ensuring the continued protection of the rights of migrant workers and members of their families, including asylum-seekers and refugees, in times of crisis such as armed conflicts, natural ... | 11. The Committee recommends that the State party take all measures necessary to develop and implement a framework ensuring the continued protection of the rights of migrant workers and members of their families, including asylum-seekers and refugees, in times of crisis such as armed conflicts, natural disasters, pande... | CMW | Egypt | CMW/C/EGY/CO/2-4 | 2025 | DocumentId: 62bb21b1-391e-435c-8b93-973c530fbfaf | AnnotationId: 1afae595-3aa3-45a8-84a3-51feab8ab9fb |
5600b2cd-cc1f-4eb1-9ec8-282830fcaf3e | CMW/C/EGY/CO/2-4 | CMW | 2025-01-07 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Egypt"
] | [
"Africa"
] | [
"Refugees & asylum seekers",
"Migrants"
] | [
"Legal & institutional reform",
"Constitutional & legislative framework"
] | [
"10.7 - Responsible and well-managed migration policies",
"8.8 - Universal labour rights and safe working environments",
"16.3 - Promote the rule of law and access to justice for all"
] | Legislation and application 12.The Committee notes with concern that there are fragmented laws, decrees, decisions and regulations governing migrant workers and members of their families, causing confusion about the rules currently in force, and that there continue to be delays in the adoption of relevant draft laws. I... | 12. The Committee notes with concern that there are fragmented laws, decrees, decisions and regulations governing migrant workers and members of their families, causing confusion about the rules currently in force, and that there continue to be delays in the adoption of relevant draft laws. It is also concerned about t... | CMW | Egypt | CMW/C/EGY/CO/2-4 | 2025 | DocumentId: 62bb21b1-391e-435c-8b93-973c530fbfaf | AnnotationId: 5600b2cd-cc1f-4eb1-9ec8-282830fcaf3e |
8a04c749-3018-483b-b03d-0dc21d9f9782 | CMW/C/EGY/CO/2-4 | CMW | 2025-01-07 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Egypt"
] | [
"Africa"
] | [
"Refugees & asylum seekers",
"Law enforcement / police & prison officials",
"Public officials",
"Migrants",
"Social workers",
"Judges, lawyers and prosecutors"
] | [
"Legal & institutional reform",
"Human rights education, trainings & awareness raising",
"Constitutional & legislative framework",
"International criminal & humanitarian law (including crimes against humanity, war crimes, genocide)"
] | [
"10.7 - Responsible and well-managed migration policies",
"8.8 - Universal labour rights and safe working environments",
"4.7 - Education for sustainable development and global citizenship",
"4.a - Build and upgrade inclusive and safe schools"
] | Legislation and application 13. The Committee recommends that the State party : (a) Strengthen efforts to ensure that its legislation is in full conformity with the Convention, including in relation to entry, residence, work authorization and regularization; correct the language used in laws, policy measures and instit... | 13. The Committee recommends that the State party: (a) Strengthen efforts to ensure that its legislation is in full conformity with the Convention, including in relation to entry, residence, work authorization and regularization; correct the language used in laws, policy measures and institutions in order to distinguis... | CMW | Egypt | CMW/C/EGY/CO/2-4 | 2025 | DocumentId: 62bb21b1-391e-435c-8b93-973c530fbfaf | AnnotationId: 8a04c749-3018-483b-b03d-0dc21d9f9782 |
9914f04a-98c9-4788-9cc3-7a22a9d9e34f | CMW/C/EGY/CO/2-4 | CMW | 2025-01-07 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Egypt"
] | [
"Africa"
] | [
"Migrants"
] | [
"Reservations"
] | [] | Declarations and reservations, including articles 76 and 77 14.The Committee remains concerned that the State party has made reservations under articles 4 and 18 (6) of the Convention that may hinder the full enjoyment of the rights of migrant workers and members of their families under the Convention. The Committee al... | 14. The Committee remains concerned that the State party has made reservations under articles 4 and 18 (6) of the Convention that may hinder the full enjoyment of the rights of migrant workers and members of their families under the Convention. The Committee also notes that the State party has not yet made the declarat... | CMW | Egypt | CMW/C/EGY/CO/2-4 | 2025 | DocumentId: 62bb21b1-391e-435c-8b93-973c530fbfaf | AnnotationId: 9914f04a-98c9-4788-9cc3-7a22a9d9e34f |
db561c2b-47d7-40b5-a763-e36c5694921f | CMW/C/EGY/CO/2-4 | CMW | 2025-01-07 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Egypt"
] | [
"Africa"
] | [] | [
"Reservations"
] | [] | Declarations and reservations, including articles 76 and 77 15. Reiterating its previous recommendation, the Committee encourages the State party to take the steps necessary to withdraw the reservations made with respect to articles 4 and 18 (6) of the Convention. The Committee also recalls its previous recommendation ... | 15. Reiterating its previous recommendation, the Committee encourages the State party to take the steps necessary to withdraw the reservations made with respect to articles 4 and 18 (6) of the Convention. The Committee also recalls its previous recommendation and encourages the State party to make the declarations prov... | CMW | Egypt | CMW/C/EGY/CO/2-4 | 2025 | DocumentId: 62bb21b1-391e-435c-8b93-973c530fbfaf | AnnotationId: db561c2b-47d7-40b5-a763-e36c5694921f |
314b4077-91bf-4bf9-921d-3de8299d3055 | CMW/C/EGY/CO/2-4 | CMW | 2025-01-07 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Egypt"
] | [
"Africa"
] | [
"Disappeared persons",
"Domestic workers",
"Migrants",
"Women & girls"
] | [
"Death penalty",
"Labour rights and right to work",
"Human trafficking & contemporary forms of slavery",
"Right to health",
"Enforced disappearances",
"Constitutional & legislative framework",
"Ratification of & accession to international instruments",
"Prohibition of torture & ill-treatment (includin... | [
"8.8 - Universal labour rights and safe working environments",
"16.1 - Reduce violence everywhere",
"5.2 - End all violence against and exploitation of women",
"8.7 - End modern slavery, trafficking and child labour",
"1.3 - Implement social protection systems"
] | Ratification of relevant instruments 16.The Committee notes with satisfaction that the State party has ratified the main human rights treaties and fundamental ILO conventions. However, it remains concerned that the State party has yet to ratify the International Convention for the Protection of All Persons from Enforce... | 16. The Committee notes with satisfaction that the State party has ratified the main human rights treaties and fundamental ILO conventions. However, it remains concerned that the State party has yet to ratify the International Convention for the Protection of All Persons from Enforced Disappearance, the Optional Protoc... | CMW | Egypt | CMW/C/EGY/CO/2-4 | 2025 | DocumentId: 62bb21b1-391e-435c-8b93-973c530fbfaf | AnnotationId: 314b4077-91bf-4bf9-921d-3de8299d3055 |
8ced79d7-4eb7-4a3b-8934-5ceb5b0ab612 | CMW/C/EGY/CO/2-4 | CMW | 2025-01-07 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Egypt"
] | [
"Africa"
] | [] | [
"Ratification of & accession to international instruments"
] | [] | Ratification of relevant instruments 17. The Committee recommends that the State party ratify or accede to the above-mentioned instruments as soon as possible. | 17. The Committee recommends that the State party ratify or accede to the above-mentioned instruments as soon as possible. | CMW | Egypt | CMW/C/EGY/CO/2-4 | 2025 | DocumentId: 62bb21b1-391e-435c-8b93-973c530fbfaf | AnnotationId: 8ced79d7-4eb7-4a3b-8934-5ceb5b0ab612 |
0f02d7d3-afe0-48cd-8657-d125418b34bc | CMW/C/EGY/CO/2-4 | CMW | 2025-01-07 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Egypt"
] | [
"Africa"
] | [
"Migrants"
] | [
"National Human Rights Action Plans (or specific areas) / implementation plans",
"Human trafficking & contemporary forms of slavery"
] | [
"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"
] | Comprehensive policy and strategy 18.The Committee notes that the State party has national policies, strategies and action plans related to irregular migration and trafficking in persons. However, it notes with concern that there is an absence of a comprehensive policy on migration, including labour migration, and that... | 18. The Committee notes that the State party has national policies, strategies and action plans related to irregular migration and trafficking in persons. However, it notes with concern that there is an absence of a comprehensive policy on migration, including labour migration, and that existing policies and strategies... | CMW | Egypt | CMW/C/EGY/CO/2-4 | 2025 | DocumentId: 62bb21b1-391e-435c-8b93-973c530fbfaf | AnnotationId: 0f02d7d3-afe0-48cd-8657-d125418b34bc |
fc6674ff-a391-4e07-8e8c-fb5af46cf580 | CMW/C/EGY/CO/2-4 | CMW | 2025-01-07 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Egypt"
] | [
"Africa"
] | [
"Children",
"Migrants"
] | [
"Legal & institutional reform",
"National Human Rights Action Plans (or specific areas) / implementation plans",
"Data collection & research",
"Budget & resources (for human rights implementation)"
] | [
"10.7 - Responsible and well-managed migration policies",
"8.8 - Universal labour rights and safe working environments"
] | Comprehensive policy and strategy 19. The Committee recommends that the State party expedite efforts to adopt a national migration policy and strategy in line with the Convention, which is comprehensive, gender-responsive, child- sensitive and human rights-based and that covers the rights of migrant workers and members... | 19. The Committee recommends that the State party expedite efforts to adopt a national migration policy and strategy in line with the Convention, which is comprehensive, gender-responsive, child- sensitive and human rights-based and that covers the rights of migrant workers and members of their families. It also recomm... | CMW | Egypt | CMW/C/EGY/CO/2-4 | 2025 | DocumentId: 62bb21b1-391e-435c-8b93-973c530fbfaf | AnnotationId: fc6674ff-a391-4e07-8e8c-fb5af46cf580 |
6ea61220-dce0-4ca8-8f12-859116511953 | CMW/C/EGY/CO/2-4 | CMW | 2025-01-07 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Egypt"
] | [
"Africa"
] | [
"Migrants"
] | [
"Data collection & research"
] | [
"8.8 - Universal labour rights and safe working environments",
"17.18 - Enhance availability of reliable data"
] | Data collection 20.The Committee notes with concern that the data on migrant workers, which are collected, analysed and managed jointly by the Ministry of Labour and the Central Agency for Public Mobilization and Statistics, are insufficient and do not capture those who do not hold a work permit and a residency permit.... | 20. The Committee notes with concern that the data on migrant workers, which are collected, analysed and managed jointly by the Ministry of Labour and the Central Agency for Public Mobilization and Statistics, are insufficient and do not capture those who do not hold a work permit and a residency permit. It is also con... | CMW | Egypt | CMW/C/EGY/CO/2-4 | 2025 | DocumentId: 62bb21b1-391e-435c-8b93-973c530fbfaf | AnnotationId: 6ea61220-dce0-4ca8-8f12-859116511953 |
379f44fd-2d01-48db-b576-990cada7876d | CMW/C/EGY/CO/2-4 | CMW | 2025-01-07 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Egypt"
] | [
"Africa"
] | [
"Migrants",
"Minorities/ racial, ethnic, linguistic, religious or descent-based groups",
"Persons with disabilities"
] | [
"Legal & institutional reform",
"Ratification of & accession to international instruments",
"Data collection & research",
"Right to social security"
] | [
"3.8 - Achieve universal health coverage",
"8.8 - Universal labour rights and safe working environments",
"10.4 - Adopt fiscal and social policies that promote equality",
"8.5 - Full employment and decent work with equal pay",
"17.18 - Enhance availability of reliable data"
] | Data collection 21. The Committee recommends that the State party: (a) Strengthen its efforts to ensure that the migration-related database comprehensively covers all aspects of the Convention and that it enables the collection, analysis and publication of detailed data on the situation of migrant workers and members o... | 21. The Committee recommends that the State party: (a) Strengthen its efforts to ensure that the migration-related database comprehensively covers all aspects of the Convention and that it enables the collection, analysis and publication of detailed data on the situation of migrant workers and members of their families... | CMW | Egypt | CMW/C/EGY/CO/2-4 | 2025 | DocumentId: 62bb21b1-391e-435c-8b93-973c530fbfaf | AnnotationId: 379f44fd-2d01-48db-b576-990cada7876d |
50e94a28-b66f-4cb5-b481-82dae6fea9c1 | CMW/C/EGY/CO/2-4 | CMW | 2025-01-07 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Egypt"
] | [
"Africa"
] | [] | [
"National Human Rights Institution (NHRI)"
] | [
"16.a - Strong institutions to prevent violence, terrorism and crime"
] | Independent monitoring 22.The Committee is concerned that the Global Alliance of National Human Rights Institutions recommended in 2024 that the State party’s National Council for Human Rights be downgraded to B status owing to concerns that the institution’s independence and effectiveness have not been sufficiently ma... | 22. The Committee is concerned that the Global Alliance of National Human Rights Institutions recommended in 2024 that the State party’s National Council for Human Rights be downgraded to B status owing to concerns that the institution’s independence and effectiveness have not been sufficiently maintained in line with ... | CMW | Egypt | CMW/C/EGY/CO/2-4 | 2025 | DocumentId: 62bb21b1-391e-435c-8b93-973c530fbfaf | AnnotationId: 50e94a28-b66f-4cb5-b481-82dae6fea9c1 |
35da47d7-92ac-4ccc-8a45-b3ceab14cc27 | CMW/C/EGY/CO/2-4 | CMW | 2025-01-07 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Egypt"
] | [
"Africa"
] | [
"Migrants"
] | [
"National Human Rights Institution (NHRI)",
"Budget & resources (for human rights implementation)"
] | [
"16.a - Strong institutions to prevent violence, terrorism and crime",
"8.8 - Universal labour rights and safe working environments"
] | Independent monitoring 23. The Committee recommends that the State party take concrete measures to address the recommendations of the Global Alliance to ensure that the Council can effectively and independently discharge its mandate in full compliance with the Paris Principles, including promoting and protecting the ri... | 23. The Committee recommends that the State party take concrete measures to address the recommendations of the Global Alliance to ensure that the Council can effectively and independently discharge its mandate in full compliance with the Paris Principles, including promoting and protecting the rights of migrant workers... | CMW | Egypt | CMW/C/EGY/CO/2-4 | 2025 | DocumentId: 62bb21b1-391e-435c-8b93-973c530fbfaf | AnnotationId: 35da47d7-92ac-4ccc-8a45-b3ceab14cc27 |
21e4f877-0832-439f-ae43-d536d7f9012b | CMW/C/EGY/CO/2-4 | CMW | 2025-01-07 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Egypt"
] | [
"Africa"
] | [
"Human rights defenders & activists",
"Refugees & asylum seekers",
"Civil society",
"Migrants"
] | [
"Arbitrary arrest & detention",
"Cooperation & consultation with civil society"
] | [
"16.10 - Ensure public access to information and protect fundamental freedoms",
"16.3 - Promote the rule of law and access to justice for all"
