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72711d81-9bd0-4077-8218-7b42cf68c88b | E/C.12/HRV/CO/2 | CESCR | 2025-03-04 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Croatia"
] | [
"Eastern Europe"
] | [] | [
"Business & Human Rights",
"Economic, social & cultural rights - general measures of implementation"
] | [
"12.6 - Encourage sustainable practices for companies",
"16.3 - Promote the rule of law and access to justice for all"
] | Business and economic, social and cultural rights 8.The Committee is concerned about the absence in the State Party of a specific legal and policy framework to ensure that business entities operating or domiciled in the State Party conduct human rights due diligence and are held accountable for violations of the rights... | 8. The Committee is concerned about the absence in the State Party of a specific legal and policy framework to ensure that business entities operating or domiciled in the State Party conduct human rights due diligence and are held accountable for violations of the rights under the Covenant resulting from their activiti... | CESCR | Croatia | E/C.12/HRV/CO/2 | 2025 | DocumentId: bef671d9-72e5-459e-9c99-b5b97c6972e8 | AnnotationId: 72711d81-9bd0-4077-8218-7b42cf68c88b |
cf720cc4-7bc6-46e8-9970-c5d43164726a | E/C.12/HRV/CO/2 | CESCR | 2025-03-04 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Croatia"
] | [
"Eastern Europe"
] | [] | [
"Business & Human Rights",
"Economic, social & cultural rights - general measures of implementation",
"National Human Rights Action Plans (or specific areas) / implementation plans"
] | [
"12.6 - Encourage sustainable practices for companies",
"16.3 - Promote the rule of law and access to justice for all"
] | Business and economic, social and cultural rights 9. The Committee recommends that the State Party develop and adopt a national action plan, through a consultative and participatory process with stakeholders, to implement the Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights, which will provide a coherent and systematic ... | 9. The Committee recommends that the State Party develop and adopt a national action plan, through a consultative and participatory process with stakeholders, to implement the Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights, which will provide a coherent and systematic framework for identifying priority national issues... | CESCR | Croatia | E/C.12/HRV/CO/2 | 2025 | DocumentId: bef671d9-72e5-459e-9c99-b5b97c6972e8 | AnnotationId: cf720cc4-7bc6-46e8-9970-c5d43164726a |
818736e5-0ed9-47ac-a3bc-32ef8a424ea7 | E/C.12/HRV/CO/2 | CESCR | 2025-03-04 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Croatia"
] | [
"Eastern Europe"
] | [
"Vulnerable persons/groups"
] | [
"Budget & resources (for human rights implementation)"
] | [
"16 - PEACE, JUSTICE AND STRONG INSTITUTIONS",
"10.4 - Adopt fiscal and social policies that promote equality",
"11.1 - Safe and affordable housing"
] | Maximum available resources 10.The Committee is concerned about the State Party’s excessive reliance on fluctuating revenues from tourism, making its economy vulnerable to external uncertainties and that revenue from real estate taxation is insufficient. Both issues may hamper the State Party’s ability to mobilize its ... | 10. The Committee is concerned about the State Party’s excessive reliance on fluctuating revenues from tourism, making its economy vulnerable to external uncertainties and that revenue from real estate taxation is insufficient. Both issues may hamper the State Party’s ability to mobilize its maximum available resources... | CESCR | Croatia | E/C.12/HRV/CO/2 | 2025 | DocumentId: bef671d9-72e5-459e-9c99-b5b97c6972e8 | AnnotationId: 818736e5-0ed9-47ac-a3bc-32ef8a424ea7 |
12b55fdf-1887-4947-b6e6-af7043d79f14 | E/C.12/HRV/CO/2 | CESCR | 2025-03-04 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Croatia"
] | [
"Eastern Europe"
] | [] | [
"Budget & resources (for human rights implementation)"
] | [
"16 - PEACE, JUSTICE AND STRONG INSTITUTIONS",
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"11.1 - Safe and affordable housing"
] | Maximum available resources 11. The Committee recommends that the State Party take measures to diversify its economy in order to reduce its dependence on fluctuating levels of tourism, including by increasing investments in the transition to a green economy with a view to increasing revenue from other sources. The Comm... | 11. The Committee recommends that the State Party take measures to diversify its economy in order to reduce its dependence on fluctuating levels of tourism, including by increasing investments in the transition to a green economy with a view to increasing revenue from other sources. The Committee also recommends that t... | CESCR | Croatia | E/C.12/HRV/CO/2 | 2025 | DocumentId: bef671d9-72e5-459e-9c99-b5b97c6972e8 | AnnotationId: 12b55fdf-1887-4947-b6e6-af7043d79f14 |
66cd1716-2b60-4978-8753-9aad623c7bb5 | E/C.12/HRV/CO/2 | CESCR | 2025-03-04 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Croatia"
] | [
"Eastern Europe"
] | [] | [
"Inter-State cooperation and assistance"
] | [
"17.2 - Implement all development assistance commitments"
] | Development assistance 12.The Committee welcomes the State Party’s enactment of the Law on International Development Cooperation and Humanitarian Aid 2024 but regrets that, despite the increase in official development assistance in recent years, the current level (2023) represents 0.2 per cent of gross national income,... | 12. The Committee welcomes the State Party’s enactment of the Law on International Development Cooperation and Humanitarian Aid 2024 but regrets that, despite the increase in official development assistance in recent years, the current level (2023) represents 0.2 per cent of gross national income, a figure below the in... | CESCR | Croatia | E/C.12/HRV/CO/2 | 2025 | DocumentId: bef671d9-72e5-459e-9c99-b5b97c6972e8 | AnnotationId: 66cd1716-2b60-4978-8753-9aad623c7bb5 |
fe094c17-7dfe-4216-9718-858cc02a74a1 | E/C.12/HRV/CO/2 | CESCR | 2025-03-04 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Croatia"
] | [
"Eastern Europe"
] | [] | [
"Inter-State cooperation and assistance"
] | [
"17.2 - Implement all development assistance commitments"
] | Development assistance 13. The Committee recommends that the State Party increase the share of its gross national income allocated to official development assistance to reach the United Nations target of 0.7 per cent. In that regard, the Committee recalls its statement on the pledge to leave no one behind. | 13. The Committee recommends that the State Party increase the share of its gross national income allocated to official development assistance to reach the United Nations target of 0.7 per cent. In that regard, the Committee recalls its statement on the pledge to leave no one behind. | CESCR | Croatia | E/C.12/HRV/CO/2 | 2025 | DocumentId: bef671d9-72e5-459e-9c99-b5b97c6972e8 | AnnotationId: fe094c17-7dfe-4216-9718-858cc02a74a1 |
7c15b5ed-639c-4c7e-8667-26f238ee0830 | E/C.12/HRV/CO/2 | CESCR | 2025-03-04 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Croatia"
] | [
"Eastern Europe"
] | [] | [
"Human rights & climate change"
] | [
"13 - CLIMATE ACTION",
"13.2 - Integrate climate change measures"
] | Climate change mitigation 14.While noting the progress in recent years in increasing the share of the State Party’s energy mix comprising renewable energy, the Committee is concerned that current emission‑reducing policies and administrative approval processes for renewable energy may not be sufficient for the State Pa... | 14. While noting the progress in recent years in increasing the share of the State Party’s energy mix comprising renewable energy, the Committee is concerned that current emission‐reducing policies and administrative approval processes for renewable energy may not be sufficient for the State Party to meet its obligatio... | CESCR | Croatia | E/C.12/HRV/CO/2 | 2025 | DocumentId: bef671d9-72e5-459e-9c99-b5b97c6972e8 | AnnotationId: 7c15b5ed-639c-4c7e-8667-26f238ee0830 |
9ef80393-d972-4da7-b51a-f3fb3a5d6228 | E/C.12/HRV/CO/2 | CESCR | 2025-03-04 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Croatia"
] | [
"Eastern Europe"
] | [] | [
"Human rights & climate change"
] | [
"13 - CLIMATE ACTION",
"13.2 - Integrate climate change measures"
] | Climate change mitigation 15. The Committee recalls its statement on climate change and the Covenant and recommends that the State Party: (a) Take enhanced measures to achieve its nationally determined contribution under the Paris Agreement, including by increasing taxation on emissions and abolishing subsidies for fos... | 15. The Committee recalls its statement on climate change and the Covenant and recommends that the State Party: (a) Take enhanced measures to achieve its nationally determined contribution under the Paris Agreement, including by increasing taxation on emissions and abolishing subsidies for fossil fuels; (b) Continue an... | CESCR | Croatia | E/C.12/HRV/CO/2 | 2025 | DocumentId: bef671d9-72e5-459e-9c99-b5b97c6972e8 | AnnotationId: 9ef80393-d972-4da7-b51a-f3fb3a5d6228 |
0fb35440-f75b-4d4c-9ac6-94678aa7587b | E/C.12/HRV/CO/2 | CESCR | 2025-03-04 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Croatia"
] | [
"Eastern Europe"
] | [
"Minorities/ racial, ethnic, linguistic, religious or descent-based groups"
] | [
"Equality & non-discrimination",
"Legal & institutional reform",
"National Human Rights Action Plans (or specific areas) / implementation plans",
"Racial discrimination",
"Constitutional & legislative framework",
"Budget & resources (for human rights implementation)"
] | [
"10.3 - Ensure equal opportunities and end discrimination"
] | Non-discrimination 16.The Committee is concerned about reports of the existence of a gap between the officially recorded cases of racial discrimination under the Anti-Discrimination Act and the significantly higher number of cases reported in surveys by ethnic and national minorities and non-citizens. The Committee is ... | 16. The Committee is concerned about reports of the existence of a gap between the officially recorded cases of racial discrimination under the Anti-Discrimination Act and the significantly higher number of cases reported in surveys by ethnic and national minorities and non-citizens. The Committee is also concerned abo... | CESCR | Croatia | E/C.12/HRV/CO/2 | 2025 | DocumentId: bef671d9-72e5-459e-9c99-b5b97c6972e8 | AnnotationId: 0fb35440-f75b-4d4c-9ac6-94678aa7587b |
93acbdce-44f5-42a6-b5df-fd486c27ff98 | E/C.12/HRV/CO/2 | CESCR | 2025-03-04 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Croatia"
] | [
"Eastern Europe"
] | [
"Minorities/ racial, ethnic, linguistic, religious or descent-based groups"
] | [
"Equality & non-discrimination",
"Racial discrimination",
"Data collection & research"
] | [
"17.18 - Enhance availability of reliable data",
"10.3 - Ensure equal opportunities and end discrimination"
] | Non-discrimination 17. The Committee recommends that the State Party ensure the effective application of its policies aimed at combating discrimination based on nationality or ethnic origin by strengthening its data collection, providing sufficient resources and ensuring the comprehensive enforcement of non-discriminat... | 17. The Committee recommends that the State Party ensure the effective application of its policies aimed at combating discrimination based on nationality or ethnic origin by strengthening its data collection, providing sufficient resources and ensuring the comprehensive enforcement of non-discrimination policies and le... | CESCR | Croatia | E/C.12/HRV/CO/2 | 2025 | DocumentId: bef671d9-72e5-459e-9c99-b5b97c6972e8 | AnnotationId: 93acbdce-44f5-42a6-b5df-fd486c27ff98 |
0c8b3195-ac87-44df-a8ff-e4a4c4393574 | E/C.12/HRV/CO/2 | CESCR | 2025-03-04 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Croatia"
] | [
"Eastern Europe"
] | [
"Roma, Gypsies, Sinti & Travellers",
"Media",
"Minorities/ racial, ethnic, linguistic, religious or descent-based groups"
] | [
"Equality & non-discrimination",
"Racial discrimination"
] | [
"10.2 - Promote universal social, economical and political inclusion",
"10.3 - Ensure equal opportunities and end discrimination"
] | Non-discrimination 18.While noting the information provided by the State Party regarding its National Roma Inclusion Plan 2021–2027, the Committee is concerned about reports of the widespread occurrence of hate crimes and racist hate speech, along with the spread of harmful stereotypes targeting Roma and Serbs, both as... | 18. While noting the information provided by the State Party regarding its National Roma Inclusion Plan 2021–2027, the Committee is concerned about reports of the widespread occurrence of hate crimes and racist hate speech, along with the spread of harmful stereotypes targeting Roma and Serbs, both as minority groups a... | CESCR | Croatia | E/C.12/HRV/CO/2 | 2025 | DocumentId: bef671d9-72e5-459e-9c99-b5b97c6972e8 | AnnotationId: 0c8b3195-ac87-44df-a8ff-e4a4c4393574 |
b6fedfe6-09cb-4c1e-a4f6-18bb5fc9fa14 | E/C.12/HRV/CO/2 | CESCR | 2025-03-04 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Croatia"
] | [
"Eastern Europe"
] | [
"Roma, Gypsies, Sinti & Travellers",
"Vulnerable persons/groups",
"Media",
"Minorities/ racial, ethnic, linguistic, religious or descent-based groups"
] | [
"Equality & non-discrimination",
"Human rights education, trainings & awareness raising",
"National Human Rights Action Plans (or specific areas) / implementation plans",
"Racial discrimination",
"Access to justice & remedy",
"Constitutional & legislative framework",
"Right to participate in public affa... | [
"10.3 - Ensure equal opportunities and end discrimination"
] | Non-discrimination 19. Recalling its general comment No. 20 (2009) on non-discrimination in economic, social and cultural rights, the Committee recommends that the State Party: (a) Enforce the Anti-Discrimination Act and conduct awareness-raising campaigns targeted at the individuals and groups most susceptible to raci... | 19. Recalling its general comment No. 20 (2009) on non-discrimination in economic, social and cultural rights, the Committee recommends that the State Party: (a) Enforce the Anti-Discrimination Act and conduct awareness-raising campaigns targeted at the individuals and groups most susceptible to racial discrimination t... | CESCR | Croatia | E/C.12/HRV/CO/2 | 2025 | DocumentId: bef671d9-72e5-459e-9c99-b5b97c6972e8 | AnnotationId: b6fedfe6-09cb-4c1e-a4f6-18bb5fc9fa14 |
ff91493d-d55a-40c9-b47e-de426d23232c | E/C.12/HRV/CO/2 | CESCR | 2025-03-04 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Croatia"
] | [
"Eastern Europe"
] | [
"Women & girls"
] | [
"Equality & non-discrimination",
"Labour rights and right to work",
"Discrimination against women"
] | [
"5.a - Equal rights to economic resources, property ownership and financial services",
"5 - GENDER EQUALITY",
"5.4 - Value unpaid care and promote shared domestic responsibilities",
"8.5 - Full employment and decent work with equal pay",
"10 - REDUCED INEQUALITIES"
] | Equality between men and women 20.The Committee is concerned about the persistence of gender pay and pension gaps, due to vertical and horizontal gender segregation in the labour market, and the overrepresentation of women in low-paid work, including domestic and care work, and in the informal economy. The Committee is... | 20. The Committee is concerned about the persistence of gender pay and pension gaps, due to vertical and horizontal gender segregation in the labour market, and the overrepresentation of women in low-paid work, including domestic and care work, and in the informal economy. The Committee is also concerned about the abse... | CESCR | Croatia | E/C.12/HRV/CO/2 | 2025 | DocumentId: bef671d9-72e5-459e-9c99-b5b97c6972e8 | AnnotationId: ff91493d-d55a-40c9-b47e-de426d23232c |
