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"Jamaica"
] | [
"Latin America and the Caribbean"
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"Domestic workers",
"Migrants",
"Women & girls"
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"Labour rights and right to work",
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"Data collection & research",
"Discrimination against women"
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"8 - DECENT WORK AND ECONOMIC GROWTH",
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"8.5 - Full employment and decent work with equal pay",
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] | Remuneration and conditions of work 50.The Committee notes with appreciation the State Party’s intention to review its employment-related legislation to facilitate compliance with the ILO Domestic Workers Convention, 2011 (No. 189). It remains, however, concerned about the lack of information on the monitoring and impl... | 50. The Committee notes with appreciation the State Party’s intention to review its employment-related legislation to facilitate compliance with the ILO Domestic Workers Convention, 2011 (No. 189). It remains, however, concerned about the lack of information on the monitoring and implementation of the principle of equa... | CMW | Jamaica | CMW/C/JAM/CO/1-2 | 2025 | DocumentId: b8414e1a-9211-4f06-a835-6e09e69b7ce7 | AnnotationId: 01344433-1c3e-4054-ae31-d9cefd72f36c |
aff0a605-4465-4afd-95a8-ce5840cbf55f | 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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"Domestic workers",
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"Women & girls"
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"Equality & non-discrimination",
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"Legal & institutional reform",
"Human rights education, trainings & awareness raising",
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"5.1 - End discrimination against women and girls",
"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",
"17 - PARTNERSHIPS FOR THE GOALS",
"5 - G... | Remuneration and conditions of work 51. With reference to its previous recommendations and to the recommendations of the Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women, in the light of its general comment No. 1 (2011) on migrant domestic workers and in accordance with target 8.8 of the Sustainable Develop... | 51. With reference to its previous recommendations and to the recommendations of the Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women, in the light of its general comment No. 1 (2011) on migrant domestic workers and in accordance with target 8.8 of the Sustainable Development Goals, the Committee recommends... | CMW | Jamaica | CMW/C/JAM/CO/1-2 | 2025 | DocumentId: b8414e1a-9211-4f06-a835-6e09e69b7ce7 | AnnotationId: aff0a605-4465-4afd-95a8-ce5840cbf55f |
506d0fb1-450f-407b-ba39-6f21bc521f3f | CMW/C/JAM/CO/1-2 | CMW | 2025-05-01 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Jamaica"
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"Migrants",
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"8 - DECENT WORK AND ECONOMIC GROWTH",
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"8.5 - Full employment and decent work with equal pay",
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"17.18 ... | Social security 52.The Committee welcomes that the State Party has entered into social security agreements with Canada, the United Kingdom, and 12 CARICOM countries. The Committee is, however, concerned about: (a) the absence of a similar social security agreement with the United States, subjecting Jamaican migrant wor... | 52. The Committee welcomes that the State Party has entered into social security agreements with Canada, the United Kingdom, and 12 CARICOM countries. The Committee is, however, concerned about: (a) the absence of a similar social security agreement with the United States, subjecting Jamaican migrant workers to social ... | CMW | Jamaica | CMW/C/JAM/CO/1-2 | 2025 | DocumentId: b8414e1a-9211-4f06-a835-6e09e69b7ce7 | AnnotationId: 506d0fb1-450f-407b-ba39-6f21bc521f3f |
3cb0716e-6219-4069-8c62-71cf8fdb46a8 | CMW/C/JAM/CO/1-2 | CMW | 2025-05-01 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Jamaica"
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"Latin America and the Caribbean"
] | [
"Migrants"
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"Equality & non-discrimination",
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"8 - DECENT WORK AND ECONOMIC GROWTH",
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"1 - NO POVERTY",
"10 - REDUCED INEQUALITIES",
"17.18 - Enhance availability of reliable data",
"1.3 - Implement social protection system... | Social security 53. The Committee recommends that the State Party: (a) Ensure that all migrant workers and members of their families, irrespective of their status, are able to subscribe to a social security scheme and that they are informed of their rights in this regard; (b) Enter into gender-responsive and non-discri... | 53. The Committee recommends that the State Party: (a) Ensure that all migrant workers and members of their families, irrespective of their status, are able to subscribe to a social security scheme and that they are informed of their rights in this regard; (b) Enter into gender-responsive and non-discriminatory bilater... | CMW | Jamaica | CMW/C/JAM/CO/1-2 | 2025 | DocumentId: b8414e1a-9211-4f06-a835-6e09e69b7ce7 | AnnotationId: 3cb0716e-6219-4069-8c62-71cf8fdb46a8 |
e9ff21d2-ee70-44e2-ae21-b085e4eea57c | CMW/C/JAM/CO/1-2 | CMW | 2025-05-01 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Jamaica"
] | [
"Latin America and the Caribbean"
] | [
"Children",
"Migrants",
"Non-citizens"
] | [
"Rights related to name, identity & nationality",
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"16 - PEACE, JUSTICE AND STRONG INSTITUTIONS",
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] | Birth registration and nationality 54.The Committee welcomes that the State Party has almost reached universal coverage of birth registration, including of children of migrant workers. The Committee is, however, concerned about the lack of information as to whether migrant workers in an irregular situation systematical... | 54. The Committee welcomes that the State Party has almost reached universal coverage of birth registration, including of children of migrant workers. The Committee is, however, concerned about the lack of information as to whether migrant workers in an irregular situation systematically register their children born on... | CMW | Jamaica | CMW/C/JAM/CO/1-2 | 2025 | DocumentId: b8414e1a-9211-4f06-a835-6e09e69b7ce7 | AnnotationId: e9ff21d2-ee70-44e2-ae21-b085e4eea57c |
a9c96f9c-72d9-4333-b436-f9ad83303aa5 | CMW/C/JAM/CO/1-2 | CMW | 2025-05-01 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Jamaica"
] | [
"Latin America and the Caribbean"
] | [
"Refugees & asylum seekers",
"Children",
"Migrants",
"Stateless persons",
"Non-citizens"
] | [
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"Cooperation & Follow up with Treaty Bodies",
"Human rights education, trainings & awareness raising",
"Children: definition; general principles; protection",
"Ratification of & accession to international instruments",
"2030 Agenda & other voluntary commit... | [
"8 - DECENT WORK AND ECONOMIC GROWTH",
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"16.9 - Universal legal identity ... | Birth registration and nationality 55. Recalling its previous recommendation, in line with 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) and in accordance with target 16.9 of the Sustainable Development Goals, the Committee recommends that t... | 55. Recalling its previous recommendation, in line with 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) and in accordance with target 16.9 of the Sustainable Development Goals, the Committee recommends that the State Party: (a) Ensure that all... | CMW | Jamaica | CMW/C/JAM/CO/1-2 | 2025 | DocumentId: b8414e1a-9211-4f06-a835-6e09e69b7ce7 | AnnotationId: a9c96f9c-72d9-4333-b436-f9ad83303aa5 |
040de58d-9f16-4fb4-8ba2-642f3ef63d47 | CMW/C/JAM/CO/1-2 | CMW | 2025-05-01 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Jamaica"
] | [
"Latin America and the Caribbean"
] | [
"Children",
"Migrants"
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"Legal & institutional reform",
"Children: definition; general principles; protection",
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"Right to education"
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"8 - DECENT WORK AND ECONOMIC GROWTH",
"16 - PEACE, JUSTICE AND STRONG INSTITUTIONS",
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"4 - QUALITY EDUCATION",
"4.1 - Free primary and secondary education",
"4.5 - No discrimination in education",
"4.2 - ... | Education 56.The Committee notes that all children are required to attend school, irrespective of their migration status, under the Child Care and Protection Act of 2004, and also notes the efforts by the State Party to facilitate access to education by children of migrant workers, including those in an irregular situa... | 56. The Committee notes that all children are required to attend school, irrespective of their migration status, under the Child Care and Protection Act of 2004, and also notes the efforts by the State Party to facilitate access to education by children of migrant workers, including those in an irregular situation. It ... | CMW | Jamaica | CMW/C/JAM/CO/1-2 | 2025 | DocumentId: b8414e1a-9211-4f06-a835-6e09e69b7ce7 | AnnotationId: 040de58d-9f16-4fb4-8ba2-642f3ef63d47 |
610eae8b-83e9-475d-ad9b-5e92aec023d9 | CMW/C/JAM/CO/1-2 | CMW | 2025-05-01 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Jamaica"
] | [
"Latin America and the Caribbean"
] | [
"Children",
"Migrants"
] | [
"Cooperation & Follow up with Treaty Bodies",
"Children: protection against exploitation",
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"17 - PARTNERSHIPS FOR THE GOALS",
"8.8 - Universal labour rights and safe working environments",
"4 - QUALITY EDUCATION",
"4.1 - Free primary and secondary edu... | Education 57. With reference to its previous recommendation, in line with 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) and in accordance with target 4.1 of the Sustainable Development Goals, the Committee recommends that the State Party: (a... | 57. With reference to its previous recommendation, in line with 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) and in accordance with target 4.1 of the Sustainable Development Goals, the Committee recommends that the State Party: (a) Ensure t... | CMW | Jamaica | CMW/C/JAM/CO/1-2 | 2025 | DocumentId: b8414e1a-9211-4f06-a835-6e09e69b7ce7 | AnnotationId: 610eae8b-83e9-475d-ad9b-5e92aec023d9 |
452c9f64-330b-46de-b161-f50f6d2b9fbf | CMW/C/JAM/CO/1-2 | CMW | 2025-05-01 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Jamaica"
] | [
"Latin America and the Caribbean"
] | [
"Migrants"
] | [
"Ratification of & accession to international instruments",
"Data collection & research",
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"8 - DECENT WORK AND ECONOMIC GROWTH",
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] | Transfer of earnings and savings upon termination of stay 58.Recognizing the importance of remittances for members of the families of Jamaican migrant workers abroad and their vital role for the economy of the State Party, the Committee notes the development of partnerships with financial institutions to facilitate the... | 58. Recognizing the importance of remittances for members of the families of Jamaican migrant workers abroad and their vital role for the economy of the State Party, the Committee notes the development of partnerships with financial institutions to facilitate the transfer of remittances by Jamaican migrant workers to t... | CMW | Jamaica | CMW/C/JAM/CO/1-2 | 2025 | DocumentId: b8414e1a-9211-4f06-a835-6e09e69b7ce7 | AnnotationId: 452c9f64-330b-46de-b161-f50f6d2b9fbf |
f2dff278-7fb8-4062-a0a8-05ff91b81e61 | CMW/C/JAM/CO/1-2 | CMW | 2025-05-01 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Jamaica"
] | [
"Latin America and the Caribbean"
] | [
"Migrants"
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"Cooperation & Follow up with Treaty Bodies",
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] | Transfer of earnings and savings upon termination of stay 59. Reiterating its previous recommendation, the Committee recommends that the State Party: (a) Further facilitate the transfer of remittances by Jamaican migrant workers to Jamaica; (b) Take measures to facilitate the transfer of remittances by migrant workers ... | 59. Reiterating its previous recommendation, the Committee recommends that the State Party: (a) Further facilitate the transfer of remittances by Jamaican migrant workers to Jamaica; (b) Take measures to facilitate the transfer of remittances by migrant workers in Jamaica to their countries of origin, with preferential... | CMW | Jamaica | CMW/C/JAM/CO/1-2 | 2025 | DocumentId: b8414e1a-9211-4f06-a835-6e09e69b7ce7 | AnnotationId: f2dff278-7fb8-4062-a0a8-05ff91b81e61 |
012d9b5b-6e28-4c1e-9218-f1be4c560161 | 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",
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] | [
"Constitutional & legislative framework",
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] | Right to vote and to be elected in the State of origin 60.The Committee notes the right of every citizen, under section 13 (3) (m) of the Charter of Fundamental Rights and Freedoms (Constitutional Amendment) Act, to be elected and to vote. The Committee is, however, concerned that, in practice, Jamaicans living abroad ... | 60. The Committee notes the right of every citizen, under section 13 (3) (m) of the Charter of Fundamental Rights and Freedoms (Constitutional Amendment) Act, to be elected and to vote. The Committee is, however, concerned that, in practice, Jamaicans living abroad are not able to exercise these rights. | CMW | Jamaica | CMW/C/JAM/CO/1-2 | 2025 | DocumentId: b8414e1a-9211-4f06-a835-6e09e69b7ce7 | AnnotationId: 012d9b5b-6e28-4c1e-9218-f1be4c560161 |
064642a3-e756-45ef-98af-775151a139bd | CMW/C/JAM/CO/1-2 | CMW | 2025-05-01 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Jamaica"
] | [
"Latin America and the Caribbean"
] | [
"Migrants"
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"Ratification of & accession to international instruments",
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"8 - DECENT WORK AND ECONOMIC GROWTH",
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] | Right to vote and to be elected in the State of origin 61. The Committee urges the State Party to: (a) Take effective measures to guarantee the right of all Jamaican migrant workers and members of their families living abroad to vote and be elected by facilitating their registration and participation in all future elec... | 61. The Committee urges the State Party to: (a) Take effective measures to guarantee the right of all Jamaican migrant workers and members of their families living abroad to vote and be elected by facilitating their registration and participation in all future elections, including the national elections in 2025, and en... | CMW | Jamaica | CMW/C/JAM/CO/1-2 | 2025 | DocumentId: b8414e1a-9211-4f06-a835-6e09e69b7ce7 | AnnotationId: 064642a3-e756-45ef-98af-775151a139bd |
2631067c-18d1-4b18-9496-2642d2daf2ed | CMW/C/JAM/CO/1-2 | CMW | 2025-05-01 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Jamaica"
] | [
"Latin America and the Caribbean"
] | [
"Migrants"
] | [
"Legal & institutional reform",
"Cooperation & Follow up with Treaty Bodies",
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"8 - DECENT WORK AND ECONOMIC GROWTH",
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"17 - PARTNERSHIPS FOR THE GOALS",
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"17.18 - Enhance availability of reliable data"