] | Participation of civil society 24.The Committee is concerned about the shrinking civic space, in particular on issues related to migration and refugees, which impedes multisectoral coordination and collaboration, as well as about reports of intimidation, harassment, criminal investigation and arbitrary detention of civ... | 24. The Committee is concerned about the shrinking civic space, in particular on issues related to migration and refugees, which impedes multisectoral coordination and collaboration, as well as about reports of intimidation, harassment, criminal investigation and arbitrary detention of civil society organizations and h... | CMW | Egypt | CMW/C/EGY/CO/2-4 | 2025 | DocumentId: 62bb21b1-391e-435c-8b93-973c530fbfaf | AnnotationId: 21e4f877-0832-439f-ae43-d536d7f9012b |
8eb1a13b-7960-454a-ad14-9d22ad40ef87 | CMW/C/EGY/CO/2-4 | CMW | 2025-01-07 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Egypt"
] | [
"Africa"
] | [
"Human rights defenders & activists",
"Civil society"
] | [
"Cooperation & consultation with civil society"
] | [
"16.10 - Ensure public access to information and protect fundamental freedoms"
] | Participation of civil society 25. The Committee recommends that the State party ensure the effective and independent participation of civil society in the promotion and implementation of the Convention and the recommendations contained in the present concluding observations, as well as in the monitoring of progress ma... | 25. The Committee recommends that the State party ensure the effective and independent participation of civil society in the promotion and implementation of the Convention and the recommendations contained in the present concluding observations, as well as in the monitoring of progress made. It also recommends that the... | CMW | Egypt | CMW/C/EGY/CO/2-4 | 2025 | DocumentId: 62bb21b1-391e-435c-8b93-973c530fbfaf | AnnotationId: 8eb1a13b-7960-454a-ad14-9d22ad40ef87 |
7e0f88fd-1b3e-4d1e-8784-c5762731c1d5 | CMW/C/EGY/CO/2-4 | CMW | 2025-01-07 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Egypt"
] | [
"Africa"
] | [
"Persons living with HIV/AIDS",
"Refugees & asylum seekers",
"Migrants",
"Minorities/ racial, ethnic, linguistic, religious or descent-based groups",
"Non-citizens"
] | [
"Equality & non-discrimination",
"Racial discrimination",
"Ratification of & accession to international instruments"
] | [
"8.8 - Universal labour rights and safe working environments",
"10.3 - Ensure equal opportunities and end discrimination"
] | Non-discrimination 26.The Committee is concerned about reports of discrimination faced by migrant workers and members of their families in exercising their rights and accessing benefits and services, based, in particular, on their nationality and migration or asylum status. It is also concerned about the increasingly a... | 26. The Committee is concerned about reports of discrimination faced by migrant workers and members of their families in exercising their rights and accessing benefits and services, based, in particular, on their nationality and migration or asylum status. It is also concerned about the increasingly antagonistic enviro... | CMW | Egypt | CMW/C/EGY/CO/2-4 | 2025 | DocumentId: 62bb21b1-391e-435c-8b93-973c530fbfaf | AnnotationId: 7e0f88fd-1b3e-4d1e-8784-c5762731c1d5 |
0427bc9e-0a66-471c-87b1-e009b7ec363c | CMW/C/EGY/CO/2-4 | CMW | 2025-01-07 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Egypt"
] | [
"Africa"
] | [
"Persons living with HIV/AIDS",
"Migrants",
"Media",
"Minorities/ racial, ethnic, linguistic, religious or descent-based groups"
] | [
"Equality & non-discrimination",
"Human rights education, trainings & awareness raising",
"Racial discrimination",
"Constitutional & legislative framework",
"Budget & resources (for human rights implementation)"
] | [
"3.3 - Fight communicable diseases",
"8.8 - Universal labour rights and safe working environments",
"10.3 - Ensure equal opportunities and end discrimination"
] | Non-discrimination 27. The Committee recommends that the State party: (a) Strengthen the legislative framework to specifically and comprehensively address racial and all other intersecting forms of discrimination against migrant workers and members of their families, including sanctions and measures that enable account... | 27. The Committee recommends that the State party: (a) Strengthen the legislative framework to specifically and comprehensively address racial and all other intersecting forms of discrimination against migrant workers and members of their families, including sanctions and measures that enable accountability, and review... | CMW | Egypt | CMW/C/EGY/CO/2-4 | 2025 | DocumentId: 62bb21b1-391e-435c-8b93-973c530fbfaf | AnnotationId: 0427bc9e-0a66-471c-87b1-e009b7ec363c |
808ea3b2-cb58-48eb-af04-2dc87e391792 | CMW/C/EGY/CO/2-4 | CMW | 2025-01-07 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Egypt"
] | [
"Africa"
] | [
"Migrants",
"Judges, lawyers and prosecutors"
] | [
"Administration of justice & fair trial",
"Human rights education, trainings & awareness raising",
"Access to justice & remedy",
"Constitutional & legislative framework"
] | [
"8.8 - Universal labour rights and safe working environments",
"16.3 - Promote the rule of law and access to justice for all"
] | Right to an effective remedy 28.The Committee notes the judicial decisions and subsequent legislative measures taken to promote access to justice and effective remedies for migrant workers and members of their families. It is concerned, however, about challenges that hinder this access, including resource constraints a... | 28. The Committee notes the judicial decisions and subsequent legislative measures taken to promote access to justice and effective remedies for migrant workers and members of their families. It is concerned, however, about challenges that hinder this access, including resource constraints and limited assistance, langu... | CMW | Egypt | CMW/C/EGY/CO/2-4 | 2025 | DocumentId: 62bb21b1-391e-435c-8b93-973c530fbfaf | AnnotationId: 808ea3b2-cb58-48eb-af04-2dc87e391792 |
8db85268-02f1-481e-8f25-9455f5e239c9 | CMW/C/EGY/CO/2-4 | CMW | 2025-01-07 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Egypt"
] | [
"Africa"
] | [
"Migrants"
] | [
"Administration of justice & fair trial",
"Access to justice & remedy"
] | [
"8.8 - Universal labour rights and safe working environments",
"16.3 - Promote the rule of law and access to justice for all"
] | Right to an effective remedy 29. The Committee recommends that the State party take measures, in law and in practice, to facilitate access to justice and remedies for all migrant workers and members of their families, including by removing all obstacles preventing them from filing complaints for abuses and violations, ... | 29. The Committee recommends that the State party take measures, in law and in practice, to facilitate access to justice and remedies for all migrant workers and members of their families, including by removing all obstacles preventing them from filing complaints for abuses and violations, by improving and appropriatel... | CMW | Egypt | CMW/C/EGY/CO/2-4 | 2025 | DocumentId: 62bb21b1-391e-435c-8b93-973c530fbfaf | AnnotationId: 8db85268-02f1-481e-8f25-9455f5e239c9 |
4156ddcb-d83b-4160-ac15-aee8fe681260 | CMW/C/EGY/CO/2-4 | CMW | 2025-01-07 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Egypt"
] | [
"Africa"
] | [
"Refugees & asylum seekers",
"Law enforcement / police & prison officials",
"Migrants",
"Women & girls"
] | [
"Equality & non-discrimination",
"Rule of law & impunity",
"Legal & institutional reform",
"Constitutional & legislative framework",
"Sexual & gender-based violence"
] | [
"8.8 - Universal labour rights and safe working environments",
"5.2 - End all violence against and exploitation of women"
] | Protection from violence, physical injury, threats and intimidation 30.The Committee notes the amendments made to the legislative framework to strengthen accountability in response to acts of violence that have been perpetrated against migrants. It notes with concern, however, the rise in hate crimes and hate speech pe... | 30. The Committee notes the amendments made to the legislative framework to strengthen accountability in response to acts of violence that have been perpetrated against migrants. It notes with concern, however, the rise in hate crimes and hate speech perpetrated against migrant workers and members of their families, as... | CMW | Egypt | CMW/C/EGY/CO/2-4 | 2025 | DocumentId: 62bb21b1-391e-435c-8b93-973c530fbfaf | AnnotationId: 4156ddcb-d83b-4160-ac15-aee8fe681260 |
d7a72a48-04d6-4391-8d07-3c143417ccf4 | CMW/C/EGY/CO/2-4 | CMW | 2025-01-07 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Egypt"
] | [
"Africa"
] | [
"Children in vulnerable situations (abused, living on the street, institutionalized, indigenous, migrant children etc.)",
"Law enforcement / police & prison officials",
"Children",
"Medical staff / health professionals",
"Migrants",
"Vulnerable persons/groups",
"Women & girls",
"Judges, lawyers and pr... | [
"Equality & non-discrimination",
"Rule of law & impunity",
"Support to victims & witnesses",
"Human rights education, trainings & awareness raising",
"Children: definition; general principles; protection",
"Constitutional & legislative framework",
"Sexual & gender-based violence",
"Discrimination agai... | [
"5.1 - End discrimination against women and girls",
"16.1 - Reduce violence everywhere",
"5.2 - End all violence against and exploitation of women",
"16.6 - Effective, accountable and transparent institutions",
"16.3 - Promote the rule of law and access to justice for all",
"3.4 - Reduce mortality from no... | Protection from violence, physical injury, threats and intimidation 31. The Committee recommends that the State party : (a) Reinforce its framework to combat physical, sexual and all other forms of violence in Egypt, ensuring that it is effective and that the rights and dignity of victims and survivors are fully respec... | 31. The Committee recommends that the State party: (a) Reinforce its framework to combat physical, sexual and all other forms of violence in Egypt, ensuring that it is effective and that the rights and dignity of victims and survivors are fully respected and protected, and implement systematic training programmes for l... | CMW | Egypt | CMW/C/EGY/CO/2-4 | 2025 | DocumentId: 62bb21b1-391e-435c-8b93-973c530fbfaf | AnnotationId: d7a72a48-04d6-4391-8d07-3c143417ccf4 |
d6adb33d-0cfa-4d6c-b441-22c72ae03881 | CMW/C/EGY/CO/2-4 | CMW | 2025-01-07 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Egypt"
] | [
"Africa"
] | [
"Refugees & asylum seekers",
"Children",
"Migrants",
"Older persons",
"Women & girls"
] | [
"Business & Human Rights",
"Legal & institutional reform",
"Children: definition; general principles; protection",
"Data collection & research"
] | [
"10.7 - Responsible and well-managed migration policies"
] | Border management and migrants in transit 32.The Committee is concerned that: (a)There are reports of individuals seeking international protection being detained and returned at the border without access to asylum procedures, at times with the use of disproportionate force, including many Palestinians fleeing the renew... | 32. The Committee is concerned that: (a) There are reports of individuals seeking international protection being detained and returned at the border without access to asylum procedures, at times with the use of disproportionate force, including many Palestinians fleeing the renewed conflict, particularly from Gaza, who... | CMW | Egypt | CMW/C/EGY/CO/2-4 | 2025 | DocumentId: 62bb21b1-391e-435c-8b93-973c530fbfaf | AnnotationId: d6adb33d-0cfa-4d6c-b441-22c72ae03881 |
0e49230f-579b-46ce-bd16-b685b9c51e71 | CMW/C/EGY/CO/2-4 | CMW | 2025-01-07 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Egypt"
] | [
"Africa"
] | [
"Refugees & asylum seekers",
"Migrants"
] | [
"Equality & non-discrimination",
"Ratification of & accession to international instruments",
"Prohibition of torture & ill-treatment (including cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment)",
"National Human Rights Institution (NHRI)"
] | [
"10.7 - Responsible and well-managed migration policies",
"8.8 - Universal labour rights and safe working environments",
"16.1 - Reduce violence everywhere"
] | Border management and migrants in transit 33. Recalling the recommendations of the Committee against Torture and the Human Rights Committee, and in line with the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) Recommended Principles and Guidelines on Human Rights at International Borders, the Co... | 33. Recalling the recommendations of the Committee against Torture and the Human Rights Committee, and in line with the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) Recommended Principles and Guidelines on Human Rights at International Borders, the Committee recommends that the State party: (... | CMW | Egypt | CMW/C/EGY/CO/2-4 | 2025 | DocumentId: 62bb21b1-391e-435c-8b93-973c530fbfaf | AnnotationId: 0e49230f-579b-46ce-bd16-b685b9c51e71 |
cbc39ec7-f060-4c26-bcda-16b749ed024d | CMW/C/EGY/CO/2-4 | CMW | 2025-01-07 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Egypt"
] | [
"Africa"
] | [
"Children in vulnerable situations (abused, living on the street, institutionalized, indigenous, migrant children etc.)",
"Children",
"Migrants"
] | [
"Labour rights and right to work",
"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",
"Right to health",
"Constitutional... | [
"3.8 - Achieve universal health coverage",
"8.8 - Universal labour rights and safe working environments",
"16.2 - Protect children from abuse, exploitation, trafficking and violence",
"4.5 - No discrimination in education",
"8.7 - End modern slavery, trafficking and child labour"
] | Labour exploitation and other forms of ill-treatment 34.The Committee notes the efforts made by the State party to combat child labour, including the revision by the Ministry of Labour of the list of hazardous work prohibited for children, the adoption and implementation of the National Plan to Combat the Worst Forms o... | 34. The Committee notes the efforts made by the State party to combat child labour, including the revision by the Ministry of Labour of the list of hazardous work prohibited for children, the adoption and implementation of the National Plan to Combat the Worst Forms of Child Labour 2018–2025 and the labour inspections ... | CMW | Egypt | CMW/C/EGY/CO/2-4 | 2025 | DocumentId: 62bb21b1-391e-435c-8b93-973c530fbfaf | AnnotationId: cbc39ec7-f060-4c26-bcda-16b749ed024d |
7ac6afa0-78bb-490f-9130-dcc448e584ca | CMW/C/EGY/CO/2-4 | CMW | 2025-01-07 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Egypt"
] | [
"Africa"
] | [
"Children",
"Migrants",
"Women & girls"
] | [
"Support to victims & witnesses",
"Labour rights and right to work",
"Children: protection against exploitation",
"Human trafficking & contemporary forms of slavery",
"Children: definition; general principles; protection",
"Prohibition of torture & ill-treatment (including cruel, inhuman or degrading trea... | [
"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",
"3.4 - Reduce mortality from non-communicable... | Labour exploitation and other forms of ill-treatment 35. In accordance with targets 8.7 and 16.2 of the Sustainable Development Goals, the Committee recommends that the State party: (a) Strengthen efforts to enforce laws and regulations to combat child labour, labour exploitation and ill-treatment and to provide protec... | 35. In accordance with targets 8.7 and 16.2 of the Sustainable Development Goals, the Committee recommends that the State party: (a) Strengthen efforts to enforce laws and regulations to combat child labour, labour exploitation and ill-treatment and to provide protection and adequate assistance, including psychosocial ... | CMW | Egypt | CMW/C/EGY/CO/2-4 | 2025 | DocumentId: 62bb21b1-391e-435c-8b93-973c530fbfaf | AnnotationId: 7ac6afa0-78bb-490f-9130-dcc448e584ca |
