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"Kiribati"
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"Asia-Pacific"
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"Children",
"Persons with disabilities"
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"Legal & institutional reform",
"National Human Rights Action Plans (or specific areas) / implementation plans",
"Persons with disabilities: independence, inclusion"
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"16.7 - Responsive, inclusive and representative decision-making",
"4.5 - No discrimination in education",
"4.2 - Equal access to quality pre-primary education",
"16.6 - Effective, accountable and transparent institutions"
] | Children with disabilities (art. 7) 14. Recalling its joint statement, issued in 2022, with the Committee on the Rights of the Child on the rights of children with disabilities, the Committee recommends that the State Party develop a comprehensive disability-inclusive child rights policy and strategic plan to consolida... | 14. Recalling its joint statement, issued in 2022, with the Committee on the Rights of the Child on the rights of children with disabilities, the Committee recommends that the State Party develop a comprehensive disability-inclusive child rights policy and strategic plan to consolidate and take action to advance the ri... | CRPD | Kiribati | CRPD/C/KIR/CO/1 | 2025 | DocumentId: b072ff4c-626a-4dfc-b49b-05b2d87377bb | AnnotationId: 88d8b8f6-4892-46d3-ba46-efaecfa4f56a |
50030328-5275-4dcf-8c70-3825ab2c1a08 | CRPD/C/KIR/CO/1 | CRPD | 2025-09-09 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Kiribati"
] | [
"Asia-Pacific"
] | [
"Children",
"Persons with disabilities"
] | [
"Human rights education, trainings & awareness raising",
"Persons with disabilities: independence, inclusion",
"Budget & resources (for human rights implementation)"
] | [
"10.2 - Promote universal social, economical and political inclusion",
"4.7 - Education for sustainable development and global citizenship"
] | Awareness-raising (art. 8) 15.The Committee is concerned about: (a)The high prevalence of stigmatization, prejudice, stereotyping and harmful attitudes, which have a detrimental impact on the lives of children and adults with disabilities throughout the State Party; (b)The insufficient inclusion of organizations of per... | 15. The Committee is concerned about: (a) The high prevalence of stigmatization, prejudice, stereotyping and harmful attitudes, which have a detrimental impact on the lives of children and adults with disabilities throughout the State Party; (b) The insufficient inclusion of organizations of persons with disabilities i... | CRPD | Kiribati | CRPD/C/KIR/CO/1 | 2025 | DocumentId: b072ff4c-626a-4dfc-b49b-05b2d87377bb | AnnotationId: 50030328-5275-4dcf-8c70-3825ab2c1a08 |
4f4b70f2-cb7f-4d66-9c82-c96bd4b8907a | CRPD/C/KIR/CO/1 | CRPD | 2025-09-09 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Kiribati"
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"Asia-Pacific"
] | [
"Persons with disabilities"
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"Human rights education, trainings & awareness raising",
"National Human Rights Action Plans (or specific areas) / implementation plans",
"Budget & resources (for human rights implementation)"
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"10.2 - Promote universal social, economical and political inclusion",
"4.7 - Education for sustainable development and global citizenship"
] | Awareness-raising (art. 8) 16. The Committee recommends that the State Party, in close consultation with and with the active involvement of persons with disabilities , through their representative organizations: (a) Develop an awareness-raising action plan , with adequate resources, time frames and measurable outcomes ... | 16. The Committee recommends that the State Party, in close consultation with and with the active involvement of persons with disabilities , through their representative organizations: (a) Develop an awareness-raising action plan , with adequate resources, time frames and measurable outcomes , to implement the awarenes... | CRPD | Kiribati | CRPD/C/KIR/CO/1 | 2025 | DocumentId: b072ff4c-626a-4dfc-b49b-05b2d87377bb | AnnotationId: 4f4b70f2-cb7f-4d66-9c82-c96bd4b8907a |
ab6fc079-e2cc-477f-a5ad-2643bdeb39d2 | CRPD/C/KIR/CO/1 | CRPD | 2025-09-09 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Kiribati"
] | [
"Asia-Pacific"
] | [
"Public officials"
] | [
"Budget & resources (for human rights implementation)"
] | [
"11.1 - Safe and affordable housing",
"4.a - Build and upgrade inclusive and safe schools",
"3 - GOOD HEALTH AND WELL-BEING"
] | Accessibility (art. 9) 17.The Committee is concerned about: (a)The fact that, despite the adoption of the Building Act in 2024 and the completion of a national accessibility audit, most existing public buildings, including courthouses, healthcare facilities and schools, and housing remain inaccessible, and that there i... | 17. The Committee is concerned about: (a) The fact that, despite the adoption of the Building Act in 2024 and the completion of a national accessibility audit, most existing public buildings, including courthouses, healthcare facilities and schools, and housing remain inaccessible, and that there is no clear plan, budg... | CRPD | Kiribati | CRPD/C/KIR/CO/1 | 2025 | DocumentId: b072ff4c-626a-4dfc-b49b-05b2d87377bb | AnnotationId: ab6fc079-e2cc-477f-a5ad-2643bdeb39d2 |
c5f5e553-99d4-449c-9b56-c467e1c6270c | CRPD/C/KIR/CO/1 | CRPD | 2025-09-09 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Kiribati"
] | [
"Asia-Pacific"
] | [
"Persons with disabilities"
] | [
"Inter-State cooperation and assistance",
"Legal & institutional reform",
"National Human Rights Action Plans (or specific areas) / implementation plans",
"Persons with disabilities: accessibility, mobility",
"Constitutional & legislative framework",
"Persons with disabilities: independence, inclusion",
... | [
"1.4 - Equal rights to ownership, basic services, technology and economic resources",
"11.2 - Affordable and sustainable transport systems",
"17.9 - Enhance capacity-building in developing countries",
"11.7 - Build safe and inclusive green public spaces"
] | B.Specific rights (arts. 5–30) 18. Recalling its general comment No. 2 (2014) on accessibility and Sustainable Development Goal 9 and targets 11.2 and 11.7 of the Goals, the Committee recommends that the State P arty, in close consultation with and with the active involvement of persons with disabilities , through thei... | 18. Recalling its general comment No. 2 (2014) on accessibility and Sustainable Development Goal 9 and targets 11.2 and 11.7 of the Goals, the Committee recommends that the State Party, in close consultation with and with the active involvement of persons with disabilities , through their representative organizations: ... | CRPD | Kiribati | CRPD/C/KIR/CO/1 | 2025 | DocumentId: b072ff4c-626a-4dfc-b49b-05b2d87377bb | AnnotationId: c5f5e553-99d4-449c-9b56-c467e1c6270c |
263daec9-6fc1-4662-b49b-2f99b607eb60 | CRPD/C/KIR/CO/1 | CRPD | 2025-09-09 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Kiribati"
] | [
"Asia-Pacific"
] | [
"Vulnerable persons/groups",
"Persons with disabilities"
] | [
"Equality & non-discrimination",
"National Human Rights Action Plans (or specific areas) / implementation plans",
"Constitutional & legislative framework",
"Economic & political crisis, natural disasters or other emergencies",
"Persons with disabilities: independence, inclusion",
"Right to food",
"Human... | [
"13.1 - Strengthen resilience and adaptive capacity to climate related disasters",
"2.1 - Universal access to safe and nutritious food",
"6.2 - End open defecation and provide access to sanitation and hygiene",
"11.5 - Reduce the adverse effects of natural disasters",
"8.5 - Full employment and decent work ... | Situations of risk and humanitarian emergencies (art. 11) 19.The Committee recognizes the vulnerability of the State Party to the impact of climate change and disasters and notes with concern: (a)The insufficient attention paid to the situation of persons with disabilities in the Climate Change Policy, the Kiribati Joi... | 19. The Committee recognizes the vulnerability of the State Party to the impact of climate change and disasters and notes with concern: (a) The insufficient attention paid to the situation of persons with disabilities in the Climate Change Policy, the Kiribati Joint Implementation Plan and disaster legislation. (b) The... | CRPD | Kiribati | CRPD/C/KIR/CO/1 | 2025 | DocumentId: b072ff4c-626a-4dfc-b49b-05b2d87377bb | AnnotationId: 263daec9-6fc1-4662-b49b-2f99b607eb60 |
bf2cc0db-cd64-4d69-be4d-20f7ae29e215 | CRPD/C/KIR/CO/1 | CRPD | 2025-09-09 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Kiribati"
] | [
"Asia-Pacific"
] | [
"Persons with disabilities"
] | [
"Equality & non-discrimination",
"National Human Rights Action Plans (or specific areas) / implementation plans",
"Constitutional & legislative framework",
"Economic & political crisis, natural disasters or other emergencies",
"Right to participate in public affairs & right to vote",
"Persons with disabil... | [
"16.7 - Responsive, inclusive and representative decision-making",
"13.1 - Strengthen resilience and adaptive capacity to climate related disasters",
"6.2 - End open defecation and provide access to sanitation and hygiene",
"11.5 - Reduce the adverse effects of natural disasters"
] | Situations of risk and humanitarian emergencies (art. 11) 20. Recalling the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction 2015–2030, the Inter-Agency Standing Committee Guidelines on Inclusion of Persons with Disabilities in Humanitarian Action and the Committee’s guidelines on deinstitutionalization, including in emerg... | 20. Recalling the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction 2015–2030, the Inter-Agency Standing Committee Guidelines on Inclusion of Persons with Disabilities in Humanitarian Action and the Committee’s guidelines on deinstitutionalization, including in emergencies, the Committee recommends that the State Party, in ... | CRPD | Kiribati | CRPD/C/KIR/CO/1 | 2025 | DocumentId: b072ff4c-626a-4dfc-b49b-05b2d87377bb | AnnotationId: bf2cc0db-cd64-4d69-be4d-20f7ae29e215 |
18ba43d2-408b-4394-a1a4-610a0ff908a0 | CRPD/C/KIR/CO/1 | CRPD | 2025-09-09 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Kiribati"
] | [
"Asia-Pacific"
] | [
"Persons with disabilities"
] | [
"Legal & institutional reform"
] | [
"16.b - Promote and enforce non-discriminatory laws",
"9.1 - Develop sustainable, resilient and inclusive infrastructures",
"16.3 - Promote the rule of law and access to justice for all"
] | Equal recognition before the law (art. 12) 21.The Committee notes with concern: (a)The absence of effective law and policy guarantees to ensure that persons with disabilities, in particular persons with intellectual and/or psychosocial disabilities, can exercise their legal capacity on an equal basis with others; (b)Th... | 21. The Committee notes with concern: (a) The absence of effective law and policy guarantees to ensure that persons with disabilities, in particular persons with intellectual and/or psychosocial disabilities, can exercise their legal capacity on an equal basis with others; (b) The lack of supported decision-making mech... | CRPD | Kiribati | CRPD/C/KIR/CO/1 | 2025 | DocumentId: b072ff4c-626a-4dfc-b49b-05b2d87377bb | AnnotationId: 18ba43d2-408b-4394-a1a4-610a0ff908a0 |
e96b108f-876c-4a50-b333-570e175e4a7c | CRPD/C/KIR/CO/1 | CRPD | 2025-09-09 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Kiribati"
] | [
"Asia-Pacific"
] | [
"Children",
"Medical staff / health professionals",
"Public officials",
"Media",
"Judges, lawyers and prosecutors",
"Persons with disabilities"
] | [
"Human rights education, trainings & awareness raising",
"Persons with disabilities: accessibility, mobility",
"Right to health",
"Constitutional & legislative framework",
"Ratification of & accession to international instruments",
"Right to participate in public affairs & right to vote",
"Budget & reso... | [
"16.7 - Responsive, inclusive and representative decision-making",
"16.3 - Promote the rule of law and access to justice for all",
"3.4 - Reduce mortality from non-communicable diseases and promote mental health"
] | Equal recognition before the law (art. 12) 22. Recalling its general comment No. 1 (2014) on equal recognition before the law, the Committee recommends that the State Party, in close consultation with and with the active involvement of persons with disabilities , through their representative organizations: (a) Review n... | 22. Recalling its general comment No. 1 (2014) on equal recognition before the law, the Committee recommends that the State Party, in close consultation with and with the active involvement of persons with disabilities , through their representative organizations: (a) Review national legislation to ensure that persons ... | CRPD | Kiribati | CRPD/C/KIR/CO/1 | 2025 | DocumentId: b072ff4c-626a-4dfc-b49b-05b2d87377bb | AnnotationId: e96b108f-876c-4a50-b333-570e175e4a7c |
905ec459-0370-472f-a0db-8052237d6ca5 | CRPD/C/KIR/CO/1 | CRPD | 2025-09-09 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Kiribati"
] | [
"Asia-Pacific"
] | [
"Law enforcement / police & prison officials",
"Judges, lawyers and prosecutors",
"Persons with disabilities"
] | [
"Administration of justice & fair trial",
"Human rights education, trainings & awareness raising",
"Access to justice & remedy"
] | [
"16.10 - Ensure public access to information and protect fundamental freedoms",
"16.3 - Promote the rule of law and access to justice for all"
] | Access to justice (art. 13) 23.The Committee is concerned about: (a)Barriers faced by persons with disabilities in access to justice on an equal basis with others, including the physical inaccessibility of courtrooms and other public facilities, the absence of qualified sign language interpreters in administrative and ... | 23. The Committee is concerned about: (a) Barriers faced by persons with disabilities in access to justice on an equal basis with others, including the physical inaccessibility of courtrooms and other public facilities, the absence of qualified sign language interpreters in administrative and judicial proceedings and t... | CRPD | Kiribati | CRPD/C/KIR/CO/1 | 2025 | DocumentId: b072ff4c-626a-4dfc-b49b-05b2d87377bb | AnnotationId: 905ec459-0370-472f-a0db-8052237d6ca5 |
21bb78a2-de62-4835-91b2-ef0eb1a85b4f | CRPD/C/KIR/CO/1 | CRPD | 2025-09-09 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Kiribati"
] | [
"Asia-Pacific"
] | [
"Law enforcement / police & prison officials",
"Judges, lawyers and prosecutors",
"Persons deprived of their liberty & detainees",
"Persons with disabilities"
] | [
"Administration of justice & fair trial",
"Persons with disabilities: accessibility, mobility",
"Ratification of & accession to international instruments",
"2030 Agenda & other voluntary commitments",
"Conditions of detention"
] | [
"9.1 - Develop sustainable, resilient and inclusive infrastructures",
"16.10 - Ensure public access to information and protect fundamental freedoms",
"16.3 - Promote the rule of law and access to justice for all"
] | Access to justice (art. 13) 24. The Committee recalls the International Principles and Guidelines on Access to Justice for Persons with Disabilities and target 16.3 of the Sustainable Development Goals, and recommends that the State P arty: (a) Accelerate action to comply with the findings of the national accessibility... | 24. The Committee recalls the International Principles and Guidelines on Access to Justice for Persons with Disabilities and target 16.3 of the Sustainable Development Goals, and recommends that the State Party: (a) Accelerate action to comply with the findings of the national accessibility audit by renovating existing... | CRPD | Kiribati | CRPD/C/KIR/CO/1 | 2025 | DocumentId: b072ff4c-626a-4dfc-b49b-05b2d87377bb | AnnotationId: 21bb78a2-de62-4835-91b2-ef0eb1a85b4f |
e80e5ea6-7c8c-413f-b01f-6a2aeb8b55e5 | CRPD/C/KIR/CO/1 | CRPD | 2025-09-09 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Kiribati"
] | [
"Asia-Pacific"
] | [
"Persons deprived of their liberty & detainees",
"Persons with disabilities"
] | [
"Liberty & security of the person",
"Right to health",
"Constitutional & legislative framework"
] | [