] | Diaspora institutions 62.In view of the substantial size of the Jamaican diaspora, who mainly reside in Canada, the United Kingdom and the United States, the Committee notes with appreciation the support provided to them by the State Party, such as the adoption of the National Diaspora Policy, the establishment of vari... | 62. In view of the substantial size of the Jamaican diaspora, who mainly reside in Canada, the United Kingdom and the United States, the Committee notes with appreciation the support provided to them by the State Party, such as the adoption of the National Diaspora Policy, the establishment of various government depart... | CMW | Jamaica | CMW/C/JAM/CO/1-2 | 2025 | DocumentId: b8414e1a-9211-4f06-a835-6e09e69b7ce7 | AnnotationId: 2631067c-18d1-4b18-9496-2642d2daf2ed |
e36ad4f3-102e-45e2-bb59-d0fbf08da796 | CMW/C/JAM/CO/1-2 | CMW | 2025-05-01 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Jamaica"
] | [
"Latin America and the Caribbean"
] | [
"Migrants"
] | [
"Cooperation & consultation with civil society",
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] | [
"17 - PARTNERSHIPS FOR THE GOALS",
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] | Diaspora institutions 63. The Committee recommends that the State Party ensure the facilitation of consultations and exchanges of views with the Jamaican diaspora associations about their contribution to national development processes. | 63. The Committee recommends that the State Party ensure the facilitation of consultations and exchanges of views with the Jamaican diaspora associations about their contribution to national development processes. | CMW | Jamaica | CMW/C/JAM/CO/1-2 | 2025 | DocumentId: b8414e1a-9211-4f06-a835-6e09e69b7ce7 | AnnotationId: e36ad4f3-102e-45e2-bb59-d0fbf08da796 |
825ce314-c851-4cd2-84b8-14aefdaeb582 | 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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"Equality & non-discrimination",
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"8 - DECENT WORK AND ECONOMIC GROWTH",
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"17.18 - Enhance availability of reliable data"
] | Family reunification 64.The Committee is concerned that the State Party has not enacted specific legislation on family unity and facilitates family reunification to close family members of migrant workers, including those in a regular situation, only to CARICOM nationals under the Caribbean Single Market and Economy. | 64. The Committee is concerned that the State Party has not enacted specific legislation on family unity and facilitates family reunification to close family members of migrant workers, including those in a regular situation, only to CARICOM nationals under the Caribbean Single Market and Economy. | CMW | Jamaica | CMW/C/JAM/CO/1-2 | 2025 | DocumentId: b8414e1a-9211-4f06-a835-6e09e69b7ce7 | AnnotationId: 825ce314-c851-4cd2-84b8-14aefdaeb582 |
b4dc0411-6e6c-49e7-b4be-2c8e2cc5a2b1 | CMW/C/JAM/CO/1-2 | CMW | 2025-05-01 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Jamaica"
] | [
"Latin America and the Caribbean"
] | [
"Children",
"Migrants"
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"Equality & non-discrimination",
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"8 - DECENT WORK AND ECONOMIC GROWTH",
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] | Family reunification 65. The Committee recommends that the State Party take the measures necessary, including legislative measures, to ensure the protection of the unity of the family of migrant workers and to facilitate the reunification of migrant workers with their spouses or persons who have with the migrant worker... | 65. The Committee recommends that the State Party take the measures necessary, including legislative measures, to ensure the protection of the unity of the family of migrant workers and to facilitate the reunification of migrant workers with their spouses or persons who have with the migrant worker a relationship that,... | CMW | Jamaica | CMW/C/JAM/CO/1-2 | 2025 | DocumentId: b8414e1a-9211-4f06-a835-6e09e69b7ce7 | AnnotationId: b4dc0411-6e6c-49e7-b4be-2c8e2cc5a2b1 |
3651f8ce-b214-4184-b9af-564721b2ef27 | 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",
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"Non-citizens"
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"8 - DECENT WORK AND ECONOMIC GROWTH",
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] | Work permits and residency 66.The Committee notes that migrant workers from CARICOM countries are exempt from the requirement of obtaining work permits under the Foreign Nationals and Commonwealth Citizens (Employment) (Amendment) Act, 2011, if they obtain a CARICOM Single Market and Economy Skills Certificate. It is, ... | 66. The Committee notes that migrant workers from CARICOM countries are exempt from the requirement of obtaining work permits under the Foreign Nationals and Commonwealth Citizens (Employment) (Amendment) Act, 2011, if they obtain a CARICOM Single Market and Economy Skills Certificate. It is, however, concerned that th... | CMW | Jamaica | CMW/C/JAM/CO/1-2 | 2025 | DocumentId: b8414e1a-9211-4f06-a835-6e09e69b7ce7 | AnnotationId: 3651f8ce-b214-4184-b9af-564721b2ef27 |
d2cae53d-4c43-44d3-a8a4-6041d3765836 | 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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] | [
"Labour rights and right to work",
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"8 - DECENT WORK AND ECONOMIC GROWTH",
"17 - PARTNERSHIPS FOR THE GOALS",
"8.8 - Universal labour rights and safe working environments",
"8.5 - Full employment and decent work with equal pay",
"17.18 - Enhance availability of reliable data"
] | Work permits and residency 67. The Committee recommends that the State Party review and improve its work permit system to prevent abusive working conditions and labour exploitation, including by: (a) Establishing a provision in statutory law to ensure that migrant workers who lose their employment have sufficient time ... | 67. The Committee recommends that the State Party review and improve its work permit system to prevent abusive working conditions and labour exploitation, including by: (a) Establishing a provision in statutory law to ensure that migrant workers who lose their employment have sufficient time to seek legal remedies agai... | CMW | Jamaica | CMW/C/JAM/CO/1-2 | 2025 | DocumentId: b8414e1a-9211-4f06-a835-6e09e69b7ce7 | AnnotationId: d2cae53d-4c43-44d3-a8a4-6041d3765836 |
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"Jamaica"
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"Latin America and the Caribbean"
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"Vulnerable persons/groups",
"Non-citizens"
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"Legal & institutional reform",
"Children: protection against exploitation",
"Children: definition; general principles; protection",
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"10.7 - Responsible and well-managed migration policies",
"16 - PEACE, JUSTICE AND STRONG INSTITUTIONS",
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] | Children in situations of international migration 68.The Committee welcomes the creation of the Office of the Children’s Advocate and the State Party’s efforts to secure the rights and welfare of the children of migrants in situ and those left behind in the country of origin, including those referred to as “barrel chil... | 68. The Committee welcomes the creation of the Office of the Children’s Advocate and the State Party’s efforts to secure the rights and welfare of the children of migrants in situ and those left behind in the country of origin, including those referred to as “barrel children”. The Committee is, however, concerned about... | CMW | Jamaica | CMW/C/JAM/CO/1-2 | 2025 | DocumentId: b8414e1a-9211-4f06-a835-6e09e69b7ce7 | AnnotationId: 532939dd-2aa8-4422-85fa-ce2968c1d928 |
0c627e76-7ffb-4cb7-91f6-6489eef4b687 | CMW/C/JAM/CO/1-2 | CMW | 2025-05-01 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Jamaica"
] | [
"Latin America and the Caribbean"
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"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",
"Non-citizens"
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"16.2 - Protect children from abuse, exploitation, trafficking a... | Children in situations of international migration 69. Recalling its previous recommendations, and in line with 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), the Committee recommends that the State Party: (a) Amend the Immigration Restrictio... | 69. Recalling its previous recommendations, and in line with 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), the Committee recommends that the State Party: (a) Amend the Immigration Restriction (Commonwealth Citizens) Act to protect the child... | CMW | Jamaica | CMW/C/JAM/CO/1-2 | 2025 | DocumentId: b8414e1a-9211-4f06-a835-6e09e69b7ce7 | AnnotationId: 0c627e76-7ffb-4cb7-91f6-6489eef4b687 |
f56f13b7-f0db-4758-a8e0-0484970f6652 | 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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"Racial discrimination",
"Data collection & research",
"Right to adequate housing"
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"8 - DECENT WORK AND ECONOMIC GROWTH",
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"8.5 - Full employment and decent ... | International cooperation with countries of transit and destination 70.The Committee welcomes that the State Party has entered into bilateral or multilateral agreements with countries of employment of Jamaican migrant workers with a view to protecting their rights, including in sectors such as agriculture, construction... | 70. The Committee welcomes that the State Party has entered into bilateral or multilateral agreements with countries of employment of Jamaican migrant workers with a view to protecting their rights, including in sectors such as agriculture, construction and hospitality, and its intention to conclude further agreements.... | CMW | Jamaica | CMW/C/JAM/CO/1-2 | 2025 | DocumentId: b8414e1a-9211-4f06-a835-6e09e69b7ce7 | AnnotationId: f56f13b7-f0db-4758-a8e0-0484970f6652 |
027f158d-1f1d-4487-9d9f-37da21c29acd | 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"
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"Inter-State cooperation and assistance",
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"Labour rights and right to work",
"Children: definition; general principles; protection",
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"16.a - Strong institutions to prevent violence, terrorism and crime",
"8 - DECENT WORK AND ECONOMIC GROWTH",
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"17 - PARTNERSHIPS FOR THE GOALS",
"8.8 - Universal labour rights and safe working environments",
"8.5 - Full employment and decent work w... | International cooperation with countries of transit and destination 71. With reference to its previous recommendations, the Committee recommends that the State Party: (a) Guarantee, in the implementation of any bilateral or multilateral agreements, the protection of the rights of Jamaican migrants under the Convention,... | 71. With reference to its previous recommendations, the Committee recommends that the State Party: (a) Guarantee, in the implementation of any bilateral or multilateral agreements, the protection of the rights of Jamaican migrants under the Convention, including migrant workers and members of their families, and ensure... | CMW | Jamaica | CMW/C/JAM/CO/1-2 | 2025 | DocumentId: b8414e1a-9211-4f06-a835-6e09e69b7ce7 | AnnotationId: 027f158d-1f1d-4487-9d9f-37da21c29acd |
d1a4bfc3-2d96-4345-8ac4-a14dca888396 | CMW/C/JAM/CO/1-2 | CMW | 2025-05-01 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Jamaica"
] | [
"Latin America and the Caribbean"
] | [
"Migrants"
] | [
"Constitutional & legislative framework",
"Data collection & research"
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] | Recruitment agencies 72.The Committee notes that recruitment agencies are regulated and licensed under the Recruitment Agencies Regulation Act, 1957, as amended, and that there is a statutory recruitment fees cap. It is, however, concerned about the steep decrease in the number of complaints about the operations of rec... | 72. The Committee notes that recruitment agencies are regulated and licensed under the Recruitment Agencies Regulation Act, 1957, as amended, and that there is a statutory recruitment fees cap. It is, however, concerned about the steep decrease in the number of complaints about the operations of recruitment agencies be... | CMW | Jamaica | CMW/C/JAM/CO/1-2 | 2025 | DocumentId: b8414e1a-9211-4f06-a835-6e09e69b7ce7 | AnnotationId: d1a4bfc3-2d96-4345-8ac4-a14dca888396 |
5d58c0a1-8bfe-4b8f-b513-1d67bf0d1c29 | CMW/C/JAM/CO/1-2 | CMW | 2025-05-01 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Jamaica"
] | [
"Latin America and the Caribbean"
] | [
"Migrants"
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"Business & Human Rights",
"Legal & institutional reform",
"Labour rights and right to work",
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"8 - DECENT WORK AND ECONOMIC GROWTH",
"12 - RESPONSIBLE CONSUMPTION AND PRODUCTION",
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"17 - PARTNERSHIPS FOR THE GOALS",
"12.2 - Sustainable management and use of natural resources",
"8.8 - Universal labour rights and safe working environments",
"16.1 - Red... | Recruitment agencies 73. With reference to its previous recommendations, and in line with its general comment No. 1 (2011) and the Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights, the Committee recommends that the State Party: (a) Reinforce the regulatory regime for private recruitment agencies and strengthen the exist... | 73. With reference to its previous recommendations, and in line with its general comment No. 1 (2011) and the Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights, the Committee recommends that the State Party: (a) Reinforce the regulatory regime for private recruitment agencies and strengthen the existing licensing system ... | CMW | Jamaica | CMW/C/JAM/CO/1-2 | 2025 | DocumentId: b8414e1a-9211-4f06-a835-6e09e69b7ce7 | AnnotationId: 5d58c0a1-8bfe-4b8f-b513-1d67bf0d1c29 |
5d0d14fc-f441-49e8-91b5-cd697ebf1a64 | CMW/C/JAM/CO/1-2 | CMW | 2025-05-01 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Jamaica"
] | [
"Latin America and the Caribbean"
] | [
"Migrants",
"Media"
] | [
"Inter-State cooperation and assistance",
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"8 - DECENT WORK AND ECONOMIC GROWTH",
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"17 - PARTNERSHIPS FOR THE GOALS",
"8.8 - Universal labour rights and safe working environments",
"17.18 - Enhance availability of reliable data"
] | Return and reintegration 74.The Committee welcomes the development, in collaboration with destination countries, of several programmes for the return and reintegration of Jamaican migrant workers, including the “Return of the Talent” programme, implemented as part of the Medium-Term Socio-Economic Policy Framework 2021... | 74. The Committee welcomes the development, in collaboration with destination countries, of several programmes for the return and reintegration of Jamaican migrant workers, including the “Return of the Talent” programme, implemented as part of the Medium-Term Socio-Economic Policy Framework 2021–2024. It commends the i... | CMW | Jamaica | CMW/C/JAM/CO/1-2 | 2025 | DocumentId: b8414e1a-9211-4f06-a835-6e09e69b7ce7 | AnnotationId: 5d0d14fc-f441-49e8-91b5-cd697ebf1a64 |
ccae880f-63bc-4094-9b5d-c624d99edc59 | CMW/C/JAM/CO/1-2 | CMW | 2025-05-01 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Jamaica"
] | [
"Latin America and the Caribbean"
] | [
"Refugees & asylum seekers",
"Migrants",
"Social workers",
"Women & girls"
] | [
"Inter-State cooperation and assistance",