cf192e10-9a52-4e84-bf3a-60429be56fbc | E/C.12/HRV/CO/2 | CESCR | 2025-03-04 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Croatia"
] | [
"Eastern Europe"
] | [
"Persons living in rural areas",
"Women & girls"
] | [
"Equality & non-discrimination",
"Labour rights and right to work",
"Discrimination against women",
"Right to education"
] | [
"8 - DECENT WORK AND ECONOMIC GROWTH",
"5.a - Equal rights to economic resources, property ownership and financial services",
"5.4 - Value unpaid care and promote shared domestic responsibilities",
"8.5 - Full employment and decent work with equal pay",
"10 - REDUCED INEQUALITIES",
"5.5 - Equal opportunit... | Equality between men and women 21. Recalling its general comment No. 16 (2005) on the equal right of men and women to the enjoyment of all economic, social and cultural rights, the Committee recommends that the State Party: (a) Take effective measures to increase women ’ s participation in the labour market, especially... | 21. Recalling its general comment No. 16 (2005) on the equal right of men and women to the enjoyment of all economic, social and cultural rights, the Committee recommends that the State Party: (a) Take effective measures to increase women ’ s participation in the labour market, especially in rural areas, and accelerate... | CESCR | Croatia | E/C.12/HRV/CO/2 | 2025 | DocumentId: bef671d9-72e5-459e-9c99-b5b97c6972e8 | AnnotationId: cf192e10-9a52-4e84-bf3a-60429be56fbc |
4aab7063-56a9-4850-aab2-6a7189c654ab | E/C.12/HRV/CO/2 | CESCR | 2025-03-04 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Croatia"
] | [
"Eastern Europe"
] | [
"Roma, Gypsies, Sinti & Travellers",
"Women & girls",
"Minorities/ racial, ethnic, linguistic, religious or descent-based groups"
] | [
"Equality & non-discrimination",
"Labour rights and right to work"
] | [
"5.1 - End discrimination against women and girls",
"8.5 - Full employment and decent work with equal pay"
] | Right to work 22.The Committee is concerned about the rise in recent years in unemployment among women and girls with basic education and the high unemployment rates among Roma compared to the general population (arts. 2 (2) and 6). | 22. The Committee is concerned about the rise in recent years in unemployment among women and girls with basic education and the high unemployment rates among Roma compared to the general population (arts. 2 (2) and 6). | CESCR | Croatia | E/C.12/HRV/CO/2 | 2025 | DocumentId: bef671d9-72e5-459e-9c99-b5b97c6972e8 | AnnotationId: 4aab7063-56a9-4850-aab2-6a7189c654ab |
e9c18b90-ca10-4dff-8fee-af9aeb818419 | E/C.12/HRV/CO/2 | CESCR | 2025-03-04 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Croatia"
] | [
"Eastern Europe"
] | [
"Roma, Gypsies, Sinti & Travellers",
"Women & girls",
"Minorities/ racial, ethnic, linguistic, religious or descent-based groups"
] | [
"Equality & non-discrimination",
"Labour rights and right to work"
] | [
"5.1 - End discrimination against women and girls",
"8.5 - Full employment and decent work with equal pay",
"4.5 - No discrimination in education"
] | Right to work 23. Recalling its general comment No. 18 (2005) on the right to work, the Committee recommends that the State Party increase its efforts to address unemployment among women, girls with basic education and Roma, for example by implementing targeted public-sector employment schemes, and that it continue its... | 23. Recalling its general comment No. 18 (2005) on the right to work, the Committee recommends that the State Party increase its efforts to address unemployment among women, girls with basic education and Roma, for example by implementing targeted public-sector employment schemes, and that it continue its efforts to ad... | CESCR | Croatia | E/C.12/HRV/CO/2 | 2025 | DocumentId: bef671d9-72e5-459e-9c99-b5b97c6972e8 | AnnotationId: e9c18b90-ca10-4dff-8fee-af9aeb818419 |
be0127c5-7add-4398-aad9-a45bcb824cee | E/C.12/HRV/CO/2 | CESCR | 2025-03-04 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Croatia"
] | [
"Eastern Europe"
] | [
"Persons with disabilities"
] | [
"Human rights education, trainings & awareness raising",
"Labour rights and right to work",
"Persons with disabilities: accessibility, mobility"
] | [
"8 - DECENT WORK AND ECONOMIC GROWTH",
"8.5 - Full employment and decent work with equal pay",
"11.2 - Affordable and sustainable transport systems",
"10.3 - Ensure equal opportunities and end discrimination"
] | Right to work 24.The Committee is concerned about reports that persons with disabilities are overrepresented among the unemployed and underemployed relative to their portion of the population. It notes that that disparity is closely linked to a lack of accessible transportation to workplaces and limited awareness of th... | 24. The Committee is concerned about reports that persons with disabilities are overrepresented among the unemployed and underemployed relative to their portion of the population. It notes that that disparity is closely linked to a lack of accessible transportation to workplaces and limited awareness of the obligation ... | CESCR | Croatia | E/C.12/HRV/CO/2 | 2025 | DocumentId: bef671d9-72e5-459e-9c99-b5b97c6972e8 | AnnotationId: be0127c5-7add-4398-aad9-a45bcb824cee |
d0178690-c5bd-4c32-b0b7-c07a3e364428 | E/C.12/HRV/CO/2 | CESCR | 2025-03-04 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Croatia"
] | [
"Eastern Europe"
] | [
"Persons with disabilities"
] | [
"Equality & non-discrimination",
"National Human Rights Action Plans (or specific areas) / implementation plans",
"Persons with disabilities: independence, inclusion"
] | [
"8 - DECENT WORK AND ECONOMIC GROWTH",
"8.5 - Full employment and decent work with equal pay",
"10.3 - Ensure equal opportunities and end discrimination"
] | Right to work 25. The Committee recommends that the State Party continue to strengthen its employment policy for persons with disabilities in order to tackle the root causes of their unemployment and underemployment and to implement an action plan with precise, time-bound targets for regularly measuring progress, takin... | 25. The Committee recommends that the State Party continue to strengthen its employment policy for persons with disabilities in order to tackle the root causes of their unemployment and underemployment and to implement an action plan with precise, time-bound targets for regularly measuring progress, taking into account... | CESCR | Croatia | E/C.12/HRV/CO/2 | 2025 | DocumentId: bef671d9-72e5-459e-9c99-b5b97c6972e8 | AnnotationId: d0178690-c5bd-4c32-b0b7-c07a3e364428 |
183ce880-63fd-4e4e-8c2f-2e16fabfa834 | E/C.12/HRV/CO/2 | CESCR | 2025-03-04 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Croatia"
] | [
"Eastern Europe"
] | [
"Migrants"
] | [
"Labour rights and right to work",
"Access to justice & remedy",
"Constitutional & legislative framework",
"Right to food"
] | [
"8.8 - Universal labour rights and safe working environments",
"2.1 - Universal access to safe and nutritious food",
"8.5 - Full employment and decent work with equal pay"
] | Right to just and favourable conditions of work 26.While noting the legislative measures taken by the State Party to address unregistered work and precarious work, the Committee remains concerned about the inadequate enforcement of labour legislation. It also expresses deep concern over reports that migrant workers, in... | 26. While noting the legislative measures taken by the State Party to address unregistered work and precarious work, the Committee remains concerned about the inadequate enforcement of labour legislation. It also expresses deep concern over reports that migrant workers, in particular unskilled and low‐wage earners in t... | CESCR | Croatia | E/C.12/HRV/CO/2 | 2025 | DocumentId: bef671d9-72e5-459e-9c99-b5b97c6972e8 | AnnotationId: 183ce880-63fd-4e4e-8c2f-2e16fabfa834 |
12a9f4cb-b506-4551-867c-c68f566f3a9f | E/C.12/HRV/CO/2 | CESCR | 2025-03-04 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Croatia"
] | [
"Eastern Europe"
] | [
"Migrants"
] | [
"Labour rights and right to work",
"Access to justice & remedy",
"Right to food"
] | [
"8.8 - Universal labour rights and safe working environments",
"2.1 - Universal access to safe and nutritious food",
"8.5 - Full employment and decent work with equal pay"
] | Right to just and favourable conditions of work 27. Recalling its general comment N o. 23 (2016) on the right to just and favourable conditions of work, the Committee recommends that the State Party: (a) Increase the number and strengthen the capacities of labour inspectors and other enforcement authorities to prevent,... | 27. Recalling its general comment N o. 23 (2016) on the right to just and favourable conditions of work, the Committee recommends that the State Party: (a) Increase the number and strengthen the capacities of labour inspectors and other enforcement authorities to prevent, identify and effectively address violations of ... | CESCR | Croatia | E/C.12/HRV/CO/2 | 2025 | DocumentId: bef671d9-72e5-459e-9c99-b5b97c6972e8 | AnnotationId: 12a9f4cb-b506-4551-867c-c68f566f3a9f |
3ca2aa56-8cc3-4449-9dae-505f254de646 | E/C.12/HRV/CO/2 | CESCR | 2025-03-04 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Croatia"
] | [
"Eastern Europe"
] | [
"Older persons"
] | [
"Right to social security"
] | [
"1.3 - Implement social protection systems"
] | Right to social security 28.While noting the State Party’s adoption of the new Social Welfare Act in 2022, the Committee is concerned about reports that the level of social assistance benefits, including the guaranteed minimum benefit and the national benefits for older persons, remain inadequate to cover the cost of l... | 28. While noting the State Party’s adoption of the new Social Welfare Act in 2022, the Committee is concerned about reports that the level of social assistance benefits, including the guaranteed minimum benefit and the national benefits for older persons, remain inadequate to cover the cost of living. The Committee is ... | CESCR | Croatia | E/C.12/HRV/CO/2 | 2025 | DocumentId: bef671d9-72e5-459e-9c99-b5b97c6972e8 | AnnotationId: 3ca2aa56-8cc3-4449-9dae-505f254de646 |
877b15d0-be14-4621-aa04-fcc382b79c9e | E/C.12/HRV/CO/2 | CESCR | 2025-03-04 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Croatia"
] | [
"Eastern Europe"
] | [
"Older persons"
] | [
"Right to social security"
] | [
"1.3 - Implement social protection systems"
] | Right to social security 29. Recalling its general comment No. 19 (2007) on the right to social security, the Committee recommends that the State Party: (a) Take measures to ensure that the levels of the guaranteed minimum benefit and national benefits for older persons are adequate , including by establish ing an effe... | 29. Recalling its general comment No. 19 (2007) on the right to social security, the Committee recommends that the State Party: (a) Take measures to ensure that the levels of the guaranteed minimum benefit and national benefits for older persons are adequate , including by establishing an effective and transparent inde... | CESCR | Croatia | E/C.12/HRV/CO/2 | 2025 | DocumentId: bef671d9-72e5-459e-9c99-b5b97c6972e8 | AnnotationId: 877b15d0-be14-4621-aa04-fcc382b79c9e |
97e05481-75e4-427e-ad11-8dec48176167 | E/C.12/HRV/CO/2 | CESCR | 2025-03-04 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Croatia"
] | [
"Eastern Europe"
] | [
"Older persons",
"Persons living in rural areas"
] | [
"Right to an adequate standard of living"
] | [
"10.3 - Ensure equal opportunities and end discrimination",
"1.3 - Implement social protection systems"
] | Social care services 30.The Committee is concerned about the inadequate availability of quality, affordable long-term care services for older persons, particularly in small towns and rural areas (arts. 9 and 10). | 30. The Committee is concerned about the inadequate availability of quality, affordable long-term care services for older persons, particularly in small towns and rural areas (arts. 9 and 10). | CESCR | Croatia | E/C.12/HRV/CO/2 | 2025 | DocumentId: bef671d9-72e5-459e-9c99-b5b97c6972e8 | AnnotationId: 97e05481-75e4-427e-ad11-8dec48176167 |
8602c403-d98e-4704-9474-5ea4ae6d8698 | E/C.12/HRV/CO/2 | CESCR | 2025-03-04 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Croatia"
] | [
"Eastern Europe"
] | [
"Older persons",
"Persons living in rural areas"
] | [
"Right to an adequate standard of living"
] | [
"10.3 - Ensure equal opportunities and end discrimination",
"1.3 - Implement social protection systems"
] | Social care services 31. The Committee recommends that the State Party intensify its efforts to ensure that older persons have access to affordable, quality long-term care, supported by adequate and qualified personnel, including in small towns and rural areas. | 31. The Committee recommends that the State Party intensify its efforts to ensure that older persons have access to affordable, quality long-term care, supported by adequate and qualified personnel, including in small towns and rural areas. | CESCR | Croatia | E/C.12/HRV/CO/2 | 2025 | DocumentId: bef671d9-72e5-459e-9c99-b5b97c6972e8 | AnnotationId: 8602c403-d98e-4704-9474-5ea4ae6d8698 |
7c1f9a67-8f8c-4029-b703-e2223dc00f46 | E/C.12/HRV/CO/2 | CESCR | 2025-03-04 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Croatia"
] | [
"Eastern Europe"
] | [
"Children",
"Roma, Gypsies, Sinti & Travellers",
"Women & girls",
"Minorities/ racial, ethnic, linguistic, religious or descent-based groups"
] | [
"Rights related to marriage & family",
"Children: definition; general principles; protection",
"Right to health",
"Sexual & gender-based violence"
] | [
"5.3 - Eliminate forced marriages and genital mutilation",
"3.4 - Reduce mortality from non-communicable diseases and promote mental health"
] | Protection of the family and children 32.The Committee is concerned about reports that harmful traditional practices persist in Roma communities, including practices that perpetuate child marriage, and that such practices also have a negative impact on the physical and mental health and well-being of girls (art. 10). | 32. The Committee is concerned about reports that harmful traditional practices persist in Roma communities, including practices that perpetuate child marriage, and that such practices also have a negative impact on the physical and mental health and well-being of girls (art. 10). | CESCR | Croatia | E/C.12/HRV/CO/2 | 2025 | DocumentId: bef671d9-72e5-459e-9c99-b5b97c6972e8 | AnnotationId: 7c1f9a67-8f8c-4029-b703-e2223dc00f46 |
8bb603fb-96d9-4e6a-aa82-06b928f8e2cb | E/C.12/HRV/CO/2 | CESCR | 2025-03-04 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Croatia"
] | [
"Eastern Europe"
] | [
"Children",
"Roma, Gypsies, Sinti & Travellers",
"Minorities/ racial, ethnic, linguistic, religious or descent-based groups"
] | [
"Rights related to marriage & family",
"Support to victims & witnesses",
"Human rights education, trainings & awareness raising",
"Children: definition; general principles; protection",
"Access to justice & remedy",
"Constitutional & legislative framework",
"Right to social security",
"Right to educat... | [
"4.5 - No discrimination in education",
"5.3 - Eliminate forced marriages and genital mutilation",
"16.3 - Promote the rule of law and access to justice for all"
] | Protection of the family and children 33. The Committee recommends that the State Party: (a) Strengthen measures to eliminate child marriage by adopting a comprehensive approach that addresses its root causes, including by providing social benefits for continued education, raising awareness of relevant legislation and ... | 33. The Committee recommends that the State Party: (a) Strengthen measures to eliminate child marriage by adopting a comprehensive approach that addresses its root causes, including by providing social benefits for continued education, raising awareness of relevant legislation and conducting widespread educational camp... | CESCR | Croatia | E/C.12/HRV/CO/2 | 2025 | DocumentId: bef671d9-72e5-459e-9c99-b5b97c6972e8 | AnnotationId: 8bb603fb-96d9-4e6a-aa82-06b928f8e2cb |