e78dd9ca-664a-4c9f-84bc-aff7ccc8770a | CMW/C/EGY/CO/2-4 | CMW | 2025-01-07 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Egypt"
] | [
"Africa"
] | [
"Refugees & asylum seekers",
"Children",
"Migrants",
"Persons deprived of their liberty & detainees"
] | [
"Arbitrary arrest & detention",
"Administration of justice & fair trial",
"Liberty & security of the person",
"Data collection & research",
"Conditions of detention"
] | [
"16.2 - Protect children from abuse, exploitation, trafficking and violence",
"16.3 - Promote the rule of law and access to justice for all"
] | Due process, detention and equality before the courts 36.The Committee is concerned that: (a)There are reports of a rise in raids of communities with a high concentration of migrants and an overall increase in arbitrary arrests and detention, even when the individuals possess residency permits or are registered with UN... | 36. The Committee is concerned that: (a) There are reports of a rise in raids of communities with a high concentration of migrants and an overall increase in arbitrary arrests and detention, even when the individuals possess residency permits or are registered with UNHCR; (b) Children and families reportedly continue t... | CMW | Egypt | CMW/C/EGY/CO/2-4 | 2025 | DocumentId: 62bb21b1-391e-435c-8b93-973c530fbfaf | AnnotationId: e78dd9ca-664a-4c9f-84bc-aff7ccc8770a |
5a27f07b-cec6-44da-8fd5-a4becbe394ce | CMW/C/EGY/CO/2-4 | CMW | 2025-01-07 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Egypt"
] | [
"Africa"
] | [
"Refugees & asylum seekers",
"Children in vulnerable situations (abused, living on the street, institutionalized, indigenous, migrant children etc.)",
"Children",
"Migrants",
"Vulnerable persons/groups",
"Women & girls",
"Judges, lawyers and prosecutors",
"Persons deprived of their liberty & detainees... | [
"Equality & non-discrimination",
"Arbitrary arrest & detention",
"Administration of justice & fair trial",
"Support to victims & witnesses",
"Cooperation & Follow up with Treaty Bodies",
"Liberty & security of the person",
"Human trafficking & contemporary forms of slavery",
"Children: definition; gen... | [
"8.8 - Universal labour rights and safe working environments",
"2.1 - Universal access to safe and nutritious food",
"6.2 - End open defecation and provide access to sanitation and hygiene",
"16.1 - Reduce violence everywhere",
"6.1 - Safe and affordable drinking water",
"8.7 - End modern slavery, traffic... | Due process, detention and equality before the courts 37. Recalling the recommendations of the Committee on the Rights of the Child, the Committee against Torture and the Human Rights Committee, and in accordance with the Committee’s general comment No. 5 (2021) on migrants’ rights to liberty and freedom from arbitrary... | 37. Recalling the recommendations of the Committee on the Rights of the Child, the Committee against Torture and the Human Rights Committee, and in accordance with the Committee’s general comment No. 5 (2021) on migrants’ rights to liberty and freedom from arbitrary detention and joint general comments No. 3 and No. 4 ... | CMW | Egypt | CMW/C/EGY/CO/2-4 | 2025 | DocumentId: 62bb21b1-391e-435c-8b93-973c530fbfaf | AnnotationId: 5a27f07b-cec6-44da-8fd5-a4becbe394ce |
e4b414b9-0a7d-4998-b2bc-634772bfa37e | CMW/C/EGY/CO/2-4 | CMW | 2025-01-07 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Egypt"
] | [
"Africa"
] | [
"Refugees & asylum seekers",
"Migrants"
] | [
"Arbitrary arrest & detention",
"Ratification of & accession to international instruments"
] | [
"8.8 - Universal labour rights and safe working environments"
] | Expulsion 38.The Committee is concerned about reports of collective expulsions of migrant workers and members of their families, including asylum-seekers and refugees, from countries such as the Sudan and Eritrea, who were at risk of persecution or harm in the countries they were deported to, as well as those who held ... | 38. The Committee is concerned about reports of collective expulsions of migrant workers and members of their families, including asylum-seekers and refugees, from countries such as the Sudan and Eritrea, who were at risk of persecution or harm in the countries they were deported to, as well as those who held valid res... | CMW | Egypt | CMW/C/EGY/CO/2-4 | 2025 | DocumentId: 62bb21b1-391e-435c-8b93-973c530fbfaf | AnnotationId: e4b414b9-0a7d-4998-b2bc-634772bfa37e |
126270d9-69c4-4617-8806-ee34214a84a4 | CMW/C/EGY/CO/2-4 | CMW | 2025-01-07 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Egypt"
] | [
"Africa"
] | [
"Refugees & asylum seekers",
"Children",
"Migrants",
"Persons with disabilities"
] | [
"Legal & institutional reform",
"Children: definition; general principles; protection",
"Prohibition of torture & ill-treatment (including cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment)",
"Data collection & research"
] | [
"10.7 - Responsible and well-managed migration policies",
"8.8 - Universal labour rights and safe working environments",
"16.1 - Reduce violence everywhere",
"17.18 - Enhance availability of reliable data",
"16.3 - Promote the rule of law and access to justice for all"
] | Expulsion 39. Recalling the recommendations of the Committee on the Rights of the Child, the Committee against Torture and the Human Rights Committee, the Committee recommends that the State party: (a) Uphold the principle of non-refoulement and the prohibition of collective and arbitrary expulsion at all times, proper... | 39. Recalling the recommendations of the Committee on the Rights of the Child, the Committee against Torture and the Human Rights Committee, the Committee recommends that the State party: (a) Uphold the principle of non-refoulement and the prohibition of collective and arbitrary expulsion at all times, properly investi... | CMW | Egypt | CMW/C/EGY/CO/2-4 | 2025 | DocumentId: 62bb21b1-391e-435c-8b93-973c530fbfaf | AnnotationId: 126270d9-69c4-4617-8806-ee34214a84a4 |
096ea7b1-8fc3-4d32-9439-9d9d97a98b5c | CMW/C/EGY/CO/2-4 | CMW | 2025-01-07 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Egypt"
] | [
"Africa"
] | [
"Migrants"
] | [] | [
"8.8 - Universal labour rights and safe working environments"
] | Consular assistance 40.The Committee notes the efforts by the State party to provide protection and assistance to Egyptian migrant workers and members of their families abroad through its embassies, consulates and labour offices, including through the restructuring of institutional mandates, the expansion of labour off... | 40. The Committee notes the efforts by the State party to provide protection and assistance to Egyptian migrant workers and members of their families abroad through its embassies, consulates and labour offices, including through the restructuring of institutional mandates, the expansion of labour offices and the develo... | CMW | Egypt | CMW/C/EGY/CO/2-4 | 2025 | DocumentId: 62bb21b1-391e-435c-8b93-973c530fbfaf | AnnotationId: 096ea7b1-8fc3-4d32-9439-9d9d97a98b5c |
8b8dcba8-e9a9-4196-83ed-975cb325a68e | CMW/C/EGY/CO/2-4 | CMW | 2025-01-07 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Egypt"
] | [
"Africa"
] | [
"Civil society",
"Migrants"
] | [
"Trade union rights"
] | [
"8.8 - Universal labour rights and safe working environments",
"16.10 - Ensure public access to information and protect fundamental freedoms"
] | Consular assistance 41. The Committee recommends that the State party continue to expand the number and reach of its labour offices abroad and ensure that the offices are equipped with sufficient financial, human and technical capacity to protect and promote, in collaboration with trade unions and civil society organiz... | 41. The Committee recommends that the State party continue to expand the number and reach of its labour offices abroad and ensure that the offices are equipped with sufficient financial, human and technical capacity to protect and promote, in collaboration with trade unions and civil society organizations, the rights o... | CMW | Egypt | CMW/C/EGY/CO/2-4 | 2025 | DocumentId: 62bb21b1-391e-435c-8b93-973c530fbfaf | AnnotationId: 8b8dcba8-e9a9-4196-83ed-975cb325a68e |
995150c2-5056-4dba-8b9f-a1bd0781a15f | CMW/C/EGY/CO/2-4 | CMW | 2025-01-07 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Egypt"
] | [
"Africa"
] | [
"Migrants"
] | [
"Human trafficking & contemporary forms of slavery"
] | [
"8.8 - Universal labour rights and safe working environments",
"8.7 - End modern slavery, trafficking and child labour"
] | Consular assistance 42.While the Committee notes the State party’s explanation that the condition of reciprocity is not applied in practice, it remains concerned that the condition is still legally in force under Labour Law No. 12 of 2003 in relation to the protection and entitlements of migrant workers, which runs cou... | 42. While the Committee notes the State party’s explanation that the condition of reciprocity is not applied in practice, it remains concerned that the condition is still legally in force under Labour Law No. 12 of 2003 in relation to the protection and entitlements of migrant workers, which runs counter to the princip... | CMW | Egypt | CMW/C/EGY/CO/2-4 | 2025 | DocumentId: 62bb21b1-391e-435c-8b93-973c530fbfaf | AnnotationId: 995150c2-5056-4dba-8b9f-a1bd0781a15f |
91c2aa14-baf7-420d-8918-afe7f62fcf2c | CMW/C/EGY/CO/2-4 | CMW | 2025-01-07 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Egypt"
] | [
"Africa"
] | [
"Migrants"
] | [
"Freedom of association",
"Labour rights and right to work",
"Right to social security",
"Trade union rights"
] | [
"8.8 - Universal labour rights and safe working environments",
"16.10 - Ensure public access to information and protect fundamental freedoms",
"1.3 - Implement social protection systems"
] | Remuneration and conditions of work 43. The Committee recommends that, in the new draft labour law, the State party guarantee all migrant workers the same treatment and protection as nationals, without imposing a condition of reciprocity, in respect of remuneration, conditions of work and their rights, including hours ... | 43. The Committee recommends that, in the new draft labour law, the State party guarantee all migrant workers the same treatment and protection as nationals, without imposing a condition of reciprocity, in respect of remuneration, conditions of work and their rights, including hours of work, days of rest, safety, socia... | CMW | Egypt | CMW/C/EGY/CO/2-4 | 2025 | DocumentId: 62bb21b1-391e-435c-8b93-973c530fbfaf | AnnotationId: 91c2aa14-baf7-420d-8918-afe7f62fcf2c |
a10be5d6-19d6-4b7a-9d5b-5f59bd70ae3c | CMW/C/EGY/CO/2-4 | CMW | 2025-01-07 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Egypt"
] | [
"Africa"
] | [
"Medical staff / health professionals",
"Migrants"
] | [
"Equality & non-discrimination",
"Right to health",
"Right to social security"
] | [
"3.8 - Achieve universal health coverage",
"10.2 - Promote universal social, economical and political inclusion",
"8.8 - Universal labour rights and safe working environments",
"10.4 - Adopt fiscal and social policies that promote equality"
] | Medical care 44.The Committee notes the State party’s efforts to organize vaccination and health campaigns inclusive of migrants. It notes with concern, however, that the campaigns and healthcare services are restricted based on nationality and thus not available to all migrant workers and members of their families, th... | 44. The Committee notes the State party’s efforts to organize vaccination and health campaigns inclusive of migrants. It notes with concern, however, that the campaigns and healthcare services are restricted based on nationality and thus not available to all migrant workers and members of their families, that the rise ... | CMW | Egypt | CMW/C/EGY/CO/2-4 | 2025 | DocumentId: 62bb21b1-391e-435c-8b93-973c530fbfaf | AnnotationId: a10be5d6-19d6-4b7a-9d5b-5f59bd70ae3c |
23588a75-9bd8-48a4-b85c-6f8750bf0648 | CMW/C/EGY/CO/2-4 | CMW | 2025-01-07 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Egypt"
] | [
"Africa"
] | [
"Refugees & asylum seekers",
"Migrants",
"Minorities/ racial, ethnic, linguistic, religious or descent-based groups"
] | [
"Equality & non-discrimination",
"Human rights education, trainings & awareness raising",
"National Human Rights Action Plans (or specific areas) / implementation plans",
"Racial discrimination",
"Right to health",
"Right to social security"
] | [
"3.8 - Achieve universal health coverage",
"8.8 - Universal labour rights and safe working environments",
"1.3 - Implement social protection systems"
] | Medical care 45. The Committee recommends that the State party: (a) Expand the applicability of healthcare, health campaigns and the universal health insurance system to all migrants in accordance with the National Health Strategy 2024–2030, which aims to provide comprehensive healthcare and support services to all mig... | 45. The Committee recommends that the State party: (a) Expand the applicability of healthcare, health campaigns and the universal health insurance system to all migrants in accordance with the National Health Strategy 2024–2030, which aims to provide comprehensive healthcare and support services to all migrants and ref... | CMW | Egypt | CMW/C/EGY/CO/2-4 | 2025 | DocumentId: 62bb21b1-391e-435c-8b93-973c530fbfaf | AnnotationId: 23588a75-9bd8-48a4-b85c-6f8750bf0648 |
717fa69f-08ef-460a-a128-204c73b09314 | CMW/C/EGY/CO/2-4 | CMW | 2025-01-07 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Egypt"
] | [
"Africa"
] | [
"Children",
"Migrants",
"Women & girls"
] | [
"Equality & non-discrimination",
"Rights related to name, identity & nationality",
"Discrimination against women"
] | [
"16.9 - Universal legal identity and birth registration"
] | Birth registration and nationality 46.The Committee is concerned that children of migrant workers continue to face barriers with regard to birth registration and that migrant women face discrimination in accessing documentation for their children. | 46. The Committee is concerned that children of migrant workers continue to face barriers with regard to birth registration and that migrant women face discrimination in accessing documentation for their children. | CMW | Egypt | CMW/C/EGY/CO/2-4 | 2025 | DocumentId: 62bb21b1-391e-435c-8b93-973c530fbfaf | AnnotationId: 717fa69f-08ef-460a-a128-204c73b09314 |
67db6300-86ae-418e-8c6f-b088dd3e7173 | CMW/C/EGY/CO/2-4 | CMW | 2025-01-07 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Egypt"
] | [
"Africa"
] | [
"Refugees & asylum seekers",
"Children",
"Migrants",
"Stateless persons",
"Non-citizens"
] | [
"Equality & non-discrimination",
"Rights related to name, identity & nationality"
] | [
"8.8 - Universal labour rights and safe working environments",
"16.9 - Universal legal identity and birth registration"
] | Birth registration and nationality 47. Recalling the recommendations of the Committee on the Rights of the Child and reiterating its previous recommendations, the Committee recommends that the State party facilitate and encourage birth registration and the issuance of identity documents free of charge without discrimin... | 47. Recalling the recommendations of the Committee on the Rights of the Child and reiterating its previous recommendations, the Committee recommends that the State party facilitate and encourage birth registration and the issuance of identity documents free of charge without discrimination for all children of migrant w... | CMW | Egypt | CMW/C/EGY/CO/2-4 | 2025 | DocumentId: 62bb21b1-391e-435c-8b93-973c530fbfaf | AnnotationId: 67db6300-86ae-418e-8c6f-b088dd3e7173 |