"Administration of justice & fair trial",
"Legal & institutional reform",
"National Human Rights Action Plans (or specific areas) / implementation plans",
"Human trafficking & contemporary forms of slavery",
"Right to health",
"Sexual & gender-based violence",
... | [
"8 - DECENT WORK AND ECONOMIC GROWTH",
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"5.2 - End all violence against and exploitation of women",
"3 - GOOD HEALTH AND WELL-BEING",
"17.18 - Enhance availability of reliable data",
"16.3 - Promote the rule... | Return and reintegration 75. With reference to its previous recommendations and in line with target 10.7 of the Sustainable Development Goals, the Committee recommends that the State Party: (a) Ensure that all returns are carried out in accordance with international law, including the Convention, and with due process g... | 75. With reference to its previous recommendations and in line with target 10.7 of the Sustainable Development Goals, the Committee recommends that the State Party: (a) Ensure that all returns are carried out in accordance with international law, including the Convention, and with due process guarantees, in particular ... | CMW | Jamaica | CMW/C/JAM/CO/1-2 | 2025 | DocumentId: b8414e1a-9211-4f06-a835-6e09e69b7ce7 | AnnotationId: ccae880f-63bc-4094-9b5d-c624d99edc59 |
449e478d-0c71-482c-9246-e76777683b1a | 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",
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"Public officials",
"Migrants",
"Judges, lawyers and prosecutors",
"Minorities/ racial, ethnic, linguistic, religious or descent-based groups"
] | [
"Inter-State cooperation and assistance",
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"8 - DECENT WORK AND ECONOMIC GROWTH",
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] | Trafficking in persons 76.The Committee welcomes the amendments to the Trafficking in Persons (Prevention, Suppression and Punishment) Act in 2018 and 2021, strengthening the rights of victims of trafficking in persons and removing the option of imposing fines for certain offences. It also welcomes awareness-raising pr... | 76. The Committee welcomes the amendments to the Trafficking in Persons (Prevention, Suppression and Punishment) Act in 2018 and 2021, strengthening the rights of victims of trafficking in persons and removing the option of imposing fines for certain offences. It also welcomes awareness-raising programmes for stakehold... | CMW | Jamaica | CMW/C/JAM/CO/1-2 | 2025 | DocumentId: b8414e1a-9211-4f06-a835-6e09e69b7ce7 | AnnotationId: 449e478d-0c71-482c-9246-e76777683b1a |
2fb55c6a-2230-4615-b612-09fa35a78823 | CMW/C/JAM/CO/1-2 | CMW | 2025-05-01 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Jamaica"
] | [
"Latin America and the Caribbean"
] | [
"Law enforcement / police & prison officials",
"Children",
"Medical staff / health professionals",
"Public officials",
"Migrants",
"Social workers",
"Educational staff & students",
"Women & girls",
"Judges, lawyers and prosecutors",
"Minorities/ racial, ethnic, linguistic, religious or descent-bas... | [
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"Support to victims & witnesses",
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"Human rights education, trainings & awareness raising",
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"5.1 - End discrimination against women and girls",
"8 - DECENT WORK AND ECONOMIC GROWTH",
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"10.2 - Promote universal social, economical and political inclusion",
"16 - PEACE, JUSTICE AND STRONG INSTITUTIONS",
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"5... | Trafficking in persons 77. Reiterating its previous recommendations, and with reference to the recommendations of the Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women and of the Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination and the Recommended Principles and Guidelines on Human Rights and Human Traf... | 77. Reiterating its previous recommendations, and with reference to the recommendations of the Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women and of the Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination and the Recommended Principles and Guidelines on Human Rights and Human Trafficking, the Committee ... | CMW | Jamaica | CMW/C/JAM/CO/1-2 | 2025 | DocumentId: b8414e1a-9211-4f06-a835-6e09e69b7ce7 | AnnotationId: 2fb55c6a-2230-4615-b612-09fa35a78823 |
7893e2b7-848a-4e11-a4dc-1429094f30fa | CMW/C/JAM/CO/1-2 | CMW | 2025-05-01 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Jamaica"
] | [
"Latin America and the Caribbean"
] | [
"Civil society",
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"Cooperation & consultation with civil society",
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] | Dissemination 78. 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... | 78. 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 | Jamaica | CMW/C/JAM/CO/1-2 | 2025 | DocumentId: b8414e1a-9211-4f06-a835-6e09e69b7ce7 | AnnotationId: 7893e2b7-848a-4e11-a4dc-1429094f30fa |
efe2a38b-ebce-43a5-968e-e8d274e36503 | CMW/C/JAM/CO/1-2 | CMW | 2025-05-01 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Jamaica"
] | [
"Latin America and the Caribbean"
] | [
"Migrants"
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"Inter-State cooperation and assistance",
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"2030 Agenda & other voluntary commitments"
] | [
"17 - PARTNERSHIPS FOR THE GOALS",
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] | Technical assistance 79. 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. It also recommends that the State Party continue its ... | 79. 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. It also recommends that the State Party continue its cooperation with spec... | CMW | Jamaica | CMW/C/JAM/CO/1-2 | 2025 | DocumentId: b8414e1a-9211-4f06-a835-6e09e69b7ce7 | AnnotationId: efe2a38b-ebce-43a5-968e-e8d274e36503 |
0ea22ffc-a8aa-4663-9f59-0960f25e1c89 | 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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"16.1 - Reduce violence everywhere",
"1 - NO POVERTY",
"17.18 - Enhance availability of reliable data",
"16.3 - Promote the... | Follow-up to concluding observations 80. The Committee requests the State Party to provide, within two years (that is, by 1 May 2027), written information on the implementation of the recommendations contained in paragraphs 18 (legislation and application), 39 (d) (border management and migrants in transit), 41 (labour... | 80. The Committee requests the State Party to provide, within two years (that is, by 1 May 2027), written information on the implementation of the recommendations contained in paragraphs 18 (legislation and application), 39 (d) (border management and migrants in transit), 41 (labour exploitation and other forms of ill-... | CMW | Jamaica | CMW/C/JAM/CO/1-2 | 2025 | DocumentId: b8414e1a-9211-4f06-a835-6e09e69b7ce7 | AnnotationId: 0ea22ffc-a8aa-4663-9f59-0960f25e1c89 |
c6666d2c-e3ee-4b12-9b70-affc1598ec3e | CMW/C/SYC/CO/2 | CMW | 2025-01-07 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Seychelles"
] | [
"Africa"
] | [
"Migrants",
"Women & girls"
] | [
"Labour rights and right to work",
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"8 - DECENT WORK AND ECONOMIC GROWTH",
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"17.18 - Enhance availability of reliable data",
"5.5 - Equal opportunities and participation in leadership"
] | Current context 9.The Committee considers that while 17,000 migrants in Seychelles might seem like a small number, the fact that, proportional to the population, the figure represents 19 per cent of the population signals a large number in reality. The Committee recognizes efforts by the State party to strengthen legis... | 9. The Committee considers that while 17,000 migrants in Seychelles might seem like a small number, the fact that, proportional to the population, the figure represents 19 per cent of the population signals a large number in reality. The Committee recognizes efforts by the State party to strengthen legislative framewor... | CMW | Seychelles | CMW/C/SYC/CO/2 | 2025 | DocumentId: 7fe89c32-6d11-4e11-8b83-64eeb55a4a2a | AnnotationId: c6666d2c-e3ee-4b12-9b70-affc1598ec3e |
733d0e76-fa1e-4178-bb65-6439c758b889 | CMW/C/SYC/CO/2 | CMW | 2025-01-07 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Seychelles"
] | [
"Africa"
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"Constitutional & legislative framework",
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"17 - PARTNERSHIPS FOR THE GOALS",
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] | Legislation and application 10.While it is noted that the Convention is applicable in Seychelles by virtue of approval by the National Assembly, there remains a lack of comprehensive measures to disseminate it. In addition, the provisions of the Convention have not been invoked in domestic courts. | 10. While it is noted that the Convention is applicable in Seychelles by virtue of approval by the National Assembly, there remains a lack of comprehensive measures to disseminate it. In addition, the provisions of the Convention have not been invoked in domestic courts. | CMW | Seychelles | CMW/C/SYC/CO/2 | 2025 | DocumentId: 7fe89c32-6d11-4e11-8b83-64eeb55a4a2a | AnnotationId: 733d0e76-fa1e-4178-bb65-6439c758b889 |
8a0a47d4-a929-42be-a776-cd0c016326d4 | CMW/C/SYC/CO/2 | CMW | 2025-01-07 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Seychelles"
] | [
"Africa"
] | [
"Migrants"
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"Labour rights and right to work",
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"10 - REDUCED INEQUALITIES",
"17.18 - Enhance availab... | Legislation and application 11.Similarly, whereas the National Occupational Safety and Health Policy was launched in 2017 and the National Labour Migration Policy was adopted in 2019, the State party has yet to ratify several ILO conventions that deal, inter alia, with health and safety, minimum wages and labour migrat... | 11. Similarly, whereas the National Occupational Safety and Health Policy was launched in 2017 and the National Labour Migration Policy was adopted in 2019, the State party has yet to ratify several ILO conventions that deal, inter alia, with health and safety, minimum wages and labour migration. Although Seychelles ha... | CMW | Seychelles | CMW/C/SYC/CO/2 | 2025 | DocumentId: 7fe89c32-6d11-4e11-8b83-64eeb55a4a2a | AnnotationId: 8a0a47d4-a929-42be-a776-cd0c016326d4 |
fa045e75-f05b-42bd-8248-e13d398248f1 | CMW/C/SYC/CO/2 | CMW | 2025-01-07 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Seychelles"
] | [
"Africa"
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"Migrants",
"Non-citizens"
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"Labour rights and right to work",
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"10 - REDUCED INEQUALITIES",
"17.18 - Enhance avail... | Legislation and application 12.Moreover, Seychelles has yet to approve its National Action Plan on Trafficking in Persons 2022–2025 and has not adopted amendments to the Immigration Decree that would prohibit the retention of a passport of a foreign worker by an employer. Challenges remain in the implementation of the ... | 12. Moreover, Seychelles has yet to approve its National Action Plan on Trafficking in Persons 2022–2025 and has not adopted amendments to the Immigration Decree that would prohibit the retention of a passport of a foreign worker by an employer. Challenges remain in the implementation of the National Labour Migration P... | CMW | Seychelles | CMW/C/SYC/CO/2 | 2025 | DocumentId: 7fe89c32-6d11-4e11-8b83-64eeb55a4a2a | AnnotationId: fa045e75-f05b-42bd-8248-e13d398248f1 |
7110570a-3ee1-4c72-8da1-eef8d5eeef0e | CMW/C/SYC/CO/2 | CMW | 2025-01-07 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Seychelles"
] | [
"Africa"
] | [
"Migrants",
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"8.7 - End... | Legislation and application 13. The Committee recommends that Seychelles: (a) Expedite the adoption of the National Action Plan on Trafficking in Persons 2022 – 2025 and initiate the development of a new action plan thereafter ; (b) Take necessary steps to ensure adequate dissemination of the Convention, including unde... | 13. The Committee recommends that Seychelles: (a) Expedite the adoption of the National Action Plan on Trafficking in Persons 2022 – 2025 and initiate the development of a new action plan thereafter; (b) Take necessary steps to ensure adequate dissemination of the Convention, including undertaking training programmes f... | CMW | Seychelles | CMW/C/SYC/CO/2 | 2025 | DocumentId: 7fe89c32-6d11-4e11-8b83-64eeb55a4a2a | AnnotationId: 7110570a-3ee1-4c72-8da1-eef8d5eeef0e |
a544d47c-642e-4a06-89f6-0f19ea02b718 | CMW/C/SYC/CO/2 | CMW | 2025-01-07 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Seychelles"
] | [
"Africa"
] | [] | [
"Equality & non-discrimination",
"Reservations",
"Constitutional & legislative framework"
] | [
"17 - PARTNERSHIPS FOR THE GOALS",
"17.18 - Enhance availability of reliable data"
] | Declarations and reservations, including under articles 76–77 14.As to the previous indication, in 2015, by the delegation with regard to the constructive dialogue with the Committee, in which the Government of Seychelles was considering making declarations under articles 76 and 77 of the Convention in recognition of t... | 14. As to the previous indication, in 2015, by the delegation with regard to the constructive dialogue with the Committee, in which the Government of Seychelles was considering making declarations under articles 76 and 77 of the Convention in recognition of the competence of the Committee to receive and consider commun... | CMW | Seychelles | CMW/C/SYC/CO/2 | 2025 | DocumentId: 7fe89c32-6d11-4e11-8b83-64eeb55a4a2a | AnnotationId: a544d47c-642e-4a06-89f6-0f19ea02b718 |
7f3cde13-25c4-4bf5-9f98-a2951db74258 | CMW/C/SYC/CO/2 | CMW | 2025-01-07 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Seychelles"
] | [
"Africa"
] | [
"Migrants"
] | [
"Reservations",
"Constitutional & legislative framework"
] | [
"17 - PARTNERSHIPS FOR THE GOALS",
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] | Declarations and reservations, including under articles 76–77 15. The Committee recommends that the State party remain seized with the matter of the declarations under articles 76 and 77 of the Convention, with a view , in particular, to revisiting the earlier favourable position once the legislative environment is con... | 15. The Committee recommends that the State party remain seized with the matter of the declarations under articles 76 and 77 of the Convention, with a view , in particular, to revisiting the earlier favourable position once the legislative environment is conducive. | CMW | Seychelles | CMW/C/SYC/CO/2 | 2025 | DocumentId: 7fe89c32-6d11-4e11-8b83-64eeb55a4a2a | AnnotationId: 7f3cde13-25c4-4bf5-9f98-a2951db74258 |
95d2c7bd-9257-456e-a13b-077eb09c3370 | CMW/C/SYC/CO/2 | CMW | 2025-01-07 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Seychelles"
] | [
"Africa"
] | [
"Domestic workers",
"Youth & juveniles",
"Migrants"
] | [
"Labour rights and right to work",
"Human trafficking & contemporary forms of slavery",
"Right to health",
"Constitutional & legislative framework",
"Ratification of & accession to international instruments"
] | [
"8 - DECENT WORK AND ECONOMIC GROWTH",
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"17 - PARTNERSHIPS FOR THE GOALS",
"8.8 - Universal labour rights and safe working environments",
"8.5 - Full employment and decent work with equal pay",