"3.4 - Reduce mortality from non-communicable diseases and promote mental health"
] | Liberty and security of the person (art. 14) 25.The Committee is concerned about the existence of legal provisions in the State Party, including section 5 of the Constitution, section 144 of the Code of Criminal Procedure and the Mental Health Bill, that allows for persons with disabilities to be deprived of their libe... | 25. The Committee is concerned about the existence of legal provisions in the State Party, including section 5 of the Constitution, section 144 of the Code of Criminal Procedure and the Mental Health Bill, that allows for persons with disabilities to be deprived of their liberty on the basis of their impairment. | CRPD | Kiribati | CRPD/C/KIR/CO/1 | 2025 | DocumentId: b072ff4c-626a-4dfc-b49b-05b2d87377bb | AnnotationId: e80e5ea6-7c8c-413f-b01f-6a2aeb8b55e5 |
a33d42a1-916b-4f32-a4b9-cfeb7871b875 | CRPD/C/KIR/CO/1 | CRPD | 2025-09-09 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Kiribati"
] | [
"Asia-Pacific"
] | [
"Persons deprived of their liberty & detainees",
"Persons with disabilities"
] | [
"Liberty & security of the person",
"Constitutional & legislative framework"
] | [
"9.1 - Develop sustainable, resilient and inclusive infrastructures",
"16.6 - Effective, accountable and transparent institutions"
] | Liberty and security of the person (art. 14) 26. Recalling its guidelines on the right to liberty and security of persons with disabilities and its guidelines on deinstitutionalization, including in emergencies, the Committee recommends that the State Party repeal all legal provisions and amend draft legislation that a... | 26. Recalling its guidelines on the right to liberty and security of persons with disabilities and its guidelines on deinstitutionalization, including in emergencies, the Committee recommends that the State Party repeal all legal provisions and amend draft legislation that allow for the deprivation of liberty of person... | CRPD | Kiribati | CRPD/C/KIR/CO/1 | 2025 | DocumentId: b072ff4c-626a-4dfc-b49b-05b2d87377bb | AnnotationId: a33d42a1-916b-4f32-a4b9-cfeb7871b875 |
fb3fac8d-3b3b-4231-a967-8c7404cc0cad | CRPD/C/KIR/CO/1 | CRPD | 2025-09-09 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Kiribati"
] | [
"Asia-Pacific"
] | [
"Medical staff / health professionals",
"Persons with disabilities"
] | [
"Persons with disabilities: protection against exploitation, violence & abuse",
"Right to health",
"Persons with disabilities: protecting the integrity of the person"
] | [
"16 - PEACE, JUSTICE AND STRONG INSTITUTIONS",
"16.3 - Promote the rule of law and access to justice for all",
"3.4 - Reduce mortality from non-communicable diseases and promote mental health"
] | Freedom from torture or cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment(art. 15) 27.The Committee is concerned about the absence of explicit safeguards to protect persons with disabilities, in particular persons with intellectual and/or psychosocial disabilities, from forced medical treatment in health facilities o... | 27. The Committee is concerned about the absence of explicit safeguards to protect persons with disabilities, in particular persons with intellectual and/or psychosocial disabilities, from forced medical treatment in health facilities or in the community, about the lack of independent monitoring of facilities and commu... | CRPD | Kiribati | CRPD/C/KIR/CO/1 | 2025 | DocumentId: b072ff4c-626a-4dfc-b49b-05b2d87377bb | AnnotationId: fb3fac8d-3b3b-4231-a967-8c7404cc0cad |
f4292211-54e6-4ba7-80e9-d85b08e0f29e | CRPD/C/KIR/CO/1 | CRPD | 2025-09-09 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Kiribati"
] | [
"Asia-Pacific"
] | [
"Persons with disabilities"
] | [
"Rule of law & impunity",
"Prohibition of torture & ill-treatment (including cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment)",
"National Preventive Mechanism (NPM)",
"Budget & resources (for human rights implementation)"
] | [
"16 - PEACE, JUSTICE AND STRONG INSTITUTIONS",
"16.1 - Reduce violence everywhere",
"16.3 - Promote the rule of law and access to justice for all"
] | Freedom from torture or cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment(art. 15) 28. The Committee recommends that the State Party, in close consultation with and with the active involvement of persons with disabilities, through their representative organizations: (a) Explicitly prohibit forced medical treatment of... | 28. The Committee recommends that the State Party, in close consultation with and with the active involvement of persons with disabilities, through their representative organizations: (a) Explicitly prohibit forced medical treatment of persons with disabilities, including community treatment orders; (b) Establish an ac... | CRPD | Kiribati | CRPD/C/KIR/CO/1 | 2025 | DocumentId: b072ff4c-626a-4dfc-b49b-05b2d87377bb | AnnotationId: f4292211-54e6-4ba7-80e9-d85b08e0f29e |
6447766a-a083-4b31-afaf-790dca69dfc1 | CRPD/C/KIR/CO/1 | CRPD | 2025-09-09 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Kiribati"
] | [
"Asia-Pacific"
] | [
"Law enforcement / police & prison officials",
"Women & girls",
"Persons with disabilities"
] | [
"Violence against women",
"Legal & institutional reform",
"Human rights education, trainings & awareness raising",
"National Human Rights Action Plans (or specific areas) / implementation plans",
"Persons with disabilities: protection against exploitation, violence & abuse",
"Sexual & gender-based violenc... | [
"10.2 - Promote universal social, economical and political inclusion",
"5.2 - End all violence against and exploitation of women"
] | Freedom from exploitation, violence and abuse (art. 16) 29.The Committee positively notes the Family Peace Act and its implementation plan and other policies and programmes to protect persons from exploitation, violence and abuse, including gender-based violence. However, it is concerned that these measures are not ful... | 29. The Committee positively notes the Family Peace Act and its implementation plan and other policies and programmes to protect persons from exploitation, violence and abuse, including gender-based violence. However, it is concerned that these measures are not fully inclusive of or accessible to persons with disabilit... | CRPD | Kiribati | CRPD/C/KIR/CO/1 | 2025 | DocumentId: b072ff4c-626a-4dfc-b49b-05b2d87377bb | AnnotationId: 6447766a-a083-4b31-afaf-790dca69dfc1 |
730900d4-ea6e-498a-b01b-222e32f4505b | CRPD/C/KIR/CO/1 | CRPD | 2025-09-09 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Kiribati"
] | [
"Asia-Pacific"
] | [
"Law enforcement / police & prison officials",
"Women & girls",
"Persons with disabilities"
] | [
"Violence against women",
"Legal & institutional reform",
"Human rights education, trainings & awareness raising",
"Children: protection against exploitation",
"National Human Rights Action Plans (or specific areas) / implementation plans",
"Persons with disabilities: protection against exploitation, viol... | [
"5.1 - End discrimination against women and girls",
"5.2 - End all violence against and exploitation of women",
"5.5 - Equal opportunities and participation in leadership"
] | B.Specific rights (arts. 5–30) 30. Recalling its statement of 25 November 2021 on the elimination of gender-based violence against women and girls with disabilities, and targets 5.1, 5.2 and 5.5 of the Sustainable Development Goals, the Committee recommends that the State P arty take a coordinated approach to address a... | 30. Recalling its statement of 25 November 2021 on the elimination of gender-based violence against women and girls with disabilities, and targets 5.1, 5.2 and 5.5 of the Sustainable Development Goals, the Committee recommends that the State Party take a coordinated approach to address all forms of exploitation, violen... | CRPD | Kiribati | CRPD/C/KIR/CO/1 | 2025 | DocumentId: b072ff4c-626a-4dfc-b49b-05b2d87377bb | AnnotationId: 730900d4-ea6e-498a-b01b-222e32f4505b |
aeaa04e4-98e5-4a87-8d64-7f74f00297bf | CRPD/C/KIR/CO/1 | CRPD | 2025-09-09 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Kiribati"
] | [
"Asia-Pacific"
] | [] | [
"Data collection & research"
] | [
"5.6 - Universal access to reproductive health and rights",
"17.18 - Enhance availability of reliable data"
] | Protecting the integrity of the person (art. 17) 31.The Committee is concerned about the limited data on the practice of forced sterilization and contraception within the State Party, including at the family level, and the absence of legal and policy measures to protect against forced sterilization and contraception. | 31. The Committee is concerned about the limited data on the practice of forced sterilization and contraception within the State Party, including at the family level, and the absence of legal and policy measures to protect against forced sterilization and contraception. | CRPD | Kiribati | CRPD/C/KIR/CO/1 | 2025 | DocumentId: b072ff4c-626a-4dfc-b49b-05b2d87377bb | AnnotationId: aeaa04e4-98e5-4a87-8d64-7f74f00297bf |
29c655e5-1133-4f4f-9f65-25a3bbdb5290 | CRPD/C/KIR/CO/1 | CRPD | 2025-09-09 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Kiribati"
] | [
"Asia-Pacific"
] | [] | [
"Constitutional & legislative framework"
] | [
"5.6 - Universal access to reproductive health and rights"
] | Protecting the integrity of the person (art. 17) 32. The Committee recommends that the State Party conduct research, including in the outer islands and among famil ies, to examine the prevalence of forced sterili z ation and contraception and the situations in which they occur, and take all necessary legislative and po... | 32. The Committee recommends that the State Party conduct research, including in the outer islands and among famil ies, to examine the prevalence of forced sterilization and contraception and the situations in which they occur, and take all necessary legislative and policy measures to prohibit such practices. | CRPD | Kiribati | CRPD/C/KIR/CO/1 | 2025 | DocumentId: b072ff4c-626a-4dfc-b49b-05b2d87377bb | AnnotationId: 29c655e5-1133-4f4f-9f65-25a3bbdb5290 |
7a9d988a-09ca-4a47-9472-6a1eb5c7f505 | CRPD/C/KIR/CO/1 | CRPD | 2025-09-09 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Kiribati"
] | [
"Asia-Pacific"
] | [
"Persons with disabilities"
] | [
"Rights related to name, identity & nationality"
] | [
"16.9 - Universal legal identity and birth registration"
] | Liberty of movement and nationality (art. 18) 33.The Committee notes with concern that: (a)Persons with disabilities face barriers in obtaining birth certificates, identity documents and passports, particularly those living in the outer islands; (b)There is a lack of reasonable accommodation in administrative procedure... | 33. The Committee notes with concern that: (a) Persons with disabilities face barriers in obtaining birth certificates, identity documents and passports, particularly those living in the outer islands; (b) There is a lack of reasonable accommodation in administrative procedures and limited decentralization of civil reg... | CRPD | Kiribati | CRPD/C/KIR/CO/1 | 2025 | DocumentId: b072ff4c-626a-4dfc-b49b-05b2d87377bb | AnnotationId: 7a9d988a-09ca-4a47-9472-6a1eb5c7f505 |
10fba535-eafc-41c3-af4b-c9346f1c7da6 | CRPD/C/KIR/CO/1 | CRPD | 2025-09-09 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Kiribati"
] | [
"Asia-Pacific"
] | [
"Children",
"Persons deprived of their liberty & detainees",
"Persons with disabilities"
] | [
"Rights related to name, identity & nationality"
] | [
"16.9 - Universal legal identity and birth registration"
] | B.Specific rights (arts. 5–30) 34. The Committee recommends that the State P arty take effective measures to guarantee the full enjoyment of the rights to liberty of movement and to nationality for persons with disabilities . In particular, the State Party should : (a) Ensure universal and accessible birth registration... | 34. The Committee recommends that the State Party take effective measures to guarantee the full enjoyment of the rights to liberty of movement and to nationality for persons with disabilities . In particular, the State Party should : (a) Ensure universal and accessible birth registration of all children with disabiliti... | CRPD | Kiribati | CRPD/C/KIR/CO/1 | 2025 | DocumentId: b072ff4c-626a-4dfc-b49b-05b2d87377bb | AnnotationId: 10fba535-eafc-41c3-af4b-c9346f1c7da6 |
962ccb7c-7b71-4e24-8486-ea3349a375bb | CRPD/C/KIR/CO/1 | CRPD | 2025-09-09 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Kiribati"
] | [
"Asia-Pacific"
] | [
"Persons with disabilities"
] | [
"Persons with disabilities: independence, inclusion"
] | [
"11.1 - Safe and affordable housing"
] | Living independently and being included in the community (art. 19) 35.The Committee is concerned about the limited possibilities for persons with disabilities to choose their place of residence and where and with whom they live, mainly due to the absence of in-home support, personal assistance, community services and a... | 35. The Committee is concerned about the limited possibilities for persons with disabilities to choose their place of residence and where and with whom they live, mainly due to the absence of in-home support, personal assistance, community services and accessible housing. | CRPD | Kiribati | CRPD/C/KIR/CO/1 | 2025 | DocumentId: b072ff4c-626a-4dfc-b49b-05b2d87377bb | AnnotationId: 962ccb7c-7b71-4e24-8486-ea3349a375bb |
4849a805-0bfe-48d0-bb11-e8b549f010e9 | CRPD/C/KIR/CO/1 | CRPD | 2025-09-09 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Kiribati"
] | [
"Asia-Pacific"
] | [
"Persons with disabilities"
] | [
"National Human Rights Action Plans (or specific areas) / implementation plans",
"Persons with disabilities: independence, inclusion",
"Right to social security"
] | [
"10.2 - Promote universal social, economical and political inclusion",
"10.4 - Adopt fiscal and social policies that promote equality"
] | Living independently and being included in the community (art. 19) 36. The Committee recalls its general comment No. 5 (2017) on living independently and being included in the community and recommends that the State P arty , in close consultation with and with the active involvement of persons with disabilities , throu... | 36. The Committee recalls its general comment No. 5 (2017) on living independently and being included in the community and recommends that the State Party , in close consultation with and with the active involvement of persons with disabilities , through their representative organizations: (a) Develop national strategi... | CRPD | Kiribati | CRPD/C/KIR/CO/1 | 2025 | DocumentId: b072ff4c-626a-4dfc-b49b-05b2d87377bb | AnnotationId: 4849a805-0bfe-48d0-bb11-e8b549f010e9 |
03b783ea-9580-40d2-81fb-40fdc98f5b53 | CRPD/C/KIR/CO/1 | CRPD | 2025-09-09 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Kiribati"
] | [
"Asia-Pacific"
] | [
"Persons with disabilities"
] | [
"National Human Rights Action Plans (or specific areas) / implementation plans",
"Persons with disabilities: accessibility, mobility"
] | [
"10.2 - Promote universal social, economical and political inclusion",
"9.1 - Develop sustainable, resilient and inclusive infrastructures",
"10 - REDUCED INEQUALITIES"
] | Personal mobility (art. 20) 37.The Committee is concerned about: (a)The limited availability and affordability of mobility aids, devices and assistive technologies, which remain largely dependent on external donor support; (b)The lack of trained personnel for the fitting, repair and maintenance of mobility devices, the... | 37. The Committee is concerned about: (a) The limited availability and affordability of mobility aids, devices and assistive technologies, which remain largely dependent on external donor support; (b) The lack of trained personnel for the fitting, repair and maintenance of mobility devices, the concentration of service... | CRPD | Kiribati | CRPD/C/KIR/CO/1 | 2025 | DocumentId: b072ff4c-626a-4dfc-b49b-05b2d87377bb | AnnotationId: 03b783ea-9580-40d2-81fb-40fdc98f5b53 |
0ca6b33a-0c85-4289-b1bc-74d72f044fde | CRPD/C/KIR/CO/1 | CRPD | 2025-09-09 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Kiribati"
] | [
"Asia-Pacific"
] | [
"Children",
"Persons with disabilities"
] | [
"Persons with disabilities: independence, inclusion"
] | [
"16.7 - Responsive, inclusive and representative decision-making",
"9.1 - Develop sustainable, resilient and inclusive infrastructures"