967d4f46-8f55-4529-83c3-eff85e14d512 | E/C.12/HRV/CO/2 | CESCR | 2025-03-04 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Croatia"
] | [
"Eastern Europe"
] | [
"Persons living in poverty",
"Roma, Gypsies, Sinti & Travellers",
"Older persons",
"Persons living in rural areas",
"Women & girls",
"Minorities/ racial, ethnic, linguistic, religious or descent-based groups"
] | [
"Human rights & poverty",
"National Human Rights Action Plans (or specific areas) / implementation plans",
"Right to an adequate standard of living"
] | [
"10.2 - Promote universal social, economical and political inclusion",
"10.3 - Ensure equal opportunities and end discrimination"
] | Right to an adequate standard of living 34.Noting the information provided by the State Party regarding the Action Plan against Poverty and Social Exclusion 2021–2024, the Committee is concerned about the rising inflation of recent years and about reports that the at-risk-of-poverty rate has increased and remains high ... | 34. Noting the information provided by the State Party regarding the Action Plan against Poverty and Social Exclusion 2021–2024, the Committee is concerned about the rising inflation of recent years and about reports that the at-risk-of-poverty rate has increased and remains high for single-parent families, Roma and ol... | CESCR | Croatia | E/C.12/HRV/CO/2 | 2025 | DocumentId: bef671d9-72e5-459e-9c99-b5b97c6972e8 | AnnotationId: 967d4f46-8f55-4529-83c3-eff85e14d512 |
f3057f35-fa3b-49b5-a1e4-f2e67b4a07d4 | E/C.12/HRV/CO/2 | CESCR | 2025-03-04 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Croatia"
] | [
"Eastern Europe"
] | [
"Persons living in poverty",
"Roma, Gypsies, Sinti & Travellers",
"Older persons",
"Persons living in rural areas",
"Women & girls",
"Minorities/ racial, ethnic, linguistic, religious or descent-based groups"
] | [
"Human rights & poverty",
"Right to an adequate standard of living"
] | [
"1 - NO POVERTY",
"10.3 - Ensure equal opportunities and end discrimination"
] | Right to an adequate standard of living 35. The Committee urges the State Party to redouble its efforts to address poverty, paying particular attention to single-parent families, Roma and older persons, in particular single-woman households in rural areas, including by considering an increase in direct cash transfers t... | 35. The Committee urges the State Party to redouble its efforts to address poverty, paying particular attention to single-parent families, Roma and older persons, in particular single-woman households in rural areas, including by considering an increase in direct cash transfers to the most disadvantaged and marginalize... | CESCR | Croatia | E/C.12/HRV/CO/2 | 2025 | DocumentId: bef671d9-72e5-459e-9c99-b5b97c6972e8 | AnnotationId: f3057f35-fa3b-49b5-a1e4-f2e67b4a07d4 |
7734433a-bd7f-4173-a6df-f5822d8eacc7 | E/C.12/HRV/CO/2 | CESCR | 2025-03-04 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Croatia"
] | [
"Eastern Europe"
] | [
"Persons living in poverty",
"Migrants"
] | [
"Constitutional & legislative framework",
"Land & property rights",
"Right to adequate housing"
] | [
"1.4 - Equal rights to ownership, basic services, technology and economic resources",
"8.8 - Universal labour rights and safe working environments",
"11.1 - Safe and affordable housing",
"2.3 - Double the productivity and incomes of small-scale food producers"
] | Right to adequate housing 36.Noting the information provided regarding pending legislation on affordable housing, the Committee is concerned about reports of the rise in recent years in the cost of housing and a deficit of adequate and affordable housing. The Committee is also concerned that current policies, including... | 36. Noting the information provided regarding pending legislation on affordable housing, the Committee is concerned about reports of the rise in recent years in the cost of housing and a deficit of adequate and affordable housing. The Committee is also concerned that current policies, including tax policies regarding r... | CESCR | Croatia | E/C.12/HRV/CO/2 | 2025 | DocumentId: bef671d9-72e5-459e-9c99-b5b97c6972e8 | AnnotationId: 7734433a-bd7f-4173-a6df-f5822d8eacc7 |
d8083b59-d204-4a10-a3ad-b43d07d5b38e | E/C.12/HRV/CO/2 | CESCR | 2025-03-04 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Croatia"
] | [
"Eastern Europe"
] | [
"Persons living in poverty",
"Migrants"
] | [
"Human rights & poverty",
"Constitutional & legislative framework",
"Land & property rights",
"Right to adequate housing"
] | [
"1.4 - Equal rights to ownership, basic services, technology and economic resources",
"8.8 - Universal labour rights and safe working environments",
"11.1 - Safe and affordable housing",
"2.3 - Double the productivity and incomes of small-scale food producers"
] | Right to adequate housing 37. Recalling its general comment No. 4 (1991) on the right to adequate housing, the Committee recommends that the State Party: (a) Expedite the adoption of the draft Affordable Housing Act; (b) Review real estate taxation legislation with a view to increasing the supply of housing units for s... | 37. Recalling its general comment No. 4 (1991) on the right to adequate housing, the Committee recommends that the State Party: (a) Expedite the adoption of the draft Affordable Housing Act; (b) Review real estate taxation legislation with a view to increasing the supply of housing units for sale and long-term rental; ... | CESCR | Croatia | E/C.12/HRV/CO/2 | 2025 | DocumentId: bef671d9-72e5-459e-9c99-b5b97c6972e8 | AnnotationId: d8083b59-d204-4a10-a3ad-b43d07d5b38e |
15bf85d8-4f5d-41b0-9830-c18ca158aac3 | E/C.12/HRV/CO/2 | CESCR | 2025-03-04 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Croatia"
] | [
"Eastern Europe"
] | [
"Persons living in poverty",
"Roma, Gypsies, Sinti & Travellers",
"Minorities/ racial, ethnic, linguistic, religious or descent-based groups"
] | [
"Equality & non-discrimination",
"Human rights & poverty",
"Right to adequate housing"
] | [
"1.4 - Equal rights to ownership, basic services, technology and economic resources",
"11.1 - Safe and affordable housing"
] | Right to adequate housing 38.The Committee is concerned about the severe poverty and poor living conditions experienced by Roma communities in de facto segregated areas and informal settlements, which lack adequate infrastructure and essential services. The Committee is also concerned about the practice of demolishing ... | 38. The Committee is concerned about the severe poverty and poor living conditions experienced by Roma communities in de facto segregated areas and informal settlements, which lack adequate infrastructure and essential services. The Committee is also concerned about the practice of demolishing homes and conducting forc... | CESCR | Croatia | E/C.12/HRV/CO/2 | 2025 | DocumentId: bef671d9-72e5-459e-9c99-b5b97c6972e8 | AnnotationId: 15bf85d8-4f5d-41b0-9830-c18ca158aac3 |
aece4e2e-582e-4915-99ec-354fa636f936 | E/C.12/HRV/CO/2 | CESCR | 2025-03-04 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Croatia"
] | [
"Eastern Europe"
] | [
"Roma, Gypsies, Sinti & Travellers",
"Minorities/ racial, ethnic, linguistic, religious or descent-based groups"
] | [
"Constitutional & legislative framework",
"Safe drinking water & sanitation",
"Land & property rights",
"Right to education",
"Right to adequate housing",
"Right to an adequate standard of living"
] | [
"1.4 - Equal rights to ownership, basic services, technology and economic resources",
"6.2 - End open defecation and provide access to sanitation and hygiene",
"11.1 - Safe and affordable housing",
"6.1 - Safe and affordable drinking water",
"6.3 - Improve water quality, wastewater treatment and safe reuse"... | Right to adequate housing 39. Recalling its general comment No. 7 (1997) on forced evictions and its statement on the right to sanitation, the Committee recommends that the State Party: (a) Provide durable, adequate housing solutions to persons, including Roma, living in informal settlements and, in the meantime, impro... | 39. Recalling its general comment No. 7 (1997) on forced evictions and its statement on the right to sanitation, the Committee recommends that the State Party: (a) Provide durable, adequate housing solutions to persons, including Roma, living in informal settlements and, in the meantime, improve their living conditions... | CESCR | Croatia | E/C.12/HRV/CO/2 | 2025 | DocumentId: bef671d9-72e5-459e-9c99-b5b97c6972e8 | AnnotationId: aece4e2e-582e-4915-99ec-354fa636f936 |
77c84e8e-9cea-4059-a8b1-cb79d1b96abf | E/C.12/HRV/CO/2 | CESCR | 2025-03-04 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Croatia"
] | [
"Eastern Europe"
] | [
"Persons living in poverty",
"Older persons",
"Persons with disabilities"
] | [
"Human rights & poverty",
"National Human Rights Action Plans (or specific areas) / implementation plans",
"Right to health",
"Human rights & climate change",
"Safe drinking water & sanitation",
"Budget & resources (for human rights implementation)"
] | [
"13.1 - Strengthen resilience and adaptive capacity to climate related disasters"
] | Climate change adaptation 40.The Committee notes the information provided by the State Party regarding the long‑term National Strategy for Climate Change Adaptation in the Republic of Croatia for the Period up to 2040 with a view to 2070. The Committee is concerned, however, that the resources allocated may be insuffic... | 40. The Committee notes the information provided by the State Party regarding the long‐term National Strategy for Climate Change Adaptation in the Republic of Croatia for the Period up to 2040 with a view to 2070. The Committee is concerned, however, that the resources allocated may be insufficient to adequately preven... | CESCR | Croatia | E/C.12/HRV/CO/2 | 2025 | DocumentId: bef671d9-72e5-459e-9c99-b5b97c6972e8 | AnnotationId: 77c84e8e-9cea-4059-a8b1-cb79d1b96abf |
27bccf64-9024-4e58-b2d8-3e38ef204647 | E/C.12/HRV/CO/2 | CESCR | 2025-03-04 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Croatia"
] | [
"Eastern Europe"
] | [] | [
"Human rights & the environment",
"Human rights & climate change",
"Safe drinking water & sanitation"
] | [
"13.1 - Strengthen resilience and adaptive capacity to climate related disasters",
"13.2 - Integrate climate change measures",
"6.3 - Improve water quality, wastewater treatment and safe reuse"
] | Climate change adaptation 41. The Committee recommends that the State Party significantly increase the resources dedicated to building the resilience of its society and its economy, in particular the agriculture, fisheries and tourism sectors, to water scarcity and environmental shocks. Actions could include expanding ... | 41. The Committee recommends that the State Party significantly increase the resources dedicated to building the resilience of its society and its economy, in particular the agriculture, fisheries and tourism sectors, to water scarcity and environmental shocks. Actions could include expanding tree-planting programmes, ... | CESCR | Croatia | E/C.12/HRV/CO/2 | 2025 | DocumentId: bef671d9-72e5-459e-9c99-b5b97c6972e8 | AnnotationId: 27bccf64-9024-4e58-b2d8-3e38ef204647 |
2f41824a-040d-45eb-9c47-a01d27580165 | E/C.12/HRV/CO/2 | CESCR | 2025-03-04 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Croatia"
] | [
"Eastern Europe"
] | [
"Migrants"
] | [
"Labour rights and right to work",
"Right to health"
] | [
"8 - DECENT WORK AND ECONOMIC GROWTH",
"3 - GOOD HEALTH AND WELL-BEING"
] | Right to health 42.Noting the information provided by the State Party regarding the National Recovery and Resilience Plan 2021–2026, the Committee is concerned about reports of shortages of healthcare personnel, particularly nurses and doctors, and that those shortages are reportedly due to low wages, resulting in the ... | 42. Noting the information provided by the State Party regarding the National Recovery and Resilience Plan 2021–2026, the Committee is concerned about reports of shortages of healthcare personnel, particularly nurses and doctors, and that those shortages are reportedly due to low wages, resulting in the migration of he... | CESCR | Croatia | E/C.12/HRV/CO/2 | 2025 | DocumentId: bef671d9-72e5-459e-9c99-b5b97c6972e8 | AnnotationId: 2f41824a-040d-45eb-9c47-a01d27580165 |
28a40bae-0fee-47cc-a9aa-a6dabed86ae2 | E/C.12/HRV/CO/2 | CESCR | 2025-03-04 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Croatia"
] | [
"Eastern Europe"
] | [] | [
"Right to health",
"Right to an adequate standard of living"
] | [
"8 - DECENT WORK AND ECONOMIC GROWTH",
"3 - GOOD HEALTH AND WELL-BEING"
] | Right to health 43. The Committee recommends that the State Party take all measures necessary to alleviate the shortages of nurses and doctors, including by considering raising their salaries and offering appropriate incentives for them to remain in their posts. In that regard, the Committee recalls its general comment... | 43. The Committee recommends that the State Party take all measures necessary to alleviate the shortages of nurses and doctors, including by considering raising their salaries and offering appropriate incentives for them to remain in their posts. In that regard, the Committee recalls its general comment No. 14 (2000) o... | CESCR | Croatia | E/C.12/HRV/CO/2 | 2025 | DocumentId: bef671d9-72e5-459e-9c99-b5b97c6972e8 | AnnotationId: 28a40bae-0fee-47cc-a9aa-a6dabed86ae2 |
813c4bd3-f9b2-4a77-be42-8a6005541f57 | E/C.12/HRV/CO/2 | CESCR | 2025-03-04 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Croatia"
] | [
"Eastern Europe"
] | [
"Roma, Gypsies, Sinti & Travellers",
"Minorities/ racial, ethnic, linguistic, religious or descent-based groups"
] | [
"Equality & non-discrimination",
"Right to health",
"Right to social security"
] | [
"3.8 - Achieve universal health coverage",
"1.3 - Implement social protection systems"
] | Right to health 44.The Committee is concerned about reports that a smaller proportion of Roma are covered by the mandatory health insurance scheme compared to the general population. The Committee is also concerned about reports that their general state of health is disproportionally poorer compared to the general popu... | 44. The Committee is concerned about reports that a smaller proportion of Roma are covered by the mandatory health insurance scheme compared to the general population. The Committee is also concerned about reports that their general state of health is disproportionally poorer compared to the general population, which i... | CESCR | Croatia | E/C.12/HRV/CO/2 | 2025 | DocumentId: bef671d9-72e5-459e-9c99-b5b97c6972e8 | AnnotationId: 813c4bd3-f9b2-4a77-be42-8a6005541f57 |
0a360356-cff9-43b5-94aa-ed8511d64eb4 | E/C.12/HRV/CO/2 | CESCR | 2025-03-04 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Croatia"
] | [
"Eastern Europe"
] | [
"Roma, Gypsies, Sinti & Travellers",
"Minorities/ racial, ethnic, linguistic, religious or descent-based groups"
] | [
"Equality & non-discrimination",
"Right to health",
"Right to social security",
"Right to an adequate standard of living"
] | [
"3.8 - Achieve universal health coverage",
"1.4 - Equal rights to ownership, basic services, technology and economic resources",
"11.1 - Safe and affordable housing",
"10.3 - Ensure equal opportunities and end discrimination",
"1.3 - Implement social protection systems"
] | Right to health 45. The Committee recommends that the State Party increase health insurance coverage, including by considering the subsidizing of schemes for groups and persons who are disproportionally overrepresented among those without health insurance, including Roma. The Committee also recommends that the State Pa... | 45. The Committee recommends that the State Party increase health insurance coverage, including by considering the subsidizing of schemes for groups and persons who are disproportionally overrepresented among those without health insurance, including Roma. The Committee also recommends that the State Party increase fun... | CESCR | Croatia | E/C.12/HRV/CO/2 | 2025 | DocumentId: bef671d9-72e5-459e-9c99-b5b97c6972e8 | AnnotationId: 0a360356-cff9-43b5-94aa-ed8511d64eb4 |