"8.7 - End modern slavery, trafficking and child labour... | 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, including, recently, the ILO Domestic Workers Convention, 2011 (No. 189), coming into force on 22 January 2025, following its ratification on 22... | 16. The Committee notes with satisfaction that the State party has ratified the main human rights treaties and fundamental ILO conventions, including, recently, the ILO Domestic Workers Convention, 2011 (No. 189), coming into force on 22 January 2025, following its ratification on 22 January 2024. However, the Committe... | CMW | Seychelles | CMW/C/SYC/CO/2 | 2025 | DocumentId: 7fe89c32-6d11-4e11-8b83-64eeb55a4a2a | AnnotationId: 95d2c7bd-9257-456e-a13b-077eb09c3370 |
d654e467-9095-44a1-a078-300279b04a12 | CMW/C/SYC/CO/2 | CMW | 2025-01-07 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Seychelles"
] | [
"Africa"
] | [] | [
"Ratification of & accession to international instruments"
] | [
"17 - PARTNERSHIPS FOR THE GOALS",
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] | 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 | Seychelles | CMW/C/SYC/CO/2 | 2025 | DocumentId: 7fe89c32-6d11-4e11-8b83-64eeb55a4a2a | AnnotationId: d654e467-9095-44a1-a078-300279b04a12 |
fa9105a0-e79d-46dd-b3dd-48f8fc113d4e | CMW/C/SYC/CO/2 | CMW | 2025-01-07 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Seychelles"
] | [
"Africa"
] | [
"Human rights defenders & activists",
"Persons deprived of their liberty & detainees"
] | [
"Arbitrary arrest & detention",
"Cooperation with human rights mechanisms & requests for technical assistance",
"National Human Rights Action Plans (or specific areas) / implementation plans",
"Data collection & research",
"National Human Rights Institution (NHRI)",
"Conditions of detention"
] | [
"16.a - Strong institutions to prevent violence, terrorism and crime",
"16 - PEACE, JUSTICE AND STRONG INSTITUTIONS",
"17 - PARTNERSHIPS FOR THE GOALS",
"17.18 - Enhance availability of reliable data"
] | Independent monitoring 18.The State party is commended for the establishment of the Seychelles Human Rights Commission, especially its mandate, which covers the monitoring of all human rights treaties, including the Convention. The Committee is concerned, however, about the non‑accreditation of the Commission, in line ... | 18. The State party is commended for the establishment of the Seychelles Human Rights Commission, especially its mandate, which covers the monitoring of all human rights treaties, including the Convention. The Committee is concerned, however, about the non‐accreditation of the Commission, in line with international sta... | CMW | Seychelles | CMW/C/SYC/CO/2 | 2025 | DocumentId: 7fe89c32-6d11-4e11-8b83-64eeb55a4a2a | AnnotationId: fa9105a0-e79d-46dd-b3dd-48f8fc113d4e |
721e15f0-7d5e-47f5-89a6-b79c8e332842 | CMW/C/SYC/CO/2 | CMW | 2025-01-07 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Seychelles"
] | [
"Africa"
] | [
"Migrants"
] | [
"Human rights education, trainings & awareness raising",
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"Right to education"
] | [
"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 19.The Committee recognizes the constraints faced by the State party in identifying resources for the Seychelles Human Rights Commission, which has only one staff member in its monitoring unit to monitor implementation and compliance with all nine core United Nations human rights treaties, includ... | 19. The Committee recognizes the constraints faced by the State party in identifying resources for the Seychelles Human Rights Commission, which has only one staff member in its monitoring unit to monitor implementation and compliance with all nine core United Nations human rights treaties, including the Convention. It... | CMW | Seychelles | CMW/C/SYC/CO/2 | 2025 | DocumentId: 7fe89c32-6d11-4e11-8b83-64eeb55a4a2a | AnnotationId: 721e15f0-7d5e-47f5-89a6-b79c8e332842 |
03e2412d-0578-40ad-85f6-0a76d4bb6f18 | CMW/C/SYC/CO/2 | CMW | 2025-01-07 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Seychelles"
] | [
"Africa"
] | [
"Persons deprived of their liberty & detainees"
] | [
"Cooperation with human rights mechanisms & requests for technical assistance",
"National Human Rights Institution (NHRI)",
"Conditions of detention",
"Budget & resources (for human rights implementation)"
] | [
"16.a - Strong institutions to prevent violence, terrorism and crime",
"16 - PEACE, JUSTICE AND STRONG INSTITUTIONS",
"17 - PARTNERSHIPS FOR THE GOALS",
"17.18 - Enhance availability of reliable data"
] | Independent monitoring 20. The Committee recommends that the State party: (a) Strengthen and adequately capacitate the Seychelles Human Rights Commission with financial and human resources , in order to allow it to effectively discharge its mandate, and seek accreditation , as soon as possible, with the G lobal A llian... | 20. The Committee recommends that the State party: (a) Strengthen and adequately capacitate the Seychelles Human Rights Commission with financial and human resources , in order to allow it to effectively discharge its mandate, and seek accreditation , as soon as possible, with the Global Alliance for National Human Rig... | CMW | Seychelles | CMW/C/SYC/CO/2 | 2025 | DocumentId: 7fe89c32-6d11-4e11-8b83-64eeb55a4a2a | AnnotationId: 03e2412d-0578-40ad-85f6-0a76d4bb6f18 |
39dccd70-1fb6-4c8b-b3ab-4c638d5aa151 | CMW/C/SYC/CO/2 | CMW | 2025-01-07 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Seychelles"
] | [
"Africa"
] | [
"Migrants"
] | [
"Labour rights and right to work",
"Data collection & research"
] | [
"8 - DECENT WORK AND ECONOMIC GROWTH",
"10.7 - Responsible and well-managed migration policies",
"17 - PARTNERSHIPS FOR THE GOALS",
"8.5 - Full employment and decent work with equal pay",
"8.7 - End modern slavery, trafficking and child labour",
"10 - REDUCED INEQUALITIES",
"17.18 - Enhance availability... | Data collection 21.The Committee notes with satisfaction the steps taken by Seychelles to build the capacity of relevant institutions to capture migration data. It nevertheless observes that Seychelles faces several challenges with regard to the collection and utilization of migration‑related data. Currently, limited d... | 21. The Committee notes with satisfaction the steps taken by Seychelles to build the capacity of relevant institutions to capture migration data. It nevertheless observes that Seychelles faces several challenges with regard to the collection and utilization of migration‐related data. Currently, limited data exists to a... | CMW | Seychelles | CMW/C/SYC/CO/2 | 2025 | DocumentId: 7fe89c32-6d11-4e11-8b83-64eeb55a4a2a | AnnotationId: 39dccd70-1fb6-4c8b-b3ab-4c638d5aa151 |
0e801364-b675-4cf8-bf45-81dca153fc36 | CMW/C/SYC/CO/2 | CMW | 2025-01-07 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Seychelles"
] | [
"Africa"
] | [
"Migrants"
] | [
"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"
] | Data collection 22.Furthermore, the Committee acknowledges efforts by the State party, including through its national census and assessment of migration data in Seychelles (2023), to collect comprehensive data on migration, including quantitative and statistical data on migrant workers in an irregular situation. Howeve... | 22. Furthermore, the Committee acknowledges efforts by the State party, including through its national census and assessment of migration data in Seychelles (2023), to collect comprehensive data on migration, including quantitative and statistical data on migrant workers in an irregular situation. However, at present, ... | CMW | Seychelles | CMW/C/SYC/CO/2 | 2025 | DocumentId: 7fe89c32-6d11-4e11-8b83-64eeb55a4a2a | AnnotationId: 0e801364-b675-4cf8-bf45-81dca153fc36 |
8b01ccff-e782-4be6-896c-72e8f54d4db1 | CMW/C/SYC/CO/2 | CMW | 2025-01-07 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Seychelles"
] | [
"Africa"
] | [
"Migrants",
"Persons with disabilities"
] | [
"Labour rights and right to work",
"Data collection & research"
] | [
"8 - DECENT WORK AND ECONOMIC GROWTH",
"17 - PARTNERSHIPS FOR THE GOALS",
"8.8 - Universal labour rights and safe working environments",
"8.5 - Full employment and decent work with equal pay",
"17.18 - Enhance availability of reliable data"
] | Data collection 23. The Committee recommends that the Seychelles Statistics Bureau collect comprehensive data both on labour market trends and on migration, which should cover all aspects of the Convention. In particular, the Committee recommends that data on migrant workers in irregular situations be collected, disagg... | 23. The Committee recommends that the Seychelles Statistics Bureau collect comprehensive data both on labour market trends and on migration, which should cover all aspects of the Convention. In particular, the Committee recommends that data on migrant workers in irregular situations be collected, disaggregated by sex, ... | CMW | Seychelles | CMW/C/SYC/CO/2 | 2025 | DocumentId: 7fe89c32-6d11-4e11-8b83-64eeb55a4a2a | AnnotationId: 8b01ccff-e782-4be6-896c-72e8f54d4db1 |
3cfd1588-66c5-4ee5-b430-dd28954d6130 | CMW/C/SYC/CO/2 | CMW | 2025-01-07 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Seychelles"
] | [
"Africa"
] | [
"Migrants",
"Minorities/ racial, ethnic, linguistic, religious or descent-based groups"
] | [
"Equality & non-discrimination",
"Data collection & research",
"Right to social security"
] | [
"17 - PARTNERSHIPS FOR THE GOALS",
"10.4 - Adopt fiscal and social policies that promote equality",
"10 - REDUCED INEQUALITIES",
"17.18 - Enhance availability of reliable data"
] | Non-discrimination 24.The Committee is concerned that migrants may not have full access to workplace benefits, including social protections, notwithstanding that the State party has indicated that it is considering this aspect through a proposal to cover social protections and another to cover pensions for migrants. | 24. The Committee is concerned that migrants may not have full access to workplace benefits, including social protections, notwithstanding that the State party has indicated that it is considering this aspect through a proposal to cover social protections and another to cover pensions for migrants. | CMW | Seychelles | CMW/C/SYC/CO/2 | 2025 | DocumentId: 7fe89c32-6d11-4e11-8b83-64eeb55a4a2a | AnnotationId: 3cfd1588-66c5-4ee5-b430-dd28954d6130 |
1af2f880-c9b7-44ea-8695-0743314bc663 | CMW/C/SYC/CO/2 | CMW | 2025-01-07 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Seychelles"
] | [
"Africa"
] | [
"Stateless persons",
"Minorities/ racial, ethnic, linguistic, religious or descent-based groups",
"Non-citizens"
] | [
"Equality & non-discrimination",
"Rights related to name, identity & nationality",
"Data collection & research"
] | [
"17 - PARTNERSHIPS FOR THE GOALS",
"16.9 - Universal legal identity and birth registration",
"17.18 - Enhance availability of reliable data"
] | Non-discrimination 25.The Committee understands that, despite a recent agreement on the status of the Chagos Islands being declared to be a sovereign part of Mauritius, the agreement does not recognize Chagos Islanders living in Seychelles as nationals and notes that Seychelles is aiding Chagos Islanders living in Seyc... | 25. The Committee understands that, despite a recent agreement on the status of the Chagos Islands being declared to be a sovereign part of Mauritius, the agreement does not recognize Chagos Islanders living in Seychelles as nationals and notes that Seychelles is aiding Chagos Islanders living in Seychelles desirous of... | CMW | Seychelles | CMW/C/SYC/CO/2 | 2025 | DocumentId: 7fe89c32-6d11-4e11-8b83-64eeb55a4a2a | AnnotationId: 1af2f880-c9b7-44ea-8695-0743314bc663 |
097b4296-9667-4878-90aa-8b59db1e2d25 | CMW/C/SYC/CO/2 | CMW | 2025-01-07 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Seychelles"
] | [
"Africa"
] | [
"Migrants"
] | [
"Equality & non-discrimination",
"Labour rights and right to work",
"Ratification of & accession to international instruments",
"Data collection & research",
"Right to social security"
] | [
"8 - DECENT WORK AND ECONOMIC GROWTH",
"17 - PARTNERSHIPS FOR THE GOALS",
"8.8 - Universal labour rights and safe working environments",
"10.4 - Adopt fiscal and social policies that promote equality",
"10 - REDUCED INEQUALITIES",
"17.18 - Enhance availability of reliable data"
] | Non-discrimination 26. The Committee recommends that the State party realize the full enjoyment of workplace benefits, including social protection by migrant workers and their families, commensurate with th ose enjoyed by nationals of Seychelles . | 26. The Committee recommends that the State party realize the full enjoyment of workplace benefits, including social protection by migrant workers and their families, commensurate with those enjoyed by nationals of Seychelles . | CMW | Seychelles | CMW/C/SYC/CO/2 | 2025 | DocumentId: 7fe89c32-6d11-4e11-8b83-64eeb55a4a2a | AnnotationId: 097b4296-9667-4878-90aa-8b59db1e2d25 |
5ed2447b-59aa-47ef-adeb-e364f82c0a60 | CMW/C/SYC/CO/2 | CMW | 2025-01-07 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Seychelles"
] | [
"Africa"
] | [
"Stateless persons",
"Minorities/ racial, ethnic, linguistic, religious or descent-based groups",
"Non-citizens"
] | [
"Equality & non-discrimination",
"Rights related to name, identity & nationality",
"Prohibition of torture & ill-treatment (including cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment)",
"Data collection & research"
] | [
"17 - PARTNERSHIPS FOR THE GOALS",
"16.9 - Universal legal identity and birth registration",
"17.18 - Enhance availability of reliable data"
] | Non-discrimination 27. The Committee further recalls the previous recommendation of the Committee a gainst Torture and recommends that the State party expedite the facilitation of the attainment of Mauritian nationality by Chagos Islanders living in the State party and effectively address their situation of statelessne... | 27. The Committee further recalls the previous recommendation of the Committee a gainst Torture and recommends that the State party expedite the facilitation of the attainment of Mauritian nationality by Chagos Islanders living in the State party and effectively address their situation of statelessness. | CMW | Seychelles | CMW/C/SYC/CO/2 | 2025 | DocumentId: 7fe89c32-6d11-4e11-8b83-64eeb55a4a2a | AnnotationId: 5ed2447b-59aa-47ef-adeb-e364f82c0a60 |
6924517b-0dac-422c-afa3-0a82d354c5b1 | CMW/C/SYC/CO/2 | CMW | 2025-01-07 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Seychelles"
] | [
"Africa"
] | [
"Migrants"
] | [
"Administration of justice & fair trial",
"Labour rights and right to work",
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"8 - DECENT WORK AND ECONOMIC GROWTH",
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"17 - PARTNERSHIPS FOR THE GOALS",
"8.8 - Universal labour rights and safe working environments",
"10 - REDUCED INEQUALITIES",
"17.9 - Enhance capacity-building in developing countries",
"17.18 - Enhance ava... | Expulsion (art. 22) 28.The Committee understands that, at present, there are few means by which the State party can sanction instances of a lack of due process in expulsion proceedings. The Committee is concerned about the lack of effective enforcement measures against employers who violate immigration procedures, espe... | 28. The Committee understands that, at present, there are few means by which the State party can sanction instances of a lack of due process in expulsion proceedings. The Committee is concerned about the lack of effective enforcement measures against employers who violate immigration procedures, especially the amount o... | CMW | Seychelles | CMW/C/SYC/CO/2 | 2025 | DocumentId: 7fe89c32-6d11-4e11-8b83-64eeb55a4a2a | AnnotationId: 6924517b-0dac-422c-afa3-0a82d354c5b1 |
0221d93a-a63f-4afa-9a4b-850da68cb9ab | CMW/C/SYC/CO/2 | CMW | 2025-01-07 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Seychelles"
] | [
"Africa"
] | [
"Migrants"
] | [
"Administration of justice & fair trial",
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"Data collection & research"
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"8.8 - Universal labour rights and safe working environments",
"10 - REDUCED INEQUALITIES",
"17.18 - Enhance availability of reliable data",