] | Personal mobility (art. 20) 38. The Committee recommends that the State Party: (a) In cooperation with relevant donors and development partners, take the measures necessary to facilitate access for all persons with disabilities, including children with disabilities, to quality mobility aids, devices and assistive techn... | 38. The Committee recommends that the State Party: (a) In cooperation with relevant donors and development partners, take the measures necessary to facilitate access for all persons with disabilities, including children with disabilities, to quality mobility aids, devices and assistive technologies at an affordable cos... | CRPD | Kiribati | CRPD/C/KIR/CO/1 | 2025 | DocumentId: b072ff4c-626a-4dfc-b49b-05b2d87377bb | AnnotationId: 0ca6b33a-0c85-4289-b1bc-74d72f044fde |
2979c194-2e79-4ce3-8bcd-654cfeabe24a | CRPD/C/KIR/CO/1 | CRPD | 2025-09-09 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Kiribati"
] | [
"Asia-Pacific"
] | [
"Media",
"Persons with disabilities"
] | [
"Human rights education, trainings & awareness raising"
] | [
"16.10 - Ensure public access to information and protect fundamental freedoms"
] | Freedom of expression and opinion, and access to information (art. 21) 39.The Committee is concerned about: (a)The lack of recognition in law of Kiri Sign Language as an official language, the limited training in the use of sign language and the limited availability of sign language interpretation in all areas of life;... | 39. The Committee is concerned about: (a) The lack of recognition in law of Kiri Sign Language as an official language, the limited training in the use of sign language and the limited availability of sign language interpretation in all areas of life; (b) The absence of legal measures for persons with disabilities to s... | CRPD | Kiribati | CRPD/C/KIR/CO/1 | 2025 | DocumentId: b072ff4c-626a-4dfc-b49b-05b2d87377bb | AnnotationId: 2979c194-2e79-4ce3-8bcd-654cfeabe24a |
e516071e-c1a2-4fd4-b611-f3ad96db7337 | CRPD/C/KIR/CO/1 | CRPD | 2025-09-09 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Kiribati"
] | [
"Asia-Pacific"
] | [
"Media",
"Persons with disabilities"
] | [
"Equality & non-discrimination",
"Cooperation & consultation with civil society",
"Human rights education, trainings & awareness raising",
"Persons with disabilities: accessibility, mobility",
"Constitutional & legislative framework",
"Ratification of & accession to international instruments",
"Budget &... | [
"16.10 - Ensure public access to information and protect fundamental freedoms"
] | B.Specific rights (arts. 5–30) 40. The Committee recommends that the State P arty, in close consultation with and with the active involvement of persons with disabilities, through their representative organizations: (a) Legally recognize Kiri Sign Language as an official language, promote the use of sign language in al... | 40. The Committee recommends that the State Party, in close consultation with and with the active involvement of persons with disabilities, through their representative organizations: (a) Legally recognize Kiri Sign Language as an official language, promote the use of sign language in all areas of life and ensure the t... | CRPD | Kiribati | CRPD/C/KIR/CO/1 | 2025 | DocumentId: b072ff4c-626a-4dfc-b49b-05b2d87377bb | AnnotationId: e516071e-c1a2-4fd4-b611-f3ad96db7337 |
44eac0d6-aa52-4778-a442-991d839c2e6a | CRPD/C/KIR/CO/1 | CRPD | 2025-09-09 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Kiribati"
] | [
"Asia-Pacific"
] | [
"Persons with disabilities"
] | [
"Private life & privacy",
"Right to health"
] | [
"10.2 - Promote universal social, economical and political inclusion",
"16.b - Promote and enforce non-discriminatory laws",
"16.6 - Effective, accountable and transparent institutions",
"16.3 - Promote the rule of law and access to justice for all"
] | Respect for privacy (art. 22) 41.The Committee is concerned about the absence of legal and policy measures to protect the privacy of persons with disabilities, particularly with regard to personal, health and rehabilitation information, and the reliance of existing safeguards on informal ethical practices rather than e... | 41. The Committee is concerned about the absence of legal and policy measures to protect the privacy of persons with disabilities, particularly with regard to personal, health and rehabilitation information, and the reliance of existing safeguards on informal ethical practices rather than enforceable standards. | CRPD | Kiribati | CRPD/C/KIR/CO/1 | 2025 | DocumentId: b072ff4c-626a-4dfc-b49b-05b2d87377bb | AnnotationId: 44eac0d6-aa52-4778-a442-991d839c2e6a |
bfbdcf4a-d792-4a17-abdf-6a3120a35717 | CRPD/C/KIR/CO/1 | CRPD | 2025-09-09 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Kiribati"
] | [
"Asia-Pacific"
] | [
"Persons with disabilities"
] | [
"Legal & institutional reform",
"Private life & privacy",
"Right to health",
"Constitutional & legislative framework",
"Persons with disabilities: independence, inclusion",
"Data collection & research",
"Persons with disabilities: protecting the integrity of the person"
] | [
"10.2 - Promote universal social, economical and political inclusion",
"17.18 - Enhance availability of reliable data"
] | Respect for privacy (art. 22) 42. The Committee recommends that the State Party adopt legal and policy measures guaranteeing the right to privacy of persons with disabilities, including explicit provisions on the confidentiality and protection of personal, health and rehabilitation information in the Disability Inclusi... | 42. The Committee recommends that the State Party adopt legal and policy measures guaranteeing the right to privacy of persons with disabilities, including explicit provisions on the confidentiality and protection of personal, health and rehabilitation information in the Disability Inclusion Bill and other relevant leg... | CRPD | Kiribati | CRPD/C/KIR/CO/1 | 2025 | DocumentId: b072ff4c-626a-4dfc-b49b-05b2d87377bb | AnnotationId: bfbdcf4a-d792-4a17-abdf-6a3120a35717 |
48bf3ff3-28e2-4837-a4ab-5afad72de848 | CRPD/C/KIR/CO/1 | CRPD | 2025-09-09 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Kiribati"
] | [
"Asia-Pacific"
] | [
"Children",
"Women & girls",
"Persons with disabilities"
] | [
"Equality & non-discrimination",
"Rights related to marriage & family",
"Right to health",
"Discrimination against women",
"Sexual & reproductive health and rights"
] | [
"5.1 - End discrimination against women and girls",
"3.7 - Universal access to reproductive care, planning and education",
"5.6 - Universal access to reproductive health and rights"
] | Respect for home and the family (art. 23) 43.The Committee is concerned that: (a)Persons with disabilities, particularly women and girls, face stigmatization, discrimination and barriers in exercising their rights to marry, to found a family and to decide freely and responsibly on the number and spacing of their childr... | 43. The Committee is concerned that: (a) Persons with disabilities, particularly women and girls, face stigmatization, discrimination and barriers in exercising their rights to marry, to found a family and to decide freely and responsibly on the number and spacing of their children despite the fact that there are no le... | CRPD | Kiribati | CRPD/C/KIR/CO/1 | 2025 | DocumentId: b072ff4c-626a-4dfc-b49b-05b2d87377bb | AnnotationId: 48bf3ff3-28e2-4837-a4ab-5afad72de848 |
0b3def23-e3df-4340-8c43-b0c5fda16c5f | CRPD/C/KIR/CO/1 | CRPD | 2025-09-09 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Kiribati"
] | [
"Asia-Pacific"
] | [
"Children",
"Women & girls",
"Persons with disabilities"
] | [
"Equality & non-discrimination",
"Rights related to marriage & family",
"Human rights education, trainings & awareness raising",
"Right to health",
"Constitutional & legislative framework",
"Discrimination against women",
"Sexual & reproductive health and rights"
] | [
"5.1 - End discrimination against women and girls",
"3.8 - Achieve universal health coverage",
"4.7 - Education for sustainable development and global citizenship",
"3.7 - Universal access to reproductive care, planning and education",
"5.6 - Universal access to reproductive health and rights",
"16.10 - E... | Respect for home and the family (art. 23) 44. The Committee recommends that the State Party , in close consultation with and with the active involvement of persons with disabilities, through their representative organizations: (a) Take measures to eliminate stigma tization and discrimination against persons with disabi... | 44. The Committee recommends that the State Party , in close consultation with and with the active involvement of persons with disabilities, through their representative organizations: (a) Take measures to eliminate stigma tization and discrimination against persons with disabilities in marriage and family life, includ... | CRPD | Kiribati | CRPD/C/KIR/CO/1 | 2025 | DocumentId: b072ff4c-626a-4dfc-b49b-05b2d87377bb | AnnotationId: 0b3def23-e3df-4340-8c43-b0c5fda16c5f |
6fcfcdbd-791a-4a6a-9dc6-a30066cbdeaf | CRPD/C/KIR/CO/1 | CRPD | 2025-09-09 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Kiribati"
] | [
"Asia-Pacific"
] | [
"Children",
"Educational staff & students",
"Persons with disabilities"
] | [
"Persons with disabilities: independence, inclusion",
"Right to education",
"Budget & resources (for human rights implementation)"
] | [
"4.5 - No discrimination in education",
"4.a - Build and upgrade inclusive and safe schools"
] | Education (art. 24) 45.The Committee is concerned that: (a)Many children with disabilities, particularly in the outer islands, continue to face barriers to inclusive, quality education; (b)There is a lack of accessible school infrastructure, a limited number of teachers trained in inclusive education, insufficient acce... | 45. The Committee is concerned that: (a) Many children with disabilities, particularly in the outer islands, continue to face barriers to inclusive, quality education; (b) There is a lack of accessible school infrastructure, a limited number of teachers trained in inclusive education, insufficient accessible learning m... | CRPD | Kiribati | CRPD/C/KIR/CO/1 | 2025 | DocumentId: b072ff4c-626a-4dfc-b49b-05b2d87377bb | AnnotationId: 6fcfcdbd-791a-4a6a-9dc6-a30066cbdeaf |
fcfa454a-126a-42af-a3e2-8438fac71713 | CRPD/C/KIR/CO/1 | CRPD | 2025-09-09 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Kiribati"
] | [
"Asia-Pacific"
] | [
"Children",
"Educational staff & students",
"Persons with disabilities"
] | [
"Legal & institutional reform",
"Human rights education, trainings & awareness raising",
"Persons with disabilities: accessibility, mobility",
"Persons with disabilities: independence, inclusion",
"2030 Agenda & other voluntary commitments",
"Data collection & research",
"Right to education",
"Budget ... | [
"4.5 - No discrimination in education",
"4.a - Build and upgrade inclusive and safe schools"
] | B.Specific rights (arts. 5–30) 46. Recalling its general comment No. 4 (2016) on the right to inclusive education, and target 4.5 of the Sustainable Development Goals, the Committee recommends that the State P arty, in close consultation with and with the active involvement of persons with disabilities , through their ... | 46. Recalling its general comment No. 4 (2016) on the right to inclusive education, and target 4.5 of the Sustainable Development Goals, the Committee recommends that the State Party, in close consultation with and with the active involvement of persons with disabilities , through their representative organizations : (... | CRPD | Kiribati | CRPD/C/KIR/CO/1 | 2025 | DocumentId: b072ff4c-626a-4dfc-b49b-05b2d87377bb | AnnotationId: fcfa454a-126a-42af-a3e2-8438fac71713 |
d5fedecf-49ed-4140-a8b3-4367f834f77f | CRPD/C/KIR/CO/1 | CRPD | 2025-09-09 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Kiribati"
] | [
"Asia-Pacific"
] | [
"Medical staff / health professionals",
"Women & girls",
"Persons with disabilities"
] | [
"Right to health",
"Persons with disabilities: independence, inclusion",
"Sexual & reproductive health and rights"
] | [
"3.7 - Universal access to reproductive care, planning and education",
"5.6 - Universal access to reproductive health and rights",
"3.4 - Reduce mortality from non-communicable diseases and promote mental health"
] | Health (art. 25) 47.The Committee is concerned about: (a)The limited access for persons with disabilities, particularly those living in the outer islands, to healthcare services due to the centralization of specialized services in South Tarawa; (b)The shortage of qualified health personnel and the lack of training of h... | 47. The Committee is concerned about: (a) The limited access for persons with disabilities, particularly those living in the outer islands, to healthcare services due to the centralization of specialized services in South Tarawa; (b) The shortage of qualified health personnel and the lack of training of healthcare prof... | CRPD | Kiribati | CRPD/C/KIR/CO/1 | 2025 | DocumentId: b072ff4c-626a-4dfc-b49b-05b2d87377bb | AnnotationId: d5fedecf-49ed-4140-a8b3-4367f834f77f |
3dc8545d-9e96-48e3-81ec-f83a464a7758 | CRPD/C/KIR/CO/1 | CRPD | 2025-09-09 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Kiribati"
] | [
"Asia-Pacific"
] | [
"Medical staff / health professionals",
"Women & girls",
"Persons with disabilities"
] | [
"Equality & non-discrimination",
"Advancement of women",
"Persons with disabilities: accessibility, mobility",
"Right to health",
"Ratification of & accession to international instruments",
"Right to participate in public affairs & right to vote",
"Persons with disabilities: independence, inclusion",
... | [
"16.7 - Responsive, inclusive and representative decision-making",
"3.8 - Achieve universal health coverage",
"3.7 - Universal access to reproductive care, planning and education",
"5.6 - Universal access to reproductive health and rights",
"16.10 - Ensure public access to information and protect fundamenta... | B.Specific rights (arts. 5–30) 48. Recalling targets 3.7 and 3.8 of the Sustainable Development Goals, the Committee recommends that the State P arty, in close consultation with and with the active involvement of persons with disabilities , through their representative organizations: (a) Continue the process of decentr... | 48. Recalling targets 3.7 and 3.8 of the Sustainable Development Goals, the Committee recommends that the State Party, in close consultation with and with the active involvement of persons with disabilities , through their representative organizations: (a) Continue the process of decentralization and strengthening of h... | CRPD | Kiribati | CRPD/C/KIR/CO/1 | 2025 | DocumentId: b072ff4c-626a-4dfc-b49b-05b2d87377bb | AnnotationId: 3dc8545d-9e96-48e3-81ec-f83a464a7758 |
10236cdb-f32e-4410-adc2-2e8a57fb2381 | CRPD/C/KIR/CO/1 | CRPD | 2025-09-09 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Kiribati"
] | [
"Asia-Pacific"
] | [
"Persons with disabilities"
] | [
"Right to health"
] | [
"10.2 - Promote universal social, economical and political inclusion",
"9.1 - Develop sustainable, resilient and inclusive infrastructures"
] | Habilitation and rehabilitation (art. 26) 49.The Committee acknowledges the establishment of the Tungaru Rehabilitation Service in 2013. However, it is concerned about: (a)The continued centralization of rehabilitation services in South Tarawa, which creates serious barriers for persons with disabilities living in the ... | 49. The Committee acknowledges the establishment of the Tungaru Rehabilitation Service in 2013. However, it is concerned about: (a) The continued centralization of rehabilitation services in South Tarawa, which creates serious barriers for persons with disabilities living in the outer islands; (b) The shortage of quali... | CRPD | Kiribati | CRPD/C/KIR/CO/1 | 2025 | DocumentId: b072ff4c-626a-4dfc-b49b-05b2d87377bb | AnnotationId: 10236cdb-f32e-4410-adc2-2e8a57fb2381 |
8ef54930-c34f-4638-92cc-c4168e373ef3 | CRPD/C/KIR/CO/1 | CRPD | 2025-09-09 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Kiribati"
] | [
"Asia-Pacific"
] | [
"Persons with disabilities"
] | [
"Right to health"
] | [
"3.4 - Reduce mortality from non-communicable diseases and promote mental health"