4ffccf32-04f2-4727-8e2b-574b69a97453 | E/C.12/HRV/CO/2 | CESCR | 2025-03-04 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Croatia"
] | [
"Eastern Europe"
] | [
"Medical staff / health professionals",
"Women & girls"
] | [
"Right to health",
"Sexual & reproductive health and rights"
] | [
"3.8 - Achieve universal health coverage",
"5.6 - Universal access to reproductive health and rights"
] | Right to health 46.Noting the information provided by the State Party regarding the right to abortion, the Committee is concerned about reports that access to abortion services is, in some instances, restricted by the refusal of individual doctors citing conscientious objections, by the high cost of the procedure and t... | 46. Noting the information provided by the State Party regarding the right to abortion, the Committee is concerned about reports that access to abortion services is, in some instances, restricted by the refusal of individual doctors citing conscientious objections, by the high cost of the procedure and the necessary me... | CESCR | Croatia | E/C.12/HRV/CO/2 | 2025 | DocumentId: bef671d9-72e5-459e-9c99-b5b97c6972e8 | AnnotationId: 4ffccf32-04f2-4727-8e2b-574b69a97453 |
fd9118ce-f816-455c-8592-85fb6d7adce6 | E/C.12/HRV/CO/2 | CESCR | 2025-03-04 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Croatia"
] | [
"Eastern Europe"
] | [
"Medical staff / health professionals",
"Women & girls"
] | [
"Right to health",
"Sexual & reproductive health and rights"
] | [
"3.7 - Universal access to reproductive care, planning and education",
"5.6 - Universal access to reproductive health and rights"
] | Right to health 47. The Committee recommends that the State Party guarantee access to abortion services, expand and facilitate appropriate referral services and ensure that the exercise of conscientious objection by healthcare personnel does not pose an obstacle for women who wish to terminate a pregnancy. In that rega... | 47. The Committee recommends that the State Party guarantee access to abortion services, expand and facilitate appropriate referral services and ensure that the exercise of conscientious objection by healthcare personnel does not pose an obstacle for women who wish to terminate a pregnancy. In that regard, the Committe... | CESCR | Croatia | E/C.12/HRV/CO/2 | 2025 | DocumentId: bef671d9-72e5-459e-9c99-b5b97c6972e8 | AnnotationId: fd9118ce-f816-455c-8592-85fb6d7adce6 |
a43b38ec-4ca3-41b4-aece-d837b457d699 | E/C.12/HRV/CO/2 | CESCR | 2025-03-04 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Croatia"
] | [
"Eastern Europe"
] | [
"Persons living in poverty",
"Older persons",
"Persons with disabilities"
] | [
"Equality & non-discrimination",
"Human rights & poverty",
"Labour rights and right to work",
"Right to health",
"Constitutional & legislative framework",
"Right to social security"
] | [
"8.5 - Full employment and decent work with equal pay",
"1.3 - Implement social protection systems"
] | Right to health 48.The Committee is concerned about reports that, to obtain and maintain health insurance, unemployed persons are required to be physically present at the premises of the relevant authorities at regular intervals. That practice may constitute discrimination against persons with disabilities, older perso... | 48. The Committee is concerned about reports that, to obtain and maintain health insurance, unemployed persons are required to be physically present at the premises of the relevant authorities at regular intervals. That practice may constitute discrimination against persons with disabilities, older persons and persons ... | CESCR | Croatia | E/C.12/HRV/CO/2 | 2025 | DocumentId: bef671d9-72e5-459e-9c99-b5b97c6972e8 | AnnotationId: a43b38ec-4ca3-41b4-aece-d837b457d699 |
21f2d8b3-b3b8-49dd-9b18-2330785ab512 | E/C.12/HRV/CO/2 | CESCR | 2025-03-04 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Croatia"
] | [
"Eastern Europe"
] | [] | [
"Labour rights and right to work",
"Right to health",
"Constitutional & legislative framework",
"Right to social security"
] | [
"1.3 - Implement social protection systems"
] | Right to health 49. The Committee recommends that the State Party review its legislative and administrative framework concerning the rules for granting, continuing and terminating health insurance for unemployed persons, including the general demand for the physical presence of all claimants, and instituting a right of... | 49. The Committee recommends that the State Party review its legislative and administrative framework concerning the rules for granting, continuing and terminating health insurance for unemployed persons, including the general demand for the physical presence of all claimants, and instituting a right of appeal against ... | CESCR | Croatia | E/C.12/HRV/CO/2 | 2025 | DocumentId: bef671d9-72e5-459e-9c99-b5b97c6972e8 | AnnotationId: 21f2d8b3-b3b8-49dd-9b18-2330785ab512 |
6762000f-7c7b-443b-8122-1bfdf9407fba | E/C.12/HRV/CO/2 | CESCR | 2025-03-04 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Croatia"
] | [
"Eastern Europe"
] | [
"Children",
"Roma, Gypsies, Sinti & Travellers",
"Minorities/ racial, ethnic, linguistic, religious or descent-based groups"
] | [
"Equality & non-discrimination",
"Right to education"
] | [
"4.1 - Free primary and secondary education",
"4.5 - No discrimination in education",
"4.a - Build and upgrade inclusive and safe schools"
] | Right to education 50.The Committee is concerned about reports of low school attendance among Roma children in primary and secondary education, alongside their high dropout rates at both the primary and secondary levels, and ongoing de facto segregation of Roma children in education, the so-called Roma-only classes, pa... | 50. The Committee is concerned about reports of low school attendance among Roma children in primary and secondary education, alongside their high dropout rates at both the primary and secondary levels, and ongoing de facto segregation of Roma children in education, the so-called Roma-only classes, particularly in Međi... | CESCR | Croatia | E/C.12/HRV/CO/2 | 2025 | DocumentId: bef671d9-72e5-459e-9c99-b5b97c6972e8 | AnnotationId: 6762000f-7c7b-443b-8122-1bfdf9407fba |
b1bfb579-1edf-43c7-9851-062526fa5049 | E/C.12/HRV/CO/2 | CESCR | 2025-03-04 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Croatia"
] | [
"Eastern Europe"
] | [
"Children",
"Roma, Gypsies, Sinti & Travellers",
"Minorities/ racial, ethnic, linguistic, religious or descent-based groups"
] | [
"Equality & non-discrimination",
"Right to education"
] | [
"4.1 - Free primary and secondary education",
"4.5 - No discrimination in education",
"10.3 - Ensure equal opportunities and end discrimination"
] | Right to education 51. The Committee recommends that the State Party redouble its efforts to reduce the school dropout rate, paying particular attention to ensure that Roma children enjoy equal opportunities with other children in access to quality primary education. The Committee also recommends that the State Party t... | 51. The Committee recommends that the State Party redouble its efforts to reduce the school dropout rate, paying particular attention to ensure that Roma children enjoy equal opportunities with other children in access to quality primary education. The Committee also recommends that the State Party take immediate measu... | CESCR | Croatia | E/C.12/HRV/CO/2 | 2025 | DocumentId: bef671d9-72e5-459e-9c99-b5b97c6972e8 | AnnotationId: b1bfb579-1edf-43c7-9851-062526fa5049 |
61e6e619-bb58-4af6-a113-c9df1ae91d1b | E/C.12/HRV/CO/2 | CESCR | 2025-03-04 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Croatia"
] | [
"Eastern Europe"
] | [] | [] | [] | Cultural rights 52.The Committee is concerned about reports of instances of vandalism targeting Serbian cultural monuments and Orthodox churches in various cities. | 52. The Committee is concerned about reports of instances of vandalism targeting Serbian cultural monuments and Orthodox churches in various cities. | CESCR | Croatia | E/C.12/HRV/CO/2 | 2025 | DocumentId: bef671d9-72e5-459e-9c99-b5b97c6972e8 | AnnotationId: 61e6e619-bb58-4af6-a113-c9df1ae91d1b |
35633bc8-2571-47d3-86ec-0b4dd0171ba7 | E/C.12/HRV/CO/2 | CESCR | 2025-03-04 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Croatia"
] | [
"Eastern Europe"
] | [
"Minorities/ racial, ethnic, linguistic, religious or descent-based groups"
] | [
"Cultural rights",
"Human rights education, trainings & awareness raising"
] | [
"4.7 - Education for sustainable development and global citizenship"
] | Cultural rights 53. The Committee recommends that the State Party take adequate measures to protect the cultural and religious sites of ethnic and religious minorities and conduct awareness-raising campaigns for the general public with a view to promoting and increasing tolerance for cultural diversity. In that regard,... | 53. The Committee recommends that the State Party take adequate measures to protect the cultural and religious sites of ethnic and religious minorities and conduct awareness-raising campaigns for the general public with a view to promoting and increasing tolerance for cultural diversity. In that regard, the Committee r... | CESCR | Croatia | E/C.12/HRV/CO/2 | 2025 | DocumentId: bef671d9-72e5-459e-9c99-b5b97c6972e8 | AnnotationId: 35633bc8-2571-47d3-86ec-0b4dd0171ba7 |
302ec3b0-7229-4fb5-8f8d-c73336777948 | E/C.12/HRV/CO/2 | CESCR | 2025-03-04 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Croatia"
] | [
"Eastern Europe"
] | [] | [
"Economic, social & cultural rights - general measures of implementation",
"Ratification of & accession to international instruments"
] | [] | D.Other recommendations 54. The Committee encourages the State Party to ratify the Optional Protocol to the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights. | 54. The Committee encourages the State Party to ratify the Optional Protocol to the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights. | CESCR | Croatia | E/C.12/HRV/CO/2 | 2025 | DocumentId: bef671d9-72e5-459e-9c99-b5b97c6972e8 | AnnotationId: 302ec3b0-7229-4fb5-8f8d-c73336777948 |
6310e5e4-5cb8-4682-96cc-4ad937267772 | E/C.12/HRV/CO/2 | CESCR | 2025-03-04 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Croatia"
] | [
"Eastern Europe"
] | [
"Migrants"
] | [
"Ratification of & accession to international instruments"
] | [] | D.Other recommendations 55. The Committee recommends that the State Party consider ratifying the International Convention on the Protection of the Rights of All Migrant Workers and Members of Their Families. | 55. The Committee recommends that the State Party consider ratifying the International Convention on the Protection of the Rights of All Migrant Workers and Members of Their Families. | CESCR | Croatia | E/C.12/HRV/CO/2 | 2025 | DocumentId: bef671d9-72e5-459e-9c99-b5b97c6972e8 | AnnotationId: 6310e5e4-5cb8-4682-96cc-4ad937267772 |
6836b93c-56f5-467d-a113-75074bc4547c | E/C.12/HRV/CO/2 | CESCR | 2025-03-04 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Croatia"
] | [
"Eastern Europe"
] | [] | [
"Equality & non-discrimination",
"Right to health",
"2030 Agenda & other voluntary commitments"
] | [] | D.Other recommendations 56. The Committee also recommends that the State Party take fully into account its obligations under the Covenant and ensure the full enjoyment of the rights enshrined therein in the implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development at the national level, including in the recovery fr... | 56. The Committee also recommends that the State Party take fully into account its obligations under the Covenant and ensure the full enjoyment of the rights enshrined therein in the implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development at the national level, including in the recovery from the coronavirus disea... | CESCR | Croatia | E/C.12/HRV/CO/2 | 2025 | DocumentId: bef671d9-72e5-459e-9c99-b5b97c6972e8 | AnnotationId: 6836b93c-56f5-467d-a113-75074bc4547c |
b5f0ab4c-f00f-4c74-85bc-90e9f470667e | E/C.12/HRV/CO/2 | CESCR | 2025-03-04 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Croatia"
] | [
"Eastern Europe"
] | [] | [
"Economic, social & cultural rights - general measures of implementation",
"Data collection & research"
] | [
"17.18 - Enhance availability of reliable data"
] | D.Other recommendations 57. The Committee further recommends that the State Party take steps to progressively develop and apply appropriate indicators on the implementation of economic, social and cultural rights in order to facilitate the assessment of progress achieved by the State Party in complying with its obligat... | 57. The Committee further recommends that the State Party take steps to progressively develop and apply appropriate indicators on the implementation of economic, social and cultural rights in order to facilitate the assessment of progress achieved by the State Party in complying with its obligations under the Covenant ... | CESCR | Croatia | E/C.12/HRV/CO/2 | 2025 | DocumentId: bef671d9-72e5-459e-9c99-b5b97c6972e8 | AnnotationId: b5f0ab4c-f00f-4c74-85bc-90e9f470667e |
5faeb066-d419-4d42-a315-dc9bb148b255 | E/C.12/HRV/CO/2 | CESCR | 2025-03-04 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Croatia"
] | [
"Eastern Europe"
] | [
"Civil society",
"Public officials"
] | [
"Cooperation & consultation with civil society",
"Cooperation & Follow up with Treaty Bodies",
"Human rights education, trainings & awareness raising",
"National Human Rights Institution (NHRI)"
] | [
"16.7 - Responsive, inclusive and representative decision-making"
] | D.Other recommendations 58. The Committee requests that the State Party disseminate the present concluding observations widely at all levels of society, including at the national, regional and local levels, in particular among parliamentarians, public officials and judicial authorities, and that it inform the Committee... | 58. The Committee requests that the State Party disseminate the present concluding observations widely at all levels of society, including at the national, regional and local levels, in particular among parliamentarians, public officials and judicial authorities, and that it inform the Committee in its next periodic re... | CESCR | Croatia | E/C.12/HRV/CO/2 | 2025 | DocumentId: bef671d9-72e5-459e-9c99-b5b97c6972e8 | AnnotationId: 5faeb066-d419-4d42-a315-dc9bb148b255 |
889ec200-896e-4fb8-abd1-b2a3f3c17dd2 | E/C.12/HRV/CO/2 | CESCR | 2025-03-04 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Croatia"
] | [
"Eastern Europe"
] | [
"Persons with disabilities"
] | [
"Cooperation & Follow up with Treaty Bodies",
"Right to adequate housing"
] | [
"8.5 - Full employment and decent work with equal pay",
"11.1 - Safe and affordable housing"
] | D.Other recommendations 59. In accordance with the procedure on follow-up to concluding observations adopted by the Committee, the State Party is requested to provide, within 24 months of the adoption of the present concluding observations (31 March 2027), information on the implementation of the recommendations contai... | 59. In accordance with the procedure on follow-up to concluding observations adopted by the Committee, the State Party is requested to provide, within 24 months of the adoption of the present concluding observations (31 March 2027), information on the implementation of the recommendations contained in paragraphs 25 (em... | CESCR | Croatia | E/C.12/HRV/CO/2 | 2025 | DocumentId: bef671d9-72e5-459e-9c99-b5b97c6972e8 | AnnotationId: 889ec200-896e-4fb8-abd1-b2a3f3c17dd2 |
4013ab81-a5ba-41c4-ab88-fe692bd72ed0 | E/C.12/HRV/CO/2 | CESCR | 2025-03-04 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Croatia"