"16.3 - Promote the rule of law... | Expulsion (art. 22) 29. Noting the lack of effective enforcement measures, the Committee recommends that the State party put in place safeguards to ensure that, in immigration-related proceedings, including expulsion proceedings, migrant workers and members of their families, in particular those in an irregular situati... | 29. Noting the lack of effective enforcement measures, the Committee recommends that the State party put in place safeguards to ensure that, in immigration-related proceedings, including expulsion proceedings, migrant workers and members of their families, in particular those in an irregular situation, are provided wit... | CMW | Seychelles | CMW/C/SYC/CO/2 | 2025 | DocumentId: 7fe89c32-6d11-4e11-8b83-64eeb55a4a2a | AnnotationId: 0221d93a-a63f-4afa-9a4b-850da68cb9ab |
f64259ce-bdd6-4038-917f-4f4ac4293113 | CMW/C/SYC/CO/2 | CMW | 2025-01-07 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Seychelles"
] | [
"Africa"
] | [
"Refugees & asylum seekers"
] | [
"Arbitrary arrest & detention",
"Cooperation & Follow up with Treaty Bodies",
"Ratification of & accession to international instruments",
"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"
] | Due process, detention and equality before the law (arts. 16, 17 and 18) 30.The Committee is concerned about reports of people being sent back at border entries, sometimes immediately or in less than 48 hours, despite having declared their intention to seek asylum, including those who, prima facie, may be considered el... | 30. The Committee is concerned about reports of people being sent back at border entries, sometimes immediately or in less than 48 hours, despite having declared their intention to seek asylum, including those who, prima facie, may be considered eligible on the basis of country of origin. The State party informed the C... | CMW | Seychelles | CMW/C/SYC/CO/2 | 2025 | DocumentId: 7fe89c32-6d11-4e11-8b83-64eeb55a4a2a | AnnotationId: f64259ce-bdd6-4038-917f-4f4ac4293113 |
375ccdfc-439e-4e79-b1bc-86bd2c5fdad6 | CMW/C/SYC/CO/2 | CMW | 2025-01-07 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Seychelles"
] | [
"Africa"
] | [
"Refugees & asylum seekers",
"Migrants",
"Judges, lawyers and prosecutors"
] | [
"Arbitrary arrest & detention",
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"Legal & institutional reform",
"Liberty & security of the person",
"Data collection & research",
"Conditions of detention"
] | [
"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 environments",
"10 - REDUCED INEQUALITIES",
"17.18 - Enhance availability of ... | Due process, detention and equality before the law (arts. 16, 17 and 18) 31. The Committee recommends that the State party: (a) Ensure that due process safeguards, including access to a lawyer and an interpreter, in situations of investigation, arrest, detention or expulsion of migrants, including migrant workers and m... | 31. The Committee recommends that the State party: (a) Ensure that due process safeguards, including access to a lawyer and an interpreter, in situations of investigation, arrest, detention or expulsion of migrants, including migrant workers and members of their families, as well as potential asylum ‐ seekers, for immi... | CMW | Seychelles | CMW/C/SYC/CO/2 | 2025 | DocumentId: 7fe89c32-6d11-4e11-8b83-64eeb55a4a2a | AnnotationId: 375ccdfc-439e-4e79-b1bc-86bd2c5fdad6 |
881e6a34-f2d0-4144-8fb8-dfca2837e055 | CMW/C/SYC/CO/2 | CMW | 2025-01-07 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Seychelles"
] | [
"Africa"
] | [
"Migrants"
] | [
"Business & Human Rights",
"Labour rights and right to work",
"Constitutional & legislative framework",
"Prohibition of torture & ill-treatment (including cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment)",
"Data collection & research",
"Land & property rights"
] | [
"8 - DECENT WORK AND ECONOMIC GROWTH",
"12 - RESPONSIBLE CONSUMPTION AND PRODUCTION",
"10.7 - Responsible and well-managed migration policies",
"1.4 - Equal rights to ownership, basic services, technology and economic resources",
"17 - PARTNERSHIPS FOR THE GOALS",
"12.2 - Sustainable management and use of... | Labour exploitation and other forms of ill-treatment 32.The Committee notes that the Seychelles International Trade Zone is not covered by the Seychelles Employment Act (2018) as it falls under the Ministry of Finance, and that it is the Ministry’s Financial Services Authority that undertakes labour inspections. Nevert... | 32. The Committee notes that the Seychelles International Trade Zone is not covered by the Seychelles Employment Act (2018) as it falls under the Ministry of Finance, and that it is the Ministry’s Financial Services Authority that undertakes labour inspections. Nevertheless, the Committee is concerned about the number ... | CMW | Seychelles | CMW/C/SYC/CO/2 | 2025 | DocumentId: 7fe89c32-6d11-4e11-8b83-64eeb55a4a2a | AnnotationId: 881e6a34-f2d0-4144-8fb8-dfca2837e055 |
4bfa97dd-703d-4be1-bdf7-4f9cd0ac1374 | CMW/C/SYC/CO/2 | CMW | 2025-01-07 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Seychelles"
] | [
"Africa"
] | [
"Migrants"
] | [
"Labour rights and right to work",
"Constitutional & legislative framework",
"Prohibition of torture & ill-treatment (including cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment)",
"Data collection & research"
] | [
"8 - DECENT WORK AND ECONOMIC GROWTH",
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"17 - PARTNERSHIPS FOR THE GOALS",
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"10 - REDUCED INEQUALITIES",
"17.18 - Enhance availability of reliable data"
] | Labour exploitation and other forms of ill-treatment 33. While appreciating that the State party is undertaking several legislative reviews of provisions covered by the Convention, including the Employment Act (2018) and the Immigration Decree (1981) , the Committee recommends that the State party: (a) Undertake routin... | 33. While appreciating that the State party is undertaking several legislative reviews of provisions covered by the Convention, including the Employment Act (2018) and the Immigration Decree (1981) , the Committee recommends that the State party: (a) Undertake routine and regular inspections of the working conditions o... | CMW | Seychelles | CMW/C/SYC/CO/2 | 2025 | DocumentId: 7fe89c32-6d11-4e11-8b83-64eeb55a4a2a | AnnotationId: 4bfa97dd-703d-4be1-bdf7-4f9cd0ac1374 |
4cc2a226-f540-44a5-9be1-1ca45e2e2f6b | CMW/C/SYC/CO/2 | CMW | 2025-01-07 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Seychelles"
] | [
"Africa"
] | [
"Migrants",
"Non-citizens"
] | [
"Right to health",
"Data collection & research"
] | [
"8 - DECENT WORK AND ECONOMIC GROWTH",
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"17 - PARTNERSHIPS FOR THE GOALS",
"8.8 - Universal labour rights and safe working environments",
"3 - GOOD HEALTH AND WELL-BEING",
"17.18 - Enhance availability of reliable data"
] | Medical care (art. 28) 34.The Committee observes that while migrant workers employed by the State have the same rights as nationals in accessing primary healthcare services, those not employed by the State have access to emergency healthcare only. Non-nationals, even those with permanent residence permits, are not enti... | 34. The Committee observes that while migrant workers employed by the State have the same rights as nationals in accessing primary healthcare services, those not employed by the State have access to emergency healthcare only. Non-nationals, even those with permanent residence permits, are not entitled to free medical s... | CMW | Seychelles | CMW/C/SYC/CO/2 | 2025 | DocumentId: 7fe89c32-6d11-4e11-8b83-64eeb55a4a2a | AnnotationId: 4cc2a226-f540-44a5-9be1-1ca45e2e2f6b |
39ea8806-0604-497a-9854-593dd1a76e96 | CMW/C/SYC/CO/2 | CMW | 2025-01-07 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Seychelles"
] | [
"Africa"
] | [
"Persons living with HIV/AIDS",
"Persons with disabilities",
"Non-citizens"
] | [
"Labour rights and right to work",
"Right to health",
"Right to social security"
] | [
"3.8 - Achieve universal health coverage",
"3.3 - Fight communicable diseases",
"17 - PARTNERSHIPS FOR THE GOALS",
"8.5 - Full employment and decent work with equal pay",
"3 - GOOD HEALTH AND WELL-BEING",
"17.18 - Enhance availability of reliable data",
"1.3 - Implement social protection systems"
] | Medical care (art. 28) 35.The Committee appreciates that the law provides that employers advertising jobs targeted at non-nationals of Seychelles must include health insurance as part of job packages. However, it regrets that there are no specific regulations on the scope or extent of coverage to be provided by employe... | 35. The Committee appreciates that the law provides that employers advertising jobs targeted at non-nationals of Seychelles must include health insurance as part of job packages. However, it regrets that there are no specific regulations on the scope or extent of coverage to be provided by employers, nor on employer ob... | CMW | Seychelles | CMW/C/SYC/CO/2 | 2025 | DocumentId: 7fe89c32-6d11-4e11-8b83-64eeb55a4a2a | AnnotationId: 39ea8806-0604-497a-9854-593dd1a76e96 |
7a800e22-b48f-4835-a185-b87e86394a93 | CMW/C/SYC/CO/2 | CMW | 2025-01-07 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Seychelles"
] | [
"Africa"
] | [
"Persons living with HIV/AIDS",
"Migrants",
"Persons with disabilities"
] | [
"Equality & non-discrimination",
"Labour rights and right to work",
"Right to health",
"Right to social security"
] | [
"8 - DECENT WORK AND ECONOMIC GROWTH",
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"3.3 - Fight communicable diseases",
"17 - PARTNERSHIPS FOR THE GOALS",
"8.8 - Universal labour rights and safe working environments",
"8.5 - Full employment and decent work with equal pay",
"3 - GOOD HEALTH AND WELL-BEING... | Medical care (art. 28) 36. The Committee recommends that the State party consider extending the same healthcare benefits to all migrant workers and their families o n an equal standing with that provided to nationals and migrants employed by the State and also extend the coverage provided by employers to obligations re... | 36. The Committee recommends that the State party consider extending the same healthcare benefits to all migrant workers and their families o n an equal standing with that provided to nationals and migrants employed by the State and also extend the coverage provided by employers to obligations regarding workplace accid... | CMW | Seychelles | CMW/C/SYC/CO/2 | 2025 | DocumentId: 7fe89c32-6d11-4e11-8b83-64eeb55a4a2a | AnnotationId: 7a800e22-b48f-4835-a185-b87e86394a93 |
835eb337-4dd6-48b2-875e-09957a89abe7 | CMW/C/SYC/CO/2 | CMW | 2025-01-07 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Seychelles"
] | [
"Africa"
] | [
"Human rights defenders & activists",
"Law enforcement / police & prison officials",
"Persons deprived of their liberty & detainees",
"Military personnel"
] | [
"Constitutional & legislative framework",
"Trade union rights"
] | [
"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",
"16.10 - Ensure public access to information and protect fundamental freedoms",
"17.18 - Enhance availability of reliable ... | Freedom to join and take part in meetings of trade unions (arts. 26 and 40) 37.Despite that the Constitution and the law in Seychelles allow workers (aside from the police, military, prison and firefighting personnel) the right to join unions and collectively bargain, the Committee is concerned that they do not explici... | 37. Despite that the Constitution and the law in Seychelles allow workers (aside from the police, military, prison and firefighting personnel) the right to join unions and collectively bargain, the Committee is concerned that they do not explicitly give foreign workers the right to join unions. | CMW | Seychelles | CMW/C/SYC/CO/2 | 2025 | DocumentId: 7fe89c32-6d11-4e11-8b83-64eeb55a4a2a | AnnotationId: 835eb337-4dd6-48b2-875e-09957a89abe7 |
a28c9843-42c8-4e45-95d9-e65f7da55611 | CMW/C/SYC/CO/2 | CMW | 2025-01-07 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Seychelles"
] | [
"Africa"
] | [
"Human rights defenders & activists",
"Migrants"
] | [
"Trade union rights"
] | [
"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",
"16.10 - Ensure public access to information and protect fundamental freedoms",
"17.18 - Enhance availability of reliable ... | Freedom to join and take part in meetings of trade unions (arts. 26 and 40) 38. The Committee recommends that the State party take all appropriate measures to facilitate the exercise of the freedom of migrants to join unions and to take part in collective bargaining as members of unions. | 38. The Committee recommends that the State party take all appropriate measures to facilitate the exercise of the freedom of migrants to join unions and to take part in collective bargaining as members of unions. | CMW | Seychelles | CMW/C/SYC/CO/2 | 2025 | DocumentId: 7fe89c32-6d11-4e11-8b83-64eeb55a4a2a | AnnotationId: a28c9843-42c8-4e45-95d9-e65f7da55611 |
3020c138-b332-495d-8b11-fde0a8fdc907 | CMW/C/SYC/CO/2 | CMW | 2025-01-07 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Seychelles"
] | [
"Africa"
] | [
"Children",
"Migrants",
"Non-citizens"
] | [
"Rights related to name, identity & nationality",
"Legal & institutional reform",
"Children: definition; general principles; protection",
"Constitutional & legislative framework"
] | [
"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",
"16.9 - Universal legal identity and birth registration",
"17.18 - Enhance availability of reliable data"
] | Birth registration and nationality (art. 29) 39.The National Assembly of Seychelles approved the Citizenship (Amendment) Bill in December 2023, making adjustments to the conditions for gaining citizenship through naturalization and registration, including when a person has rendered distinguished service to the State pa... | 39. The National Assembly of Seychelles approved the Citizenship (Amendment) Bill in December 2023, making adjustments to the conditions for gaining citizenship through naturalization and registration, including when a person has rendered distinguished service to the State party. Notwithstanding those amendments, the C... | CMW | Seychelles | CMW/C/SYC/CO/2 | 2025 | DocumentId: 7fe89c32-6d11-4e11-8b83-64eeb55a4a2a | AnnotationId: 3020c138-b332-495d-8b11-fde0a8fdc907 |
fe4ace3b-d094-4ac3-b600-ada57ea4b0e6 | CMW/C/SYC/CO/2 | CMW | 2025-01-07 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Seychelles"
] | [
"Africa"
] | [
"Children",
"Migrants",
"Stateless persons",
"Non-citizens"
] | [
"Rights related to name, identity & nationality",
"Children: definition; general principles; protection",
"Ratification of & accession to international instruments"
] | [
"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",
"16.9 - Universal legal identity and birth registration",
"17.18 - Enhance availability of reliable data"
] | Birth registration and nationality (art. 29) 40. The Committee reiterates it s previous recommend ation that the State party take appropriate measures to ensure the protection of the children of migrant workers from statelessness, including a clear statelessness determination procedure . Furthermore, it recommends that... | 40. The Committee reiterates it s previous recommend ation that the State party take appropriate measures to ensure the protection of the children of migrant workers from statelessness, including a clear statelessness determination procedure . Furthermore, it recommends that the State party consider ratif ication or ac... | CMW | Seychelles | CMW/C/SYC/CO/2 | 2025 | DocumentId: 7fe89c32-6d11-4e11-8b83-64eeb55a4a2a | AnnotationId: fe4ace3b-d094-4ac3-b600-ada57ea4b0e6 |
44345766-2ac0-411c-8763-502fbbc8f387 | CMW/C/SYC/CO/2 | CMW | 2025-01-07 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Seychelles"
] | [
"Africa"
] | [
"Children",
"Migrants"
] | [
"Reservations",
"Constitutional & legislative framework",
"Data collection & research",
"Right to education"
] | [
"17 - PARTNERSHIPS FOR THE GOALS",
"4 - QUALITY EDUCATION",