] | Habilitation and rehabilitation (art. 26) 50. The Committee recommends that the State P arty: (a) Expand and decentralize rehabilitation services beyond South Tarawa, including through mobile outreach and community-based approaches , to ensure access for persons with disabilities in the outer islands; (b) Increase the ... | 50. The Committee recommends that the State Party: (a) Expand and decentralize rehabilitation services beyond South Tarawa, including through mobile outreach and community-based approaches , to ensure access for persons with disabilities in the outer islands; (b) Increase the number and capacity of qualified rehabilita... | CRPD | Kiribati | CRPD/C/KIR/CO/1 | 2025 | DocumentId: b072ff4c-626a-4dfc-b49b-05b2d87377bb | AnnotationId: 8ef54930-c34f-4638-92cc-c4168e373ef3 |
2eec079b-60f1-482d-aaa5-dfbef3557508 | CRPD/C/KIR/CO/1 | CRPD | 2025-09-09 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Kiribati"
] | [
"Asia-Pacific"
] | [
"Persons with disabilities"
] | [
"Labour rights and right to work",
"Persons with disabilities: independence, inclusion"
] | [
"10.2 - Promote universal social, economical and political inclusion",
"8.5 - Full employment and decent work with equal pay",
"4.5 - No discrimination in education"
] | Work and employment (art. 27) 51.The Committee notes with concern the low levels of employment of persons with disabilities in the open labour market, the limited measures in place to facilitate their access to employment, including through the provision of reasonable accommodation in the workplace, the lack of inclusi... | 51. The Committee notes with concern the low levels of employment of persons with disabilities in the open labour market, the limited measures in place to facilitate their access to employment, including through the provision of reasonable accommodation in the workplace, the lack of inclusive vocational training opport... | CRPD | Kiribati | CRPD/C/KIR/CO/1 | 2025 | DocumentId: b072ff4c-626a-4dfc-b49b-05b2d87377bb | AnnotationId: 2eec079b-60f1-482d-aaa5-dfbef3557508 |
964d18f6-09c8-473b-918b-5236bd5c0892 | CRPD/C/KIR/CO/1 | CRPD | 2025-09-09 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Kiribati"
] | [
"Asia-Pacific"
] | [
"Persons with disabilities"
] | [
"Equality & non-discrimination",
"Cooperation & consultation with civil society",
"Human rights education, trainings & awareness raising",
"Labour rights and right to work",
"Constitutional & legislative framework",
"Persons with disabilities: independence, inclusion",
"Right to social security"
] | [
"8.8 - Universal labour rights and safe working environments",
"8.5 - Full employment and decent work with equal pay",
"4.5 - No discrimination in education",
"8.7 - End modern slavery, trafficking and child labour"
] | B.Specific rights (arts. 5–30) 52. Recalling its general comment No. 8 (2022) on the right of persons with disabilities to work and employment, and target 8.5 of the Sustainable Development Goals, the Committee recommends that the State Party, in close consultation with and with the active involvement of persons with d... | 52. Recalling its general comment No. 8 (2022) on the right of persons with disabilities to work and employment, and target 8.5 of the Sustainable Development Goals, the Committee recommends that the State Party, in close consultation with and with the active involvement of persons with disabilities, through their repr... | CRPD | Kiribati | CRPD/C/KIR/CO/1 | 2025 | DocumentId: b072ff4c-626a-4dfc-b49b-05b2d87377bb | AnnotationId: 964d18f6-09c8-473b-918b-5236bd5c0892 |
1dd4b4e7-0c55-4699-87ab-417268a800f4 | CRPD/C/KIR/CO/1 | CRPD | 2025-09-09 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Kiribati"
] | [
"Asia-Pacific"
] | [
"Persons living in poverty",
"Persons with disabilities"
] | [
"Human rights & poverty",
"Human rights & climate change",
"Right to social security",
"Safe drinking water & sanitation",
"Right to adequate housing",
"Right to an adequate standard of living"
] | [
"6.2 - End open defecation and provide access to sanitation and hygiene",
"10.4 - Adopt fiscal and social policies that promote equality",
"11.1 - Safe and affordable housing",
"6.1 - Safe and affordable drinking water",
"1.3 - Implement social protection systems"
] | Adequate standard of living and social protection (art. 28) 53.The Committee recognizes the disproportionate impact of poverty, geographical isolation and climate change on the standard of living of persons with disabilities, particularly those living in the outer islands, and notes with concern: (a)The fact that eligi... | 53. The Committee recognizes the disproportionate impact of poverty, geographical isolation and climate change on the standard of living of persons with disabilities, particularly those living in the outer islands, and notes with concern: (a) The fact that eligibility assessments are based primarily on medical criteria... | CRPD | Kiribati | CRPD/C/KIR/CO/1 | 2025 | DocumentId: b072ff4c-626a-4dfc-b49b-05b2d87377bb | AnnotationId: 1dd4b4e7-0c55-4699-87ab-417268a800f4 |
40df671c-5ca0-4cc5-89bc-91ef7fe4f928 | CRPD/C/KIR/CO/1 | CRPD | 2025-09-09 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Kiribati"
] | [
"Asia-Pacific"
] | [
"Persons with disabilities"
] | [
"Equality & non-discrimination",
"Persons with disabilities: independence, inclusion",
"Right to social security",
"Safe drinking water & sanitation",
"Right to adequate housing",
"Right to an adequate standard of living"
] | [
"10.2 - Promote universal social, economical and political inclusion",
"6.2 - End open defecation and provide access to sanitation and hygiene",
"10.4 - Adopt fiscal and social policies that promote equality",
"8.5 - Full employment and decent work with equal pay",
"11.1 - Safe and affordable housing",
"6... | Adequate standard of living and social protection (art. 28) 54. Recalling the links between article 28 of the Convention and target 10.2 of the Sustainable Development Goals on empower ing and promot ing the economic inclusion of all persons, irrespective of disability status, the Committee recommends that the State P ... | 54. Recalling the links between article 28 of the Convention and target 10.2 of the Sustainable Development Goals on empowering and promoting the economic inclusion of all persons, irrespective of disability status, the Committee recommends that the State Party: (a) Review and reform the mechanisms for assessing eligib... | CRPD | Kiribati | CRPD/C/KIR/CO/1 | 2025 | DocumentId: b072ff4c-626a-4dfc-b49b-05b2d87377bb | AnnotationId: 40df671c-5ca0-4cc5-89bc-91ef7fe4f928 |
ca91af9c-bf0b-441c-bbeb-afe6d5119517 | CRPD/C/KIR/CO/1 | CRPD | 2025-09-09 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Kiribati"
] | [
"Asia-Pacific"
] | [
"Persons with disabilities"
] | [
"Right to participate in public affairs & right to vote"
] | [
"16.7 - Responsive, inclusive and representative decision-making",
"16.10 - Ensure public access to information and protect fundamental freedoms"
] | Participation in political and public life (art. 29) 55.The Committee notes with concern: (a)The limited accessibility of polling stations, voting procedures and materials and the lack of accessible election-related information, taking into account the diversity of persons with disabilities; (b)The low level of partici... | 55. The Committee notes with concern: (a) The limited accessibility of polling stations, voting procedures and materials and the lack of accessible election-related information, taking into account the diversity of persons with disabilities; (b) The low level of participation of persons with disabilities in political a... | CRPD | Kiribati | CRPD/C/KIR/CO/1 | 2025 | DocumentId: b072ff4c-626a-4dfc-b49b-05b2d87377bb | AnnotationId: ca91af9c-bf0b-441c-bbeb-afe6d5119517 |
219069c0-4816-401c-b72d-69b736ac4de0 | CRPD/C/KIR/CO/1 | CRPD | 2025-09-09 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Kiribati"
] | [
"Asia-Pacific"
] | [
"Persons with disabilities"
] | [
"Persons with disabilities: accessibility, mobility",
"Constitutional & legislative framework",
"Ratification of & accession to international instruments",
"Right to participate in public affairs & right to vote",
"Persons with disabilities: independence, inclusion"
] | [
"16.7 - Responsive, inclusive and representative decision-making"
] | Participation in political and public life (art. 29) 56. The Committee recommends that the State Party: (a) Ensure that electoral legislation recogni z es the right of persons with disabilities to vote on an equal basis with others, including by removing any limitation on the right to vote or participate in elections d... | 56. The Committee recommends that the State Party: (a) Ensure that electoral legislation recogni z es the right of persons with disabilities to vote on an equal basis with others, including by removing any limitation on the right to vote or participate in elections due to disability, including intellectual and/ or psyc... | CRPD | Kiribati | CRPD/C/KIR/CO/1 | 2025 | DocumentId: b072ff4c-626a-4dfc-b49b-05b2d87377bb | AnnotationId: 219069c0-4816-401c-b72d-69b736ac4de0 |
83f6a7fd-4f5d-4a80-bf2a-00d2835f6228 | CRPD/C/KIR/CO/1 | CRPD | 2025-09-09 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Kiribati"
] | [
"Asia-Pacific"
] | [
"Children",
"Persons with disabilities"
] | [
"Ratification of & accession to international instruments",
"Persons with disabilities: independence, inclusion"
] | [
"10.2 - Promote universal social, economical and political inclusion",
"8.7 - End modern slavery, trafficking and child labour"
] | Participation in cultural life, recreation, leisure and sport (art. 30) 57.The Committee is concerned about: (a)The lack of policies, programmes and accessible facilities to promote access to cultural events, artistic expression, recreational activities, tourism and sports opportunities for persons with disabilities, i... | 57. The Committee is concerned about: (a) The lack of policies, programmes and accessible facilities to promote access to cultural events, artistic expression, recreational activities, tourism and sports opportunities for persons with disabilities, including children with disabilities, beyond those targeting persons wi... | CRPD | Kiribati | CRPD/C/KIR/CO/1 | 2025 | DocumentId: b072ff4c-626a-4dfc-b49b-05b2d87377bb | AnnotationId: 83f6a7fd-4f5d-4a80-bf2a-00d2835f6228 |
18d9a279-5881-47a1-9155-730c9efd90c8 | CRPD/C/KIR/CO/1 | CRPD | 2025-09-09 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Kiribati"
] | [
"Asia-Pacific"
] | [
"Children",
"Persons with disabilities"
] | [
"Legal & institutional reform",
"Ratification of & accession to international instruments",
"Persons with disabilities: independence, inclusion",
"Budget & resources (for human rights implementation)"
] | [
"10.2 - Promote universal social, economical and political inclusion",
"8.7 - End modern slavery, trafficking and child labour"
] | Participation in cultural life, recreation, leisure and sport (art. 30) 58. The Committee recommends that the State P arty, in close consultation with and with the active involvement of persons with disabilities, through their representative organizations: (a) Allocate resources to implement policies and programmes to ... | 58. The Committee recommends that the State Party, in close consultation with and with the active involvement of persons with disabilities, through their representative organizations: (a) Allocate resources to implement policies and programmes to promote the participation of persons with disabilities in cultural, recre... | CRPD | Kiribati | CRPD/C/KIR/CO/1 | 2025 | DocumentId: b072ff4c-626a-4dfc-b49b-05b2d87377bb | AnnotationId: 18d9a279-5881-47a1-9155-730c9efd90c8 |
2d2d6f9d-ee60-4cb5-8290-f3dd2c557c93 | CRPD/C/KIR/CO/1 | CRPD | 2025-09-09 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Kiribati"
] | [
"Asia-Pacific"
] | [
"Persons with disabilities"
] | [
"Human rights education, trainings & awareness raising",
"Data collection & research",
"Budget & resources (for human rights implementation)"
] | [
"17.18 - Enhance availability of reliable data"
] | Statistics and data collection (art. 31) 59.The Committee is concerned about: (a)The insufficient skills in implementation of the Washington Group short set of questions on functioning and the lack of disability awareness among national statistics officers and enumerators; (b)The limited collection and coordination of ... | 59. The Committee is concerned about: (a) The insufficient skills in implementation of the Washington Group short set of questions on functioning and the lack of disability awareness among national statistics officers and enumerators; (b) The limited collection and coordination of disability-related data across ministr... | CRPD | Kiribati | CRPD/C/KIR/CO/1 | 2025 | DocumentId: b072ff4c-626a-4dfc-b49b-05b2d87377bb | AnnotationId: 2d2d6f9d-ee60-4cb5-8290-f3dd2c557c93 |
0e0f3031-de61-4358-b587-b246d74c2f5f | CRPD/C/KIR/CO/1 | CRPD | 2025-09-09 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Kiribati"
] | [
"Asia-Pacific"
] | [
"Persons with disabilities"
] | [
"Human rights education, trainings & awareness raising",
"National Human Rights Action Plans (or specific areas) / implementation plans",
"2030 Agenda & other voluntary commitments",
"Data collection & research",
"Budget & resources (for human rights implementation)"
] | [
"17.18 - Enhance availability of reliable data"
] | C.Specific obligations (arts. 31–33) 60. Recalling Sustainable Development Goal 17 , in particular target 17.18 on significantly increas ing the availability of high-quality, timely and reliable disaggregated data, the Committee recommends that the State Party, in close consultation with and with the active involvement... | 60. Recalling Sustainable Development Goal 17 , in particular target 17.18 on significantly increasing the availability of high-quality, timely and reliable disaggregated data, the Committee recommends that the State Party, in close consultation with and with the active involvement of persons with disabilities , throug... | CRPD | Kiribati | CRPD/C/KIR/CO/1 | 2025 | DocumentId: b072ff4c-626a-4dfc-b49b-05b2d87377bb | AnnotationId: 0e0f3031-de61-4358-b587-b246d74c2f5f |
8397d068-cdfd-45cb-b2b8-d934d91873e6 | CRPD/C/KIR/CO/1 | CRPD | 2025-09-09 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Kiribati"
] | [
"Asia-Pacific"
] | [
"Refugees & asylum seekers",
"Children",
"Persons with disabilities"
] | [
"Equality & non-discrimination",
"Inter-State cooperation and assistance",
"Cooperation with human rights mechanisms & requests for technical assistance",
"Labour rights and right to work",
"National Human Rights Action Plans (or specific areas) / implementation plans",
"Ratification of & accession to int... | [
"17.9 - Enhance capacity-building in developing countries"
] | C.Specific obligations (arts. 31–33) 61.The Committee notes with concern: (a)The insufficient focus in donor investment and partnerships on advancing the implementation of policies and programmes that address specific critical gaps for children and adults with disabilities, such as the provision of assistive devices an... | 61. The Committee notes with concern: (a) The insufficient focus in donor investment and partnerships on advancing the implementation of policies and programmes that address specific critical gaps for children and adults with disabilities, such as the provision of assistive devices and wheelchairs and the associated ma... | CRPD | Kiribati | CRPD/C/KIR/CO/1 | 2025 | DocumentId: b072ff4c-626a-4dfc-b49b-05b2d87377bb | AnnotationId: 8397d068-cdfd-45cb-b2b8-d934d91873e6 |
87e3b7ef-8a48-41dd-bc77-6f6cbaec2934 | CRPD/C/KIR/CO/1 | CRPD | 2025-09-09 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Kiribati"
] | [
"Asia-Pacific"
] | [
"Refugees & asylum seekers",
"Persons with disabilities"
] | [
"Inter-State cooperation and assistance",
"Labour rights and right to work",
"National Human Rights Action Plans (or specific areas) / implementation plans",
"Persons with disabilities: independence, inclusion"
] | [
"16.6 - Effective, accountable and transparent institutions",
"16.3 - Promote the rule of law and access to justice for all"
] | C.Specific obligations (arts. 31–33) 62. The Committee recommends that the State Party, in close consultation with and with the active involvement of persons with disabilities , through their representative organizations: (a) Strengthen efforts to work with donors to ensure that investment and partnerships focus on spe... | 62. The Committee recommends that the State Party, in close consultation with and with the active involvement of persons with disabilities , through their representative organizations: (a) Strengthen efforts to work with donors to ensure that investment and partnerships focus on specific critical gaps for persons with ... | CRPD | Kiribati | CRPD/C/KIR/CO/1 | 2025 | DocumentId: b072ff4c-626a-4dfc-b49b-05b2d87377bb | AnnotationId: 87e3b7ef-8a48-41dd-bc77-6f6cbaec2934 |