5e3f7f45-d9b3-4fa4-b332-55964a16c406 | CMW/C/EGY/CO/2-4 | CMW | 2025-01-07 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Egypt"
] | [
"Africa"
] | [
"Children",
"Migrants"
] | [
"Equality & non-discrimination",
"Data collection & research",
"Right to education"
] | [
"16.2 - Protect children from abuse, exploitation, trafficking and violence",
"4.5 - No discrimination in education",
"4.a - Build and upgrade inclusive and safe schools"
] | Education 48.The Committee notes that children of migrant workers from the Sudan, South Sudan, the Syrian Arab Republic, Yemen and Palestine are allowed access to public education and can benefit from an exemption or reduction in fees. However, the Committee is concerned that access is not granted to all children regar... | 48. The Committee notes that children of migrant workers from the Sudan, South Sudan, the Syrian Arab Republic, Yemen and Palestine are allowed access to public education and can benefit from an exemption or reduction in fees. However, the Committee is concerned that access is not granted to all children regardless of ... | CMW | Egypt | CMW/C/EGY/CO/2-4 | 2025 | DocumentId: 62bb21b1-391e-435c-8b93-973c530fbfaf | AnnotationId: 5e3f7f45-d9b3-4fa4-b332-55964a16c406 |
df42452f-8727-4813-bf2b-c8a05b6d1115 | CMW/C/EGY/CO/2-4 | CMW | 2025-01-07 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Egypt"
] | [
"Africa"
] | [
"Refugees & asylum seekers",
"Children",
"Migrants",
"Educational staff & students",
"Minorities/ racial, ethnic, linguistic, religious or descent-based groups"
] | [
"Equality & non-discrimination",
"Human rights education, trainings & awareness raising",
"Racial discrimination",
"Right to education"
] | [
"10.2 - Promote universal social, economical and political inclusion",
"8.8 - Universal labour rights and safe working environments",
"4.1 - Free primary and secondary education",
"4.7 - Education for sustainable development and global citizenship",
"16.2 - Protect children from abuse, exploitation, traffic... | Education 49. The Committee recommends that the State party: (a) Ensure without delay that all migrant children and children of migrant workers, irrespective of their nationality, migration status, documentation and language abilities, or those of their parents, have effective access to free and quality early childhood... | 49. The Committee recommends that the State party: (a) Ensure without delay that all migrant children and children of migrant workers, irrespective of their nationality, migration status, documentation and language abilities, or those of their parents, have effective access to free and quality early childhood, primary ... | CMW | Egypt | CMW/C/EGY/CO/2-4 | 2025 | DocumentId: 62bb21b1-391e-435c-8b93-973c530fbfaf | AnnotationId: df42452f-8727-4813-bf2b-c8a05b6d1115 |
a08599b5-7565-45cb-b5d7-79be5792867f | CMW/C/EGY/CO/2-4 | CMW | 2025-01-07 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Egypt"
] | [
"Africa"
] | [
"Children in vulnerable situations (abused, living on the street, institutionalized, indigenous, migrant children etc.)",
"Children",
"Migrants",
"Vulnerable persons/groups",
"Women & girls"
] | [
"Violence against women",
"Equality & non-discrimination",
"Children: definition; general principles; protection",
"Sexual & gender-based violence",
"Discrimination against women"
] | [
"5.1 - End discrimination against women and girls",
"10.2 - Promote universal social, economical and political inclusion",
"8.8 - Universal labour rights and safe working environments",
"16.2 - Protect children from abuse, exploitation, trafficking and violence",
"5.2 - End all violence against and exploita... | Women migrant workers 50.The Committee notes the Prime Minister’s decision in 2021 to establish the State party’s first integrated unit to protect women from violence, with an explicit definition of violence against women, in addition to the existing specialized departments and offices in the Ministry of Interior and t... | 50. The Committee notes the Prime Minister’s decision in 2021 to establish the State party’s first integrated unit to protect women from violence, with an explicit definition of violence against women, in addition to the existing specialized departments and offices in the Ministry of Interior and the Office of the Publ... | CMW | Egypt | CMW/C/EGY/CO/2-4 | 2025 | DocumentId: 62bb21b1-391e-435c-8b93-973c530fbfaf | AnnotationId: a08599b5-7565-45cb-b5d7-79be5792867f |
d9599d31-dcaf-498d-a5aa-33b81b8a27b6 | CMW/C/EGY/CO/2-4 | CMW | 2025-01-07 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Egypt"
] | [
"Africa"
] | [
"Domestic workers",
"Migrants",
"Women & girls",
"Minorities/ racial, ethnic, linguistic, religious or descent-based groups"
] | [
"Violence against women",
"Equality & non-discrimination",
"Freedom of movement",
"Rule of law & impunity",
"Legal & institutional reform",
"Support to victims & witnesses",
"Labour rights and right to work",
"Racial discrimination",
"Access to justice & remedy",
"Right to health",
"Constitution... | [
"5.1 - End discrimination against women and girls",
"10.7 - Responsible and well-managed migration policies",
"8.8 - Universal labour rights and safe working environments",
"5.c - Adopt policies and enforce legislation for gender equality",
"4.5 - No discrimination in education",
"16.1 - Reduce violence e... | Women migrant workers 51. Recalling the recommendations of the Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women and the Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, the Committee recommends that the State party: (a) Review and repeal all gender-discriminatory provisions in the law and such practic... | 51. Recalling the recommendations of the Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women and the Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, the Committee recommends that the State party: (a) Review and repeal all gender-discriminatory provisions in the law and such practices that may restrict, ... | CMW | Egypt | CMW/C/EGY/CO/2-4 | 2025 | DocumentId: 62bb21b1-391e-435c-8b93-973c530fbfaf | AnnotationId: d9599d31-dcaf-498d-a5aa-33b81b8a27b6 |
974ca6c6-5f53-44b3-a189-99409578c717 | CMW/C/EGY/CO/2-4 | CMW | 2025-01-07 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Egypt"
] | [
"Africa"
] | [
"Migrants"
] | [
"Land & property rights"
] | [
"8.8 - Universal labour rights and safe working environments"
] | Right to transfer earnings and savings 52.The Committee notes the measures taken to facilitate the transfer of remittances from Egyptian migrant workers and members of their families abroad. However, it is concerned about reports of measures that have been taken aimed at limiting the transfer of remittances or their us... | 52. The Committee notes the measures taken to facilitate the transfer of remittances from Egyptian migrant workers and members of their families abroad. However, it is concerned about reports of measures that have been taken aimed at limiting the transfer of remittances or their use. | CMW | Egypt | CMW/C/EGY/CO/2-4 | 2025 | DocumentId: 62bb21b1-391e-435c-8b93-973c530fbfaf | AnnotationId: 974ca6c6-5f53-44b3-a189-99409578c717 |
c1cf52c2-e6c9-49bd-bea5-bf4d2ec5bbaa | CMW/C/EGY/CO/2-4 | CMW | 2025-01-07 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Egypt"
] | [
"Africa"
] | [
"Migrants"
] | [
"Land & property rights"
] | [] | Right to transfer earnings and savings 53. The Committee recommends that the State party: (a) Ensure that the measures taken in relation to remittances encourage Egyptian nationals abroad to contribute to the national development process through their investments; (b) Inform migrants in advance of any restrictions that... | 53. The Committee recommends that the State party: (a) Ensure that the measures taken in relation to remittances encourage Egyptian nationals abroad to contribute to the national development process through their investments; (b) Inform migrants in advance of any restrictions that may be imposed, such as limitations on... | CMW | Egypt | CMW/C/EGY/CO/2-4 | 2025 | DocumentId: 62bb21b1-391e-435c-8b93-973c530fbfaf | AnnotationId: c1cf52c2-e6c9-49bd-bea5-bf4d2ec5bbaa |
edb48022-eaf7-451a-9409-09cc99c984b4 | CMW/C/EGY/CO/2-4 | CMW | 2025-01-07 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Egypt"
] | [
"Africa"
] | [
"Refugees & asylum seekers",
"Migrants"
] | [
"Labour rights and right to work",
"Right to education"
] | [] | Work permits and residency 54.The Committee notes with concern that both new and renewal requests for residency often face delays and can take years to process, which hinders access to services, protection, education and employment in the formal labour market. It is also concerned about the small number of work permits... | 54. The Committee notes with concern that both new and renewal requests for residency often face delays and can take years to process, which hinders access to services, protection, education and employment in the formal labour market. It is also concerned about the small number of work permits issued compared with the ... | CMW | Egypt | CMW/C/EGY/CO/2-4 | 2025 | DocumentId: 62bb21b1-391e-435c-8b93-973c530fbfaf | AnnotationId: edb48022-eaf7-451a-9409-09cc99c984b4 |
143928e3-7dad-4c5e-9596-ba11ea7efc0b | CMW/C/EGY/CO/2-4 | CMW | 2025-01-07 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Egypt"
] | [
"Africa"
] | [
"Refugees & asylum seekers",
"Migrants"
] | [] | [
"8.8 - Universal labour rights and safe working environments"
] | Work permits and residency 55. The Committee recommends that the State party: (a) Expedite the issuance of residency and work permits, and consider increasing their period of validity and reducing barriers to obtaining them, including applicable fees and requirements; (b) Ensure, in law and in practice, that migrant wo... | 55. The Committee recommends that the State party: (a) Expedite the issuance of residency and work permits, and consider increasing their period of validity and reducing barriers to obtaining them, including applicable fees and requirements; (b) Ensure, in law and in practice, that migrant workers who lose their employ... | CMW | Egypt | CMW/C/EGY/CO/2-4 | 2025 | DocumentId: 62bb21b1-391e-435c-8b93-973c530fbfaf | AnnotationId: 143928e3-7dad-4c5e-9596-ba11ea7efc0b |
7d9f2ef9-3670-47be-b4c1-7f32975f0ae6 | CMW/C/EGY/CO/2-4 | CMW | 2025-01-07 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Egypt"
] | [
"Africa"
] | [
"Domestic workers",
"Migrants"
] | [
"Labour rights and right to work",
"Access to justice & remedy",
"Constitutional & legislative framework"
] | [
"8.8 - Universal labour rights and safe working environments",
"8.5 - Full employment and decent work with equal pay"
] | Migrant domestic workers 56.The Committee notes that a model contract for domestic workers has been adopted to support the employment relationship between the worker and employer. It is concerned, however, that there remains a void in the legal framework applicable to domestic workers, including migrant domestic worker... | 56. The Committee notes that a model contract for domestic workers has been adopted to support the employment relationship between the worker and employer. It is concerned, however, that there remains a void in the legal framework applicable to domestic workers, including migrant domestic workers, with respect to the p... | CMW | Egypt | CMW/C/EGY/CO/2-4 | 2025 | DocumentId: 62bb21b1-391e-435c-8b93-973c530fbfaf | AnnotationId: 7d9f2ef9-3670-47be-b4c1-7f32975f0ae6 |
f5103d41-e5c2-4230-b535-ab0797722661 | CMW/C/EGY/CO/2-4 | CMW | 2025-01-07 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Egypt"
] | [
"Africa"
] | [
"Domestic workers",
"Migrants"
] | [
"Labour rights and right to work",
"Access to justice & remedy",
"Constitutional & legislative framework",
"Right to participate in public affairs & right to vote"
] | [
"8.8 - Universal labour rights and safe working environments",
"8.7 - End modern slavery, trafficking and child labour"
] | Migrant domestic workers 57. Reiterating its previous recommendation and its general comment No. 1 (2011) on migrant domestic workers, the Committee recommends that the State party: (a) Expedite the enactment of the draft law regulating domestic work, if possible prior to the 2025 parliamentary election to avoid furthe... | 57. Reiterating its previous recommendation and its general comment No. 1 (2011) on migrant domestic workers, the Committee recommends that the State party: (a) Expedite the enactment of the draft law regulating domestic work, if possible prior to the 2025 parliamentary election to avoid further delays, and ensure that... | CMW | Egypt | CMW/C/EGY/CO/2-4 | 2025 | DocumentId: 62bb21b1-391e-435c-8b93-973c530fbfaf | AnnotationId: f5103d41-e5c2-4230-b535-ab0797722661 |
4717fbd5-8c27-43bb-b9aa-1314006f5e10 | CMW/C/EGY/CO/2-4 | CMW | 2025-01-07 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Egypt"
] | [
"Africa"
] | [
"Children",
"Migrants",
"Women & girls"
] | [
"Human rights education, trainings & awareness raising",
"Children: protection against exploitation",
"National Human Rights Action Plans (or specific areas) / implementation plans",
"Human trafficking & contemporary forms of slavery",
"Sexual & gender-based violence"
] | [
"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"
] | Trafficking in persons 58.The Committee notes with appreciation the efforts made by the State party to adopt and implement laws, strategies, action plans, services, inspection protocols, guidance materials and a number of capacity-building and awareness-raising initiatives to combat trafficking in persons. However, it ... | 58. The Committee notes with appreciation the efforts made by the State party to adopt and implement laws, strategies, action plans, services, inspection protocols, guidance materials and a number of capacity-building and awareness-raising initiatives to combat trafficking in persons. However, it is concerned about the... | CMW | Egypt | CMW/C/EGY/CO/2-4 | 2025 | DocumentId: 62bb21b1-391e-435c-8b93-973c530fbfaf | AnnotationId: 4717fbd5-8c27-43bb-b9aa-1314006f5e10 |
c3bf0e11-b374-488f-bf0c-46f2fcca7a6f | CMW/C/EGY/CO/2-4 | CMW | 2025-01-07 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Egypt"
] | [
"Africa"
] | [
"Children",
"Migrants"
] | [
"Legal & institutional reform",
"Support to victims & witnesses",
"National Human Rights Action Plans (or specific areas) / implementation plans",
"Human trafficking & contemporary forms of slavery",
"Data collection & research",
"Budget & resources (for human rights implementation)"
] | [
"8.7 - End modern slavery, trafficking and child labour",
"3.4 - Reduce mortality from non-communicable diseases and promote mental health"
] | Trafficking in persons 59. In accordance with the OHCHR Recommended Principles and Guidelines on Human Rights and Human Trafficking and with target 5.2 of the Sustainable Development Goals, the Committee recommends that the State party: (a) Ensure the effective implementation of the Third National Strategy on Combating... | 59. In accordance with the OHCHR Recommended Principles and Guidelines on Human Rights and Human Trafficking and with target 5.2 of the Sustainable Development Goals, the Committee recommends that the State party: (a) Ensure the effective implementation of the Third National Strategy on Combating and Preventing Traffic... | CMW | Egypt | CMW/C/EGY/CO/2-4 | 2025 | DocumentId: 62bb21b1-391e-435c-8b93-973c530fbfaf | AnnotationId: c3bf0e11-b374-488f-bf0c-46f2fcca7a6f |
02baeb83-0592-4a5e-9fe0-77038d706b5d | CMW/C/EGY/CO/2-4 | CMW | 2025-01-07 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Egypt"