"4.1 - Free primary and secondary education",
"17.18 - Enhance availability of reliable data"
] | Education (art. 30) 41.While taking note of information by the State party that, in practice, all migrants and their families have access to education similar to that of nationals, in the form of Government‑funded compulsory primary and secondary education, the Committee is nevertheless concerned that, in law, access t... | 41. While taking note of information by the State party that, in practice, all migrants and their families have access to education similar to that of nationals, in the form of Government‐funded compulsory primary and secondary education, the Committee is nevertheless concerned that, in law, access to education in Seyc... | CMW | Seychelles | CMW/C/SYC/CO/2 | 2025 | DocumentId: 7fe89c32-6d11-4e11-8b83-64eeb55a4a2a | AnnotationId: 44345766-2ac0-411c-8763-502fbbc8f387 |
9c3fc969-7ce3-4e24-bf64-09716472e21f | CMW/C/SYC/CO/2 | CMW | 2025-01-07 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Seychelles"
] | [
"Africa"
] | [
"Migrants"
] | [
"Right to education"
] | [
"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"
] | Education (art. 30) 42. The Committee reiterates its previous recommendation and recommends that the State party recognize the right to education of all migrant workers and their families o n an equal standing as that of nationals , both in law and in practice . | 42. The Committee reiterates its previous recommendation and recommends that the State party recognize the right to education of all migrant workers and their families o n an equal standing as that of nationals , both in law and in practice. | CMW | Seychelles | CMW/C/SYC/CO/2 | 2025 | DocumentId: 7fe89c32-6d11-4e11-8b83-64eeb55a4a2a | AnnotationId: 9c3fc969-7ce3-4e24-bf64-09716472e21f |
c07d4b66-13dc-4f5d-afc0-869abd669d84 | CMW/C/SYC/CO/2 | CMW | 2025-01-07 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Seychelles"
] | [
"Africa"
] | [
"Migrants",
"Non-citizens"
] | [
"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"
] | Taxes (art. 48) 43.The Committee is concerned that amendments to tax regulations, adopted in June 2018, apply higher income tax rates to migrant workers compared to nationals, by establishing that non-nationals, unlike nationals, cannot benefit from a tax exemption threshold. The State party informed the Committee that... | 43. The Committee is concerned that amendments to tax regulations, adopted in June 2018, apply higher income tax rates to migrant workers compared to nationals, by establishing that non-nationals, unlike nationals, cannot benefit from a tax exemption threshold. The State party informed the Committee that non-nationals ... | CMW | Seychelles | CMW/C/SYC/CO/2 | 2025 | DocumentId: 7fe89c32-6d11-4e11-8b83-64eeb55a4a2a | AnnotationId: c07d4b66-13dc-4f5d-afc0-869abd669d84 |
01732984-7b5f-4459-b98d-437f47e2a901 | CMW/C/SYC/CO/2 | CMW | 2025-01-07 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Seychelles"
] | [
"Africa"
] | [
"Migrants"
] | [
"Equality & non-discrimination",
"Data collection & research"
] | [
"17 - PARTNERSHIPS FOR THE GOALS",
"17.18 - Enhance availability of reliable data"
] | Taxes (art. 48) 44. The Committee recommends that the State party consider removing the differential application of taxes that result s in migrants paying higher taxes than nationals , thus bring ing the law on taxation into conformity with th e Convention . | 44. The Committee recommends that the State party consider removing the differential application of taxes that results in migrants paying higher taxes than nationals , thus bring ing the law on taxation into conformity with th e Convention . | CMW | Seychelles | CMW/C/SYC/CO/2 | 2025 | DocumentId: 7fe89c32-6d11-4e11-8b83-64eeb55a4a2a | AnnotationId: 01732984-7b5f-4459-b98d-437f47e2a901 |
68102be0-2fc4-4fb9-8504-48c5b0df0e81 | CMW/C/SYC/CO/2 | CMW | 2025-01-07 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Seychelles"
] | [
"Africa"
] | [
"Migrants",
"Vulnerable persons/groups",
"Non-citizens"
] | [
"Labour rights and right to work",
"Constitutional & legislative framework"
] | [
"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",
"17.18 - Enhance availability of reliable data"
] | Work permits (art. 49) 45.The Committee notes that, under the current Gainful Opportunity Permit system, migrant workers are sponsored by a single employer in order to obtain authorization to enter the country. Once inside Seychelles, migrant workers cannot change employers and the termination of work contracts through... | 45. The Committee notes that, under the current Gainful Opportunity Permit system, migrant workers are sponsored by a single employer in order to obtain authorization to enter the country. Once inside Seychelles, migrant workers cannot change employers and the termination of work contracts through dismissal or quitting... | CMW | Seychelles | CMW/C/SYC/CO/2 | 2025 | DocumentId: 7fe89c32-6d11-4e11-8b83-64eeb55a4a2a | AnnotationId: 68102be0-2fc4-4fb9-8504-48c5b0df0e81 |
d0643fd2-d3b0-4e04-a48b-070a181c9875 | CMW/C/SYC/CO/2 | CMW | 2025-01-07 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Seychelles"
] | [
"Africa"
] | [
"Migrants",
"Vulnerable persons/groups"
] | [
"Labour rights and right to work"
] | [
"17 - PARTNERSHIPS FOR THE GOALS",
"17.18 - Enhance availability of reliable data"
] | Work permits (art. 49) 46. The Committee recommends that the State party assess this situation, with a view to reducing the vulnerabilities for migrants associated with tying their residency to their work permits. | 46. The Committee recommends that the State party assess this situation, with a view to reducing the vulnerabilities for migrants associated with tying their residency to their work permits. | CMW | Seychelles | CMW/C/SYC/CO/2 | 2025 | DocumentId: 7fe89c32-6d11-4e11-8b83-64eeb55a4a2a | AnnotationId: d0643fd2-d3b0-4e04-a48b-070a181c9875 |
f3cffad3-8eb0-4b6e-806f-1e2533c66e32 | CMW/C/SYC/CO/2 | CMW | 2025-01-07 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Seychelles"
] | [
"Africa"
] | [
"Migrants"
] | [
"Equality & non-discrimination",
"Data collection & research"
] | [
"17 - PARTNERSHIPS FOR THE GOALS",
"17.18 - Enhance availability of reliable data"
] | Work permits (art. 49) 47.The Committee notes that, following years of emigration of nationals from Seychelles, which has formed a part of the country’s history, there is a sizable diaspora community, spanning the globe. The Committee regards the Seychelles National Diaspora Policy 2024–2029, adopted in 2024, in a posi... | 47. The Committee notes that, following years of emigration of nationals from Seychelles, which has formed a part of the country’s history, there is a sizable diaspora community, spanning the globe. The Committee regards the Seychelles National Diaspora Policy 2024–2029, adopted in 2024, in a positive light. | CMW | Seychelles | CMW/C/SYC/CO/2 | 2025 | DocumentId: 7fe89c32-6d11-4e11-8b83-64eeb55a4a2a | AnnotationId: f3cffad3-8eb0-4b6e-806f-1e2533c66e32 |
20f96729-d21a-4cd8-95d8-e40b193b7ae6 | CMW/C/SYC/CO/2 | CMW | 2025-01-07 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Seychelles"
] | [
"Africa"
] | [
"Migrants"
] | [] | [
"17 - PARTNERSHIPS FOR THE GOALS",
"17.18 - Enhance availability of reliable data"
] | Work permits (art. 49) 48. The Committee recommends that the State party effectively implement the National Diaspora Policy 2024–2029 and ensure that consulate services in the various countries hosting nationals of Seychelles are appropriately aligned therein. | 48. The Committee recommends that the State party effectively implement the National Diaspora Policy 2024–2029 and ensure that consulate services in the various countries hosting nationals of Seychelles are appropriately aligned therein. | CMW | Seychelles | CMW/C/SYC/CO/2 | 2025 | DocumentId: 7fe89c32-6d11-4e11-8b83-64eeb55a4a2a | AnnotationId: 20f96729-d21a-4cd8-95d8-e40b193b7ae6 |
565328a8-7825-47b8-b983-0739ca7908c8 | CMW/C/SYC/CO/2 | CMW | 2025-01-07 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Seychelles"
] | [
"Africa"
] | [
"Migrants"
] | [
"Human trafficking & contemporary forms of slavery",
"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"
] | Trafficking in persons and smuggling of migrants (art. 68) 49.While appreciating measures taken by the State party aimed at combating trafficking in persons, including the Trafficking in Persons Act, 2014, the creation of a National Coordinating Committee on Trafficking in Persons and the establishment of a fund for as... | 49. While appreciating measures taken by the State party aimed at combating trafficking in persons, including the Trafficking in Persons Act, 2014, the creation of a National Coordinating Committee on Trafficking in Persons and the establishment of a fund for assisting victims of trafficking in persons, the Committee i... | CMW | Seychelles | CMW/C/SYC/CO/2 | 2025 | DocumentId: 7fe89c32-6d11-4e11-8b83-64eeb55a4a2a | AnnotationId: 565328a8-7825-47b8-b983-0739ca7908c8 |
8665658c-fd6f-4fcc-b970-f50c62f31e7a | CMW/C/SYC/CO/2 | CMW | 2025-01-07 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Seychelles"
] | [
"Africa"
] | [
"Migrants"
] | [
"Children: protection against exploitation",
"Human trafficking & contemporary forms of slavery"
] | [
"8 - DECENT WORK AND ECONOMIC GROWTH",
"16 - PEACE, JUSTICE AND STRONG INSTITUTIONS",
"17 - PARTNERSHIPS FOR THE GOALS",
"8.7 - End modern slavery, trafficking and child labour",
"17.18 - Enhance availability of reliable data",
"16.3 - Promote the rule of law and access to justice for all"
] | Trafficking in persons and smuggling of migrants (art. 68) 50.The Committee is especially concerned about reports of forced labour occurring in the fishing, agriculture and construction sectors, where most of the country’s nearly 17,000 migrants work. The Committee commends the prosecution of the first case on forced l... | 50. The Committee is especially concerned about reports of forced labour occurring in the fishing, agriculture and construction sectors, where most of the country’s nearly 17,000 migrants work. The Committee commends the prosecution of the first case on forced labour in the construction sector in 2017. | CMW | Seychelles | CMW/C/SYC/CO/2 | 2025 | DocumentId: 7fe89c32-6d11-4e11-8b83-64eeb55a4a2a | AnnotationId: 8665658c-fd6f-4fcc-b970-f50c62f31e7a |
7dda3b3e-2ce2-43b9-b7f2-7b46770b0a61 | CMW/C/SYC/CO/2 | CMW | 2025-01-07 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Seychelles"
] | [
"Africa"
] | [
"Migrants"
] | [
"Rule of law & impunity",
"Support to victims & witnesses",
"National Human Rights Action Plans (or specific areas) / implementation plans",
"Human trafficking & contemporary forms of slavery",
"Data collection & research"
] | [
"8 - DECENT WORK AND ECONOMIC GROWTH",
"16 - PEACE, JUSTICE AND STRONG INSTITUTIONS",
"17 - PARTNERSHIPS FOR THE GOALS",
"8.7 - End modern slavery, trafficking and child labour",
"17.18 - Enhance availability of reliable data",
"16.3 - Promote the rule of law and access to justice for all"
] | Trafficking in persons and smuggling of migrants (art. 68) 51. The Committee recommends that the State party: (a) Strengthen efforts to ensure labour inspections in the Seychelles International Trade Zone and other under-inspected areas, such as the islands of Praslin and La Digue , and adopt the National Action Plan o... | 51. The Committee recommends that the State party: (a) Strengthen efforts to ensure labour inspections in the Seychelles International Trade Zone and other under-inspected areas, such as the islands of Praslin and La Digue , and adopt the National Action Plan on Trafficking in Persons 2022 – 2025 ; (b) Reinforce the ca... | CMW | Seychelles | CMW/C/SYC/CO/2 | 2025 | DocumentId: 7fe89c32-6d11-4e11-8b83-64eeb55a4a2a | AnnotationId: 7dda3b3e-2ce2-43b9-b7f2-7b46770b0a61 |
a751e6a2-0521-44bb-8cfc-d6f6a60c6cf1 | CMW/C/SYC/CO/2 | CMW | 2025-01-07 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Seychelles"
] | [
"Africa"
] | [
"Civil society",
"Public officials",
"Judges, lawyers and prosecutors"
] | [
"Cooperation & consultation with civil society",
"Cooperation & Follow up with Treaty Bodies",
"Constitutional & legislative framework",
"Ratification of & accession to international instruments"
] | [
"17 - PARTNERSHIPS FOR THE GOALS",
"17.18 - Enhance availability of reliable data"
] | Dissemination 52. 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... | 52. 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 | Seychelles | CMW/C/SYC/CO/2 | 2025 | DocumentId: 7fe89c32-6d11-4e11-8b83-64eeb55a4a2a | AnnotationId: a751e6a2-0521-44bb-8cfc-d6f6a60c6cf1 |
481d45b6-1002-4537-8af7-304363929bf9 | CMW/C/SYC/CO/2 | CMW | 2025-01-07 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Seychelles"
] | [
"Africa"
] | [
"Public officials"
] | [
"Inter-State cooperation and assistance",
"Cooperation with human rights mechanisms & requests for technical assistance",
"2030 Agenda & other voluntary commitments",
"Data collection & research"
] | [
"17 - PARTNERSHIPS FOR THE GOALS",
"17.9 - Enhance capacity-building in developing countries",
"17.18 - Enhance availability of reliable data"
] | Technical assistance 53. 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 t... | 53. 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 contin... | CMW | Seychelles | CMW/C/SYC/CO/2 | 2025 | DocumentId: 7fe89c32-6d11-4e11-8b83-64eeb55a4a2a | AnnotationId: 481d45b6-1002-4537-8af7-304363929bf9 |
ed4da7e2-c443-4b52-9a20-2c29b89a6598 | CMW/C/SYC/CO/2 | CMW | 2025-01-07 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Seychelles"
] | [
"Africa"
] | [
"Refugees & asylum seekers",
"Stateless persons"
] | [
"Rights related to name, identity & nationality",
"Cooperation & Follow up with Treaty Bodies",
"Human trafficking & contemporary forms of slavery",
"Right to health",
"Data collection & research"
] | [
"17 - PARTNERSHIPS FOR THE GOALS",
"17.18 - Enhance availability of reliable data"
] | Follow-up to concluding observations 54. 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 51 on trafficking, 31 on asylum, 33 on the Seychelles International Trade Zone, 36 on medic... | 54. 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 51 on trafficking, 31 on asylum, 33 on the Seychelles International Trade Zone, 36 on medical care and 40 and 27 on statelessnes... | CMW | Seychelles | CMW/C/SYC/CO/2 | 2025 | DocumentId: 7fe89c32-6d11-4e11-8b83-64eeb55a4a2a | AnnotationId: ed4da7e2-c443-4b52-9a20-2c29b89a6598 |
c037531b-6b81-4891-a804-2fb53ea58b59 | CMW/C/SYC/CO/2 | CMW | 2025-01-07 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Seychelles"
] | [
"Africa"
] | [] | [
"Cooperation & Follow up with Treaty Bodies"
] | [
"17 - PARTNERSHIPS FOR THE GOALS",
"17.18 - Enhance availability of reliable data"
] | Next periodic report 55. The State party ’ s third 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 ha s explicitly opted for the traditional reporting proced... | 55. The State party ’ s third 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 ha s explicitly opted for the traditional reporting procedure. The Committee dr... | CMW | Seychelles | CMW/C/SYC/CO/2 | 2025 | DocumentId: 7fe89c32-6d11-4e11-8b83-64eeb55a4a2a | AnnotationId: c037531b-6b81-4891-a804-2fb53ea58b59 |
e2ea2381-8287-4a0f-a044-819a7ae50c79 | CRC/C/BRA/CO/5-7 | CRC | 2025-06-13 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Brazil"
] | [
"Latin America and the Caribbean"
] | [
"Children",
"Youth & juveniles",
"Indigenous peoples",
"Minorities/ racial, ethnic, linguistic, religious or descent-based groups"
] | [
"Equality & non-discrimination",
"Legal & institutional reform",
"National Human Rights Action Plans (or specific areas) / implementation plans",
"Racial discrimination",
"Constitutional & legislative framework",
"Sexual & gender-based violence"
] | [
"16.a - Strong institutions to prevent violence, terrorism and crime",
"16 - PEACE, JUSTICE AND STRONG INSTITUTIONS",
"5 - GENDER EQUALITY",
"16.2 - Protect children from abuse, exploitation, trafficking and violence",