bdd97989-d401-4938-aff6-dbd89ca5e4b9 | CRPD/C/KIR/CO/1 | CRPD | 2025-09-09 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Kiribati"
] | [
"Asia-Pacific"
] | [
"Public officials"
] | [
"National Human Rights Institution (NHRI)"
] | [
"16.a - Strong institutions to prevent violence, terrorism and crime"
] | C.Specific obligations (arts. 31–33) 63.The Committee is concerned that there is no 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) in the State Party. | 63. The Committee is concerned that there is no 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) in the State Party. | CRPD | Kiribati | CRPD/C/KIR/CO/1 | 2025 | DocumentId: b072ff4c-626a-4dfc-b49b-05b2d87377bb | AnnotationId: bdd97989-d401-4938-aff6-dbd89ca5e4b9 |
1d6b6627-e3db-4b8f-a916-7f350ebaf09c | CRPD/C/KIR/CO/1 | CRPD | 2025-09-09 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Kiribati"
] | [
"Asia-Pacific"
] | [
"Public officials"
] | [
"National Human Rights Institution (NHRI)",
"Budget & resources (for human rights implementation)"
] | [
"16.a - Strong institutions to prevent violence, terrorism and crime"
] | C.Specific obligations (arts. 31–33) 64. The Committee recommends that the State Party establish a national human rights institution with a broad mandate on the protection of human rights and with adequate human, technical and financial resources, in full compliance with the Paris Principles. | 64. The Committee recommends that the State Party establish a national human rights institution with a broad mandate on the protection of human rights and with adequate human, technical and financial resources, in full compliance with the Paris Principles. | CRPD | Kiribati | CRPD/C/KIR/CO/1 | 2025 | DocumentId: b072ff4c-626a-4dfc-b49b-05b2d87377bb | AnnotationId: 1d6b6627-e3db-4b8f-a916-7f350ebaf09c |
393c3850-7575-4844-9ea6-77cd075ee3a1 | CRPD/C/KIR/CO/1 | CRPD | 2025-09-09 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Kiribati"
] | [
"Asia-Pacific"
] | [
"Persons with disabilities"
] | [
"Budget & resources (for human rights implementation)"
] | [
"16.7 - Responsive, inclusive and representative decision-making",
"16.6 - Effective, accountable and transparent institutions"
] | C.Specific obligations (arts. 31–33) 65.The Committee is concerned that the State Party has not designated or established an independent monitoring mechanism to promote, protect and monitor implementation of the Convention, with a budget and designated functions, that involves the effective and independent participatio... | 65. The Committee is concerned that the State Party has not designated or established an independent monitoring mechanism to promote, protect and monitor implementation of the Convention, with a budget and designated functions, that involves the effective and independent participation of persons with disabilities, thro... | CRPD | Kiribati | CRPD/C/KIR/CO/1 | 2025 | DocumentId: b072ff4c-626a-4dfc-b49b-05b2d87377bb | AnnotationId: 393c3850-7575-4844-9ea6-77cd075ee3a1 |
ad05b0cb-ec95-4d7a-b63d-ddea90841d81 | CRPD/C/KIR/CO/1 | CRPD | 2025-09-09 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Kiribati"
] | [
"Asia-Pacific"
] | [
"Public officials"
] | [
"National Human Rights Institution (NHRI)"
] | [
"16.a - Strong institutions to prevent violence, terrorism and crime"
] | C.Specific obligations (arts. 31–33) 66. The Committee recommends that the State Party take into account its guidelines on independent monitoring frameworks and their participation in the work of the Committee and designate or establish an independent monitoring mechanism in compliance with the Paris Principles, equipp... | 66. The Committee recommends that the State Party take into account its guidelines on independent monitoring frameworks and their participation in the work of the Committee and designate or establish an independent monitoring mechanism in compliance with the Paris Principles, equipped with sufficient resources and auth... | CRPD | Kiribati | CRPD/C/KIR/CO/1 | 2025 | DocumentId: b072ff4c-626a-4dfc-b49b-05b2d87377bb | AnnotationId: ad05b0cb-ec95-4d7a-b63d-ddea90841d81 |
709b0c8b-26f5-44c8-855c-f2ac74c04ad6 | CRPD/C/KIR/CO/1 | CRPD | 2025-09-09 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Kiribati"
] | [
"Asia-Pacific"
] | [
"Public officials"
] | [] | [
"16.7 - Responsive, inclusive and representative decision-making",
"16.6 - Effective, accountable and transparent institutions"
] | C.Specific obligations (arts. 31–33) 67. The Committee emphasizes the importance of all the recommendations contained in the present concluding observations. With regard to urgent measures that must be taken, the Committee would like to draw the State Party’s attention to the recommendations contained in para graphs 6 ... | 67. The Committee emphasizes the importance of all the recommendations contained in the present concluding observations. With regard to urgent measures that must be taken, the Committee would like to draw the State Party’s attention to the recommendations contained in para graphs 6 and 8, on general principles and obli... | CRPD | Kiribati | CRPD/C/KIR/CO/1 | 2025 | DocumentId: b072ff4c-626a-4dfc-b49b-05b2d87377bb | AnnotationId: 709b0c8b-26f5-44c8-855c-f2ac74c04ad6 |
25c5ac9a-e84c-4108-a5bf-fa242bf38e3b | CRPD/C/KIR/CO/1 | CRPD | 2025-09-09 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Kiribati"
] | [
"Asia-Pacific"
] | [
"Medical staff / health professionals",
"Media"
] | [
"National Human Rights Action Plans (or specific areas) / implementation plans"
] | [
"4 - QUALITY EDUCATION",
"3 - GOOD HEALTH AND WELL-BEING"
] | C.Specific obligations (arts. 31–33) 68. The Committee requests the State Party to implement the recommendations contained in the present concluding observations. It recommends that the State Party transmit the concluding observations for consideration and action to members of the Government and parliament, officials i... | 68. The Committee requests the State Party to implement the recommendations contained in the present concluding observations. It recommends that the State Party transmit the concluding observations for consideration and action to members of the Government and parliament, officials in relevant ministries, and members of... | CRPD | Kiribati | CRPD/C/KIR/CO/1 | 2025 | DocumentId: b072ff4c-626a-4dfc-b49b-05b2d87377bb | AnnotationId: 25c5ac9a-e84c-4108-a5bf-fa242bf38e3b |
4c113f1c-ae9a-4bdf-b5a0-4090d8523a03 | CRPD/C/KIR/CO/1 | CRPD | 2025-09-09 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Kiribati"
] | [
"Asia-Pacific"
] | [
"Minorities/ racial, ethnic, linguistic, religious or descent-based groups",
"Persons with disabilities"
] | [
"Cooperation & Follow up with Treaty Bodies",
"Human rights education, trainings & awareness raising",
"Ratification of & accession to international instruments"
] | [
"10.2 - Promote universal social, economical and political inclusion",
"9.1 - Develop sustainable, resilient and inclusive infrastructures",
"16.6 - Effective, accountable and transparent institutions"
] | C.Specific obligations (arts. 31–33) 69. The Committee requests the State Party to disseminate the present concluding observations widely, including to non-governmental organizations and organizations of persons with disabilities, and to persons with disabilities themselves and members of their families, in national an... | 69. The Committee requests the State Party to disseminate the present concluding observations widely, including to non-governmental organizations and organizations of persons with disabilities, and to persons with disabilities themselves and members of their families, in national and minority languages, including sign ... | CRPD | Kiribati | CRPD/C/KIR/CO/1 | 2025 | DocumentId: b072ff4c-626a-4dfc-b49b-05b2d87377bb | AnnotationId: 4c113f1c-ae9a-4bdf-b5a0-4090d8523a03 |
8ace991b-e43d-4efc-8873-19ed70ab71d5 | CRPD/C/KIR/CO/1 | CRPD | 2025-09-09 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Kiribati"
] | [
"Asia-Pacific"
] | [
"Civil society",
"Persons with disabilities"
] | [
"Cooperation & consultation with civil society"
] | [
"16.7 - Responsive, inclusive and representative decision-making",
"16.6 - Effective, accountable and transparent institutions"
] | C.Specific obligations (arts. 31–33) 70. The Committee strongly encourages the State Party to involve civil society organizations, in particular organizations of persons with disabilities, in the preparation of its periodic report. | 70. The Committee strongly encourages the State Party to involve civil society organizations, in particular organizations of persons with disabilities, in the preparation of its periodic report. | CRPD | Kiribati | CRPD/C/KIR/CO/1 | 2025 | DocumentId: b072ff4c-626a-4dfc-b49b-05b2d87377bb | AnnotationId: 8ace991b-e43d-4efc-8873-19ed70ab71d5 |
60516969-47ef-43f0-bc62-b84030a26b4f | CRPD/C/KIR/CO/1 | CRPD | 2025-09-09 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Kiribati"
] | [
"Asia-Pacific"
] | [
"Public officials"
] | [
"Cooperation & Follow up with Treaty Bodies"
] | [
"16.7 - Responsive, inclusive and representative decision-making",
"16.6 - Effective, accountable and transparent institutions"
] | C.Specific obligations (arts. 31–33) 71. The combined second to sixth periodic reports are in principle due on 27 October 2035, under the simplified reporting procedure. The Committee will establish and communicate the exact due date of the combined periodic reports of the State Party in line with a future clear and re... | 71. The combined second to sixth periodic reports are in principle due on 27 October 2035, under the simplified reporting procedure. The Committee will establish and communicate the exact due date of the combined periodic reports of the State Party in line with a future clear and regularized schedule for reporting by S... | CRPD | Kiribati | CRPD/C/KIR/CO/1 | 2025 | DocumentId: b072ff4c-626a-4dfc-b49b-05b2d87377bb | AnnotationId: 60516969-47ef-43f0-bc62-b84030a26b4f |
ec33fded-fb79-4b7f-85f4-157d1193c5ef | CRPD/C/MDV/CO/1 | CRPD | 2025-09-09 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Maldives"
] | [
"Asia-Pacific"
] | [
"Children",
"Women & girls",
"Persons with disabilities"
] | [
"Equality & non-discrimination",
"Legal & institutional reform",
"National Human Rights Action Plans (or specific areas) / implementation plans",
"Children: definition; general principles; protection",
"Right to health",
"Constitutional & legislative framework",
"Ratification of & accession to internati... | [
"5.c - Adopt policies and enforce legislation for gender equality",
"4.5 - No discrimination in education",
"4.a - Build and upgrade inclusive and safe schools",
"1.3 - Implement social protection systems"
] | 4.The Committee welcomes the legislative, administrative and policy measures taken by the State Party to promote the rights of persons with disabilities and to implement the Convention since its ratification in 2010, in particular the following: (a)The adoption of Act No. 08/2010, on the protection of the rights of per... | 4. The Committee welcomes the legislative, administrative and policy measures taken by the State Party to promote the rights of persons with disabilities and to implement the Convention since its ratification in 2010, in particular the following: (a) The adoption of Act No. 08/2010, on the protection of the rights of p... | CRPD | Maldives | CRPD/C/MDV/CO/1 | 2025 | DocumentId: c6926737-b7fc-4a45-ba82-7e2e716be864 | AnnotationId: ec33fded-fb79-4b7f-85f4-157d1193c5ef |
04984b60-03cb-4b07-838a-4021d26a8af7 | CRPD/C/MDV/CO/1 | CRPD | 2025-09-09 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Maldives"
] | [
"Asia-Pacific"
] | [
"Civil society",
"Educational staff & students",
"Judges, lawyers and prosecutors",
"Persons with disabilities"
] | [
"Legal & institutional reform",
"Cooperation & consultation with civil society",
"Human rights education, trainings & awareness raising",
"Constitutional & legislative framework",
"Ratification of & accession to international instruments",
"Budget & resources (for human rights implementation)"
] | [] | A.General principles and obligations (arts. 1–4) 5.The Committee notes with concern: (a)The lack of harmonization of national legislation with the Convention and the prevalence of the medical model of disability in the State Party; (b)The use, in laws and in policies, of derogatory concepts and terminology concerning p... | 5. The Committee notes with concern: (a) The lack of harmonization of national legislation with the Convention and the prevalence of the medical model of disability in the State Party; (b) The use, in laws and in policies, of derogatory concepts and terminology concerning persons with disabilities that emphasize impair... | CRPD | Maldives | CRPD/C/MDV/CO/1 | 2025 | DocumentId: c6926737-b7fc-4a45-ba82-7e2e716be864 | AnnotationId: 04984b60-03cb-4b07-838a-4021d26a8af7 |
6db622f2-08e3-42c8-8c98-cbc05a43bc78 | CRPD/C/MDV/CO/1 | CRPD | 2025-09-09 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Maldives"
] | [
"Asia-Pacific"
] | [
"Civil society",
"Children",
"Judges, lawyers and prosecutors",
"Persons with disabilities"
] | [
"Cooperation & consultation with civil society",
"Constitutional & legislative framework",
"Ratification of & accession to international instruments",
"Derogation & state of emergency",
"Budget & resources (for human rights implementation)"
] | [
"16.7 - Responsive, inclusive and representative decision-making",
"10.3 - Ensure equal opportunities and end discrimination"
] | A.General principles and obligations (arts. 1–4) 6. The Committee recommends that the State Party, in close consultation with and with the active involvement of persons with disabilities, through their representative organizations: (a) Expedite efforts to review all relevant legislation and policies in order to harmoni... | 6. The Committee recommends that the State Party, in close consultation with and with the active involvement of persons with disabilities, through their representative organizations: (a) Expedite efforts to review all relevant legislation and policies in order to harmonize them with the provisions of the Convention; (b... | CRPD | Maldives | CRPD/C/MDV/CO/1 | 2025 | DocumentId: c6926737-b7fc-4a45-ba82-7e2e716be864 | AnnotationId: 6db622f2-08e3-42c8-8c98-cbc05a43bc78 |
409df877-6a25-424e-ad85-8ff62bfefae4 | CRPD/C/MDV/CO/1 | CRPD | 2025-09-09 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Maldives"
] | [
"Asia-Pacific"
] | [
"Persons with disabilities"
] | [
"Right to participate in public affairs & right to vote"
] | [
"16.7 - Responsive, inclusive and representative decision-making"
] | A.General principles and obligations (arts. 1–4) 7.The Committee is concerned that there are insufficient measures and resources to ensure close consultation with and the active involvement of persons with disabilities, through their representative organizations, including in the outer islands, in all ministerial decis... | 7. The Committee is concerned that there are insufficient measures and resources to ensure close consultation with and the active involvement of persons with disabilities, through their representative organizations, including in the outer islands, in all ministerial decision-making processes affecting them. | CRPD | Maldives | CRPD/C/MDV/CO/1 | 2025 | DocumentId: c6926737-b7fc-4a45-ba82-7e2e716be864 | AnnotationId: 409df877-6a25-424e-ad85-8ff62bfefae4 |
0c2279fc-e516-4c0b-af64-885ad67f5d74 | CRPD/C/MDV/CO/1 | CRPD | 2025-09-09 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Maldives"
] | [
"Asia-Pacific"
] | [
"Children",
"Persons with disabilities"
] | [
"Legal & institutional reform",
"Constitutional & legislative framework",
"Right to participate in public affairs & right to vote",
"Data collection & research"
] | [
"16.7 - Responsive, inclusive and representative decision-making",
"10.3 - Ensure equal opportunities and end discrimination"