] | [
"Africa"
] | [
"Migrants"
] | [] | [
"8.8 - Universal labour rights and safe working environments",
"16.9 - Universal legal identity and birth registration"
] | Measures to address migrant workers in an irregular situation 60.The Committee is concerned that there are insufficient pathways to facilitate the regularization of the status of undocumented migrants in the State party and that there is a lack of information on regularization programmes and their impact over the years... | 60. The Committee is concerned that there are insufficient pathways to facilitate the regularization of the status of undocumented migrants in the State party and that there is a lack of information on regularization programmes and their impact over the years. The Committee is also concerned at the high administrative ... | CMW | Egypt | CMW/C/EGY/CO/2-4 | 2025 | DocumentId: 62bb21b1-391e-435c-8b93-973c530fbfaf | AnnotationId: 02baeb83-0592-4a5e-9fe0-77038d706b5d |
36e3c23a-87d1-46e2-a776-2823960eca26 | CMW/C/EGY/CO/2-4 | CMW | 2025-01-07 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Egypt"
] | [
"Africa"
] | [
"Migrants"
] | [] | [
"8.8 - Universal labour rights and safe working environments"
] | Measures to address migrant workers in an irregular situation 61. With reference to its general comment No. 2 (2013) on the rights of migrant workers in an irregular situation and members of their families, the Committee recommends that the State party consider adopting measures and clear guidelines aimed at facilitati... | 61. With reference to its general comment No. 2 (2013) on the rights of migrant workers in an irregular situation and members of their families, the Committee recommends that the State party consider adopting measures and clear guidelines aimed at facilitating and expediting the regularization of the situation of migra... | CMW | Egypt | CMW/C/EGY/CO/2-4 | 2025 | DocumentId: 62bb21b1-391e-435c-8b93-973c530fbfaf | AnnotationId: 36e3c23a-87d1-46e2-a776-2823960eca26 |
d0822e83-b09a-4a2c-a948-10f8efd9d450 | CMW/C/EGY/CO/2-4 | CMW | 2025-01-07 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Egypt"
] | [
"Africa"
] | [
"Civil society",
"Public officials",
"Judges, lawyers and prosecutors"
] | [
"Cooperation & consultation with civil society",
"Cooperation & Follow up with Treaty Bodies",
"Constitutional & legislative framework"
] | [] | Dissemination 62. The Committee requests the State party to ensure the timely dissemination of the present concluding observations, in the official language of the State party, to the relevant State institutions at all levels, including to government ministries, the legislature, the judiciary and relevant local authori... | 62. The Committee requests the State party to ensure the timely dissemination of the present concluding observations, in the official language of the State party, to the relevant State institutions at all levels, including to government ministries, the legislature, the judiciary and relevant local authorities, as well ... | CMW | Egypt | CMW/C/EGY/CO/2-4 | 2025 | DocumentId: 62bb21b1-391e-435c-8b93-973c530fbfaf | AnnotationId: d0822e83-b09a-4a2c-a948-10f8efd9d450 |
13a28a7c-483e-4a6d-bf70-08c817c82530 | CMW/C/EGY/CO/2-4 | CMW | 2025-01-07 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Egypt"
] | [
"Africa"
] | [] | [
"Cooperation with human rights mechanisms & requests for technical assistance",
"2030 Agenda & other voluntary commitments"
] | [
"17.9 - Enhance capacity-building in developing countries"
] | Technical assistance 63. The Committee recommends that the State party further avail itself of international and intergovernmental assistance for the implementation of the recommendations contained in the present concluding observations, as well as the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. It also recommends that th... | 63. The Committee recommends that the State party further avail itself of international and intergovernmental assistance for the implementation of the recommendations contained in the present concluding observations, as well as the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. It also recommends that the State party continu... | CMW | Egypt | CMW/C/EGY/CO/2-4 | 2025 | DocumentId: 62bb21b1-391e-435c-8b93-973c530fbfaf | AnnotationId: 13a28a7c-483e-4a6d-bf70-08c817c82530 |
65ec2c7d-b12e-4f91-8888-8130d7bdd24e | CMW/C/EGY/CO/2-4 | CMW | 2025-01-07 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Egypt"
] | [
"Africa"
] | [] | [
"Cooperation & Follow up with Treaty Bodies",
"Constitutional & legislative framework"
] | [
"16.3 - Promote the rule of law and access to justice for all"
] | Follow-up to concluding observations 64. The Committee requests the State party to provide, within two years (that is, by 1 January 2027), written information on the implementation of the recommendations contained in paragraphs 13 (legislation and application), 37 (due process, detention and equality before the courts)... | 64. The Committee requests the State party to provide, within two years (that is, by 1 January 2027), written information on the implementation of the recommendations contained in paragraphs 13 (legislation and application), 37 (due process, detention and equality before the courts), 39 (expulsion) and 55 (work permits... | CMW | Egypt | CMW/C/EGY/CO/2-4 | 2025 | DocumentId: 62bb21b1-391e-435c-8b93-973c530fbfaf | AnnotationId: 65ec2c7d-b12e-4f91-8888-8130d7bdd24e |
47d6fefc-507f-4c6c-901d-579101a47af2 | CMW/C/EGY/CO/2-4 | CMW | 2025-01-07 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Egypt"
] | [
"Africa"
] | [] | [] | [] | Next periodic report 65. The State party’s fifth periodic report is due by 1 January 2030. The Committee will adopt a list of issues prior to reporting under the simplified reporting procedure at one of its sessions preceding that date, unless the State party has explicitly opted for the traditional reporting procedure... | 65. The State party’s fifth periodic report is due by 1 January 2030. The Committee will adopt a list of issues prior to reporting under the simplified reporting procedure at one of its sessions preceding that date, unless the State party has explicitly opted for the traditional reporting procedure. The Committee draws... | CMW | Egypt | CMW/C/EGY/CO/2-4 | 2025 | DocumentId: 62bb21b1-391e-435c-8b93-973c530fbfaf | AnnotationId: 47d6fefc-507f-4c6c-901d-579101a47af2 |
59a9fada-3b49-4d56-849f-1d2c5459064e | CMW/C/JAM/CO/1-2 | CMW | 2025-05-01 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Jamaica"
] | [
"Latin America and the Caribbean"
] | [
"Persons living in poverty",
"Migrants"
] | [
"Equality & non-discrimination",
"Human rights & poverty",
"National Human Rights Action Plans (or specific areas) / implementation plans",
"Ratification of & accession to international instruments",
"2030 Agenda & other voluntary commitments",
"Data collection & research",
"Right to an adequate standar... | [
"8 - DECENT WORK AND ECONOMIC GROWTH",
"17 - PARTNERSHIPS FOR THE GOALS",
"8.8 - Universal labour rights and safe working environments",
"1.2 - Reduce poverty at least by 50%",
"1 - NO POVERTY",
"17.18 - Enhance availability of reliable data"
] | B.Positive aspects 11.The Committee welcomes the efforts that the State Party has made to promote and protect the rights of Jamaican migrant workers and members of their families abroad throughout the process of implementing “Vision 2030 Jamaica: National Development Plan” and in line with the 2030 Agenda for Sustainab... | 11. The Committee welcomes the efforts that the State Party has made to promote and protect the rights of Jamaican migrant workers and members of their families abroad throughout the process of implementing “Vision 2030 Jamaica: National Development Plan” and in line with the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, in... | CMW | Jamaica | CMW/C/JAM/CO/1-2 | 2025 | DocumentId: b8414e1a-9211-4f06-a835-6e09e69b7ce7 | AnnotationId: 59a9fada-3b49-4d56-849f-1d2c5459064e |
08804c50-ac96-4d51-81af-802b6027935a | CMW/C/JAM/CO/1-2 | CMW | 2025-05-01 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Jamaica"
] | [
"Latin America and the Caribbean"
] | [
"Domestic workers",
"Migrants"
] | [
"Labour rights and right to work",
"Ratification of & accession to international instruments"
] | [
"8 - DECENT WORK AND ECONOMIC GROWTH",
"17 - PARTNERSHIPS FOR THE GOALS",
"8.8 - Universal labour rights and safe working environments",
"17.18 - Enhance availability of reliable data"
] | B.Positive aspects 12.The Committee notes with appreciation that Jamaica is a party to the fundamental conventions of the International Labour Organization (ILO) and that it ratified the ILO Domestic Workers Convention, 2011 (No. 189), in 2016, and endorsed the Declaration on Migration and Protection in 2022. | 12. The Committee notes with appreciation that Jamaica is a party to the fundamental conventions of the International Labour Organization (ILO) and that it ratified the ILO Domestic Workers Convention, 2011 (No. 189), in 2016, and endorsed the Declaration on Migration and Protection in 2022. | CMW | Jamaica | CMW/C/JAM/CO/1-2 | 2025 | DocumentId: b8414e1a-9211-4f06-a835-6e09e69b7ce7 | AnnotationId: 08804c50-ac96-4d51-81af-802b6027935a |
d5758074-bc30-41d8-92fb-ed06785d9cee | CMW/C/JAM/CO/1-2 | CMW | 2025-05-01 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Jamaica"
] | [
"Latin America and the Caribbean"
] | [
"Migrants"
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"Human trafficking & contemporary forms of slavery",
"Constitutional & legislative framework",
"Data collection & research"
] | [
"8 - DECENT WORK AND ECONOMIC GROWTH",
"17 - PARTNERSHIPS FOR THE GOALS",
"8.7 - End modern slavery, trafficking and child labour",
"17.18 - Enhance availability of reliable data"
] | B.Positive aspects 13.The Committee welcomes the amendments to the Trafficking in Persons (Prevention, Suppression and Punishment) Act in 2018 and 2021. | 13. The Committee welcomes the amendments to the Trafficking in Persons (Prevention, Suppression and Punishment) Act in 2018 and 2021. | CMW | Jamaica | CMW/C/JAM/CO/1-2 | 2025 | DocumentId: b8414e1a-9211-4f06-a835-6e09e69b7ce7 | AnnotationId: d5758074-bc30-41d8-92fb-ed06785d9cee |
61f8e412-c9f3-4ffd-83ef-afe59dbd1ad5 | CMW/C/JAM/CO/1-2 | CMW | 2025-05-01 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Jamaica"
] | [
"Latin America and the Caribbean"
] | [
"Migrants",
"Media"
] | [
"Equality & non-discrimination",
"Legal & institutional reform",
"National Human Rights Action Plans (or specific areas) / implementation plans",
"Human trafficking & contemporary forms of slavery",
"Constitutional & legislative framework",
"Ratification of & accession to international instruments",
"Da... | [
"16.a - Strong institutions to prevent violence, terrorism and crime",
"8 - DECENT WORK AND ECONOMIC GROWTH",
"10.7 - Responsible and well-managed migration policies",
"16 - PEACE, JUSTICE AND STRONG INSTITUTIONS",
"17 - PARTNERSHIPS FOR THE GOALS",
"8.8 - Universal labour rights and safe working environm... | B.Positive aspects 14.The Committee also welcomes the following institutional and policy measures: (a)The Medium-Term Socio-Economic Policy Framework 2021–2024; (b)The National Diaspora Policy of 2019, updated in 2022; (c)The National Plan of Action 2018–2021 for Combatting Trafficking in Persons, in 2018, extended to ... | 14. The Committee also welcomes the following institutional and policy measures: (a) The Medium-Term Socio-Economic Policy Framework 2021–2024; (b) The National Diaspora Policy of 2019, updated in 2022; (c) The National Plan of Action 2018–2021 for Combatting Trafficking in Persons, in 2018, extended to 2022; (d) The N... | CMW | Jamaica | CMW/C/JAM/CO/1-2 | 2025 | DocumentId: b8414e1a-9211-4f06-a835-6e09e69b7ce7 | AnnotationId: 61f8e412-c9f3-4ffd-83ef-afe59dbd1ad5 |
dd687afb-d85b-4537-915a-7fd1f7296c61 | CMW/C/JAM/CO/1-2 | CMW | 2025-05-01 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Jamaica"
] | [
"Latin America and the Caribbean"
] | [
"Migrants"
] | [
"General framework of implementation"
] | [
"10.7 - Responsible and well-managed migration policies",
"16 - PEACE, JUSTICE AND STRONG INSTITUTIONS",
"17 - PARTNERSHIPS FOR THE GOALS",
"17.14 - Enhance policy coherence for sustainable development"
] | B.Positive aspects 15.The Committee views as positive that the State Party voted in favour of the Global Compact for Safe, Orderly and Regular Migration, endorsed by the General Assembly in its resolution 73/195. The Committee also views as positive the State Party’s participation in the regional review for the Latin A... | 15. The Committee views as positive that the State Party voted in favour of the Global Compact for Safe, Orderly and Regular Migration, endorsed by the General Assembly in its resolution 73/195. The Committee also views as positive the State Party’s participation in the regional review for the Latin American and Caribb... | CMW | Jamaica | CMW/C/JAM/CO/1-2 | 2025 | DocumentId: b8414e1a-9211-4f06-a835-6e09e69b7ce7 | AnnotationId: dd687afb-d85b-4537-915a-7fd1f7296c61 |
ca74f653-f935-439d-b042-d7921b4652f4 | CMW/C/JAM/CO/1-2 | CMW | 2025-05-01 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Jamaica"
] | [
"Latin America and the Caribbean"
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"Migrants"
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"General framework of implementation",
"Constitutional & legislative framework",
"Ratification of & accession to international instruments"
] | [
"8 - DECENT WORK AND ECONOMIC GROWTH",
"10.7 - Responsible and well-managed migration policies",
"8.8 - Universal labour rights and safe working environments",
"17.18 - Enhance availability of reliable data"
] | B.Positive aspects 16. The Committee recommends that the State Party continue to make efforts to implement the Global Compact for Safe, Orderly and Regular Migration within the framework of its international obligations contained in the Convention and other international human rights instruments, in accordance with the... | 16. The Committee recommends that the State Party continue to make efforts to implement the Global Compact for Safe, Orderly and Regular Migration within the framework of its international obligations contained in the Convention and other international human rights instruments, in accordance with the Committee’s genera... | CMW | Jamaica | CMW/C/JAM/CO/1-2 | 2025 | DocumentId: b8414e1a-9211-4f06-a835-6e09e69b7ce7 | AnnotationId: ca74f653-f935-439d-b042-d7921b4652f4 |
60806e97-e1b7-4cd6-89bf-fb23b291d5cc | CMW/C/JAM/CO/1-2 | CMW | 2025-05-01 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Jamaica"
] | [
"Latin America and the Caribbean"
] | [
"Refugees & asylum seekers",
"Migrants"
] | [
"Administration of justice & fair trial",
"Legal & institutional reform",
"Human trafficking & contemporary forms of slavery",
"Constitutional & legislative framework",
"Data collection & research"
] | [
"8 - DECENT WORK AND ECONOMIC GROWTH",
"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",
"10 - REDUCED INEQUALITIES",
"16.3 - Promote the rule of law and access to justice for a... | Legislation and application 17.The Committee notes with appreciation the amendments to the State Party’s anti‑trafficking laws and various other government initiatives to promote and protect the rights of migrant workers and their families abroad and within the State Party. The Committee is, however, concerned that the... | 17. The Committee notes with appreciation the amendments to the State Party’s anti‐trafficking laws and various other government initiatives to promote and protect the rights of migrant workers and their families abroad and within the State Party. The Committee is, however, concerned that the State Party has not passed... | CMW | Jamaica | CMW/C/JAM/CO/1-2 | 2025 | DocumentId: b8414e1a-9211-4f06-a835-6e09e69b7ce7 | AnnotationId: 60806e97-e1b7-4cd6-89bf-fb23b291d5cc |