"16.1 - Reduce violence everywhere",
"5.2 - End all violence against and exploitation o... | 3.The Committee welcomes the various legislative, institutional and policy measures taken by the State Party to implement the Convention, including the adoption of Law No. 14.344 of 2022 on the establishment of mechanisms to address domestic and family violence against children, the establishment of the Ministry of Ind... | 3. The Committee welcomes the various legislative, institutional and policy measures taken by the State Party to implement the Convention, including the adoption of Law No. 14.344 of 2022 on the establishment of mechanisms to address domestic and family violence against children, the establishment of the Ministry of In... | CRC | Brazil | CRC/C/BRA/CO/5-7 | 2025 | DocumentId: ea246edc-07d3-41f5-a709-e8a9a10d0d0e | AnnotationId: e2ea2381-8287-4a0f-a044-819a7ae50c79 |
6cf3c274-141a-4af7-ae13-3c6229d71137 | CRC/C/BRA/CO/5-7 | CRC | 2025-06-13 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Brazil"
] | [
"Latin America and the Caribbean"
] | [
"Children"
] | [
"Children: definition; general principles; protection",
"Ratification of & accession to international instruments"
] | [
"8 - DECENT WORK AND ECONOMIC GROWTH",
"8.7 - End modern slavery, trafficking and child labour"
] | 4.It notes with appreciation the ratification of the Optional Protocol to the Convention on the Rights of the Child on a communications procedure. | 4. It notes with appreciation the ratification of the Optional Protocol to the Convention on the Rights of the Child on a communications procedure. | CRC | Brazil | CRC/C/BRA/CO/5-7 | 2025 | DocumentId: ea246edc-07d3-41f5-a709-e8a9a10d0d0e | AnnotationId: 6cf3c274-141a-4af7-ae13-3c6229d71137 |
2344509e-58c8-45bd-911f-75c38a4f0e43 | CRC/C/BRA/CO/5-7 | CRC | 2025-06-13 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Brazil"
] | [
"Latin America and the Caribbean"
] | [
"Children",
"Youth & juveniles"
] | [
"Equality & non-discrimination",
"Right to life",
"Children: definition; general principles; protection",
"Human rights & the environment",
"Right to health",
"Human rights & climate change",
"Right to an adequate standard of living"
] | [
"13.1 - Strengthen resilience and adaptive capacity to climate related disasters",
"13 - CLIMATE ACTION"
] | 5.The Committee reminds the State Party of the indivisibility and interdependence of all the rights enshrined in the Convention and emphasizes the importance of all the recommendations contained in the present concluding observations. The Committee would like to draw the State Party’s attention to the recommendations c... | 5. The Committee reminds the State Party of the indivisibility and interdependence of all the rights enshrined in the Convention and emphasizes the importance of all the recommendations contained in the present concluding observations. The Committee would like to draw the State Party’s attention to the recommendations ... | CRC | Brazil | CRC/C/BRA/CO/5-7 | 2025 | DocumentId: ea246edc-07d3-41f5-a709-e8a9a10d0d0e | AnnotationId: 2344509e-58c8-45bd-911f-75c38a4f0e43 |
c1b7c277-eac3-4f29-9314-78bb2bce0490 | CRC/C/BRA/CO/5-7 | CRC | 2025-06-13 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Brazil"
] | [
"Latin America and the Caribbean"
] | [
"Children",
"Persons affected by armed conflict"
] | [
"Children: protection against exploitation",
"Human trafficking & contemporary forms of slavery",
"Children: definition; general principles; protection",
"Right to participate in public affairs & right to vote",
"2030 Agenda & other voluntary commitments"
] | [
"16.7 - Responsive, inclusive and representative decision-making",
"8 - DECENT WORK AND ECONOMIC GROWTH",
"16 - PEACE, JUSTICE AND STRONG INSTITUTIONS",
"16.2 - Protect children from abuse, exploitation, trafficking and violence",
"8.7 - End modern slavery, trafficking and child labour"
] | 6. The Committee recommends that the State Party ensure the realization of children ’ s rights in accordance with the Convention, and the Optional Protocol on the involvement of children in armed conflict and the Optional Protocol on the sale of children, child prostitution and child pornography, throughout the process... | 6. The Committee recommends that the State Party ensure the realization of children ’ s rights in accordance with the Convention, and the Optional Protocol on the involvement of children in armed conflict and the Optional Protocol on the sale of children, child prostitution and child pornography, throughout the process... | CRC | Brazil | CRC/C/BRA/CO/5-7 | 2025 | DocumentId: ea246edc-07d3-41f5-a709-e8a9a10d0d0e | AnnotationId: c1b7c277-eac3-4f29-9314-78bb2bce0490 |
0edbe077-6192-404d-81d7-89841bd9d966 | CRC/C/BRA/CO/5-7 | CRC | 2025-06-13 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Brazil"
] | [
"Latin America and the Caribbean"
] | [
"Disappeared persons"
] | [
"Constitutional & legislative framework",
"Data collection & research"
] | [
"17 - PARTNERSHIPS FOR THE GOALS",
"17.18 - Enhance availability of reliable data"
] | Legislation 7. The Committee recommends that the State Party ensure there is compliance at state and municipal level of the federal legislation enacted in line with the provisions of the Convention and its Optional Protocols. | 7. The Committee recommends that the State Party ensure there is compliance at state and municipal level of the federal legislation enacted in line with the provisions of the Convention and its Optional Protocols. | CRC | Brazil | CRC/C/BRA/CO/5-7 | 2025 | DocumentId: ea246edc-07d3-41f5-a709-e8a9a10d0d0e | AnnotationId: 0edbe077-6192-404d-81d7-89841bd9d966 |
b3fa082b-09ca-4b27-a9dc-2d50786d7552 | CRC/C/BRA/CO/5-7 | CRC | 2025-06-13 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Brazil"
] | [
"Latin America and the Caribbean"
] | [
"Children"
] | [
"Legal & institutional reform",
"National Human Rights Action Plans (or specific areas) / implementation plans",
"Children: definition; general principles; protection",
"Budget & resources (for human rights implementation)"
] | [
"17 - PARTNERSHIPS FOR THE GOALS",
"17.18 - Enhance availability of reliable data"
] | Comprehensive policy and strategy 8. While noting that the Federal Government multi-year plan for 2024 – 2027 includes children as a cross-cutting issue, t he Committee recommends that the State Party d evelop a comprehensive policy on children that encompasses all areas covered by the Convention , by completing withou... | 8. While noting that the Federal Government multi-year plan for 2024 – 2027 includes children as a cross-cutting issue, the Committee recommends that the State Party develop a comprehensive policy on children that encompasses all areas covered by the Convention , by completing without delay the evaluation of the 10-yea... | CRC | Brazil | CRC/C/BRA/CO/5-7 | 2025 | DocumentId: ea246edc-07d3-41f5-a709-e8a9a10d0d0e | AnnotationId: b3fa082b-09ca-4b27-a9dc-2d50786d7552 |
7ddb17b3-d97c-48cf-9c03-3ee6998c0e03 | CRC/C/BRA/CO/5-7 | CRC | 2025-06-13 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Brazil"
] | [
"Latin America and the Caribbean"
] | [
"Children",
"Youth & juveniles"
] | [
"Children: definition; general principles; protection",
"Data collection & research"
] | [
"17 - PARTNERSHIPS FOR THE GOALS",
"17.18 - Enhance availability of reliable data"
] | Coordination 9. Taking note of the National Secretariat for the Rights of Children and Adolescents and the National Council for the Rights of Children and Adolescents, t he Committee nonetheless urges the State Party to e stablish an appropriate body at a high interministerial level with a clear mandate and sufficient ... | 9. Taking note of the National Secretariat for the Rights of Children and Adolescents and the National Council for the Rights of Children and Adolescents, the Committee nonetheless urges the State Party to establish an appropriate body at a high interministerial level with a clear mandate and sufficient authority to co... | CRC | Brazil | CRC/C/BRA/CO/5-7 | 2025 | DocumentId: ea246edc-07d3-41f5-a709-e8a9a10d0d0e | AnnotationId: 7ddb17b3-d97c-48cf-9c03-3ee6998c0e03 |
fd071fe9-8508-48c1-ba3a-db934e24e7e7 | CRC/C/BRA/CO/5-7 | CRC | 2025-06-13 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Brazil"
] | [
"Latin America and the Caribbean"
] | [
"Children",
"Persons living in poverty"
] | [
"National Human Rights Action Plans (or specific areas) / implementation plans",
"Right to health",
"Right to food",
"Data collection & research",
"Right to social security",
"Right to education",
"Budget & resources (for human rights implementation)"
] | [
"3.8 - Achieve universal health coverage",
"17 - PARTNERSHIPS FOR THE GOALS",
"2.1 - Universal access to safe and nutritious food",
"2.2 - End all forms of malnutrition",
"3 - GOOD HEALTH AND WELL-BEING",
"17.18 - Enhance availability of reliable data",
"2 - ZERO HUNGER",
"3.c - Increase health financ... | Allocation of resources 10. Recalling its general comment No. 19 (2016) on public budgeting for the realization of children ’ s rights , the Committee reiterates its previous recommendations and recommends that the State Party : (a) Increase substantially th e investment in the areas of health , food, social security a... | 10. Recalling its general comment No. 19 (2016) on public budgeting for the realization of children ’ s rights , the Committee reiterates its previous recommendations and recommends that the State Party : (a) Increase substantially th e investment in the areas of health , food, social security and education , particula... | CRC | Brazil | CRC/C/BRA/CO/5-7 | 2025 | DocumentId: ea246edc-07d3-41f5-a709-e8a9a10d0d0e | AnnotationId: fd071fe9-8508-48c1-ba3a-db934e24e7e7 |
e5f596b3-9570-4fbe-b230-3a44bb1dcbb8 | CRC/C/BRA/CO/5-7 | CRC | 2025-06-13 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Brazil"
] | [
"Latin America and the Caribbean"
] | [
"Children in vulnerable situations (abused, living on the street, institutionalized, indigenous, migrant children etc.)",
"Children",
"Persons living in poverty",
"Indigenous peoples",
"Roma, Gypsies, Sinti & Travellers",
"People of African Descent",
"Vulnerable persons/groups",
"Minorities/ racial, e... | [
"Data collection & research"
] | [
"10.2 - Promote universal social, economical and political inclusion",
"17 - PARTNERSHIPS FOR THE GOALS",
"10 - REDUCED INEQUALITIES",
"17.18 - Enhance availability of reliable data"
] | Data collection 11. Recalling its general comment No. 5 (2003) on general measures of implementation of the Convention , the Committee recommends that the State Party : (a) Strengthen its data - collection system to ensure that data on children ’ s rights cover all areas of the Convention and the Optional Protocols the... | 11. Recalling its general comment No. 5 (2003) on general measures of implementation of the Convention , the Committee recommends that the State Party : (a) Strengthen its data - collection system to ensure that data on children ’ s rights cover all areas of the Convention and the Optional Protocols thereto and that th... | CRC | Brazil | CRC/C/BRA/CO/5-7 | 2025 | DocumentId: ea246edc-07d3-41f5-a709-e8a9a10d0d0e | AnnotationId: e5f596b3-9570-4fbe-b230-3a44bb1dcbb8 |
818de981-ba0f-4eb0-b280-2cb04a1a60f4 | CRC/C/BRA/CO/5-7 | CRC | 2025-06-13 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Brazil"
] | [
"Latin America and the Caribbean"
] | [
"Children",
"Persons deprived of their liberty & detainees"
] | [
"Equality & non-discrimination",
"Support to victims & witnesses",
"Children: definition; general principles; protection",
"Access to justice & remedy",
"Children: family environment & alternative care",
"Conditions of detention"
] | [
"16 - PEACE, JUSTICE AND STRONG INSTITUTIONS",
"17 - PARTNERSHIPS FOR THE GOALS",
"5 - GENDER EQUALITY",
"16.2 - Protect children from abuse, exploitation, trafficking and violence",
"5.2 - End all violence against and exploitation of women",
"16.10 - Ensure public access to information and protect fundam... | Access to justice and remedy 12. The Committee recommends that the State Party: (a) Ensure that all children have access to : (i) confidential, child-friendly and independent complaint mechanisms in schools, foster - care systems, alternative care settings and detention for reporting all forms of violence, abuse, discr... | 12. The Committee recommends that the State Party: (a) Ensure that all children have access to : (i) confidential, child-friendly and independent complaint mechanisms in schools, foster - care systems, alternative care settings and detention for reporting all forms of violence, abuse, discrimination and other violation... | CRC | Brazil | CRC/C/BRA/CO/5-7 | 2025 | DocumentId: ea246edc-07d3-41f5-a709-e8a9a10d0d0e | AnnotationId: 818de981-ba0f-4eb0-b280-2cb04a1a60f4 |
321bacea-45f9-46b8-9d92-d5fa12580a48 | CRC/C/BRA/CO/5-7 | CRC | 2025-06-13 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Brazil"
] | [
"Latin America and the Caribbean"
] | [
"Children"
] | [
"Children: definition; general principles; protection",
"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 - PARTNERSHIPS FOR THE GOALS",
"17.18 - Enhance availability of reliable data"
] | Independent monitoring 13. The Committee recommends that the State Party e xpeditiously establish an independent national human rights institution, in line with the principles relating to the status of national institutions for the promotion and protection of human rights (the Paris Principles) , and ensure it include ... | 13. The Committee recommends that the State Party expeditiously establish an independent national human rights institution, in line with the principles relating to the status of national institutions for the promotion and protection of human rights (the Paris Principles) , and ensure it includes a specific and independ... | CRC | Brazil | CRC/C/BRA/CO/5-7 | 2025 | DocumentId: ea246edc-07d3-41f5-a709-e8a9a10d0d0e | AnnotationId: 321bacea-45f9-46b8-9d92-d5fa12580a48 |
fefb91ed-ec34-474a-9ac0-030092dec983 | CRC/C/BRA/CO/5-7 | CRC | 2025-06-13 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Brazil"
] | [
"Latin America and the Caribbean"
] | [
"Human rights defenders & activists",
"Civil society",
"Children"
] | [
"Cooperation & consultation with civil society",
"Human rights education, trainings & awareness raising"
] | [
"16 - PEACE, JUSTICE AND STRONG INSTITUTIONS",
"17 - PARTNERSHIPS FOR THE GOALS",
"4.7 - Education for sustainable development and global citizenship",
"16.10 - Ensure public access to information and protect fundamental freedoms",
"17.18 - Enhance availability of reliable data"
] | Dissemination of the Convention and awareness-raising 14. The Committee recommends that the State Party: (a) S trengthen its awareness-raising programmes, including campaigns, in cooperation with civil society organizations, to ensure that the Convention and the Optional Protocols thereto are widely known by the genera... | 14. The Committee recommends that the State Party: (a) Strengthen its awareness-raising programmes, including campaigns, in cooperation with civil society organizations, to ensure that the Convention and the Optional Protocols thereto are widely known by the general public, including parents and children themselves ; (... | CRC | Brazil | CRC/C/BRA/CO/5-7 | 2025 | DocumentId: ea246edc-07d3-41f5-a709-e8a9a10d0d0e | AnnotationId: fefb91ed-ec34-474a-9ac0-030092dec983 |
668a78fd-8108-43fd-a5b8-aed664f676b3 | CRC/C/BRA/CO/5-7 | CRC | 2025-06-13 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Brazil"
] | [
"Latin America and the Caribbean"
] | [
"Human rights defenders & activists",
"Civil society",
"Children",
"Youth & juveniles"
] | [
"Legal & institutional reform",
"Cooperation & consultation with civil society",
"National Human Rights Action Plans (or specific areas) / implementation plans",
"Children: definition; general principles; protection",
"Data collection & research"
] | [
"16.7 - Responsive, inclusive and representative decision-making",