] | A.General principles and obligations (arts. 1–4) 8. The Committee recalls its general comment No. 7 (2018) on the participation of persons with disabilities, including children with disabilities, through their representative organizations, in the implementation and monitoring of the Convention, and recommends that the ... | 8. The Committee recalls its general comment No. 7 (2018) on the participation of persons with disabilities, including children with disabilities, through their representative organizations, in the implementation and monitoring of the Convention, and recommends that the State Party strengthen measures and resources to ... | CRPD | Maldives | CRPD/C/MDV/CO/1 | 2025 | DocumentId: c6926737-b7fc-4a45-ba82-7e2e716be864 | AnnotationId: 0c2279fc-e516-4c0b-af64-885ad67f5d74 |
1d5dc09e-7773-41a8-a0eb-59183ffb9440 | CRPD/C/MDV/CO/1 | CRPD | 2025-09-09 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Maldives"
] | [
"Asia-Pacific"
] | [
"Persons with disabilities"
] | [
"Equality & non-discrimination",
"Constitutional & legislative framework"
] | [
"16 - PEACE, JUSTICE AND STRONG INSTITUTIONS",
"16.b - Promote and enforce non-discriminatory laws",
"10 - REDUCED INEQUALITIES",
"10.3 - Ensure equal opportunities and end discrimination"
] | Equality and non-discrimination (art. 5) 9.The Committee notes with appreciation that the State Party’s Constitution and the Disability Act prohibit discrimination against persons with disabilities. However, it is concerned about the limited scope of application and enforcement of existing provisions. | 9. The Committee notes with appreciation that the State Party’s Constitution and the Disability Act prohibit discrimination against persons with disabilities. However, it is concerned about the limited scope of application and enforcement of existing provisions. | CRPD | Maldives | CRPD/C/MDV/CO/1 | 2025 | DocumentId: c6926737-b7fc-4a45-ba82-7e2e716be864 | AnnotationId: 1d5dc09e-7773-41a8-a0eb-59183ffb9440 |
8340d877-973e-4be4-882b-80d01261f7e0 | CRPD/C/MDV/CO/1 | CRPD | 2025-09-09 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Maldives"
] | [
"Asia-Pacific"
] | [
"Persons with disabilities"
] | [
"Equality & non-discrimination",
"Access to justice & remedy",
"Constitutional & legislative framework"
] | [
"16 - PEACE, JUSTICE AND STRONG INSTITUTIONS",
"16.b - Promote and enforce non-discriminatory laws",
"10 - REDUCED INEQUALITIES",
"10.3 - Ensure equal opportunities and end discrimination"
] | Equality and non-discrimination (art. 5) 10. The Committee recalls its general comment No. 6 (2018) on equality and non-discrimination and targets 10.2 and 10.3 of the Sustainable Development Goals and recommends that the State Party, in close consultation with and with the active involvement of persons with disabiliti... | 10. The Committee recalls its general comment No. 6 (2018) on equality and non-discrimination and targets 10.2 and 10.3 of the Sustainable Development Goals and recommends that the State Party, in close consultation with and with the active involvement of persons with disabilities, through their representative organiza... | CRPD | Maldives | CRPD/C/MDV/CO/1 | 2025 | DocumentId: c6926737-b7fc-4a45-ba82-7e2e716be864 | AnnotationId: 8340d877-973e-4be4-882b-80d01261f7e0 |
544df4f4-c9f6-4369-8234-01146f22956c | CRPD/C/MDV/CO/1 | CRPD | 2025-09-09 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Maldives"
] | [
"Asia-Pacific"
] | [
"Women & girls",
"Persons with disabilities"
] | [
"Equality & non-discrimination",
"Legal & institutional reform",
"Labour rights and right to work",
"National Human Rights Action Plans (or specific areas) / implementation plans",
"Right to health",
"Constitutional & legislative framework",
"Persons with disabilities: independence, inclusion",
"Data ... | [
"10.2 - Promote universal social, economical and political inclusion",
"10.4 - Adopt fiscal and social policies that promote equality",
"8.5 - Full employment and decent work with equal pay",
"4.5 - No discrimination in education",
"3.7 - Universal access to reproductive care, planning and education",
"5.... | Women with disabilities (art. 6) 11.The Committee is concerned about: (a)The lack of strategies, policies and programmes and of adequate information, including disaggregated data, on the situation of women with disabilities; (b)The lack of inclusion of a gender perspective in disability-related legislation and policies... | 11. The Committee is concerned about: (a) The lack of strategies, policies and programmes and of adequate information, including disaggregated data, on the situation of women with disabilities; (b) The lack of inclusion of a gender perspective in disability-related legislation and policies, and of a disability perspect... | CRPD | Maldives | CRPD/C/MDV/CO/1 | 2025 | DocumentId: c6926737-b7fc-4a45-ba82-7e2e716be864 | AnnotationId: 544df4f4-c9f6-4369-8234-01146f22956c |
4832177c-b6e8-477c-aab0-dbd05a271721 | CRPD/C/MDV/CO/1 | CRPD | 2025-09-09 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Maldives"
] | [
"Asia-Pacific"
] | [
"Women & girls",
"Persons with disabilities"
] | [
"Equality & non-discrimination",
"Legal & institutional reform",
"Advancement of women",
"Cooperation & consultation with civil society",
"Human rights education, trainings & awareness raising",
"Labour rights and right to work",
"National Human Rights Action Plans (or specific areas) / implementation p... | [
"16.7 - Responsive, inclusive and representative decision-making",
"10.2 - Promote universal social, economical and political inclusion",
"5.c - Adopt policies and enforce legislation for gender equality",
"4.7 - Education for sustainable development and global citizenship",
"10.4 - Adopt fiscal and social ... | Women with disabilities (art. 6) 12. The Committee recalls its general comment No. 3 (2016) on women and girls with disabilities and targets 5.1, 5.2 and 5.5 of the Sustainable Development Goals and recommends that the State Party: (a) Develop and adopt strategies, policies and programmes, in particular in the fields o... | 12. The Committee recalls its general comment No. 3 (2016) on women and girls with disabilities and targets 5.1, 5.2 and 5.5 of the Sustainable Development Goals and recommends that the State Party: (a) Develop and adopt strategies, policies and programmes, in particular in the fields of education, employment, health a... | CRPD | Maldives | CRPD/C/MDV/CO/1 | 2025 | DocumentId: c6926737-b7fc-4a45-ba82-7e2e716be864 | AnnotationId: 4832177c-b6e8-477c-aab0-dbd05a271721 |
e7db3804-6605-4935-8815-d4c176a401af | CRPD/C/MDV/CO/1 | CRPD | 2025-09-09 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Maldives"
] | [
"Asia-Pacific"
] | [
"Children",
"Persons with disabilities"
] | [
"Rights related to marriage & family",
"Children: definition; general principles; protection",
"Right to education"
] | [
"4.5 - No discrimination in education",
"10.3 - Ensure equal opportunities and end discrimination"
] | Children with disabilities (art. 7) 13.The Committee is concerned about the limited implementation and enforcement of the existing legal framework for the protection of the rights of children with disabilities, in particular the insufficient early identification and intervention measures, barriers to access to educatio... | 13. The Committee is concerned about the limited implementation and enforcement of the existing legal framework for the protection of the rights of children with disabilities, in particular the insufficient early identification and intervention measures, barriers to access to education, inadequate family support and ri... | CRPD | Maldives | CRPD/C/MDV/CO/1 | 2025 | DocumentId: c6926737-b7fc-4a45-ba82-7e2e716be864 | AnnotationId: e7db3804-6605-4935-8815-d4c176a401af |
9eaf8aa1-a259-4b2c-935d-a06fc5c10fa7 | CRPD/C/MDV/CO/1 | CRPD | 2025-09-09 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Maldives"
] | [
"Asia-Pacific"
] | [
"Children",
"Youth & juveniles",
"Persons with disabilities"
] | [
"Children: definition; general principles; protection",
"Constitutional & legislative framework",
"Data collection & research"
] | [
"4.5 - No discrimination in education",
"10.3 - Ensure equal opportunities and end discrimination"
] | Children with disabilities (art. 7) 14. Recalling its joint statement, issued in 2022, with the Committee on the Rights of the Child on the rights of children with disabilities, the Committee recommends that the State Party: (a) Strengthen the implementation of the Child Rights Protection Act and other relevant legisla... | 14. Recalling its joint statement, issued in 2022, with the Committee on the Rights of the Child on the rights of children with disabilities, the Committee recommends that the State Party: (a) Strengthen the implementation of the Child Rights Protection Act and other relevant legislation to ensure early screening and i... | CRPD | Maldives | CRPD/C/MDV/CO/1 | 2025 | DocumentId: c6926737-b7fc-4a45-ba82-7e2e716be864 | AnnotationId: 9eaf8aa1-a259-4b2c-935d-a06fc5c10fa7 |
a0e7c582-745f-40e1-a5fa-d90307be5e48 | CRPD/C/MDV/CO/1 | CRPD | 2025-09-09 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Maldives"
] | [
"Asia-Pacific"
] | [
"Children",
"Persons with disabilities"
] | [
"Human rights education, trainings & awareness raising"
] | [
"4.7 - Education for sustainable development and global citizenship"
] | Awareness-raising (art. 8) 15.The Committee is concerned about the high prevalence of stigmatization, prejudice, stereotyping, harmful attitudes and negative beliefs about the causes of disability, which have a detrimental impact on the lives of children and adults with disabilities throughout the State Party. | 15. The Committee is concerned about the high prevalence of stigmatization, prejudice, stereotyping, harmful attitudes and negative beliefs about the causes of disability, which have a detrimental impact on the lives of children and adults with disabilities throughout the State Party. | CRPD | Maldives | CRPD/C/MDV/CO/1 | 2025 | DocumentId: c6926737-b7fc-4a45-ba82-7e2e716be864 | AnnotationId: a0e7c582-745f-40e1-a5fa-d90307be5e48 |
bd01ed6b-64e6-4fc9-be62-307a260218a1 | CRPD/C/MDV/CO/1 | CRPD | 2025-09-09 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Maldives"
] | [
"Asia-Pacific"
] | [
"Law enforcement / police & prison officials",
"Media",
"Judges, lawyers and prosecutors",
"Persons with disabilities"
] | [
"Equality & non-discrimination",
"Cooperation & consultation with civil society",
"Human rights education, trainings & awareness raising",
"National Human Rights Action Plans (or specific areas) / implementation plans",
"Budget & resources (for human rights implementation)"
] | [
"16.7 - Responsive, inclusive and representative decision-making",
"4.7 - Education for sustainable development and global citizenship",
"16.3 - Promote the rule of law and access to justice for all"
] | Awareness-raising (art. 8) 16. The Committee recommends that the State Party, in close consultation with and with the active involvement of persons with disabilities, through their representative organizations: (a) Develop and resource an awareness-raising action plan, with time frames and measurable outcomes, about th... | 16. The Committee recommends that the State Party, in close consultation with and with the active involvement of persons with disabilities, through their representative organizations: (a) Develop and resource an awareness-raising action plan, with time frames and measurable outcomes, about the rights and dignity of per... | CRPD | Maldives | CRPD/C/MDV/CO/1 | 2025 | DocumentId: c6926737-b7fc-4a45-ba82-7e2e716be864 | AnnotationId: bd01ed6b-64e6-4fc9-be62-307a260218a1 |
51653760-9887-4647-81c9-8ddbf55be2e4 | CRPD/C/MDV/CO/1 | CRPD | 2025-09-09 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Maldives"
] | [
"Asia-Pacific"
] | [
"Children",
"Persons with disabilities"
] | [
"Persons with disabilities: accessibility, mobility",
"Constitutional & legislative framework",
"Persons with disabilities: independence, inclusion"
] | [
"11.2 - Affordable and sustainable transport systems"
] | Accessibility (art. 9) 17.The Committee is concerned that: (a)Persons with disabilities face barriers to access to the physical environment, transportation, information and communications, including information and communications technology, and other facilities and services open or provided to the public, particularly... | 17. The Committee is concerned that: (a) Persons with disabilities face barriers to access to the physical environment, transportation, information and communications, including information and communications technology, and other facilities and services open or provided to the public, particularly in the outer islands... | CRPD | Maldives | CRPD/C/MDV/CO/1 | 2025 | DocumentId: c6926737-b7fc-4a45-ba82-7e2e716be864 | AnnotationId: 51653760-9887-4647-81c9-8ddbf55be2e4 |
8f55dc7a-4793-4c9f-8021-7486f15d4658 | CRPD/C/MDV/CO/1 | CRPD | 2025-09-09 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Maldives"
] | [
"Asia-Pacific"
] | [
"Persons with disabilities"
] | [
"Equality & non-discrimination",
"Legal & institutional reform",
"Cooperation & consultation with civil society",
"Persons with disabilities: accessibility, mobility",
"Access to justice & remedy",
"Constitutional & legislative framework",
"Persons with disabilities: independence, inclusion",
"Budget ... | [
"11.2 - Affordable and sustainable transport systems",
"10.3 - Ensure equal opportunities and end discrimination"
] | Accessibility (art. 9) 18. Recalling its general comment No. 2 (2014) on accessibility and the Sustainable Development Goals, in particular Goal 9 and targets 11.2 and 11.7, the Committee recommends that the State Party, in close consultation with and with the active involvement of persons with disabilities, through th... | 18. Recalling its general comment No. 2 (2014) on accessibility and the Sustainable Development Goals, in particular Goal 9 and targets 11.2 and 11.7, the Committee recommends that the State Party, in close consultation with and with the active involvement of persons with disabilities, through their representative orga... | CRPD | Maldives | CRPD/C/MDV/CO/1 | 2025 | DocumentId: c6926737-b7fc-4a45-ba82-7e2e716be864 | AnnotationId: 8f55dc7a-4793-4c9f-8021-7486f15d4658 |
331e68f0-497a-4c7e-bf02-c9d923e1fa98 | CRPD/C/MDV/CO/1 | CRPD | 2025-09-09 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Maldives"
] | [
"Asia-Pacific"
] | [
"Women & girls",
"Persons with disabilities"
] | [
"Death penalty",
"Support to victims & witnesses",
"Right to life",
"Right to health",
"Constitutional & legislative framework",
"Sexual & gender-based violence",
"Safe drinking water & sanitation"
] | [
"6.2 - End open defecation and provide access to sanitation and hygiene",
"5.2 - End all violence against and exploitation of women",
"3.4 - Reduce mortality from non-communicable diseases and promote mental health"
] | Right to life (art. 10) 19.The Committee is gravely concerned that: (a)The death penalty remains lawful in the State Party and continues to be imposed on persons with disabilities, including persons with intellectual and/or psychosocial disabilities and women with disabilities who are victims of domestic and sexual vio... | 19. The Committee is gravely concerned that: (a) The death penalty remains lawful in the State Party and continues to be imposed on persons with disabilities, including persons with intellectual and/or psychosocial disabilities and women with disabilities who are victims of domestic and sexual violence; it is particula... | CRPD | Maldives | CRPD/C/MDV/CO/1 | 2025 | DocumentId: c6926737-b7fc-4a45-ba82-7e2e716be864 | AnnotationId: 331e68f0-497a-4c7e-bf02-c9d923e1fa98 |
27053a26-78e4-43cf-950f-c532957e6d01 | CRPD/C/MDV/CO/1 | CRPD | 2025-09-09 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Maldives"
] | [
"Asia-Pacific"
] | [
"Law enforcement / police & prison officials",
"Children",
"Judges, lawyers and prosecutors",
"Persons deprived of their liberty & detainees",
"Persons with disabilities"
] | [
"Death penalty",
"Human rights education, trainings & awareness raising",
"Right to life",
"Ratification of & accession to international instruments",
"Civil & political rights - general measures of implementation"
] | [] | Right to life (art. 10) 20. Recalling the relevant recommendation of the Human Rights Committee, the Committee recommends that the State Party: (a) Maintain the moratorium on the enforcement of the death penalty with a view to abolishing the death penalty and consider ratifying the Second Optional Protocol to the Inter... | 20. Recalling the relevant recommendation of the Human Rights Committee, the Committee recommends that the State Party: (a) Maintain the moratorium on the enforcement of the death penalty with a view to abolishing the death penalty and consider ratifying the Second Optional Protocol to the International Covenant on Civ... | CRPD | Maldives | CRPD/C/MDV/CO/1 | 2025 | DocumentId: c6926737-b7fc-4a45-ba82-7e2e716be864 | AnnotationId: 27053a26-78e4-43cf-950f-c532957e6d01 |