ec8401bf-7d13-4514-ac87-687f227456ad | CMW/C/JAM/CO/1-2 | CMW | 2025-05-01 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Jamaica"
] | [
"Latin America and the Caribbean"
] | [
"Refugees & asylum seekers",
"Migrants",
"Minorities/ racial, ethnic, linguistic, religious or descent-based groups"
] | [
"Equality & non-discrimination",
"Legal & institutional reform",
"Racial discrimination",
"Constitutional & legislative framework",
"Data collection & research"
] | [
"8 - DECENT WORK AND ECONOMIC GROWTH",
"10.7 - Responsible and well-managed migration policies",
"17 - PARTNERSHIPS FOR THE GOALS",
"8.8 - Universal labour rights and safe working environments",
"10 - REDUCED INEQUALITIES",
"16.9 - Universal legal identity and birth registration",
"17.18 - Enhance avail... | Legislation and application 18. Reiterating its previous recommendations, and with reference to the recommendations of the Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, the Committee recommends that the State Party strengthen its efforts to ensure that its legislation is in full conformity with the Convention,... | 18. Reiterating its previous recommendations, and with reference to the recommendations of the Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, the Committee recommends that the State Party strengthen its efforts to ensure that its legislation is in full conformity with the Convention, including by: (a) Speeding ... | CMW | Jamaica | CMW/C/JAM/CO/1-2 | 2025 | DocumentId: b8414e1a-9211-4f06-a835-6e09e69b7ce7 | AnnotationId: ec8401bf-7d13-4514-ac87-687f227456ad |
ef7ea6bb-2f58-4861-bcce-ed639752b520 | CMW/C/JAM/CO/1-2 | CMW | 2025-05-01 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Jamaica"
] | [
"Latin America and the Caribbean"
] | [
"Migrants"
] | [
"General framework of implementation"
] | [
"16 - PEACE, JUSTICE AND STRONG INSTITUTIONS"
] | Articles 76 and 77 19.The Committee notes that the State Party has not yet made the declarations provided for under articles 76 and 77 of the Convention. | 19. The Committee notes that the State Party has not yet made the declarations provided for under articles 76 and 77 of the Convention. | CMW | Jamaica | CMW/C/JAM/CO/1-2 | 2025 | DocumentId: b8414e1a-9211-4f06-a835-6e09e69b7ce7 | AnnotationId: ef7ea6bb-2f58-4861-bcce-ed639752b520 |
83338071-59d3-4716-b249-04b898ff8b5a | CMW/C/JAM/CO/1-2 | CMW | 2025-05-01 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Jamaica"
] | [
"Latin America and the Caribbean"
] | [
"Migrants"
] | [
"Cooperation & Follow up with Treaty Bodies"
] | [
"16 - PEACE, JUSTICE AND STRONG INSTITUTIONS"
] | Articles 76 and 77 20. Reiterating its previous recommendation, the Committee recommends that the State Party make the declarations provided for under articles 76 and 77 of the Convention, recognizing the competence of the Committee to receive and consider communications from States Parties and individuals concerning v... | 20. Reiterating its previous recommendation, the Committee recommends that the State Party make the declarations provided for under articles 76 and 77 of the Convention, recognizing the competence of the Committee to receive and consider communications from States Parties and individuals concerning violations of the ri... | CMW | Jamaica | CMW/C/JAM/CO/1-2 | 2025 | DocumentId: b8414e1a-9211-4f06-a835-6e09e69b7ce7 | AnnotationId: 83338071-59d3-4716-b249-04b898ff8b5a |
6987b56d-c9a8-4642-9aea-a7ccc0dbaec0 | CMW/C/JAM/CO/1-2 | CMW | 2025-05-01 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Jamaica"
] | [
"Latin America and the Caribbean"
] | [
"Disappeared persons",
"Migrants",
"Women & girls"
] | [
"Equality & non-discrimination",
"Labour rights and right to work",
"Right to health",
"Enforced disappearances",
"Ratification of & accession to international instruments",
"Prohibition of torture & ill-treatment (including cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment)",
"Discrimination against women"
] | [
"5.1 - End discrimination against women and girls",
"8 - DECENT WORK AND ECONOMIC GROWTH",
"5 - GENDER EQUALITY",
"8.8 - Universal labour rights and safe working environments",
"5.2 - End all violence against and exploitation of women"
] | Ratification of relevant instruments 21. Reiterating its previous recommendation, the Committee recommends that the State Party ratify or accede to, as soon as possible, the International Convention for the Protection of All Persons from Enforced Disappearance, the Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or... | 21. Reiterating its previous recommendation, the Committee recommends that the State Party ratify or accede to, as soon as possible, the International Convention for the Protection of All Persons from Enforced Disappearance, the Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment, t... | CMW | Jamaica | CMW/C/JAM/CO/1-2 | 2025 | DocumentId: b8414e1a-9211-4f06-a835-6e09e69b7ce7 | AnnotationId: 6987b56d-c9a8-4642-9aea-a7ccc0dbaec0 |
343136ef-3152-433d-a913-a9b327e4220a | CMW/C/JAM/CO/1-2 | CMW | 2025-05-01 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Jamaica"
] | [
"Latin America and the Caribbean"
] | [
"Migrants"
] | [
"Legal & institutional reform",
"National Human Rights Action Plans (or specific areas) / implementation plans",
"Constitutional & legislative framework"
] | [
"10.7 - Responsible and well-managed migration policies",
"10 - REDUCED INEQUALITIES"
] | Comprehensive policy and strategy 22.The Committee notes with appreciation the adoption of the comprehensive, gender-responsive and human rights-based National Policy on International Migration and Development and of the National Diaspora Policy, and the development of national deportation and visa policies. It is, how... | 22. The Committee notes with appreciation the adoption of the comprehensive, gender-responsive and human rights-based National Policy on International Migration and Development and of the National Diaspora Policy, and the development of national deportation and visa policies. It is, however, concerned about the absence... | CMW | Jamaica | CMW/C/JAM/CO/1-2 | 2025 | DocumentId: b8414e1a-9211-4f06-a835-6e09e69b7ce7 | AnnotationId: 343136ef-3152-433d-a913-a9b327e4220a |
05c834f4-aa62-478d-a54c-1cb66deb9e51 | CMW/C/JAM/CO/1-2 | CMW | 2025-05-01 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Jamaica"
] | [
"Latin America and the Caribbean"
] | [
"Migrants"
] | [
"Legal & institutional reform",
"Cooperation & Follow up with Treaty Bodies",
"National Human Rights Action Plans (or specific areas) / implementation plans",
"Data collection & research",
"Budget & resources (for human rights implementation)"
] | [
"10.7 - Responsible and well-managed migration policies",
"10 - REDUCED INEQUALITIES",
"17.18 - Enhance availability of reliable data"
] | Comprehensive policy and strategy 23. With reference to its previous recommendations, the Committee recommends that the State Party: (a) Take specific and effective measures, with clear time frames, indicators, monitoring and evaluation benchmarks, to implement its national policies in the area of migration in line wit... | 23. With reference to its previous recommendations, the Committee recommends that the State Party: (a) Take specific and effective measures, with clear time frames, indicators, monitoring and evaluation benchmarks, to implement its national policies in the area of migration in line with the Convention, both in law and ... | CMW | Jamaica | CMW/C/JAM/CO/1-2 | 2025 | DocumentId: b8414e1a-9211-4f06-a835-6e09e69b7ce7 | AnnotationId: 05c834f4-aa62-478d-a54c-1cb66deb9e51 |
bab7f126-f192-4cdd-b680-f44e6ba21264 | CMW/C/JAM/CO/1-2 | CMW | 2025-05-01 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Jamaica"
] | [
"Latin America and the Caribbean"
] | [
"Migrants"
] | [
"Legal & institutional reform",
"Data collection & research"
] | [
"8 - DECENT WORK AND ECONOMIC GROWTH",
"16 - PEACE, JUSTICE AND STRONG INSTITUTIONS",
"8.8 - Universal labour rights and safe working environments"
] | Coordination 24.The Committee commends the creation of the National Working Group on International Migration and Development, consisting of representatives of various ministries and government departments and reporting to the interministerial International Migration and Development Monitoring Board. While noting that t... | 24. The Committee commends the creation of the National Working Group on International Migration and Development, consisting of representatives of various ministries and government departments and reporting to the interministerial International Migration and Development Monitoring Board. While noting that the National ... | CMW | Jamaica | CMW/C/JAM/CO/1-2 | 2025 | DocumentId: b8414e1a-9211-4f06-a835-6e09e69b7ce7 | AnnotationId: bab7f126-f192-4cdd-b680-f44e6ba21264 |
cf73e4b7-7095-4f33-94be-a493cc1cdae5 | CMW/C/JAM/CO/1-2 | CMW | 2025-05-01 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Jamaica"
] | [
"Latin America and the Caribbean"
] | [
"Migrants"
] | [
"Cooperation & Follow up with Treaty Bodies",
"Data collection & research",
"Budget & resources (for human rights implementation)"
] | [
"16 - PEACE, JUSTICE AND STRONG INSTITUTIONS"
] | Coordination 25. With reference to its previous recommendations, the Committee recommends that the State Party: (a) Ensure that the International Migration and Development Monitoring Board or another appropriate high-level interministerial body is equipped with a clear mandate and sufficient authority to coordinate all... | 25. With reference to its previous recommendations, the Committee recommends that the State Party: (a) Ensure that the International Migration and Development Monitoring Board or another appropriate high-level interministerial body is equipped with a clear mandate and sufficient authority to coordinate all activities f... | CMW | Jamaica | CMW/C/JAM/CO/1-2 | 2025 | DocumentId: b8414e1a-9211-4f06-a835-6e09e69b7ce7 | AnnotationId: cf73e4b7-7095-4f33-94be-a493cc1cdae5 |
3fe48c1a-8574-4fcc-9ca2-398c0ade039c | CMW/C/JAM/CO/1-2 | CMW | 2025-05-01 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Jamaica"
] | [
"Latin America and the Caribbean"
] | [
"Migrants"
] | [
"Private life & privacy",
"Data collection & research"
] | [
"16.7 - Responsive, inclusive and representative decision-making",
"10.7 - Responsible and well-managed migration policies",
"16 - PEACE, JUSTICE AND STRONG INSTITUTIONS",
"17 - PARTNERSHIPS FOR THE GOALS",
"10 - REDUCED INEQUALITIES",
"16.10 - Ensure public access to information and protect fundamental f... | Data collection and right to privacy 26.The Committee notes that a proposal for a migration data management system is currently before the Cabinet. The Committee is concerned about the lack of a centralized data collection system to generate disaggregated statistical information as these could better inform migration p... | 26. The Committee notes that a proposal for a migration data management system is currently before the Cabinet. The Committee is concerned about the lack of a centralized data collection system to generate disaggregated statistical information as these could better inform migration policies and decision-making. The lac... | CMW | Jamaica | CMW/C/JAM/CO/1-2 | 2025 | DocumentId: b8414e1a-9211-4f06-a835-6e09e69b7ce7 | AnnotationId: 3fe48c1a-8574-4fcc-9ca2-398c0ade039c |
1f42b935-ef68-4205-8eab-152182f27cad | CMW/C/JAM/CO/1-2 | CMW | 2025-05-01 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Jamaica"
] | [
"Latin America and the Caribbean"
] | [
"Children in vulnerable situations (abused, living on the street, institutionalized, indigenous, migrant children etc.)",
"Children",
"Migrants",
"Minorities/ racial, ethnic, linguistic, religious or descent-based groups",
"Persons with disabilities"
] | [
"Equality & non-discrimination",
"Legal & institutional reform",
"Cooperation & Follow up with Treaty Bodies",
"Labour rights and right to work",
"Private life & privacy",
"Children: definition; general principles; protection",
"Ratification of & accession to international instruments",
"2030 Agenda &... | [
"8 - DECENT WORK AND ECONOMIC GROWTH",
"10.7 - Responsible and well-managed migration policies",
"10.2 - Promote universal social, economical and political inclusion",
"16 - PEACE, JUSTICE AND STRONG INSTITUTIONS",
"17 - PARTNERSHIPS FOR THE GOALS",
"8.8 - Universal labour rights and safe working environm... | Data collection and right to privacy 27. With reference to its previous recommendations, the Committee recommends that the State Party: (a) Further consolidate, in accordance with target 17.18 of the Sustainable Development Goals and objective 1 of the Global Compact for Safe, Orderly and Regular Migration, its system ... | 27. With reference to its previous recommendations, the Committee recommends that the State Party: (a) Further consolidate, in accordance with target 17.18 of the Sustainable Development Goals and objective 1 of the Global Compact for Safe, Orderly and Regular Migration, its system to collect data on the situation of m... | CMW | Jamaica | CMW/C/JAM/CO/1-2 | 2025 | DocumentId: b8414e1a-9211-4f06-a835-6e09e69b7ce7 | AnnotationId: 1f42b935-ef68-4205-8eab-152182f27cad |
12379dfe-5532-42d5-87d5-4fb779d8b998 | CMW/C/JAM/CO/1-2 | CMW | 2025-05-01 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Jamaica"
] | [
"Latin America and the Caribbean"
] | [
"Human rights defenders & activists"
] | [
"Legal & institutional reform",
"Data collection & research",
"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"
] | Independent monitoring 28.The Committee notes the explanation by the State Party that the establishment of a national human rights institution is under review and that there are other independent institutions to promote and protect human rights. It is, however, greatly concerned that the State Party has yet to establis... | 28. The Committee notes the explanation by the State Party that the establishment of a national human rights institution is under review and that there are other independent institutions to promote and protect human rights. It is, however, greatly concerned that the State Party has yet to establish a national human rig... | CMW | Jamaica | CMW/C/JAM/CO/1-2 | 2025 | DocumentId: b8414e1a-9211-4f06-a835-6e09e69b7ce7 | AnnotationId: 12379dfe-5532-42d5-87d5-4fb779d8b998 |
220c0438-8c18-42c0-97b7-a970fc9388a0 | CMW/C/JAM/CO/1-2 | CMW | 2025-05-01 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Jamaica"
] | [
"Latin America and the Caribbean"
] | [
"Migrants"
] | [
"Cooperation & Follow up with Treaty Bodies",
"Data collection & research",
"National Human Rights Institution (NHRI)",
"Budget & resources (for human rights implementation)"
] | [
"16.a - Strong institutions to prevent violence, terrorism and crime",
"8 - DECENT WORK AND ECONOMIC GROWTH",
"16 - PEACE, JUSTICE AND STRONG INSTITUTIONS",
"17 - PARTNERSHIPS FOR THE GOALS",
"8.8 - Universal labour rights and safe working environments",
"17.18 - Enhance availability of reliable data"