] | [
"Eastern Europe"
] | [] | [
"Cooperation & Follow up with Treaty Bodies"
] | [] | D.Other recommendations 60. The Committee requests the State Party to submit its third periodic report in accordance with article 16 of the Covenant by 31 March 2030, unless otherwise notified as a result of a change in the review cycle. In accordance with General Assembly resolution 68/268, the word limit for the repo... | 60. The Committee requests the State Party to submit its third periodic report in accordance with article 16 of the Covenant by 31 March 2030, unless otherwise notified as a result of a change in the review cycle. In accordance with General Assembly resolution 68/268, the word limit for the report is 21,200 words. | CESCR | Croatia | E/C.12/HRV/CO/2 | 2025 | DocumentId: bef671d9-72e5-459e-9c99-b5b97c6972e8 | AnnotationId: 4013ab81-a5ba-41c4-ab88-fe692bd72ed0 |
e6bf9a11-a7a0-4f99-ba55-98c43466327e | E/C.12/LAO/CO/1 | CESCR | 2025-10-03 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Lao People's Democratic Republic"
] | [
"Asia-Pacific"
] | [
"Persons living in poverty"
] | [
"Human rights & poverty",
"Legal & institutional reform",
"National Human Rights Action Plans (or specific areas) / implementation plans",
"Right to health",
"Constitutional & legislative framework",
"Right to food",
"Right to social security",
"Right to an adequate standard of living"
] | [
"7 - AFFORDABLE AND CLEAN ENERGY",
"2.1 - Universal access to safe and nutritious food",
"1.2 - Reduce poverty at least by 50%",
"3 - GOOD HEALTH AND WELL-BEING",
"1.3 - Implement social protection systems"
] | B.Positive aspects 3.The Committee welcomes the legislative, institutional and policy measures taken to increase the protection of economic, social and cultural rights in the State Party, such as the adoption of the National Health Insurance Law (2019), the Law on Social Security (as amended in 2018), the ninth nationa... | 3. The Committee welcomes the legislative, institutional and policy measures taken to increase the protection of economic, social and cultural rights in the State Party, such as the adoption of the National Health Insurance Law (2019), the Law on Social Security (as amended in 2018), the ninth national socioeconomic de... | CESCR | Lao People's Democratic Republic | E/C.12/LAO/CO/1 | 2025 | DocumentId: a22a9abd-faa0-4602-a514-f888e66b639a | AnnotationId: e6bf9a11-a7a0-4f99-ba55-98c43466327e |
a4b36ede-a5d9-4837-a92a-4ac2009e024d | E/C.12/LAO/CO/1 | CESCR | 2025-10-03 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Lao People's Democratic Republic"
] | [
"Asia-Pacific"
] | [
"Public officials",
"Judges, lawyers and prosecutors"
] | [
"Economic, social & cultural rights - general measures of implementation",
"Legal & institutional reform",
"Human rights education, trainings & awareness raising",
"Access to justice & remedy",
"Constitutional & legislative framework"
] | [
"16 - PEACE, JUSTICE AND STRONG INSTITUTIONS",
"16.6 - Effective, accountable and transparent institutions"
] | Domestic application of the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights 4.While notingthe State Party’s dualist legal system and welcoming the primacy of treaty obligations over national laws, as proclaimed in the law on treaties and international agreements (2017), as well as the legislative and pol... | 4. While notingthe State Party’s dualist legal system and welcoming the primacy of treaty obligations over national laws, as proclaimed in the law on treaties and international agreements (2017), as well as the legislative and policy measures taken by the State Party to protect and uphold economic, social and cultural ... | CESCR | Lao People's Democratic Republic | E/C.12/LAO/CO/1 | 2025 | DocumentId: a22a9abd-faa0-4602-a514-f888e66b639a | AnnotationId: a4b36ede-a5d9-4837-a92a-4ac2009e024d |
02b7a7c2-230e-4d72-8c90-c4942f14a2b8 | E/C.12/LAO/CO/1 | CESCR | 2025-10-03 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Lao People's Democratic Republic"
] | [
"Asia-Pacific"
] | [
"Public officials",
"Judges, lawyers and prosecutors"
] | [
"Economic, social & cultural rights - general measures of implementation",
"Administration of justice & fair trial",
"Human rights education, trainings & awareness raising",
"Access to justice & remedy",
"Constitutional & legislative framework"
] | [
"16.3 - Promote the rule of law and access to justice for all"
] | Domestic application of the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights 5. The Committee recommends that the State Party undertake a comprehensive review of its domestic legislation with a view to identifying any potential gaps or conflicting provisions with the Covenant, and ensure that all Covenant... | 5. The Committee recommends that the State Party undertake a comprehensive review of its domestic legislation with a view to identifying any potential gaps or conflicting provisions with the Covenant, and ensure that all Covenant rights are given full legal effect in its domestic legal order. It also recommends that th... | CESCR | Lao People's Democratic Republic | E/C.12/LAO/CO/1 | 2025 | DocumentId: a22a9abd-faa0-4602-a514-f888e66b639a | AnnotationId: 02b7a7c2-230e-4d72-8c90-c4942f14a2b8 |
e6a494e8-8d0e-43bb-8538-e8b974505754 | E/C.12/LAO/CO/1 | CESCR | 2025-10-03 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Lao People's Democratic Republic"
] | [
"Asia-Pacific"
] | [
"Children",
"Older persons",
"Women & girls",
"Persons with disabilities"
] | [
"Human trafficking & contemporary forms of slavery",
"Children: definition; general principles; protection",
"National Human Rights Institution (NHRI)"
] | [
"16.a - Strong institutions to prevent violence, terrorism and crime",
"8.7 - End modern slavery, trafficking and child labour"
] | National human rights institution 6.The Committee acknowledges the existence of various governmental bodies with mandates relating to human rights, including the National Committee on Human Rights, the National Commission for the Advancement of Women, Mothers and Children, the National Committee for Persons with Disabi... | 6. The Committee acknowledges the existence of various governmental bodies with mandates relating to human rights, including the National Committee on Human Rights, the National Commission for the Advancement of Women, Mothers and Children, the National Committee for Persons with Disabilities and the Elderly and the Na... | CESCR | Lao People's Democratic Republic | E/C.12/LAO/CO/1 | 2025 | DocumentId: a22a9abd-faa0-4602-a514-f888e66b639a | AnnotationId: e6a494e8-8d0e-43bb-8538-e8b974505754 |
69397bd7-4a0d-49bf-b64e-778e4f19405b | E/C.12/LAO/CO/1 | CESCR | 2025-10-03 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Lao People's Democratic Republic"
] | [
"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"
] | National human rights institution 7. The Committee recommends that the State Party establish a national human rights institution, or restructure an existing body, with a broad mandate to promote and protect human rights, including economic, social and cultural rights, and ensure that it is provided with sufficient huma... | 7. The Committee recommends that the State Party establish a national human rights institution, or restructure an existing body, with a broad mandate to promote and protect human rights, including economic, social and cultural rights, and ensure that it is provided with sufficient human, technical and financial resourc... | CESCR | Lao People's Democratic Republic | E/C.12/LAO/CO/1 | 2025 | DocumentId: a22a9abd-faa0-4602-a514-f888e66b639a | AnnotationId: 69397bd7-4a0d-49bf-b64e-778e4f19405b |
f6d85a77-904f-4404-b5a7-8ca062337af8 | E/C.12/LAO/CO/1 | CESCR | 2025-10-03 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Lao People's Democratic Republic"
] | [
"Asia-Pacific"
] | [
"Judges, lawyers and prosecutors"
] | [
"Good governance & corruption",
"Administration of justice & fair trial",
"Constitutional & legislative framework"
] | [
"16.5 - Reduce corruption and bribery",
"16.3 - Promote the rule of law and access to justice for all"
] | Independence of the judiciary 8.While noting the constitutional and legal provisions entrenching judicial independence, the Committee is concerned about reports that the judiciary lacks independence owing to interference in its functioning, including in the selection, appointment, removal and disciplining of judges and... | 8. While noting the constitutional and legal provisions entrenching judicial independence, the Committee is concerned about reports that the judiciary lacks independence owing to interference in its functioning, including in the selection, appointment, removal and disciplining of judges and prosecutors, which could hav... | CESCR | Lao People's Democratic Republic | E/C.12/LAO/CO/1 | 2025 | DocumentId: a22a9abd-faa0-4602-a514-f888e66b639a | AnnotationId: f6d85a77-904f-4404-b5a7-8ca062337af8 |
a42fa419-7cf9-451c-89fa-af943f1c3411 | E/C.12/LAO/CO/1 | CESCR | 2025-10-03 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Lao People's Democratic Republic"
] | [
"Asia-Pacific"
] | [
"Judges, lawyers and prosecutors"
] | [
"Good governance & corruption",
"Administration of justice & fair trial",
"Right to participate in public affairs & right to vote"
] | [
"16.3 - Promote the rule of law and access to justice for all"
] | Independence of the judiciary 9. The Committee recommends that the State Party safeguard, in law and in practice, the full independence, impartiality and effectiveness of the judiciary, ensuring that it is free from any kind of pressure or undue interference from other bodies. In doing so, it should ensure that the pro... | 9. The Committee recommends that the State Party safeguard, in law and in practice, the full independence, impartiality and effectiveness of the judiciary, ensuring that it is free from any kind of pressure or undue interference from other bodies. In doing so, it should ensure that the procedures for the election, appo... | CESCR | Lao People's Democratic Republic | E/C.12/LAO/CO/1 | 2025 | DocumentId: a22a9abd-faa0-4602-a514-f888e66b639a | AnnotationId: a42fa419-7cf9-451c-89fa-af943f1c3411 |
523ff4b5-cb74-4ab3-9732-9c5c4874a7d3 | E/C.12/LAO/CO/1 | CESCR | 2025-10-03 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Lao People's Democratic Republic"
] | [
"Asia-Pacific"
] | [
"Human rights defenders & activists",
"Disappeared persons",
"Civil society",
"Indigenous peoples",
"Persons deprived of their liberty & detainees"
] | [
"Arbitrary arrest & detention",
"Rule of law & impunity",
"Good governance & corruption",
"Administration of justice & fair trial",
"Cooperation & consultation with civil society",
"Enforced disappearances",
"Extrajudicial, summary or arbitrary executions",
"Trade union rights",
"Freedom of opinion ... | [
"16.7 - Responsive, inclusive and representative decision-making",
"8.8 - Universal labour rights and safe working environments",
"4.7 - Education for sustainable development and global citizenship",
"16.1 - Reduce violence everywhere",
"16.5 - Reduce corruption and bribery",
"16.10 - Ensure public access... | Human rights defenders and civil society activists 10.The Committee expresses its deep concern about reports that human rights defenders and representatives of civil society working on economic, social and cultural rights, including defenders of Indigenous and tribal peoples’ rights and the environment, trade union lea... | 10. The Committee expresses its deep concern about reports that human rights defenders and representatives of civil society working on economic, social and cultural rights, including defenders of Indigenous and tribal peoples’ rights and the environment, trade union leaders, leaders of peasant movements and anti-corrup... | CESCR | Lao People's Democratic Republic | E/C.12/LAO/CO/1 | 2025 | DocumentId: a22a9abd-faa0-4602-a514-f888e66b639a | AnnotationId: 523ff4b5-cb74-4ab3-9732-9c5c4874a7d3 |
c6add282-a57b-436e-b636-8024014f85a1 | E/C.12/LAO/CO/1 | CESCR | 2025-10-03 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Lao People's Democratic Republic"
] | [
"Asia-Pacific"
] | [
"Human rights defenders & activists",
"Civil society",
"Media"
] | [
"Rule of law & impunity",
"Cooperation & consultation with civil society",
"Access to justice & remedy",
"Constitutional & legislative framework",
"Freedom of opinion and expression & access to information"
] | [
"4.7 - Education for sustainable development and global citizenship",
"16.10 - Ensure public access to information and protect fundamental freedoms",
"16.3 - Promote the rule of law and access to justice for all"
] | Human rights defenders and civil society activists 11. Recalling its statement on human rights defenders and economic, social and cultural rights, the Committee recommends that the State Party: (a) Strengthen the protection of human rights defenders, journalists and activists working on economic, social and cultural ri... | 11. Recalling its statement on human rights defenders and economic, social and cultural rights, the Committee recommends that the State Party: (a) Strengthen the protection of human rights defenders, journalists and activists working on economic, social and cultural rights and of their family members; (b) In order to p... | CESCR | Lao People's Democratic Republic | E/C.12/LAO/CO/1 | 2025 | DocumentId: a22a9abd-faa0-4602-a514-f888e66b639a | AnnotationId: c6add282-a57b-436e-b636-8024014f85a1 |
1e7a2d2d-6f4f-46bc-9b71-697b071b92b6 | E/C.12/LAO/CO/1 | CESCR | 2025-10-03 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Lao People's Democratic Republic"
] | [
"Asia-Pacific"
] | [
"Indigenous peoples",
"Minorities/ racial, ethnic, linguistic, religious or descent-based groups"
] | [
"Business & Human Rights",
"Economic, social & cultural rights - general measures of implementation",
"National Human Rights Action Plans (or specific areas) / implementation plans",
"Human rights & the environment",
"Safe drinking water & sanitation",
"Human rights & toxics / hazardous wastes"
] | [
"16.7 - Responsive, inclusive and representative decision-making",
"12 - RESPONSIBLE CONSUMPTION AND PRODUCTION",
"3.9 - Reduce illnesses and death from hazardous chemicals and pollution",
"12.6 - Encourage sustainable practices for companies"
] | Business and human rights 12.Noting the information provided during the dialogue with the delegation of the State Party, the Committee is concerned about the inadequacy of legal obligations for businesses under the State Party’s jurisdiction to exercise human rights due diligence in the conduct of their operations, as ... | 12. Noting the information provided during the dialogue with the delegation of the State Party, the Committee is concerned about the inadequacy of legal obligations for businesses under the State Party’s jurisdiction to exercise human rights due diligence in the conduct of their operations, as well as the absence of a ... | CESCR | Lao People's Democratic Republic | E/C.12/LAO/CO/1 | 2025 | DocumentId: a22a9abd-faa0-4602-a514-f888e66b639a | AnnotationId: 1e7a2d2d-6f4f-46bc-9b71-697b071b92b6 |
09f67cb2-e8ea-48f0-a19e-fdf6b0718f29 | E/C.12/LAO/CO/1 | CESCR | 2025-10-03 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Lao People's Democratic Republic"
] | [
"Asia-Pacific"
] | [
"Civil society",
"Indigenous peoples",
"Minorities/ racial, ethnic, linguistic, religious or descent-based groups"
] | [
"Business & Human Rights",
"Economic, social & cultural rights - general measures of implementation",
"Cultural rights",
"Support to victims & witnesses",
"Cooperation & consultation with civil society",
"National Human Rights Action Plans (or specific areas) / implementation plans",
"Access to justice ... | [
"16.7 - Responsive, inclusive and representative decision-making",
"1.4 - Equal rights to ownership, basic services, technology and economic resources",
"12.2 - Sustainable management and use of natural resources",