6c99a232-cf33-4434-8e1d-c149f9379081 | CRPD/C/MDV/CO/1 | CRPD | 2025-09-09 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Maldives"
] | [
"Asia-Pacific"
] | [
"Persons with disabilities"
] | [
"National Human Rights Action Plans (or specific areas) / implementation plans",
"Economic & political crisis, natural disasters or other emergencies"
] | [
"13.1 - Strengthen resilience and adaptive capacity to climate related disasters",
"11.5 - Reduce the adverse effects of natural disasters"
] | Situations of risk and humanitarian emergencies (art. 11) 21.The Committee is concerned about: (a)The lack of effective implementation of the Disability Act and specific integration of all groups of persons with disabilities, through their representative organizations, into emergency planning and response, in particula... | 21. The Committee is concerned about: (a) The lack of effective implementation of the Disability Act and specific integration of all groups of persons with disabilities, through their representative organizations, into emergency planning and response, in particular in the National Strategy for Disaster Risk Reduction 2... | CRPD | Maldives | CRPD/C/MDV/CO/1 | 2025 | DocumentId: c6926737-b7fc-4a45-ba82-7e2e716be864 | AnnotationId: 6c99a232-cf33-4434-8e1d-c149f9379081 |
6f8c53b3-bb22-45b4-8f93-6e435d8ac637 | CRPD/C/MDV/CO/1 | CRPD | 2025-09-09 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Maldives"
] | [
"Asia-Pacific"
] | [
"Persons with disabilities"
] | [
"Equality & non-discrimination",
"Constitutional & legislative framework",
"Economic & political crisis, natural disasters or other emergencies",
"Right to participate in public affairs & right to vote",
"Persons with disabilities: independence, inclusion",
"Human rights & climate change"
] | [
"16.7 - Responsive, inclusive and representative decision-making",
"13.1 - Strengthen resilience and adaptive capacity to climate related disasters",
"11.5 - Reduce the adverse effects of natural disasters"
] | Situations of risk and humanitarian emergencies (art. 11) 22. Recalling the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction 2015–2030, the Inter-Agency Standing Committee Guidelines on Inclusion of Persons with Disabilities in Humanitarian Action and the Committee ’ s guidelines on deinstitutionalization, including in eme... | 22. Recalling the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction 2015–2030, the Inter-Agency Standing Committee Guidelines on Inclusion of Persons with Disabilities in Humanitarian Action and the Committee ’ s guidelines on deinstitutionalization, including in emergencies, the Committee recommends that the State Party, i... | CRPD | Maldives | CRPD/C/MDV/CO/1 | 2025 | DocumentId: c6926737-b7fc-4a45-ba82-7e2e716be864 | AnnotationId: 6f8c53b3-bb22-45b4-8f93-6e435d8ac637 |
56c1dec3-7416-4c61-a4e4-f3eea43bf89d | CRPD/C/MDV/CO/1 | CRPD | 2025-09-09 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Maldives"
] | [
"Asia-Pacific"
] | [
"Persons with disabilities"
] | [
"Legal & institutional reform",
"Right to health",
"Constitutional & legislative framework"
] | [
"3.4 - Reduce mortality from non-communicable diseases and promote mental health"
] | Equal recognition before the law (art. 12) 23.The Committee is concerned about: (a)The absence of supported decision-making mechanisms for persons with disabilities to exercise their legal capacity on an equal basis with others; (b)The fact that the Mental Health Bill does not explicitly provide for supported decision-... | 23. The Committee is concerned about: (a) The absence of supported decision-making mechanisms for persons with disabilities to exercise their legal capacity on an equal basis with others; (b) The fact that the Mental Health Bill does not explicitly provide for supported decision-making. | CRPD | Maldives | CRPD/C/MDV/CO/1 | 2025 | DocumentId: c6926737-b7fc-4a45-ba82-7e2e716be864 | AnnotationId: 56c1dec3-7416-4c61-a4e4-f3eea43bf89d |
2c458b3a-2d18-4a40-a344-a7571f7e2864 | CRPD/C/MDV/CO/1 | CRPD | 2025-09-09 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Maldives"
] | [
"Asia-Pacific"
] | [
"Medical staff / health professionals",
"Media",
"Persons with disabilities"
] | [
"Human rights education, trainings & awareness raising",
"Right to health",
"Constitutional & legislative framework",
"Right to participate in public affairs & right to vote"
] | [
"16.7 - Responsive, inclusive and representative decision-making",
"3.4 - Reduce mortality from non-communicable diseases and promote mental health"
] | Equal recognition before the law (art. 12) 24. The Committee recommends that, in line with its general comment No. 1 (2014) on equal recognition before the law, the State Party: (a) Review national legislation to ensure that persons with disabilities, in particular persons with intellectual and/or psychosocial disabili... | 24. The Committee recommends that, in line with its general comment No. 1 (2014) on equal recognition before the law, the State Party: (a) Review national legislation to ensure that persons with disabilities, in particular persons with intellectual and/or psychosocial disabilities, are not deprived of their legal capac... | CRPD | Maldives | CRPD/C/MDV/CO/1 | 2025 | DocumentId: c6926737-b7fc-4a45-ba82-7e2e716be864 | AnnotationId: 2c458b3a-2d18-4a40-a344-a7571f7e2864 |
fbdcfa7d-ec28-4c5e-a050-d45f7593f919 | CRPD/C/MDV/CO/1 | CRPD | 2025-09-09 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Maldives"
] | [
"Asia-Pacific"
] | [
"Law enforcement / police & prison officials",
"Judges, lawyers and prosecutors",
"Persons with disabilities"
] | [
"Equality & non-discrimination",
"Administration of justice & fair trial",
"Human rights education, trainings & awareness raising",
"Access to justice & remedy",
"Constitutional & legislative framework"
] | [
"16.10 - Ensure public access to information and protect fundamental freedoms",
"16.3 - Promote the rule of law and access to justice for all"
] | Access to justice (art. 13) 25.The Committee is concerned about barriers faced by persons with disabilities in access to justice on an equal basis with others, including legislation denying the legal capacity of persons with intellectual and/or psychosocial disabilities, the physical inaccessibility of police stations ... | 25. The Committee is concerned about barriers faced by persons with disabilities in access to justice on an equal basis with others, including legislation denying the legal capacity of persons with intellectual and/or psychosocial disabilities, the physical inaccessibility of police stations and courthouses, the lack o... | CRPD | Maldives | CRPD/C/MDV/CO/1 | 2025 | DocumentId: c6926737-b7fc-4a45-ba82-7e2e716be864 | AnnotationId: fbdcfa7d-ec28-4c5e-a050-d45f7593f919 |
36e2550f-4c61-4aee-b42c-2e426e33bf73 | CRPD/C/MDV/CO/1 | CRPD | 2025-09-09 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Maldives"
] | [
"Asia-Pacific"
] | [
"Law enforcement / police & prison officials",
"Women & girls",
"Judges, lawyers and prosecutors",
"Persons deprived of their liberty & detainees",
"Persons with disabilities"
] | [
"Equality & non-discrimination",
"Administration of justice & fair trial",
"Constitutional & legislative framework",
"Conditions of detention"
] | [
"16.10 - Ensure public access to information and protect fundamental freedoms",
"16.3 - Promote the rule of law and access to justice for all"
] | Access to justice (art. 13) 26. The Committee recalls the International Principles and Guidelines on Access to Justice for Persons with Disabilities, prepared in 2020 by the Special Rapporteur on the rights of persons with disabilities, and target 16.3 of the Sustainable Development Goals, and recommends that the State... | 26. The Committee recalls the International Principles and Guidelines on Access to Justice for Persons with Disabilities, prepared in 2020 by the Special Rapporteur on the rights of persons with disabilities, and target 16.3 of the Sustainable Development Goals, and recommends that the State Party: (a) Expedite the ong... | CRPD | Maldives | CRPD/C/MDV/CO/1 | 2025 | DocumentId: c6926737-b7fc-4a45-ba82-7e2e716be864 | AnnotationId: 36e2550f-4c61-4aee-b42c-2e426e33bf73 |
3a20dc50-3158-443e-8a7f-bcb8cee9ab85 | CRPD/C/MDV/CO/1 | CRPD | 2025-09-09 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Maldives"
] | [
"Asia-Pacific"
] | [
"Persons deprived of their liberty & detainees",
"Persons with disabilities"
] | [
"Right to health"
] | [
"3.4 - Reduce mortality from non-communicable diseases and promote mental health"
] | Liberty and security of person (art. 14) 27.The Committee is concerned about: (a)The delay in the adoption of a mental health law in line with the Convention and the persistence of forced institutionalization and substitute decision-making systems, particularly in criminal justice; (b)There is a lack of specific measur... | 27. The Committee is concerned about: (a) The delay in the adoption of a mental health law in line with the Convention and the persistence of forced institutionalization and substitute decision-making systems, particularly in criminal justice; (b) There is a lack of specific measures, in line with the Convention, to gu... | CRPD | Maldives | CRPD/C/MDV/CO/1 | 2025 | DocumentId: c6926737-b7fc-4a45-ba82-7e2e716be864 | AnnotationId: 3a20dc50-3158-443e-8a7f-bcb8cee9ab85 |
9a90fdff-f10f-4067-8c55-5b1ac399edb5 | CRPD/C/MDV/CO/1 | CRPD | 2025-09-09 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Maldives"
] | [
"Asia-Pacific"
] | [
"Persons deprived of their liberty & detainees",
"Persons with disabilities"
] | [
"Administration of justice & fair trial",
"Right to health",
"Constitutional & legislative framework"
] | [
"16.3 - Promote the rule of law and access to justice for all",
"3.4 - Reduce mortality from non-communicable diseases and promote mental health"
] | Liberty and security of person (art. 14) 28. Recalling its guidelines on the right to liberty and security of persons with disabilities and its guidelines on deinstitutionalization, including in emergencies, the Committee recommends that the State Party: (a) Expedite the adoption of the Mental Health Bill, ensuring tha... | 28. Recalling its guidelines on the right to liberty and security of persons with disabilities and its guidelines on deinstitutionalization, including in emergencies, the Committee recommends that the State Party: (a) Expedite the adoption of the Mental Health Bill, ensuring that it is in line with the Convention, to g... | CRPD | Maldives | CRPD/C/MDV/CO/1 | 2025 | DocumentId: c6926737-b7fc-4a45-ba82-7e2e716be864 | AnnotationId: 9a90fdff-f10f-4067-8c55-5b1ac399edb5 |
9353ec4b-152e-4747-aa6c-4ad151d71116 | CRPD/C/MDV/CO/1 | CRPD | 2025-09-09 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Maldives"
] | [
"Asia-Pacific"
] | [
"Persons deprived of their liberty & detainees",
"Persons with disabilities"
] | [
"Prohibition of torture & ill-treatment (including cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment)"
] | [] | Freedom from torture or cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment (art. 15) 29.The Committee is concerned about reports of the use of restrictive practices, coercion and forced treatment against persons with disabilities and about the lack of complaint mechanisms to report these practices and obtain redress, ... | 29. The Committee is concerned about reports of the use of restrictive practices, coercion and forced treatment against persons with disabilities and about the lack of complaint mechanisms to report these practices and obtain redress, in particular for persons with disabilities who are still in institutions or deprived... | CRPD | Maldives | CRPD/C/MDV/CO/1 | 2025 | DocumentId: c6926737-b7fc-4a45-ba82-7e2e716be864 | AnnotationId: 9353ec4b-152e-4747-aa6c-4ad151d71116 |
24495851-8476-4eed-99a8-440454914479 | CRPD/C/MDV/CO/1 | CRPD | 2025-09-09 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Maldives"
] | [
"Asia-Pacific"
] | [
"Law enforcement / police & prison officials",
"Persons with disabilities"
] | [
"Rule of law & impunity",
"Access to justice & remedy",
"Prohibition of torture & ill-treatment (including cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment)",
"Conditions of detention",
"Budget & resources (for human rights implementation)"
] | [
"4.5 - No discrimination in education",
"16.1 - Reduce violence everywhere",
"16.10 - Ensure public access to information and protect fundamental freedoms",
"4.a - Build and upgrade inclusive and safe schools"
] | Freedom from torture or cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment (art. 15) 30. Recalling its guidelines on deinstitutionalization, including in emergencies, the Committee recommends that the State Party, in close consultation with and with the active involvement of persons with disabilities, through their re... | 30. Recalling its guidelines on deinstitutionalization, including in emergencies, the Committee recommends that the State Party, in close consultation with and with the active involvement of persons with disabilities, through their representative organizations: (a) Monitor, investigate, document and remedy any allegati... | CRPD | Maldives | CRPD/C/MDV/CO/1 | 2025 | DocumentId: c6926737-b7fc-4a45-ba82-7e2e716be864 | AnnotationId: 24495851-8476-4eed-99a8-440454914479 |
d3d3eb57-a2af-4447-a993-171fa9bf4e63 | CRPD/C/MDV/CO/1 | CRPD | 2025-09-09 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Maldives"
] | [
"Asia-Pacific"
] | [
"Women & girls",
"Persons with disabilities"
] | [
"Violence against women",
"Children: protection against exploitation",
"Persons with disabilities: protection against exploitation, violence & abuse",
"Sexual & gender-based violence"
] | [
"5.2 - End all violence against and exploitation of women"
] | Freedom from exploitation, violence and abuse (art. 16) 31.The Committee is concerned about the exploitation, violence and abuse experienced by persons with disabilities, in particular reports of gender-based violence against women and girls with disabilities and the practice of ruqya , and about the lack of accessible... | 31. The Committee is concerned about the exploitation, violence and abuse experienced by persons with disabilities, in particular reports of gender-based violence against women and girls with disabilities and the practice of ruqya, and about the lack of accessible shelters and complaint mechanisms available in the oute... | CRPD | Maldives | CRPD/C/MDV/CO/1 | 2025 | DocumentId: c6926737-b7fc-4a45-ba82-7e2e716be864 | AnnotationId: d3d3eb57-a2af-4447-a993-171fa9bf4e63 |
7ae9031b-94c8-44f8-b63a-8284ff359744 | CRPD/C/MDV/CO/1 | CRPD | 2025-09-09 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Maldives"
] | [
"Asia-Pacific"
] | [
"Law enforcement / police & prison officials",
"Older persons",
"Women & girls",
"Minorities/ racial, ethnic, linguistic, religious or descent-based groups",
"Persons with disabilities"
] | [
"Violence against women",
"Legal & institutional reform",
"Support to victims & witnesses",
"Human rights education, trainings & awareness raising",
"Children: protection against exploitation",
"National Human Rights Action Plans (or specific areas) / implementation plans",
"Persons with disabilities: p... | [
"5.2 - End all violence against and exploitation of women",
"3.4 - Reduce mortality from non-communicable diseases and promote mental health"
] | Freedom from exploitation, violence and abuse (art. 16) 32. Recalling its statement of 25 November 2021 on the elimination of gender-based violence against women and girls with disabilities and targets 5.1, 5.2 and 5.5 of the Sustainable Development Goals, the Committee recommends that the State Party: (a) Take all nec... | 32. Recalling its statement of 25 November 2021 on the elimination of gender-based violence against women and girls with disabilities and targets 5.1, 5.2 and 5.5 of the Sustainable Development Goals, the Committee recommends that the State Party: (a) Take all necessary steps to raise awareness about measures for the p... | CRPD | Maldives | CRPD/C/MDV/CO/1 | 2025 | DocumentId: c6926737-b7fc-4a45-ba82-7e2e716be864 | AnnotationId: 7ae9031b-94c8-44f8-b63a-8284ff359744 |