] | Independent monitoring 29. Reiterating its previous recommendations, the Committee urges the State Party to: (a) Create, without further delay, a national human rights institution with competence to effectively promote and protect the rights of migrant workers and members of their families under the Convention and in f... | 29. Reiterating its previous recommendations, the Committee urges the State Party to: (a) Create, without further delay, a national human rights institution with competence to effectively promote and protect the rights of migrant workers and members of their families under the Convention and in full compliance with the... | CMW | Jamaica | CMW/C/JAM/CO/1-2 | 2025 | DocumentId: b8414e1a-9211-4f06-a835-6e09e69b7ce7 | AnnotationId: 220c0438-8c18-42c0-97b7-a970fc9388a0 |
78a33383-1a33-4fdf-9f9d-7d69b84fc178 | CMW/C/JAM/CO/1-2 | CMW | 2025-05-01 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Jamaica"
] | [
"Latin America and the Caribbean"
] | [
"Law enforcement / police & prison officials",
"Medical staff / health professionals",
"Public officials",
"Migrants",
"Social workers",
"Educational staff & students",
"Judges, lawyers and prosecutors"
] | [
"Human rights education, trainings & awareness raising",
"Human trafficking & contemporary forms of slavery",
"Right to education"
] | [
"8 - DECENT WORK AND ECONOMIC GROWTH",
"17 - PARTNERSHIPS FOR THE GOALS",
"8.8 - Universal labour rights and safe working environments",
"4.7 - Education for sustainable development and global citizenship",
"8.7 - End modern slavery, trafficking and child labour",
"17.18 - Enhance availability of reliable... | Training on and dissemination of information about the Convention 30.The Committee welcomes the various training initiatives for law enforcement and other government officials, educators and social services and medical staff and Jamaican missions abroad regarding combating trafficking in persons, labour mobility and in... | 30. The Committee welcomes the various training initiatives for law enforcement and other government officials, educators and social services and medical staff and Jamaican missions abroad regarding combating trafficking in persons, labour mobility and international migration, as well as capacity-building initiatives f... | CMW | Jamaica | CMW/C/JAM/CO/1-2 | 2025 | DocumentId: b8414e1a-9211-4f06-a835-6e09e69b7ce7 | AnnotationId: 78a33383-1a33-4fdf-9f9d-7d69b84fc178 |
9428377c-65c9-4b5a-adef-1605da772831 | CMW/C/JAM/CO/1-2 | CMW | 2025-05-01 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Jamaica"
] | [
"Latin America and the Caribbean"
] | [
"Civil society",
"Law enforcement / police & prison officials",
"Children",
"Public officials",
"Migrants",
"Social workers",
"Media",
"Judges, lawyers and prosecutors"
] | [
"National Mechanisms for Implementation, Reporting and Follow-up (NMIRF)",
"Cooperation & consultation with civil society",
"Cooperation & Follow up with Treaty Bodies",
"Human rights education, trainings & awareness raising",
"Data collection & research"
] | [
"16.7 - Responsive, inclusive and representative decision-making",
"8 - DECENT WORK AND ECONOMIC GROWTH",
"16 - PEACE, JUSTICE AND STRONG INSTITUTIONS",
"17 - PARTNERSHIPS FOR THE GOALS",
"8.8 - Universal labour rights and safe working environments",
"17.18 - Enhance availability of reliable data",
"16.... | Training on and dissemination of information about the Convention 31. Reiterating its previous recommendations, the Committee recommends that the State Party: (a) Strengthen training programmes on the rights of migrant workers and members of their families under the Convention and make such programmes available to all ... | 31. Reiterating its previous recommendations, the Committee recommends that the State Party: (a) Strengthen training programmes on the rights of migrant workers and members of their families under the Convention and make such programmes available to all officials and persons working in the area of migration, in particu... | CMW | Jamaica | CMW/C/JAM/CO/1-2 | 2025 | DocumentId: b8414e1a-9211-4f06-a835-6e09e69b7ce7 | AnnotationId: 9428377c-65c9-4b5a-adef-1605da772831 |
14da1c88-dc12-416c-8257-08719203ce21 | CMW/C/JAM/CO/1-2 | CMW | 2025-05-01 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Jamaica"
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"Latin America and the Caribbean"
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"Civil society",
"Migrants"
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"Cooperation & consultation with civil society",
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"16.7 - Responsive, inclusive and representative decision-making",
"8 - DECENT WORK AND ECONOMIC GROWTH",
"10.7 - Responsible and well-managed migration policies",
"16 - PEACE, JUSTICE AND STRONG INSTITUTIONS",
"8.7 - End modern slavery, trafficking and child labour",
"10 - REDUCED INEQUALITIES"
] | Participation of civil society 32.The Committee welcomes the participation of civil society organizations in the development and implementation of migration-related policies and the reintegration of returnees, including persons who are victims of trafficking. It is, however, concerned about the lack of participation of... | 32. The Committee welcomes the participation of civil society organizations in the development and implementation of migration-related policies and the reintegration of returnees, including persons who are victims of trafficking. It is, however, concerned about the lack of participation of representatives of such organ... | CMW | Jamaica | CMW/C/JAM/CO/1-2 | 2025 | DocumentId: b8414e1a-9211-4f06-a835-6e09e69b7ce7 | AnnotationId: 14da1c88-dc12-416c-8257-08719203ce21 |
4ca9bf96-edbd-4ccf-91da-e6f4faccc73e | CMW/C/JAM/CO/1-2 | CMW | 2025-05-01 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Jamaica"
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"Latin America and the Caribbean"
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"Civil society",
"Migrants"
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"Legal & institutional reform",
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"8 - DECENT WORK AND ECONOMIC GROWTH",
"17 - PARTNERSHIPS FOR THE GOALS",
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] | Participation of civil society 33. Reiterating its previous recommendations, the Committee recommends that the State Party: (a) Strengthen cooperation with civil society organizations to fulfil the State Party’s obligations under the Convention, including its dissemination to all relevant stakeholders, in particular mi... | 33. Reiterating its previous recommendations, the Committee recommends that the State Party: (a) Strengthen cooperation with civil society organizations to fulfil the State Party’s obligations under the Convention, including its dissemination to all relevant stakeholders, in particular migrant workers and members of th... | CMW | Jamaica | CMW/C/JAM/CO/1-2 | 2025 | DocumentId: b8414e1a-9211-4f06-a835-6e09e69b7ce7 | AnnotationId: 4ca9bf96-edbd-4ccf-91da-e6f4faccc73e |
94b24a0b-54c0-4d60-abfa-cd11088141b7 | CMW/C/JAM/CO/1-2 | CMW | 2025-05-01 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Jamaica"
] | [
"Latin America and the Caribbean"
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"Migrants",
"Women & girls",
"Minorities/ racial, ethnic, linguistic, religious or descent-based groups",
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"Racial discrimination",
"Constitutional & legislative framework",
"Ratification of & accession to international instruments",
"Data collection & research",
"Discrimination against women"
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"5.1 - End discrimination against women and girls",
"8 - DECENT WORK AND ECONOMIC GROWTH",
"10.7 - Responsible and well-managed migration policies",
"17 - PARTNERSHIPS FOR THE GOALS",
"5 - GENDER EQUALITY",
"8.8 - Universal labour rights and safe working environments",
"10 - REDUCED INEQUALITIES",
"16... | Non-discrimination 34.The Committee welcomes the zero-tolerance policy for stigma or discrimination in any form against migrant workers and members of their families. The Committee is, however, concerned that national legislation, including section 13 (3) (i) of the Charter of Fundamental Rights and Freedoms (Constitut... | 34. The Committee welcomes the zero-tolerance policy for stigma or discrimination in any form against migrant workers and members of their families. The Committee is, however, concerned that national legislation, including section 13 (3) (i) of the Charter of Fundamental Rights and Freedoms (Constitutional Amendment) A... | CMW | Jamaica | CMW/C/JAM/CO/1-2 | 2025 | DocumentId: b8414e1a-9211-4f06-a835-6e09e69b7ce7 | AnnotationId: 94b24a0b-54c0-4d60-abfa-cd11088141b7 |
caae224c-f8a0-411a-8ade-8a59afab594c | CMW/C/JAM/CO/1-2 | CMW | 2025-05-01 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Jamaica"
] | [
"Latin America and the Caribbean"
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"Migrants",
"Women & girls",
"Minorities/ racial, ethnic, linguistic, religious or descent-based groups",
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"Equality & non-discrimination",
"Cooperation & Follow up with Treaty Bodies",
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"Racial discrimination",
"Constitutional & legislative framework",
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"5.1 - End discrimination against women and girls",
"8 - DECENT WORK AND ECONOMIC GROWTH",
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"17 - PARTNERSHIPS FOR THE GOALS",
"8.8 - Universal labour rights and safe working environments",
"4.7 - Education for sustainable development and global cit... | Non-discrimination 35. Reiterating its previous recommendations, the Committee urges the State Party to: (a) Deepen its legislative and policy measures, including by amending the above-mentioned Acts, to ensure that all migrant workers and members of their families within the territory or subject to its jurisdiction, r... | 35. Reiterating its previous recommendations, the Committee urges the State Party to: (a) Deepen its legislative and policy measures, including by amending the above-mentioned Acts, to ensure that all migrant workers and members of their families within the territory or subject to its jurisdiction, regardless of their ... | CMW | Jamaica | CMW/C/JAM/CO/1-2 | 2025 | DocumentId: b8414e1a-9211-4f06-a835-6e09e69b7ce7 | AnnotationId: caae224c-f8a0-411a-8ade-8a59afab594c |
355bfa52-8879-40f4-8c2d-b1afdff2f0dc | CMW/C/JAM/CO/1-2 | CMW | 2025-05-01 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Jamaica"
] | [
"Latin America and the Caribbean"
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"Migrants",
"Minorities/ racial, ethnic, linguistic, religious or descent-based groups"
] | [
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"Human rights education, trainings & awareness raising",
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"Ratification of & accession to international instruments",
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"8 - DECENT WORK AND ECONOMIC GROWTH",
"16 - PEACE, JUSTICE AND STRONG INSTITUTIONS",
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"16.10 - Ensure public access to information and protect fundamental freedoms",
"17.18 - Enhance availability of reliable ... | Right to an effective remedy 36.The Committee notes the efforts by the State Party to inform migrant workers and members of their families of remedies available to them. It regrets, however, that the Charter of Fundamental Rights and Freedoms does not contain a general right to have recourse to a court. The Committee i... | 36. The Committee notes the efforts by the State Party to inform migrant workers and members of their families of remedies available to them. It regrets, however, that the Charter of Fundamental Rights and Freedoms does not contain a general right to have recourse to a court. The Committee is concerned about: (a) infor... | CMW | Jamaica | CMW/C/JAM/CO/1-2 | 2025 | DocumentId: b8414e1a-9211-4f06-a835-6e09e69b7ce7 | AnnotationId: 355bfa52-8879-40f4-8c2d-b1afdff2f0dc |
d545a323-9ec8-4abb-ad40-5c7d635a290d | CMW/C/JAM/CO/1-2 | CMW | 2025-05-01 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Jamaica"
] | [
"Latin America and the Caribbean"
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"Migrants",
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"Minorities/ racial, ethnic, linguistic, religious or descent-based groups"
] | [
"Equality & non-discrimination",
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"Support to victims & witnesses",
"Human rights education, trainings & awareness raising",
"Access to justice & remedy"
] | [
"8 - DECENT WORK AND ECONOMIC GROWTH",
"16 - PEACE, JUSTICE AND STRONG INSTITUTIONS",
"5 - GENDER EQUALITY",
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"16.3 - Promote the rule of law and access to justice for all"
] | Right to an effective remedy 37. Reiterating its previous recommendations, the Committee recommends that the State Party: (a) Ensure that migrant workers and members of their families, including those in an irregular situation, have opportunities, in practice, equal to those of nationals of the State Party, to file com... | 37. Reiterating its previous recommendations, the Committee recommends that the State Party: (a) Ensure that migrant workers and members of their families, including those in an irregular situation, have opportunities, in practice, equal to those of nationals of the State Party, to file complaints with the competent St... | CMW | Jamaica | CMW/C/JAM/CO/1-2 | 2025 | DocumentId: b8414e1a-9211-4f06-a835-6e09e69b7ce7 | AnnotationId: d545a323-9ec8-4abb-ad40-5c7d635a290d |
b82e4152-bc5f-40e1-bee8-94cdc3c1281d | CMW/C/JAM/CO/1-2 | CMW | 2025-05-01 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Jamaica"
] | [
"Latin America and the Caribbean"
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"Refugees & asylum seekers",
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"Legal & institutional reform",
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"8.7 - End modern slavery, trafficking and child labour",
"10 - REDUCED INEQUALITIES",
"17.18 - Enhance avail... | Border management and migrants in transit 38.The Committee welcomes the fact that Jamaica is a signatory to the Free Movement Protocol under the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Single Market and Economy that will come into force on 1 June 2025. It is, however, concerned about: (a) porous borders, which facilitate the smu... | 38. The Committee welcomes the fact that Jamaica is a signatory to the Free Movement Protocol under the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Single Market and Economy that will come into force on 1 June 2025. It is, however, concerned about: (a) porous borders, which facilitate the smuggling of migrants and trafficking in per... | CMW | Jamaica | CMW/C/JAM/CO/1-2 | 2025 | DocumentId: b8414e1a-9211-4f06-a835-6e09e69b7ce7 | AnnotationId: b82e4152-bc5f-40e1-bee8-94cdc3c1281d |
53342fdc-2581-4fd0-89ba-a9fef43e854c | CMW/C/JAM/CO/1-2 | CMW | 2025-05-01 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Jamaica"
] | [
"Latin America and the Caribbean"
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"Refugees & asylum seekers",
"Civil society",
"Migrants",
"Women & girls",
"Judges, lawyers and prosecutors",
"Persons deprived of their liberty & detainees"
] | [
"Equality & non-discrimination",
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"Arbitrary arrest & detention",
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"Cooperation & consultation with civil society",
"Human rights education, trainings & awareness raising",
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"16.7 - Responsive, inclusive and representative decision-making",
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"16 - PEACE, JUSTICE AND STRONG INSTITUTIONS",
"17 - PARTNERSHIPS FOR THE GOALS",