"4.7 - Education for sustainable development and global citizenship",
"12.6 - Encourage susta... | Business and human rights 13. With reference to the Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights: Implementing the United Nations “Protect, Respect and Remedy” Framework, the Committee recommends that the State Party: (a) Adopt a national action plan on business and human rights while ensuring that both the formulat... | 13. With reference to the Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights: Implementing the United Nations “Protect, Respect and Remedy” Framework, the Committee recommends that the State Party: (a) Adopt a national action plan on business and human rights while ensuring that both the formulation and implementation pro... | CESCR | Lao People's Democratic Republic | E/C.12/LAO/CO/1 | 2025 | DocumentId: a22a9abd-faa0-4602-a514-f888e66b639a | AnnotationId: 09f67cb2-e8ea-48f0-a19e-fdf6b0718f29 |
b58ececa-ad23-4909-97b3-0d8406fd8c22 | E/C.12/LAO/CO/1 | CESCR | 2025-10-03 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Lao People's Democratic Republic"
] | [
"Asia-Pacific"
] | [
"Indigenous peoples",
"Internally displaced persons",
"Vulnerable persons/groups",
"Minorities/ racial, ethnic, linguistic, religious or descent-based groups"
] | [
"Legal & institutional reform",
"National Human Rights Action Plans (or specific areas) / implementation plans",
"Human rights & counter-terrorism",
"Human rights & the environment",
"Economic & political crisis, natural disasters or other emergencies",
"Human rights & climate change"
] | [
"13.1 - Strengthen resilience and adaptive capacity to climate related disasters",
"11.5 - Reduce the adverse effects of natural disasters"
] | Climate change and environmental protection 14.While welcoming the adoption of the national strategy for addressing climate change by 2030, the Law on Disaster Management (2019) and the national strategy on disaster risk reduction (2021–2030), as well as the State Party’s commitment to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, ... | 14. While welcoming the adoption of the national strategy for addressing climate change by 2030, the Law on Disaster Management (2019) and the national strategy on disaster risk reduction (2021–2030), as well as the State Party’s commitment to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, the Committee is concerned that current emi... | CESCR | Lao People's Democratic Republic | E/C.12/LAO/CO/1 | 2025 | DocumentId: a22a9abd-faa0-4602-a514-f888e66b639a | AnnotationId: b58ececa-ad23-4909-97b3-0d8406fd8c22 |
b592f3c0-8a51-437a-8e46-ca8b4fefc6c3 | E/C.12/LAO/CO/1 | CESCR | 2025-10-03 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Lao People's Democratic Republic"
] | [
"Asia-Pacific"
] | [
"Civil society",
"Indigenous peoples",
"Internally displaced persons",
"Vulnerable persons/groups",
"Minorities/ racial, ethnic, linguistic, religious or descent-based groups"
] | [
"Equality & non-discrimination",
"Economic, social & cultural rights - general measures of implementation",
"Cooperation & consultation with civil society",
"Cooperation with human rights mechanisms & requests for technical assistance",
"National Human Rights Action Plans (or specific areas) / implementatio... | [
"16.7 - Responsive, inclusive and representative decision-making",
"13.1 - Strengthen resilience and adaptive capacity to climate related disasters",
"12.2 - Sustainable management and use of natural resources",
"11.5 - Reduce the adverse effects of natural disasters",
"17.9 - Enhance capacity-building in d... | Climate change and environmental protection 15. The Committee recommends that the State Party take measures to achieve its nationally determined contributions under the Paris Agreement by, inter alia: (a) Expanding investment in renewable energy, especially solar and wind, to diversify the energy mix beyond hydropower ... | 15. The Committee recommends that the State Party take measures to achieve its nationally determined contributions under the Paris Agreement by, inter alia: (a) Expanding investment in renewable energy, especially solar and wind, to diversify the energy mix beyond hydropower and coal; (b) Ensuring that natural resource... | CESCR | Lao People's Democratic Republic | E/C.12/LAO/CO/1 | 2025 | DocumentId: a22a9abd-faa0-4602-a514-f888e66b639a | AnnotationId: b592f3c0-8a51-437a-8e46-ca8b4fefc6c3 |
b0ed565d-35c4-4f73-822c-0493112cc023 | E/C.12/LAO/CO/1 | CESCR | 2025-10-03 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Lao People's Democratic Republic"
] | [
"Asia-Pacific"
] | [
"Indigenous peoples",
"Internally displaced persons",
"Minorities/ racial, ethnic, linguistic, religious or descent-based groups"
] | [
"Constitutional & legislative framework",
"Land & property rights",
"Right to an adequate standard of living"
] | [
"16.7 - Responsive, inclusive and representative decision-making",
"1.4 - Equal rights to ownership, basic services, technology and economic resources",
"4.1 - Free primary and secondary education",
"11.1 - Safe and affordable housing",
"2.3 - Double the productivity and incomes of small-scale food producer... | Rights of Indigenous and tribal peoples 16.While welcomingthat article 8 of the Constitution enshrines the right of all ethnic groups to protect, preserve and promote the fine customs and cultures of their own tribes and of the nation, and noting the explanation provided by the State Party that no special status is gra... | 16. While welcomingthat article 8 of the Constitution enshrines the right of all ethnic groups to protect, preserve and promote the fine customs and cultures of their own tribes and of the nation, and noting the explanation provided by the State Party that no special status is granted to any ethnic group, the Committee... | CESCR | Lao People's Democratic Republic | E/C.12/LAO/CO/1 | 2025 | DocumentId: a22a9abd-faa0-4602-a514-f888e66b639a | AnnotationId: b0ed565d-35c4-4f73-822c-0493112cc023 |
f1333217-619c-4469-a47c-4f4c67745bc0 | E/C.12/LAO/CO/1 | CESCR | 2025-10-03 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Lao People's Democratic Republic"
] | [
"Asia-Pacific"
] | [
"Indigenous peoples",
"Minorities/ racial, ethnic, linguistic, religious or descent-based groups",
"Non-citizens"
] | [
"Business & Human Rights",
"Economic, social & cultural rights - general measures of implementation",
"Labour rights and right to work",
"Constitutional & legislative framework",
"Ratification of & accession to international instruments",
"Right to participate in public affairs & right to vote",
"Land &... | [
"16.7 - Responsive, inclusive and representative decision-making",
"1.4 - Equal rights to ownership, basic services, technology and economic resources",
"4.1 - Free primary and secondary education",
"11.1 - Safe and affordable housing",
"16.6 - Effective, accountable and transparent institutions",
"2.3 - ... | Rights of Indigenous and tribal peoples 17. The Committee recommends that the State Party: (a) Uphold the right of everyone, alone or in association with others or as a community, to choose his or her own identity, including the right to identify as belonging to an ethnic group or to an Indigenous or tribal people, in ... | 17. The Committee recommends that the State Party: (a) Uphold the right of everyone, alone or in association with others or as a community, to choose his or her own identity, including the right to identify as belonging to an ethnic group or to an Indigenous or tribal people, in accordance with the person ’ s customs a... | CESCR | Lao People's Democratic Republic | E/C.12/LAO/CO/1 | 2025 | DocumentId: a22a9abd-faa0-4602-a514-f888e66b639a | AnnotationId: f1333217-619c-4469-a47c-4f4c67745bc0 |
49f9915f-e023-4e6b-ae39-1dd93898e5a9 | E/C.12/LAO/CO/1 | CESCR | 2025-10-03 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Lao People's Democratic Republic"
] | [
"Asia-Pacific"
] | [
"Public officials"
] | [
"Human rights & the environment",
"Right to food",
"Right to social security",
"Safe drinking water & sanitation",
"Budget & resources (for human rights implementation)",
"Right to adequate housing"
] | [
"3.8 - Achieve universal health coverage",
"12.2 - Sustainable management and use of natural resources",
"2.1 - Universal access to safe and nutritious food",
"6.2 - End open defecation and provide access to sanitation and hygiene",
"11.1 - Safe and affordable housing",
"6.1 - Safe and affordable drinking... | Maximum available resources 18.While noting the State Party’s recent economic growth, the Committee is concerned about the overall low level of social spending on food, water and sanitation, social security, education, healthcare and housing. The Committee is also concerned about the narrow tax base and limited progres... | 18. While noting the State Party’s recent economic growth, the Committee is concerned about the overall low level of social spending on food, water and sanitation, social security, education, healthcare and housing. The Committee is also concerned about the narrow tax base and limited progressivity of the income tax sy... | CESCR | Lao People's Democratic Republic | E/C.12/LAO/CO/1 | 2025 | DocumentId: a22a9abd-faa0-4602-a514-f888e66b639a | AnnotationId: 49f9915f-e023-4e6b-ae39-1dd93898e5a9 |
f6ecc803-6233-47c9-b1f0-9e38a5f5adee | E/C.12/LAO/CO/1 | CESCR | 2025-10-03 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Lao People's Democratic Republic"
] | [
"Asia-Pacific"
] | [
"Public officials"
] | [
"Business & Human Rights",
"Equality & non-discrimination",
"Economic, social & cultural rights - general measures of implementation",
"Economic policy and foreign debt",
"Human rights & the environment",
"Right to food",
"Right to social security",
"Safe drinking water & sanitation",
"Land & proper... | [
"3.8 - Achieve universal health coverage",
"1.4 - Equal rights to ownership, basic services, technology and economic resources",
"12.2 - Sustainable management and use of natural resources",
"2.1 - Universal access to safe and nutritious food",
"6.2 - End open defecation and provide access to sanitation and... | Maximum available resources 19. The Committee recommends that the State Party increase the budget dedicated to social spending, particularly in the areas of social security, food, water and sanitation, housing, healthcare and education, and generally improve its capacity to mobilize domestic resources for the progressi... | 19. The Committee recommends that the State Party increase the budget dedicated to social spending, particularly in the areas of social security, food, water and sanitation, housing, healthcare and education, and generally improve its capacity to mobilize domestic resources for the progressive realization of economic, ... | CESCR | Lao People's Democratic Republic | E/C.12/LAO/CO/1 | 2025 | DocumentId: a22a9abd-faa0-4602-a514-f888e66b639a | AnnotationId: f6ecc803-6233-47c9-b1f0-9e38a5f5adee |
e40b467a-50ce-4980-86af-e3bb61041069 | E/C.12/LAO/CO/1 | CESCR | 2025-10-03 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Lao People's Democratic Republic"
] | [
"Asia-Pacific"
] | [
"Judges, lawyers and prosecutors"
] | [
"Business & Human Rights",
"Rule of law & impunity",
"Good governance & corruption",
"Administration of justice & fair trial",
"Right to health",
"Land & property rights",
"Budget & resources (for human rights implementation)"
] | [
"1.4 - Equal rights to ownership, basic services, technology and economic resources",
"16.5 - Reduce corruption and bribery",
"16.10 - Ensure public access to information and protect fundamental freedoms",
"16.6 - Effective, accountable and transparent institutions",
"16.3 - Promote the rule of law and acce... | Corruption 20.While noting the information provided by the State Party regarding efforts to combat corruption, the Committee is concerned about reports that high levels of corruption and impunity persist in the State Party, perpetuated by political patronage and bribery affecting many sectors of the economy, including ... | 20. While noting the information provided by the State Party regarding efforts to combat corruption, the Committee is concerned about reports that high levels of corruption and impunity persist in the State Party, perpetuated by political patronage and bribery affecting many sectors of the economy, including public pro... | CESCR | Lao People's Democratic Republic | E/C.12/LAO/CO/1 | 2025 | DocumentId: a22a9abd-faa0-4602-a514-f888e66b639a | AnnotationId: e40b467a-50ce-4980-86af-e3bb61041069 |
8998b646-e07e-4c41-a881-48e95c60f090 | E/C.12/LAO/CO/1 | CESCR | 2025-10-03 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Lao People's Democratic Republic"
] | [
"Asia-Pacific"
] | [
"Human rights defenders & activists",
"Judges, lawyers and prosecutors"
] | [
"Rule of law & impunity",
"Good governance & corruption",
"Legal & institutional reform",
"Constitutional & legislative framework",
"Budget & resources (for human rights implementation)"
] | [
"16.5 - Reduce corruption and bribery",
"16.6 - Effective, accountable and transparent institutions",
"16.3 - Promote the rule of law and access to justice for all"
] | Corruption 21. The Committee recommends that the State Party take all measures necessary: (a) To prevent and eradicate corruption at all levels, including in the judicial system, and to ensure transparency and accountability in the public administration; (b) To ensure the strict enforcement of the Anti-Corruption Law w... | 21. The Committee recommends that the State Party take all measures necessary: (a) To prevent and eradicate corruption at all levels, including in the judicial system, and to ensure transparency and accountability in the public administration; (b) To ensure the strict enforcement of the Anti-Corruption Law with a view ... | CESCR | Lao People's Democratic Republic | E/C.12/LAO/CO/1 | 2025 | DocumentId: a22a9abd-faa0-4602-a514-f888e66b639a | AnnotationId: 8998b646-e07e-4c41-a881-48e95c60f090 |
28471204-a491-4511-9296-6443f71af3fd | E/C.12/LAO/CO/1 | CESCR | 2025-10-03 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Lao People's Democratic Republic"
] | [
"Asia-Pacific"
] | [
"Indigenous peoples",
"Lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender and intersex persons (LGBTI)",
"Minorities/ racial, ethnic, linguistic, religious or descent-based groups"
] | [
"Equality & non-discrimination",
"Access to justice & remedy",
"Constitutional & legislative framework"
] | [
"10.3 - Ensure equal opportunities and end discrimination"
] | Non-discrimination 22.While noting the prohibition of discrimination in articles 8 and 35 of the Constitution and in other laws, the Committee is concerned about the lack of a comprehensive anti-discrimination legal framework that covers all grounds of discrimination prohibited under the Covenant. It is also concerned ... | 22. While noting the prohibition of discrimination in articles 8 and 35 of the Constitution and in other laws, the Committee is concerned about the lack of a comprehensive anti-discrimination legal framework that covers all grounds of discrimination prohibited under the Covenant. It is also concerned about reports of d... | CESCR | Lao People's Democratic Republic | E/C.12/LAO/CO/1 | 2025 | DocumentId: a22a9abd-faa0-4602-a514-f888e66b639a | AnnotationId: 28471204-a491-4511-9296-6443f71af3fd |
a9248489-3e74-48a2-90f7-2c3d02206815 | E/C.12/LAO/CO/1 | CESCR | 2025-10-03 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Lao People's Democratic Republic"
] | [
"Asia-Pacific"
] | [
"Indigenous peoples",
"Lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender and intersex persons (LGBTI)",
"Minorities/ racial, ethnic, linguistic, religious or descent-based groups"
] | [
"Equality & non-discrimination",
"Constitutional & legislative framework"
] | [
"10.2 - Promote universal social, economical and political inclusion",