660a9f85-0762-45ed-9715-18aefd36a044 | CRPD/C/MDV/CO/1 | CRPD | 2025-09-09 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Maldives"
] | [
"Asia-Pacific"
] | [
"Women & girls",
"Persons with disabilities"
] | [
"Constitutional & legislative framework",
"Sexual & gender-based violence",
"Sexual & reproductive health and rights",
"Persons with disabilities: protecting the integrity of the person"
] | [
"5.6 - Universal access to reproductive health and rights",
"5.3 - Eliminate forced marriages and genital mutilation",
"3.4 - Reduce mortality from non-communicable diseases and promote mental health"
] | Protecting the integrity of the person (art. 17) 33.The Committee is concerned about: (a)The prevalence of forced treatment of persons with disabilities, in particular persons with intellectual and/or psychosocial disabilities; (b)The lack of criminalization of the practice of female genital mutilation; (c)The absence ... | 33. The Committee is concerned about: (a) The prevalence of forced treatment of persons with disabilities, in particular persons with intellectual and/or psychosocial disabilities; (b) The lack of criminalization of the practice of female genital mutilation; (c) The absence of an independent mechanism to monitor and pr... | CRPD | Maldives | CRPD/C/MDV/CO/1 | 2025 | DocumentId: c6926737-b7fc-4a45-ba82-7e2e716be864 | AnnotationId: 660a9f85-0762-45ed-9715-18aefd36a044 |
483ba7ba-7d70-483f-8292-6e3ff575845e | CRPD/C/MDV/CO/1 | CRPD | 2025-09-09 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Maldives"
] | [
"Asia-Pacific"
] | [
"Medical staff / health professionals",
"Women & girls",
"Persons with disabilities"
] | [
"Rule of law & impunity",
"Legal & institutional reform",
"Right to life",
"Access to justice & remedy",
"Constitutional & legislative framework",
"Sexual & gender-based violence",
"Sexual & reproductive health and rights",
"Persons with disabilities: protecting the integrity of the person"
] | [
"5.6 - Universal access to reproductive health and rights",
"5.3 - Eliminate forced marriages and genital mutilation",
"16.3 - Promote the rule of law and access to justice for all",
"3.4 - Reduce mortality from non-communicable diseases and promote mental health"
] | Protecting the integrity of the person (art. 17) 34. The Committee recommends that the State Party: (a) Adopt and implement legislative and policy measures to ensure, in all situations, the protection of the integrity of persons with disabilities, in particular persons with intellectual and/or psychosocial disabilities... | 34. The Committee recommends that the State Party: (a) Adopt and implement legislative and policy measures to ensure, in all situations, the protection of the integrity of persons with disabilities, in particular persons with intellectual and/or psychosocial disabilities, and to ensure that medical interventions on and... | CRPD | Maldives | CRPD/C/MDV/CO/1 | 2025 | DocumentId: c6926737-b7fc-4a45-ba82-7e2e716be864 | AnnotationId: 483ba7ba-7d70-483f-8292-6e3ff575845e |
84fdcaae-c5db-4f0b-81d7-4e1e77a4ed77 | CRPD/C/MDV/CO/1 | CRPD | 2025-09-09 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Maldives"
] | [
"Asia-Pacific"
] | [
"Migrants",
"Persons deprived of their liberty & detainees",
"Persons with disabilities"
] | [
"Rights related to name, identity & nationality"
] | [
"16.9 - Universal legal identity and birth registration"
] | Liberty of movement and nationality (art. 18) 35.The Committee is concerned about: (a)The fact that, despite the existing legal provisions on birth registration for all, persons with disabilities face barriers to obtaining civil documentation, which leads to lack of access to services; (b)The situation of migrants with... | 35. The Committee is concerned about: (a) The fact that, despite the existing legal provisions on birth registration for all, persons with disabilities face barriers to obtaining civil documentation, which leads to lack of access to services; (b) The situation of migrants with disabilities with regard to their access t... | CRPD | Maldives | CRPD/C/MDV/CO/1 | 2025 | DocumentId: c6926737-b7fc-4a45-ba82-7e2e716be864 | AnnotationId: 84fdcaae-c5db-4f0b-81d7-4e1e77a4ed77 |
74297c2e-5f29-4ba5-b088-a78f6a5810e2 | CRPD/C/MDV/CO/1 | CRPD | 2025-09-09 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Maldives"
] | [
"Asia-Pacific"
] | [
"Migrants",
"Women & girls",
"Persons deprived of their liberty & detainees",
"Persons with disabilities",
"Non-citizens"
] | [] | [] | Liberty of movement and nationality (art. 18) 36. The Committee recommends that the State Party: (a) Remove barriers for persons with disabilities, including those living in the outer islands, to their enjoyment of the right to nationality and citizenship with the aim of enabling them to exercise all the rights enshrin... | 36. The Committee recommends that the State Party: (a) Remove barriers for persons with disabilities, including those living in the outer islands, to their enjoyment of the right to nationality and citizenship with the aim of enabling them to exercise all the rights enshrined in the Convention; (b) Adopt all necessary ... | CRPD | Maldives | CRPD/C/MDV/CO/1 | 2025 | DocumentId: c6926737-b7fc-4a45-ba82-7e2e716be864 | AnnotationId: 74297c2e-5f29-4ba5-b088-a78f6a5810e2 |
de64973e-2102-4f6d-8f3e-eb44538c6228 | CRPD/C/MDV/CO/1 | CRPD | 2025-09-09 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Maldives"
] | [
"Asia-Pacific"
] | [
"Persons with disabilities"
] | [] | [] | Living independently and being included in the community (art. 19) 37.The Committee is concerned about the limited possibilities for persons with disabilities to choose their place of residence and where and with whom they live, in particular due to the lack of in-home residential and other community support services, ... | 37. The Committee is concerned about the limited possibilities for persons with disabilities to choose their place of residence and where and with whom they live, in particular due to the lack of in-home residential and other community support services, including personal assistance, especially in the outer islands, wh... | CRPD | Maldives | CRPD/C/MDV/CO/1 | 2025 | DocumentId: c6926737-b7fc-4a45-ba82-7e2e716be864 | AnnotationId: de64973e-2102-4f6d-8f3e-eb44538c6228 |
06410d56-0d4a-46ed-88dd-f1cf4cefdde7 | CRPD/C/MDV/CO/1 | CRPD | 2025-09-09 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Maldives"
] | [
"Asia-Pacific"
] | [
"Persons with disabilities"
] | [
"Cultural rights",
"Human rights education, trainings & awareness raising",
"National Human Rights Action Plans (or specific areas) / implementation plans",
"Persons with disabilities: independence, inclusion",
"Budget & resources (for human rights implementation)"
] | [
"10.2 - Promote universal social, economical and political inclusion",
"8.5 - Full employment and decent work with equal pay",
"4.5 - No discrimination in education",
"4.a - Build and upgrade inclusive and safe schools"
] | Living independently and being included in the community (art. 19) 38. The Committee recalls its general comment No. 5 (2017) on living independently and being included in the community and its guidelines on deinstitutionalization, including in emergencies, and recommends that the State Party: (a) In close consultation... | 38. The Committee recalls its general comment No. 5 (2017) on living independently and being included in the community and its guidelines on deinstitutionalization, including in emergencies, and recommends that the State Party: (a) In close consultation with and with the active involvement of persons with disabilities,... | CRPD | Maldives | CRPD/C/MDV/CO/1 | 2025 | DocumentId: c6926737-b7fc-4a45-ba82-7e2e716be864 | AnnotationId: 06410d56-0d4a-46ed-88dd-f1cf4cefdde7 |
717d9758-f486-4e09-996e-4ea5773416d6 | CRPD/C/MDV/CO/1 | CRPD | 2025-09-09 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Maldives"
] | [
"Asia-Pacific"
] | [
"Educational staff & students",
"Persons with disabilities"
] | [
"Right to social security"
] | [
"10.4 - Adopt fiscal and social policies that promote equality"
] | Personal mobility (art. 20) 39.The Committee is concerned about: (a)The challenges that persons with disabilities face in obtaining, using and maintaining mobility aids, assistive devices and assistive technologies and services due to the fact that the National Social Protection Agency only partially subsidizes the cos... | 39. The Committee is concerned about: (a) The challenges that persons with disabilities face in obtaining, using and maintaining mobility aids, assistive devices and assistive technologies and services due to the fact that the National Social Protection Agency only partially subsidizes the cost, the limited range of as... | CRPD | Maldives | CRPD/C/MDV/CO/1 | 2025 | DocumentId: c6926737-b7fc-4a45-ba82-7e2e716be864 | AnnotationId: 717d9758-f486-4e09-996e-4ea5773416d6 |
86aeb1b9-17f4-4e93-8a38-e5fe6a4d479f | CRPD/C/MDV/CO/1 | CRPD | 2025-09-09 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Maldives"
] | [
"Asia-Pacific"
] | [
"Children",
"Persons with disabilities"
] | [
"Equality & non-discrimination",
"National Human Rights Action Plans (or specific areas) / implementation plans",
"Right to health"
] | [
"3.8 - Achieve universal health coverage"
] | Personal mobility (art. 20) 40. The Committee recommends that the State Party: (a) Adopt a national strategy to ensure individualized access for persons with disabilities, including children with disabilities, particularly in the outer islands, to quality affordable mobility aids, assistive devices and technologies, pe... | 40. The Committee recommends that the State Party: (a) Adopt a national strategy to ensure individualized access for persons with disabilities, including children with disabilities, particularly in the outer islands, to quality affordable mobility aids, assistive devices and technologies, personal assistance and interm... | CRPD | Maldives | CRPD/C/MDV/CO/1 | 2025 | DocumentId: c6926737-b7fc-4a45-ba82-7e2e716be864 | AnnotationId: 86aeb1b9-17f4-4e93-8a38-e5fe6a4d479f |
e986f448-f3da-43e1-93ba-e19e396ea473 | CRPD/C/MDV/CO/1 | CRPD | 2025-09-09 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Maldives"
] | [
"Asia-Pacific"
] | [
"Media",
"Persons with disabilities"
] | [
"Human rights education, trainings & awareness raising",
"Constitutional & legislative framework",
"Freedom of opinion and expression & access to information"
] | [
"16.10 - Ensure public access to information and protect fundamental freedoms"
] | Freedom of expression and opinion, and access to information (art. 21) 41.The Committee is concerned that: (a)Despite the fact that articles 27 and 29 of the Constitution guarantee the rights to freedom of speech and expression, to freedom of thought and conscience and to access to information for all individuals, pers... | 41. The Committee is concerned that: (a) Despite the fact that articles 27 and 29 of the Constitution guarantee the rights to freedom of speech and expression, to freedom of thought and conscience and to access to information for all individuals, persons with disabilities, particularly persons who are deaf, blind or de... | CRPD | Maldives | CRPD/C/MDV/CO/1 | 2025 | DocumentId: c6926737-b7fc-4a45-ba82-7e2e716be864 | AnnotationId: e986f448-f3da-43e1-93ba-e19e396ea473 |
ce3254b8-6d64-4c9f-9d04-366c61f03298 | CRPD/C/MDV/CO/1 | CRPD | 2025-09-09 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Maldives"
] | [
"Asia-Pacific"
] | [
"Public officials",
"Educational staff & students",
"Media",
"Persons with disabilities"
] | [
"Legal & institutional reform",
"Cooperation & consultation with civil society",
"Human rights education, trainings & awareness raising",
"National Human Rights Action Plans (or specific areas) / implementation plans",
"Persons with disabilities: accessibility, mobility",
"Constitutional & legislative fra... | [
"16.10 - Ensure public access to information and protect fundamental freedoms"
] | Freedom of expression and opinion, and access to information (art. 21) 42. The Committee recommends that the State Party: (a) Adopt a comprehensive, time-bound national strategy with measurable targets to effectively enforce constitutional provisions to ensure that all public information, including information dissemin... | 42. The Committee recommends that the State Party: (a) Adopt a comprehensive, time-bound national strategy with measurable targets to effectively enforce constitutional provisions to ensure that all public information, including information disseminated via websites, broadcast and print media and digital platforms such... | CRPD | Maldives | CRPD/C/MDV/CO/1 | 2025 | DocumentId: c6926737-b7fc-4a45-ba82-7e2e716be864 | AnnotationId: ce3254b8-6d64-4c9f-9d04-366c61f03298 |
0c0da1a9-c8db-4a75-8868-8042890931ee | CRPD/C/MDV/CO/1 | CRPD | 2025-09-09 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Maldives"
] | [
"Asia-Pacific"
] | [
"Persons with disabilities"
] | [
"Constitutional & legislative framework"
] | [] | Respect for privacy (art. 22) 43.The Committee is concerned that existing legislation does not fully ensure confidentiality or the protection of the privacy of persons with disabilities, particularly for those who lodge complaints and are at increased risk of retaliation. | 43. The Committee is concerned that existing legislation does not fully ensure confidentiality or the protection of the privacy of persons with disabilities, particularly for those who lodge complaints and are at increased risk of retaliation. | CRPD | Maldives | CRPD/C/MDV/CO/1 | 2025 | DocumentId: c6926737-b7fc-4a45-ba82-7e2e716be864 | AnnotationId: 0c0da1a9-c8db-4a75-8868-8042890931ee |
6c825ff8-f583-4846-b36a-5948cbabfc8b | CRPD/C/MDV/CO/1 | CRPD | 2025-09-09 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Maldives"
] | [
"Asia-Pacific"
] | [
"Persons with disabilities"
] | [
"Private life & privacy",
"Right to health",
"Constitutional & legislative framework",
"Data collection & research"
] | [
"16 - PEACE, JUSTICE AND STRONG INSTITUTIONS",
"10 - REDUCED INEQUALITIES",
"16.10 - Ensure public access to information and protect fundamental freedoms",
"3 - GOOD HEALTH AND WELL-BEING",
"10.3 - Ensure equal opportunities and end discrimination",
"3.4 - Reduce mortality from non-communicable diseases a... | Respect for privacy (art. 22) 44. The Committee recommends that the State Party strengthen its legislation on data protection in relation to persons with disabilities, particularly persons with intellectual and/or psychosocial disabilities, and especially those who lodge complaints, to ensure their privacy by safeguard... | 44. The Committee recommends that the State Party strengthen its legislation on data protection in relation to persons with disabilities, particularly persons with intellectual and/or psychosocial disabilities, and especially those who lodge complaints, to ensure their privacy by safeguarding information, such as perso... | CRPD | Maldives | CRPD/C/MDV/CO/1 | 2025 | DocumentId: c6926737-b7fc-4a45-ba82-7e2e716be864 | AnnotationId: 6c825ff8-f583-4846-b36a-5948cbabfc8b |
f0ee6dc2-7815-4712-a75d-c491d645ebc6 | CRPD/C/MDV/CO/1 | CRPD | 2025-09-09 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Maldives"
] | [
"Asia-Pacific"
] | [
"Children",
"Persons with disabilities"
] | [
"Equality & non-discrimination",
"Rights related to marriage & family"
] | [
"5.1 - End discrimination against women and girls",
"5 - GENDER EQUALITY",
"3.7 - Universal access to reproductive care, planning and education",
"10 - REDUCED INEQUALITIES"
] | Respect for home and the family (art. 23) 45.The Committee is concerned about: (a)The fact that persons with disabilities, particularly those with intellectual and/or psychosocial disabilities, continue to face persistent barriers in exercising their rights to marriage, family, parenthood and relationships due to stere... | 45. The Committee is concerned about: (a) The fact that persons with disabilities, particularly those with intellectual and/or psychosocial disabilities, continue to face persistent barriers in exercising their rights to marriage, family, parenthood and relationships due to stereotypes, stigmatization and misconception... | CRPD | Maldives | CRPD/C/MDV/CO/1 | 2025 | DocumentId: c6926737-b7fc-4a45-ba82-7e2e716be864 | AnnotationId: f0ee6dc2-7815-4712-a75d-c491d645ebc6 |
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