"8.8 - Universal labour rights and safe working environments",
"5.c - Adopt policies and enforce le... | Border management and migrants in transit 39. In line with the Recommended Principles and Guidelines on Human Rights at International Borders, the Committee recommends that the State Party: (a) Adopt a human rights-based, rather than security-based, approach to border management, including in effective consultations wi... | 39. In line with the Recommended Principles and Guidelines on Human Rights at International Borders, the Committee recommends that the State Party: (a) Adopt a human rights-based, rather than security-based, approach to border management, including in effective consultations with relevant stakeholders such as national ... | CMW | Jamaica | CMW/C/JAM/CO/1-2 | 2025 | DocumentId: b8414e1a-9211-4f06-a835-6e09e69b7ce7 | AnnotationId: 53342fdc-2581-4fd0-89ba-a9fef43e854c |
f06302b6-c408-4fb1-8632-451b400f7c28 | CMW/C/JAM/CO/1-2 | CMW | 2025-05-01 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Jamaica"
] | [
"Latin America and the Caribbean"
] | [
"Children",
"Migrants"
] | [
"Labour rights and right to work",
"Children: protection against exploitation",
"National Human Rights Action Plans (or specific areas) / implementation plans",
"Human trafficking & contemporary forms of slavery",
"Prohibition of torture & ill-treatment (including cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment)",
... | [
"8 - DECENT WORK AND ECONOMIC GROWTH",
"16 - PEACE, JUSTICE AND STRONG INSTITUTIONS",
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"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 c... | Labour exploitation and other forms of ill-treatment 40.The Committee welcomes the zero-tolerance policy against labour exploitation and commercial sexual exploitation. The Committee is, however, concerned about the lack of specific information about measures taken to eradicate labour exploitation of migrant workers, i... | 40. The Committee welcomes the zero-tolerance policy against labour exploitation and commercial sexual exploitation. The Committee is, however, concerned about the lack of specific information about measures taken to eradicate labour exploitation of migrant workers, irrespective of their status, and in particular domes... | CMW | Jamaica | CMW/C/JAM/CO/1-2 | 2025 | DocumentId: b8414e1a-9211-4f06-a835-6e09e69b7ce7 | AnnotationId: f06302b6-c408-4fb1-8632-451b400f7c28 |
48377855-d2ed-45b5-8a9c-74a352a39e4a | CMW/C/JAM/CO/1-2 | CMW | 2025-05-01 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Jamaica"
] | [
"Latin America and the Caribbean"
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"Children",
"Migrants",
"Women & girls"
] | [
"Rule of law & impunity",
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"Children: protection against exploitation",
"National Human Rights Action Plans (or specific areas) / implementation plans",
"Human trafficking & contemporary for... | [
"8 - DECENT WORK AND ECONOMIC GROWTH",
"16 - PEACE, JUSTICE AND STRONG INSTITUTIONS",
"17 - PARTNERSHIPS FOR THE GOALS",
"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 c... | Labour exploitation and other forms of ill-treatment 41. With reference to its previous recommendations, and in the light of its general comment No. 2 (2013) on the rights of migrant workers in an irregular situation and members of their families, the Committee recommends that the State Party: (a) Increase labour inspe... | 41. With reference to its previous recommendations, and in the light of its general comment No. 2 (2013) on the rights of migrant workers in an irregular situation and members of their families, the Committee recommends that the State Party: (a) Increase labour inspections and prosecute, punish and sanction persons or ... | CMW | Jamaica | CMW/C/JAM/CO/1-2 | 2025 | DocumentId: b8414e1a-9211-4f06-a835-6e09e69b7ce7 | AnnotationId: 48377855-d2ed-45b5-8a9c-74a352a39e4a |
330cbfc7-08e5-4e63-a313-67646fd12dbd | CMW/C/JAM/CO/1-2 | CMW | 2025-05-01 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Jamaica"
] | [
"Latin America and the Caribbean"
] | [
"Children",
"Migrants",
"Persons deprived of their liberty & detainees",
"Non-citizens"
] | [
"Equality & non-discrimination",
"Arbitrary arrest & detention",
"Administration of justice & fair trial",
"Legal & institutional reform",
"Constitutional & legislative framework",
"Ratification of & accession to international instruments"
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"8 - DECENT WORK AND ECONOMIC GROWTH",
"10.7 - Responsible and well-managed migration policies",
"17 - PARTNERSHIPS FOR THE GOALS",
"8.8 - Universal labour rights and safe working environments",
"10 - REDUCED INEQUALITIES",
"16.10 - Ensure public access to information and protect fundamental freedoms",
... | Due process, detention and equality before the courts 42.The Committee notes that section 14 (1) (i) (i) and (ii) of the Charter of Fundamental Rights and Freedoms permits the arrest or detention of non-citizens to prevent unauthorized entry into the State Party or with a view to deportation. The Committee is concerned... | 42. The Committee notes that section 14 (1) (i) (i) and (ii) of the Charter of Fundamental Rights and Freedoms permits the arrest or detention of non-citizens to prevent unauthorized entry into the State Party or with a view to deportation. The Committee is concerned about reports of systematic arrests and detention of... | CMW | Jamaica | CMW/C/JAM/CO/1-2 | 2025 | DocumentId: b8414e1a-9211-4f06-a835-6e09e69b7ce7 | AnnotationId: 330cbfc7-08e5-4e63-a313-67646fd12dbd |
b30108b5-177f-4476-bfec-bf8ed9951fb9 | CMW/C/JAM/CO/1-2 | CMW | 2025-05-01 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Jamaica"
] | [
"Latin America and the Caribbean"
] | [
"Refugees & asylum seekers",
"Children in vulnerable situations (abused, living on the street, institutionalized, indigenous, migrant children etc.)",
"Children",
"Migrants",
"Vulnerable persons/groups",
"Stateless persons",
"Judges, lawyers and prosecutors",
"Persons deprived of their liberty & detai... | [
"Equality & non-discrimination",
"Arbitrary arrest & detention",
"Good governance & corruption",
"Administration of justice & fair trial",
"Legal & institutional reform",
"Children: definition; general principles; protection",
"Constitutional & legislative framework",
"Data collection & research",
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"8 - DECENT WORK AND ECONOMIC GROWTH",
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"10 - REDUCED INEQUALITIES",
"16.9 - Universal legal identity and birth registration",
"16.3 - Promote the rule of law and access to justice for a... | Due process, detention and equality before the courts 43. Reiterating its previous recommendations, the Committee, in accordance with its general comment No. 5 (2021) and joint general comments No. 3 and No. 4 of the Committee/No. 22 and No. 23 of the Committee on the Rights of the Child (2017) on the human rights of c... | 43. Reiterating its previous recommendations, the Committee, in accordance with its general comment No. 5 (2021) and joint general comments No. 3 and No. 4 of the Committee/No. 22 and No. 23 of the Committee on the Rights of the Child (2017) on the human rights of children in the context of international migration, and... | CMW | Jamaica | CMW/C/JAM/CO/1-2 | 2025 | DocumentId: b8414e1a-9211-4f06-a835-6e09e69b7ce7 | AnnotationId: b30108b5-177f-4476-bfec-bf8ed9951fb9 |
80d512a0-ec6e-43f5-bf1d-ff1b88889c2c | CMW/C/JAM/CO/1-2 | CMW | 2025-05-01 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Jamaica"
] | [
"Latin America and the Caribbean"
] | [
"Law enforcement / police & prison officials",
"Migrants",
"Persons deprived of their liberty & detainees"
] | [
"Data collection & research",
"Conditions of detention",
"Safe drinking water & sanitation"
] | [
"10.7 - Responsible and well-managed migration policies",
"6 - CLEAN WATER AND SANITATION",
"17 - PARTNERSHIPS FOR THE GOALS",
"6.2 - End open defecation and provide access to sanitation and hygiene",
"10 - REDUCED INEQUALITIES",
"17.18 - Enhance availability of reliable data"
] | Conditions of detention for migrants 44.The Committee notes the efforts to refurbish its immigration detention facilities, including Camp Cape Clear. It is, however, concerned that persons in migration-related detention may be held in police stations or not be separated from the general correctional or remand prison po... | 44. The Committee notes the efforts to refurbish its immigration detention facilities, including Camp Cape Clear. It is, however, concerned that persons in migration-related detention may be held in police stations or not be separated from the general correctional or remand prison population. It also remains concerned ... | CMW | Jamaica | CMW/C/JAM/CO/1-2 | 2025 | DocumentId: b8414e1a-9211-4f06-a835-6e09e69b7ce7 | AnnotationId: 80d512a0-ec6e-43f5-bf1d-ff1b88889c2c |
c4531a77-4115-45f4-ba79-ebee92fc91d8 | CMW/C/JAM/CO/1-2 | CMW | 2025-05-01 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Jamaica"
] | [
"Latin America and the Caribbean"
] | [
"Migrants",
"Women & girls",
"Persons deprived of their liberty & detainees"
] | [
"Right to health",
"Right to food",
"Conditions of detention",
"Safe drinking water & sanitation",
"Sexual & reproductive health and rights"
] | [
"6 - CLEAN WATER AND SANITATION",
"17 - PARTNERSHIPS FOR THE GOALS",
"5 - GENDER EQUALITY",
"2.1 - Universal access to safe and nutritious food",
"6.2 - End open defecation and provide access to sanitation and hygiene",
"6.1 - Safe and affordable drinking water",
"3.7 - Universal access to reproductive ... | Conditions of detention for migrants 45. Reiterating its previous recommendations, and with reference to the recommendations of the Human Rights Committee, the Committee recommends that the State Party: (a) Ensure that migrants are detained only in facilities officially designated for that purpose; (b) Provide adequate... | 45. Reiterating its previous recommendations, and with reference to the recommendations of the Human Rights Committee, the Committee recommends that the State Party: (a) Ensure that migrants are detained only in facilities officially designated for that purpose; (b) Provide adequate, gender-sensitive health services, i... | CMW | Jamaica | CMW/C/JAM/CO/1-2 | 2025 | DocumentId: b8414e1a-9211-4f06-a835-6e09e69b7ce7 | AnnotationId: c4531a77-4115-45f4-ba79-ebee92fc91d8 |
8c7143fc-305c-4f10-8254-81b688ca0ceb | CMW/C/JAM/CO/1-2 | CMW | 2025-05-01 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Jamaica"
] | [
"Latin America and the Caribbean"
] | [
"Migrants"
] | [
"Administration of justice & fair trial",
"Access to justice & remedy",
"Data collection & research"
] | [
"8 - DECENT WORK AND ECONOMIC GROWTH",
"17 - PARTNERSHIPS FOR THE GOALS",
"8.8 - Universal labour rights and safe working environments",
"17.18 - Enhance availability of reliable data"
] | Expulsion 46.The Committee is concerned about reports of collective expulsions of migrants, including Haitian and Cuban nationals, while noting the explanation by the State Party that they do not occur, that expulsion orders are within the discretion of the minister under the Acts mentioned in paragraph 42 above, about... | 46. The Committee is concerned about reports of collective expulsions of migrants, including Haitian and Cuban nationals, while noting the explanation by the State Party that they do not occur, that expulsion orders are within the discretion of the minister under the Acts mentioned in paragraph 42 above, about the lack... | CMW | Jamaica | CMW/C/JAM/CO/1-2 | 2025 | DocumentId: b8414e1a-9211-4f06-a835-6e09e69b7ce7 | AnnotationId: 8c7143fc-305c-4f10-8254-81b688ca0ceb |
a09f30fb-816d-4840-86b0-c93d158c9fa5 | CMW/C/JAM/CO/1-2 | CMW | 2025-05-01 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Jamaica"
] | [
"Latin America and the Caribbean"
] | [
"Refugees & asylum seekers",
"Migrants"
] | [
"Legal & institutional reform",
"Access to justice & remedy",
"Data collection & research"
] | [
"17 - PARTNERSHIPS FOR THE GOALS",
"17.18 - Enhance availability of reliable data",
"16.3 - Promote the rule of law and access to justice for all"
] | Expulsion 47. With reference to its previous recommendations, the Committee recommends that the State Party: (a) Take the steps necessary to ensure that administrative proceedings for expulsion are fully regulated by law and in accordance with articles 22 and 23 of the Convention, including a right to appeal with autom... | 47. With reference to its previous recommendations, the Committee recommends that the State Party: (a) Take the steps necessary to ensure that administrative proceedings for expulsion are fully regulated by law and in accordance with articles 22 and 23 of the Convention, including a right to appeal with automatic suspe... | CMW | Jamaica | CMW/C/JAM/CO/1-2 | 2025 | DocumentId: b8414e1a-9211-4f06-a835-6e09e69b7ce7 | AnnotationId: a09f30fb-816d-4840-86b0-c93d158c9fa5 |
84aad20b-83ac-4340-8b58-43a019ea71b4 | CMW/C/JAM/CO/1-2 | CMW | 2025-05-01 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Jamaica"
] | [
"Latin America and the Caribbean"
] | [
"Migrants"
] | [
"Inter-State cooperation and assistance"
] | [
"16 - PEACE, JUSTICE AND STRONG INSTITUTIONS"
] | Consular assistance 48.The Committee notes the progress made in improving the State Party’s consular services, including through the expansion of its honorary consul system and liaison offices in Canada. The Committee is, however, concerned about the capacity of consular services to provide assistance and limited data ... | 48. The Committee notes the progress made in improving the State Party’s consular services, including through the expansion of its honorary consul system and liaison offices in Canada. The Committee is, however, concerned about the capacity of consular services to provide assistance and limited data on the sizeable num... | CMW | Jamaica | CMW/C/JAM/CO/1-2 | 2025 | DocumentId: b8414e1a-9211-4f06-a835-6e09e69b7ce7 | AnnotationId: 84aad20b-83ac-4340-8b58-43a019ea71b4 |
e6bf04f8-9c74-4bc2-8208-022516b1f7b3 | CMW/C/JAM/CO/1-2 | CMW | 2025-05-01 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Jamaica"
] | [
"Latin America and the Caribbean"
] | [
"Migrants",
"Persons deprived of their liberty & detainees"
] | [
"Inter-State cooperation and assistance",
"Human rights education, trainings & awareness raising",
"Ratification of & accession to international instruments",
"Data collection & research",
"Budget & resources (for human rights implementation)"
] | [
"8 - DECENT WORK AND ECONOMIC GROWTH",
"16 - PEACE, JUSTICE AND STRONG INSTITUTIONS",
"17 - PARTNERSHIPS FOR THE GOALS",
"8.8 - Universal labour rights and safe working environments",
"17.18 - Enhance availability of reliable data"
] | Consular assistance 49. With reference to its previous recommendations, the Committee recommends that the State Party: (a) Take the steps necessary to ensure that its consular services can effectively meet the needs of Jamaican migrant workers and members of their families for the protection of their rights and to prov... | 49. With reference to its previous recommendations, the Committee recommends that the State Party: (a) Take the steps necessary to ensure that its consular services can effectively meet the needs of Jamaican migrant workers and members of their families for the protection of their rights and to provide them with assist... | CMW | Jamaica | CMW/C/JAM/CO/1-2 | 2025 | DocumentId: b8414e1a-9211-4f06-a835-6e09e69b7ce7 | AnnotationId: e6bf04f8-9c74-4bc2-8208-022516b1f7b3 |
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