"4.7 - Education for sustainable development and global citizenship",
"10.3 - Ensure equal opportunities and end discrimination"
] | Non-discrimination 23. The Committee recommends that the State Party: (a) Enact comprehensive anti-discrimination legislation that provides for full and effective protection against discrimination in public and private spheres and explicitly includes all prohibited grounds of discrimination; (b) Adopt policies to preve... | 23. The Committee recommends that the State Party: (a) Enact comprehensive anti-discrimination legislation that provides for full and effective protection against discrimination in public and private spheres and explicitly includes all prohibited grounds of discrimination; (b) Adopt policies to prevent and combat discr... | CESCR | Lao People's Democratic Republic | E/C.12/LAO/CO/1 | 2025 | DocumentId: a22a9abd-faa0-4602-a514-f888e66b639a | AnnotationId: a9248489-3e74-48a2-90f7-2c3d02206815 |
80e74b50-e0f4-4fda-a951-53a43752aee6 | E/C.12/LAO/CO/1 | CESCR | 2025-10-03 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Lao People's Democratic Republic"
] | [
"Asia-Pacific"
] | [
"Women & girls"
] | [
"Equality & non-discrimination",
"Labour rights and right to work",
"National Human Rights Action Plans (or specific areas) / implementation plans",
"Constitutional & legislative framework",
"Discrimination against women"
] | [
"10.2 - Promote universal social, economical and political inclusion",
"5.c - Adopt policies and enforce legislation for gender equality",
"8.5 - Full employment and decent work with equal pay",
"5.5 - Equal opportunities and participation in leadership"
] | Equality between men and women 24.While noting the inclusion of the principle of gender equality in article 37 of the Constitution, and welcoming the adoption of the Law on Gender Equality (2019), as well as the national strategy for gender equality (2016–2025) and the fourth national action plan on gender equality (20... | 24. While noting the inclusion of the principle of gender equality in article 37 of the Constitution, and welcoming the adoption of the Law on Gender Equality (2019), as well as the national strategy for gender equality (2016–2025) and the fourth national action plan on gender equality (2021–2025), the Committee is con... | CESCR | Lao People's Democratic Republic | E/C.12/LAO/CO/1 | 2025 | DocumentId: a22a9abd-faa0-4602-a514-f888e66b639a | AnnotationId: 80e74b50-e0f4-4fda-a951-53a43752aee6 |
184b23d8-02d9-44ed-b39f-c422a4dd7f1e | E/C.12/LAO/CO/1 | CESCR | 2025-10-03 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Lao People's Democratic Republic"
] | [
"Asia-Pacific"
] | [
"Children",
"Older persons",
"Women & girls",
"Persons with disabilities"
] | [
"Equality & non-discrimination",
"Legal & institutional reform",
"Advancement of women",
"Support to victims & witnesses",
"Human rights education, trainings & awareness raising",
"Labour rights and right to work",
"Children: definition; general principles; protection",
"Access to justice & remedy",
... | [
"5.1 - End discrimination against women and girls",
"5.c - Adopt policies and enforce legislation for gender equality",
"4.7 - Education for sustainable development and global citizenship",
"10.4 - Adopt fiscal and social policies that promote equality",
"8.5 - Full employment and decent work with equal pay... | Equality between men and women 25. The Committee recommends that the State Party take all measures necessary: (a) To eliminate patriarchal attitudes and gender stereotypes about the roles and responsibilities of women and men in the family and in society, bearing in mind the Committee ’ s general comment No. 16 (2005) ... | 25. The Committee recommends that the State Party take all measures necessary: (a) To eliminate patriarchal attitudes and gender stereotypes about the roles and responsibilities of women and men in the family and in society, bearing in mind the Committee ’ s general comment No. 16 (2005) on the equal right of men and w... | CESCR | Lao People's Democratic Republic | E/C.12/LAO/CO/1 | 2025 | DocumentId: a22a9abd-faa0-4602-a514-f888e66b639a | AnnotationId: 184b23d8-02d9-44ed-b39f-c422a4dd7f1e |
cf4f6743-108a-499e-b1e1-71563be31e72 | E/C.12/LAO/CO/1 | CESCR | 2025-10-03 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Lao People's Democratic Republic"
] | [
"Asia-Pacific"
] | [
"Youth & juveniles",
"Migrants",
"Persons living in rural areas",
"Women & girls",
"Persons with disabilities"
] | [
"Labour rights and right to work"
] | [
"8.6 - Promote youth employment, education and training",
"8.5 - Full employment and decent work with equal pay"
] | Right to work 26.While noting the various initiatives adopted by the State Party to promote access to employment, the Committee is concerned about the lack of opportunities for decent work and the predominance of informal employment, which drive many to migrate abroad in search of work. It is further concerned that the... | 26. While noting the various initiatives adopted by the State Party to promote access to employment, the Committee is concerned about the lack of opportunities for decent work and the predominance of informal employment, which drive many to migrate abroad in search of work. It is further concerned that these challenges... | CESCR | Lao People's Democratic Republic | E/C.12/LAO/CO/1 | 2025 | DocumentId: a22a9abd-faa0-4602-a514-f888e66b639a | AnnotationId: cf4f6743-108a-499e-b1e1-71563be31e72 |
724451b9-79b3-415a-b79c-2871a7d33502 | E/C.12/LAO/CO/1 | CESCR | 2025-10-03 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Lao People's Democratic Republic"
] | [
"Asia-Pacific"
] | [
"Youth & juveniles",
"Persons living in rural areas",
"Women & girls",
"Persons with disabilities"
] | [
"Labour rights and right to work"
] | [
"8.5 - Full employment and decent work with equal pay"
] | Right to work 27. The Committee recommends that the State Party: (a) Take effective measures to expand opportunities for decent work, including in rural areas; (b) Take the measures necessary to facilitate the transition of workers from the informal to the formal sector, paying special attention to women, young persons... | 27. The Committee recommends that the State Party: (a) Take effective measures to expand opportunities for decent work, including in rural areas; (b) Take the measures necessary to facilitate the transition of workers from the informal to the formal sector, paying special attention to women, young persons , persons wit... | CESCR | Lao People's Democratic Republic | E/C.12/LAO/CO/1 | 2025 | DocumentId: a22a9abd-faa0-4602-a514-f888e66b639a | AnnotationId: 724451b9-79b3-415a-b79c-2871a7d33502 |
eee43abb-5119-436a-a1f7-f137688ca02e | E/C.12/LAO/CO/1 | CESCR | 2025-10-03 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Lao People's Democratic Republic"
] | [
"Asia-Pacific"
] | [
"Children",
"Migrants",
"Women & girls"
] | [
"Children: protection against exploitation",
"Human trafficking & contemporary forms of slavery",
"Children: definition; general principles; protection"
] | [
"8.8 - Universal labour rights and safe working environments",
"16.2 - Protect children from abuse, exploitation, trafficking and violence",
"8.7 - End modern slavery, trafficking and child labour"
] | Right to just and favourable conditions of work 28.The Committee is concerned that persons working in the informal sector, particularly in agriculture, forestry, fisheries and domestic work, are not adequately covered by labour law protections. It is further concerned about reports of inadequate labour protection and e... | 28. The Committee is concerned that persons working in the informal sector, particularly in agriculture, forestry, fisheries and domestic work, are not adequately covered by labour law protections. It is further concerned about reports of inadequate labour protection and exploitative practices, including trafficking in... | CESCR | Lao People's Democratic Republic | E/C.12/LAO/CO/1 | 2025 | DocumentId: a22a9abd-faa0-4602-a514-f888e66b639a | AnnotationId: eee43abb-5119-436a-a1f7-f137688ca02e |
711e2b3c-466a-439d-9cfd-98df2c0ad7b3 | E/C.12/LAO/CO/1 | CESCR | 2025-10-03 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Lao People's Democratic Republic"
] | [
"Asia-Pacific"
] | [
"Migrants"
] | [
"Human trafficking & contemporary forms of slavery",
"Access to justice & remedy",
"Right to health"
] | [
"3.8 - Achieve universal health coverage",
"8.8 - Universal labour rights and safe working environments",
"8.7 - End modern slavery, trafficking and child labour"
] | Right to just and favourable conditions of work 29. The Committee recommends that the State Party: (a) Take the measures necessary to ensure that all workers, including those in the informal sector, are covered by the Labour Law and provided with adequate protection, including with regard to working time and paid leave... | 29. The Committee recommends that the State Party: (a) Take the measures necessary to ensure that all workers, including those in the informal sector, are covered by the Labour Law and provided with adequate protection, including with regard to working time and paid leave, occupational safety and health, protection fro... | CESCR | Lao People's Democratic Republic | E/C.12/LAO/CO/1 | 2025 | DocumentId: a22a9abd-faa0-4602-a514-f888e66b639a | AnnotationId: 711e2b3c-466a-439d-9cfd-98df2c0ad7b3 |
29c3f63d-1bfd-4920-991c-26e432c65bf7 | E/C.12/LAO/CO/1 | CESCR | 2025-10-03 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Lao People's Democratic Republic"
] | [
"Asia-Pacific"
] | [
"Domestic workers"
] | [
"Labour rights and right to work",
"Right to an adequate standard of living"
] | [
"8.8 - Universal labour rights and safe working environments",
"8.5 - Full employment and decent work with equal pay"
] | Minimum wage 30.It is also concerned that, despite recent adjustments to the statutory minimum wage, the current level remains insufficient to secure a decent standard of living for workers and their families, particularly in the light of persistent high inflation and the ongoing depreciation of the local currency (art... | 30. It is also concerned that, despite recent adjustments to the statutory minimum wage, the current level remains insufficient to secure a decent standard of living for workers and their families, particularly in the light of persistent high inflation and the ongoing depreciation of the local currency (art. 7). | CESCR | Lao People's Democratic Republic | E/C.12/LAO/CO/1 | 2025 | DocumentId: a22a9abd-faa0-4602-a514-f888e66b639a | AnnotationId: 29c3f63d-1bfd-4920-991c-26e432c65bf7 |
8443c8a3-34fb-46a0-96d5-c7e81d1ab555 | E/C.12/LAO/CO/1 | CESCR | 2025-10-03 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Lao People's Democratic Republic"
] | [
"Asia-Pacific"
] | [
"Domestic workers"
] | [
"Labour rights and right to work"
] | [
"8.8 - Universal labour rights and safe working environments",
"8.5 - Full employment and decent work with equal pay"
] | Minimum wage 31. The Committee recommends that the State Party take the steps necessary to ensure that all workers are covered by minimum wages and that minimum wages are regularly adjusted to the cost of living, and to reinforce employers ’ compliance with the minimum wages through labour inspections and complaint mec... | 31. The Committee recommends that the State Party take the steps necessary to ensure that all workers are covered by minimum wages and that minimum wages are regularly adjusted to the cost of living, and to reinforce employers ’ compliance with the minimum wages through labour inspections and complaint mechanisms. | CESCR | Lao People's Democratic Republic | E/C.12/LAO/CO/1 | 2025 | DocumentId: a22a9abd-faa0-4602-a514-f888e66b639a | AnnotationId: 8443c8a3-34fb-46a0-96d5-c7e81d1ab555 |
f3ec6374-429c-43ad-82a2-8ca8284d1e71 | E/C.12/LAO/CO/1 | CESCR | 2025-10-03 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Lao People's Democratic Republic"
] | [
"Asia-Pacific"
] | [
"Children"
] | [
"Children: protection against exploitation",
"Children: definition; general principles; protection",
"Right to education"
] | [
"4.1 - Free primary and secondary education",
"4.5 - No discrimination in education",
"8.7 - End modern slavery, trafficking and child labour"
] | Child labour 32.The Committee is concerned that child labour remains prevalent in the State Party, particularly in agriculture and forestry. It is also concerned about reports that most children engaged in child labour have dropped out of school or never attended, which impedes their enjoyment of the right to education... | 32. The Committee is concerned that child labour remains prevalent in the State Party, particularly in agriculture and forestry. It is also concerned about reports that most children engaged in child labour have dropped out of school or never attended, which impedes their enjoyment of the right to education and future ... | CESCR | Lao People's Democratic Republic | E/C.12/LAO/CO/1 | 2025 | DocumentId: a22a9abd-faa0-4602-a514-f888e66b639a | AnnotationId: f3ec6374-429c-43ad-82a2-8ca8284d1e71 |
697c21ae-107c-4d07-a73b-cf2ed062faa6 | E/C.12/LAO/CO/1 | CESCR | 2025-10-03 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Lao People's Democratic Republic"
] | [
"Asia-Pacific"
] | [
"Children",
"Persons living in poverty",
"Persons living in rural areas"
] | [
"Human rights & poverty",
"Legal & institutional reform",
"Human rights education, trainings & awareness raising",
"Labour rights and right to work",
"Children: protection against exploitation",
"Children: definition; general principles; protection",
"Constitutional & legislative framework"
] | [
"4.5 - No discrimination in education",
"8.7 - End modern slavery, trafficking and child labour"
] | Child labour 33. The Committee recommends that the State Party amend article 101 of the Labour Law to raise the minimum age for admission to employment so that it fully complies with international standards, including the ILO Minimum Age Convention, 1973 ( No . 138 ). It also recommends that the State Party take all me... | 33. The Committee recommends that the State Party amend article 101 of the Labour Law to raise the minimum age for admission to employment so that it fully complies with international standards, including the ILO Minimum Age Convention, 1973 ( No . 138 ). It also recommends that the State Party take all measures necess... | CESCR | Lao People's Democratic Republic | E/C.12/LAO/CO/1 | 2025 | DocumentId: a22a9abd-faa0-4602-a514-f888e66b639a | AnnotationId: 697c21ae-107c-4d07-a73b-cf2ed062faa6 |
41b8af87-9066-4f5a-ab7d-e8e19de0dbd8 | E/C.12/LAO/CO/1 | CESCR | 2025-10-03 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Lao People's Democratic Republic"
] | [
"Asia-Pacific"
] | [
"Domestic workers"
] | [
"Labour rights and right to work"
] | [
"8.8 - Universal labour rights and safe working environments"
] | Labour inspection 34.The Committee is concerned by the limited capacity and resources to conduct labour inspections with sufficient coverage and frequency throughout the State Party, in particular in informal workplaces and special economic zones (art. 7). | 34. The Committee is concerned by the limited capacity and resources to conduct labour inspections with sufficient coverage and frequency throughout the State Party, in particular in informal workplaces and special economic zones (art. 7). | CESCR | Lao People's Democratic Republic | E/C.12/LAO/CO/1 | 2025 | DocumentId: a22a9abd-faa0-4602-a514-f888e66b639a | AnnotationId: 41b8af87-9066-4f5a-ab7d-e8e19de0dbd8 |
ff7b882f-0852-48d3-849f-146d500d7fc1 | E/C.12/LAO/CO/1 | CESCR | 2025-10-03 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Lao People's Democratic Republic"
] | [
"Asia-Pacific"
] | [
"Domestic workers"
] | [
"Budget & resources (for human rights implementation)"
] | [
"8.8 - Universal labour rights and safe working environments"