"16 - PEACE, JUSTICE AND STRONG INSTITUTIONS",
"17 - PARTNERSHIPS FOR THE GOALS",
"16.2 - Protect children from abuse, exploitation, trafficking and violence",
"16.10 - Ensure public access to information and protect fundamental freedoms",
... | Cooperation with civil society 15. Welcoming the participation of non-governmental organizations ( NGOs ) working on children ’ s rights in the National Council for the Rights of Children and Adolescents and in the state and municipal Children and Adolescents Rights C ouncils, the Committee recommends that the State Pa... | 15. Welcoming the participation of non-governmental organizations ( NGOs ) working on children's rights in the National Council for the Rights of Children and Adolescents and in the state and municipal Children and Adolescents Rights Councils, the Committee recommends that the State Party: (a) Systematically involve al... | CRC | Brazil | CRC/C/BRA/CO/5-7 | 2025 | DocumentId: ea246edc-07d3-41f5-a709-e8a9a10d0d0e | AnnotationId: 668a78fd-8108-43fd-a5b8-aed664f676b3 |
95606626-d60d-4491-9dc4-031bbb9f4a20 | CRC/C/BRA/CO/5-7 | CRC | 2025-06-13 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Brazil"
] | [
"Latin America and the Caribbean"
] | [
"Children"
] | [
"Business & Human Rights",
"Legal & institutional reform",
"National Human Rights Action Plans (or specific areas) / implementation plans",
"Human rights & the environment",
"Right to health",
"Data collection & research"
] | [
"12 - RESPONSIBLE CONSUMPTION AND PRODUCTION",
"16 - PEACE, JUSTICE AND STRONG INSTITUTIONS",
"12.6 - Encourage sustainable practices for companies",
"17.18 - Enhance availability of reliable data"
] | Children’s rights and the business sector 16. Recalling its general comment No. 16 (2013) on State obligations regarding the impact of the business sector on children ’ s rights and the Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights, endorsed by the Human Rights Council in 2011 , and noting the information provided by... | 16. Recalling its general comment No. 16 (2013) on State obligations regarding the impact of the business sector on children ’ s rights and the Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights, endorsed by the Human Rights Council in 2011 , and noting the information provided by the State Party about the Interministeria... | CRC | Brazil | CRC/C/BRA/CO/5-7 | 2025 | DocumentId: ea246edc-07d3-41f5-a709-e8a9a10d0d0e | AnnotationId: 95606626-d60d-4491-9dc4-031bbb9f4a20 |
4acdf68c-213f-4965-8b20-ed598048fb75 | CRC/C/BRA/CO/5-7 | CRC | 2025-06-13 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Brazil"
] | [
"Latin America and the Caribbean"
] | [
"Children",
"Indigenous peoples",
"Roma, Gypsies, Sinti & Travellers",
"Migrants",
"People of African Descent",
"Persons living in rural areas",
"Lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender and intersex persons (LGBTI)",
"Women & girls",
"Minorities/ racial, ethnic, linguistic, religious or descent-based... | [
"Equality & non-discrimination",
"Racial discrimination",
"Data collection & research"
] | [
"17 - PARTNERSHIPS FOR THE GOALS",
"10 - REDUCED INEQUALITIES",
"17.18 - Enhance availability of reliable data",
"10.3 - Ensure equal opportunities and end discrimination"
] | Non-discrimination 17.The Committee is deeply concerned about the profound and adverse impact of deep‑rooted and pervasive intersecting forms of discrimination against Afro-Brazilian, Quilombola, Indigenous and Roma children, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex children, girls, children with disabilities, ... | 17. The Committee is deeply concerned about the profound and adverse impact of deep‐rooted and pervasive intersecting forms of discrimination against Afro-Brazilian, Quilombola, Indigenous and Roma children, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex children, girls, children with disabilities, migrant children a... | CRC | Brazil | CRC/C/BRA/CO/5-7 | 2025 | DocumentId: ea246edc-07d3-41f5-a709-e8a9a10d0d0e | AnnotationId: 4acdf68c-213f-4965-8b20-ed598048fb75 |
4dd96a9c-5bc3-45b0-a65a-4f6146728e92 | CRC/C/BRA/CO/5-7 | CRC | 2025-06-13 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Brazil"
] | [
"Latin America and the Caribbean"
] | [
"Children in vulnerable situations (abused, living on the street, institutionalized, indigenous, migrant children etc.)",
"Children",
"Indigenous peoples",
"Roma, Gypsies, Sinti & Travellers",
"Migrants",
"People of African Descent",
"Persons living in rural areas",
"Lesbian, gay, bisexual and transge... | [
"Equality & non-discrimination",
"Legal & institutional reform",
"Human rights education, trainings & awareness raising",
"Racial discrimination",
"Constitutional & legislative framework",
"Sexual & gender-based violence"
] | [
"17 - PARTNERSHIPS FOR THE GOALS",
"4 - QUALITY EDUCATION",
"16.b - Promote and enforce non-discriminatory laws",
"4.5 - No discrimination in education",
"10 - REDUCED INEQUALITIES",
"4.a - Build and upgrade inclusive and safe schools",
"17.18 - Enhance availability of reliable data",
"10.3 - Ensure e... | Non-discrimination 18. T he Committee urges the State Party : (a) To adopt comprehensive anti-discrimination legislation and programmes, including to prevent and combat homophobia, xenophobia, racism and discrimination against lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex children in all settings, including at schoo... | 18. The Committee urges the State Party : (a) To adopt comprehensive anti-discrimination legislation and programmes, including to prevent and combat homophobia, xenophobia, racism and discrimination against lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex children in all settings, including at school; (b) To take large... | CRC | Brazil | CRC/C/BRA/CO/5-7 | 2025 | DocumentId: ea246edc-07d3-41f5-a709-e8a9a10d0d0e | AnnotationId: 4dd96a9c-5bc3-45b0-a65a-4f6146728e92 |
f75a3731-affe-428b-b239-c73717b52a43 | CRC/C/BRA/CO/5-7 | CRC | 2025-06-13 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Brazil"
] | [
"Latin America and the Caribbean"
] | [
"Children"
] | [
"Children: juvenile justice",
"Legal & institutional reform",
"National Human Rights Action Plans (or specific areas) / implementation plans",
"Children: definition; general principles; protection",
"Constitutional & legislative framework",
"Data collection & research"
] | [
"17 - PARTNERSHIPS FOR THE GOALS",
"17.18 - Enhance availability of reliable data"
] | Best interests of the child 19. W hile taking into consideration the measures taken by the State Party, the C ommittee recalls its general comment No. 14 (2013) on the right of the child to have his or her best interests taken as a primary consideration and recommends that the State Party e nsure that the right of chil... | 19. While taking into consideration the measures taken by the State Party, the Committee recalls its general comment No. 14 (2013) on the right of the child to have his or her best interests taken as a primary consideration and recommends that the State Party ensure that the right of children to have their best interes... | CRC | Brazil | CRC/C/BRA/CO/5-7 | 2025 | DocumentId: ea246edc-07d3-41f5-a709-e8a9a10d0d0e | AnnotationId: f75a3731-affe-428b-b239-c73717b52a43 |
6554c879-eb51-4355-82eb-35d9d9dac87a | CRC/C/BRA/CO/5-7 | CRC | 2025-06-13 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Brazil"
] | [
"Latin America and the Caribbean"
] | [
"Disappeared persons",
"Children in vulnerable situations (abused, living on the street, institutionalized, indigenous, migrant children etc.)",
"Children",
"Persons living in poverty",
"Indigenous peoples",
"People of African Descent",
"Persons living in rural areas",
"Vulnerable persons/groups",
"... | [
"Equality & non-discrimination",
"Right to physical & moral integrity",
"Right to life",
"Racial discrimination",
"Access to justice & remedy",
"Right to health",
"Enforced disappearances",
"Constitutional & legislative framework",
"Sexual & gender-based violence",
"Data collection & research",
... | [
"8 - DECENT WORK AND ECONOMIC GROWTH",
"3.2 - End all preventable deaths under 5 years of age",
"16 - PEACE, JUSTICE AND STRONG INSTITUTIONS",
"1.4 - Equal rights to ownership, basic services, technology and economic resources",
"17 - PARTNERSHIPS FOR THE GOALS",
"16.2 - Protect children from abuse, explo... | Right to life, survival and development 20.The Committee is deeply concerned about the systematic violence against children that, fuelled by structural racial discrimination, is the cause of an extremely high level of mortality. The Committee is further concerned about: (a)The widespread and systematic violence against... | 20. The Committee is deeply concerned about the systematic violence against children that, fuelled by structural racial discrimination, is the cause of an extremely high level of mortality. The Committee is further concerned about: (a) The widespread and systematic violence against Afro-Brazilians, notably the extremel... | CRC | Brazil | CRC/C/BRA/CO/5-7 | 2025 | DocumentId: ea246edc-07d3-41f5-a709-e8a9a10d0d0e | AnnotationId: 6554c879-eb51-4355-82eb-35d9d9dac87a |
11998092-0013-4155-939d-fb66163e197e | CRC/C/BRA/CO/5-7 | CRC | 2025-06-13 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Brazil"
] | [
"Latin America and the Caribbean"
] | [
"Disappeared persons",
"Law enforcement / police & prison officials",
"Children",
"Youth & juveniles",
"Indigenous peoples",
"Public officials",
"People of African Descent",
"Persons living in rural areas",
"Minorities/ racial, ethnic, linguistic, religious or descent-based groups"
] | [
"Rule of law & impunity",
"Administration of justice & fair trial",
"Legal & institutional reform",
"Support to victims & witnesses",
"Right to life",
"National Human Rights Action Plans (or specific areas) / implementation plans",
"Racial discrimination",
"Children: definition; general principles; pr... | [
"3.2 - End all preventable deaths under 5 years of age",
"16 - PEACE, JUSTICE AND STRONG INSTITUTIONS",
"1.4 - Equal rights to ownership, basic services, technology and economic resources",
"17 - PARTNERSHIPS FOR THE GOALS",
"16.2 - Protect children from abuse, exploitation, trafficking and violence",
"16... | Right to life, survival and development 21. The Committee urges the State Party : (a) To take urgent and large-scale action to prevent violent death, enforced disappearance and killing of children, which affects in particular Afro-Brazilian children; (b) To adopt specific measures to combat police killings, including b... | 21. The Committee urges the State Party : (a) To take urgent and large-scale action to prevent violent death, enforced disappearance and killing of children, which affects in particular Afro-Brazilian children; (b) To adopt specific measures to combat police killings, including by addressing structural racism in law en... | CRC | Brazil | CRC/C/BRA/CO/5-7 | 2025 | DocumentId: ea246edc-07d3-41f5-a709-e8a9a10d0d0e | AnnotationId: 11998092-0013-4155-939d-fb66163e197e |
11384e12-6e10-4102-af48-5642344ec2ef | CRC/C/BRA/CO/5-7 | CRC | 2025-06-13 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Brazil"
] | [
"Latin America and the Caribbean"
] | [
"Children",
"Youth & juveniles",
"Social workers"
] | [
"Administration of justice & fair trial",
"Legal & institutional reform",
"Children: definition; general principles; protection",
"Constitutional & legislative framework",
"Right to participate in public affairs & right to vote",
"Data collection & research",
"Freedom of opinion and expression & access ... | [
"16.7 - Responsive, inclusive and representative decision-making",
"16 - PEACE, JUSTICE AND STRONG INSTITUTIONS",
"17 - PARTNERSHIPS FOR THE GOALS",
"17.18 - Enhance availability of reliable data"
] | Respect for the views of the child 22. Recalling its general comment No. 12 (2009) on the right of the child to be heard , the Committee recommends that the State Party : (a) Take measures to ensure the effective implementation of legislation recognizing the right of the child to be heard in relevant legal proceedings,... | 22. Recalling its general comment No. 12 (2009) on the right of the child to be heard , the Committee recommends that the State Party : (a) Take measures to ensure the effective implementation of legislation recognizing the right of the child to be heard in relevant legal proceedings, including by establishing systems ... | CRC | Brazil | CRC/C/BRA/CO/5-7 | 2025 | DocumentId: ea246edc-07d3-41f5-a709-e8a9a10d0d0e | AnnotationId: 11384e12-6e10-4102-af48-5642344ec2ef |
b53e3d9b-f57a-4b92-b307-3c8b7c500d19 | CRC/C/BRA/CO/5-7 | CRC | 2025-06-13 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Brazil"
] | [
"Latin America and the Caribbean"
] | [
"Children in vulnerable situations (abused, living on the street, institutionalized, indigenous, migrant children etc.)",
"Children",
"Indigenous peoples",
"Roma, Gypsies, Sinti & Travellers",
"Lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender and intersex persons (LGBTI)",
"Vulnerable persons/groups",
"Minorities... | [
"Equality & non-discrimination",
"Rights related to name, identity & nationality",
"Data collection & research"
] | [
"16 - PEACE, JUSTICE AND STRONG INSTITUTIONS",
"17 - PARTNERSHIPS FOR THE GOALS",
"16.9 - Universal legal identity and birth registration",
"17.18 - Enhance availability of reliable data",
"10.3 - Ensure equal opportunities and end discrimination"
] | Birth registration 23. Welcoming the adoption of the joint resolution No. 12 of 23 December 2024 by the National Council of Justice to facilitate the birth registration of Indigenous children, the Committee strongly urges the State Party: (a) To strengthen the measures taken to achieve universal birth registration, suc... | 23. Welcoming the adoption of the joint resolution No. 12 of 23 December 2024 by the National Council of Justice to facilitate the birth registration of Indigenous children, the Committee strongly urges the State Party: (a) To strengthen the measures taken to achieve universal birth registration, such as the national c... | CRC | Brazil | CRC/C/BRA/CO/5-7 | 2025 | DocumentId: ea246edc-07d3-41f5-a709-e8a9a10d0d0e | AnnotationId: b53e3d9b-f57a-4b92-b307-3c8b7c500d19 |
ea1880d1-8e75-474e-b58f-1b8b4736aa28 | CRC/C/BRA/CO/5-7 | CRC | 2025-06-13 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Brazil"
] | [
"Latin America and the Caribbean"
] | [
"Disappeared persons",
"Children",
"Indigenous peoples",
"Lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender and intersex persons (LGBTI)"
] | [
"Equality & non-discrimination",
"Rights related to name, identity & nationality",
"Legal & institutional reform",
"Support to victims & witnesses",
"Access to justice & remedy",
"Enforced disappearances",
"Constitutional & legislative framework",
"Data collection & research",
"Freedom of opinion an... | [
"16 - PEACE, JUSTICE AND STRONG INSTITUTIONS",
"17 - PARTNERSHIPS FOR THE GOALS",
"16.10 - Ensure public access to information and protect fundamental freedoms",
"17.18 - Enhance availability of reliable data",
"16.3 - Promote the rule of law and access to justice for all",
"3.4 - Reduce mortality from no... | Right to identity 24. The Committee recommends that the State Party : (a) Recognize the right to identity of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex children and put in place measures to ensure that they all enjoy their freedom of expression and respect for their physical and psychological integrity, gender id... | 24. The Committee recommends that the State Party : (a) Recognize the right to identity of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex children and put in place measures to ensure that they all enjoy their freedom of expression and respect for their physical and psychological integrity, gender identity and emergin... | CRC | Brazil | CRC/C/BRA/CO/5-7 | 2025 | DocumentId: ea246edc-07d3-41f5-a709-e8a9a10d0d0e | AnnotationId: ea1880d1-8e75-474e-b58f-1b8b4736aa28 |
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