] | Labour inspection 35. The Committee recommends that the State Party ensure that the labour inspection mechanisms can operate independently of employers and that they have the human, technical and financial resources to provide adequate protection to all workers, including those in the informal sector and in special eco... | 35. The Committee recommends that the State Party ensure that the labour inspection mechanisms can operate independently of employers and that they have the human, technical and financial resources to provide adequate protection to all workers, including those in the informal sector and in special economic zones. | CESCR | Lao People's Democratic Republic | E/C.12/LAO/CO/1 | 2025 | DocumentId: a22a9abd-faa0-4602-a514-f888e66b639a | AnnotationId: ff7b882f-0852-48d3-849f-146d500d7fc1 |
fdfda636-8465-4277-b1e9-db5d89b71d87 | E/C.12/LAO/CO/1 | CESCR | 2025-10-03 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Lao People's Democratic Republic"
] | [
"Asia-Pacific"
] | [
"Migrants"
] | [
"Labour rights and right to work"
] | [
"8.8 - Universal labour rights and safe working environments",
"10.4 - Adopt fiscal and social policies that promote equality"
] | Lao migrant workers abroad 36.The Committee is concerned about the poor working conditions faced by Lao migrant workers abroad and the lack of adequate mechanisms to ensure that they enjoy equal labour and social protection (art. 7). | 36. The Committee is concerned about the poor working conditions faced by Lao migrant workers abroad and the lack of adequate mechanisms to ensure that they enjoy equal labour and social protection (art. 7). | CESCR | Lao People's Democratic Republic | E/C.12/LAO/CO/1 | 2025 | DocumentId: a22a9abd-faa0-4602-a514-f888e66b639a | AnnotationId: fdfda636-8465-4277-b1e9-db5d89b71d87 |
bfccb890-1310-473a-b96d-596e4b54126c | E/C.12/LAO/CO/1 | CESCR | 2025-10-03 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Lao People's Democratic Republic"
] | [
"Asia-Pacific"
] | [
"Migrants"
] | [
"Inter-State cooperation and assistance"
] | [
"8.8 - Universal labour rights and safe working environments",
"10.4 - Adopt fiscal and social policies that promote equality"
] | Lao migrant workers abroad 37. The Committee recommends that the State P arty take appropriate measures to ensure that Lao migrant workers are provided with the same level of labour and social protection as national workers in countries of destination, including through the conclusion and effective implementation of bi... | 37. The Committee recommends that the State Party take appropriate measures to ensure that Lao migrant workers are provided with the same level of labour and social protection as national workers in countries of destination, including through the conclusion and effective implementation of bilateral agreements. | CESCR | Lao People's Democratic Republic | E/C.12/LAO/CO/1 | 2025 | DocumentId: a22a9abd-faa0-4602-a514-f888e66b639a | AnnotationId: bfccb890-1310-473a-b96d-596e4b54126c |
5adda3ec-be53-49ed-8124-6ca9e581ac35 | E/C.12/LAO/CO/1 | CESCR | 2025-10-03 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Lao People's Democratic Republic"
] | [
"Asia-Pacific"
] | [
"Human rights defenders & activists"
] | [
"Equality & non-discrimination",
"Trade union rights"
] | [
"8.8 - Universal labour rights and safe working environments",
"16.10 - Ensure public access to information and protect fundamental freedoms"
] | Trade union rights 38.The Committee is concerned about reports that the right to form and join trade unions remains severely restricted in law and in practice, that most unions are affiliated with the Lao Federation of Trade Unions, and that there is no genuine possibility to form independent trade unions. It is also c... | 38. The Committee is concerned about reports that the right to form and join trade unions remains severely restricted in law and in practice, that most unions are affiliated with the Lao Federation of Trade Unions, and that there is no genuine possibility to form independent trade unions. It is also concerned that the ... | CESCR | Lao People's Democratic Republic | E/C.12/LAO/CO/1 | 2025 | DocumentId: a22a9abd-faa0-4602-a514-f888e66b639a | AnnotationId: 5adda3ec-be53-49ed-8124-6ca9e581ac35 |
390c35e3-5c40-4e3b-ad43-71f090c505c1 | E/C.12/LAO/CO/1 | CESCR | 2025-10-03 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Lao People's Democratic Republic"
] | [
"Asia-Pacific"
] | [
"Human rights defenders & activists"
] | [
"Equality & non-discrimination",
"Freedom of association",
"Legal & institutional reform",
"Constitutional & legislative framework",
"Trade union rights"
] | [
"8.8 - Universal labour rights and safe working environments",
"16.10 - Ensure public access to information and protect fundamental freedoms"
] | Trade union rights 39. The Committee recommends that the State Party take all measures necessary to ensure that the trade union rights of workers, in particular the right to freely establish and join independent trade unions of their choice, including outside of the Lao Federation of Trade Unions, are fully respected, ... | 39. The Committee recommends that the State Party take all measures necessary to ensure that the trade union rights of workers, in particular the right to freely establish and join independent trade unions of their choice, including outside of the Lao Federation of Trade Unions, are fully respected, and that trade unio... | CESCR | Lao People's Democratic Republic | E/C.12/LAO/CO/1 | 2025 | DocumentId: a22a9abd-faa0-4602-a514-f888e66b639a | AnnotationId: 390c35e3-5c40-4e3b-ad43-71f090c505c1 |
4e9997cf-66c6-41fd-9dd3-47c696ae5970 | E/C.12/LAO/CO/1 | CESCR | 2025-10-03 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Lao People's Democratic Republic"
] | [
"Asia-Pacific"
] | [
"Indigenous peoples",
"Vulnerable persons/groups",
"Minorities/ racial, ethnic, linguistic, religious or descent-based groups"
] | [
"National Human Rights Action Plans (or specific areas) / implementation plans",
"Right to social security"
] | [
"10.4 - Adopt fiscal and social policies that promote equality",
"1.3 - Implement social protection systems"
] | Right to social security 40.While noting the positive efforts made by the State Party in expanding its social security system, including through the implementation of the National Social Protection Strategy (for the period 2020–2025), the Committee is concerned that the system is still based mainly on persons in formal... | 40. While noting the positive efforts made by the State Party in expanding its social security system, including through the implementation of the National Social Protection Strategy (for the period 2020–2025), the Committee is concerned that the system is still based mainly on persons in formal employment and that ove... | CESCR | Lao People's Democratic Republic | E/C.12/LAO/CO/1 | 2025 | DocumentId: a22a9abd-faa0-4602-a514-f888e66b639a | AnnotationId: 4e9997cf-66c6-41fd-9dd3-47c696ae5970 |
a582f6ab-9ca9-485f-bdbe-ebb893513cb7 | E/C.12/LAO/CO/1 | CESCR | 2025-10-03 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Lao People's Democratic Republic"
] | [
"Asia-Pacific"
] | [
"Children in vulnerable situations (abused, living on the street, institutionalized, indigenous, migrant children etc.)",
"Children",
"Persons living in poverty",
"Indigenous peoples",
"Older persons",
"Vulnerable persons/groups",
"Minorities/ racial, ethnic, linguistic, religious or descent-based group... | [
"Children: definition; general principles; protection",
"2030 Agenda & other voluntary commitments",
"Right to social security",
"Right to an adequate standard of living"
] | [
"1.4 - Equal rights to ownership, basic services, technology and economic resources",
"10.4 - Adopt fiscal and social policies that promote equality",
"11.1 - Safe and affordable housing",
"1.3 - Implement social protection systems"
] | Right to social security 41. The Committee recommends that the State Party expand social insurance to cover pe rsons in the informal economy, and take appropriate measures to establish a social protection floor for all, with a view to guaranteeing income security and access to basic services, paying particular attentio... | 41. The Committee recommends that the State Party expand social insurance to cover persons in the informal economy, and take appropriate measures to establish a social protection floor for all, with a view to guaranteeing income security and access to basic services, paying particular attention to disadvantaged and mar... | CESCR | Lao People's Democratic Republic | E/C.12/LAO/CO/1 | 2025 | DocumentId: a22a9abd-faa0-4602-a514-f888e66b639a | AnnotationId: a582f6ab-9ca9-485f-bdbe-ebb893513cb7 |
7ac0895e-1be3-4afa-a942-ebad1d36b1de | E/C.12/LAO/CO/1 | CESCR | 2025-10-03 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Lao People's Democratic Republic"
] | [
"Asia-Pacific"
] | [
"Children",
"Persons living in rural areas",
"Women & girls",
"Minorities/ racial, ethnic, linguistic, religious or descent-based groups"
] | [
"Rights related to marriage & family",
"Children: definition; general principles; protection",
"Constitutional & legislative framework",
"Sexual & gender-based violence"
] | [
"5.3 - Eliminate forced marriages and genital mutilation"
] | Child marriage 42.The Committee notes with concern that, despite the prohibition of marriage below 18 years old set out in the Penal Code, child marriage remains highly prevalent, especially among girls belonging to ethnic minority groups and living in rural areas. It is also concerned that article 9 of the Family Law ... | 42. The Committee notes with concern that, despite the prohibition of marriage below 18 years old set out in the Penal Code, child marriage remains highly prevalent, especially among girls belonging to ethnic minority groups and living in rural areas. It is also concerned that article 9 of the Family Law (1990) provide... | CESCR | Lao People's Democratic Republic | E/C.12/LAO/CO/1 | 2025 | DocumentId: a22a9abd-faa0-4602-a514-f888e66b639a | AnnotationId: 7ac0895e-1be3-4afa-a942-ebad1d36b1de |
a43a3bbb-d211-4acc-93ff-a8edc5c66373 | E/C.12/LAO/CO/1 | CESCR | 2025-10-03 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Lao People's Democratic Republic"
] | [
"Asia-Pacific"
] | [
"Children",
"Women & girls",
"Media",
"Judges, lawyers and prosecutors"
] | [
"Rights related to marriage & family",
"Legal & institutional reform",
"Human rights education, trainings & awareness raising",
"Children: definition; general principles; protection",
"Right to health",
"Constitutional & legislative framework",
"Sexual & gender-based violence"
] | [
"4.5 - No discrimination in education",
"5.3 - Eliminate forced marriages and genital mutilation"
] | Child marriage 43. The Committee recommends that the State Party amend article 9 of the Family Law to remove any exceptions from the minimum age of marriage of 18 years and strictly enforce the provisions of the Penal Code criminalizing child marriage. It also recommends that the State Party strengthen awareness-raisin... | 43. The Committee recommends that the State Party amend article 9 of the Family Law to remove any exceptions from the minimum age of marriage of 18 years and strictly enforce the provisions of the Penal Code criminalizing child marriage. It also recommends that the State Party strengthen awareness-raising campaigns on ... | CESCR | Lao People's Democratic Republic | E/C.12/LAO/CO/1 | 2025 | DocumentId: a22a9abd-faa0-4602-a514-f888e66b639a | AnnotationId: a43a3bbb-d211-4acc-93ff-a8edc5c66373 |
99578a45-f779-48f9-b4a3-0d6a24135590 | E/C.12/LAO/CO/1 | CESCR | 2025-10-03 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Lao People's Democratic Republic"
] | [
"Asia-Pacific"
] | [
"Children",
"Women & girls"
] | [
"Violence against women",
"Support to victims & witnesses",
"National Human Rights Action Plans (or specific areas) / implementation plans",
"Sexual & gender-based violence",
"Prohibition of torture & ill-treatment (including cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment)"
] | [
"16.2 - Protect children from abuse, exploitation, trafficking and violence",
"5.2 - End all violence against and exploitation of women",
"4.a - Build and upgrade inclusive and safe schools",
"3.4 - Reduce mortality from non-communicable diseases and promote mental health"
] | Violenceagainst children 44.While welcoming the adoption of the Law on Combating and Preventing Violence against Women and Children (2014), which prohibits all forms of violence against women and children in all settings, as well as the National Plan of Action on the Prevention and Elimination of Violence against Women... | 44. While welcoming the adoption of the Law on Combating and Preventing Violence against Women and Children (2014), which prohibits all forms of violence against women and children in all settings, as well as the National Plan of Action on the Prevention and Elimination of Violence against Women and Children (2021–2025... | CESCR | Lao People's Democratic Republic | E/C.12/LAO/CO/1 | 2025 | DocumentId: a22a9abd-faa0-4602-a514-f888e66b639a | AnnotationId: 99578a45-f779-48f9-b4a3-0d6a24135590 |
aff657f8-c1c2-46c8-a7d1-e6a78266442b | E/C.12/LAO/CO/1 | CESCR | 2025-10-03 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Lao People's Democratic Republic"
] | [
"Asia-Pacific"
] | [
"Children"
] | [
"Support to victims & witnesses",
"Sexual & gender-based violence",
"Prohibition of torture & ill-treatment (including cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment)"
] | [
"16.2 - Protect children from abuse, exploitation, trafficking and violence",
"5.2 - End all violence against and exploitation of women",
"16.3 - Promote the rule of law and access to justice for all",
"3.4 - Reduce mortality from non-communicable diseases and promote mental health"
] | Violenceagainst children 45. The Committee recommends that the State P arty ensure that all cases of violence against children, including corporal punishment, are thoroughly investigated and that those responsible are duly prosecuted and, if found guilty, adequately punished. It further recommends that the State P arty... | 45. The Committee recommends that the State Party ensure that all cases of violence against children, including corporal punishment, are thoroughly investigated and that those responsible are duly prosecuted and, if found guilty, adequately punished. It further recommends that the State Party establish accessible, chil... | CESCR | Lao People's Democratic Republic | E/C.12/LAO/CO/1 | 2025 | DocumentId: a22a9abd-faa0-4602-a514-f888e66b639a | AnnotationId: aff657f8-c1c2-46c8-a7d1-e6a78266442b |
aa6807cd-92bb-41a8-b75c-f9f61b542f7a | E/C.12/LAO/CO/1 | CESCR | 2025-10-03 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Lao People's Democratic Republic"
] | [
"Asia-Pacific"
] | [
"Children",
"Persons living in rural areas"
] | [
"Support to victims & witnesses",
"Children: definition; general principles; protection"
] | [
"16.2 - Protect children from abuse, exploitation, trafficking and violence"
] | Protection of children in post-conflict areas 46.The Committee is deeply concerned that, despite all efforts, the number of child victims of unexploded ordnance remains high, mostly among children living in rural areas (arts. 10 and 12). | 46. The Committee is deeply concerned that, despite all efforts, the number of child victims of unexploded ordnance remains high, mostly among children living in rural areas (arts. 10 and 12). | CESCR | Lao People's Democratic Republic | E/C.12/LAO/CO/1 | 2025 | DocumentId: a22a9abd-faa0-4602-a514-f888e66b639a | AnnotationId: aa6807cd-92bb-41a8-b75c-f9f61b542f7a |
cb30b0b0-7024-4fa4-a9cb-41ada125db8d | E/C.12/LAO/CO/1 | CESCR | 2025-10-03 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Lao People's Democratic Republic"
] | [
"Asia-Pacific"
] | [
"Children"
] | [
"Inter-State cooperation and assistance",
"Support to victims & witnesses",
"Children: definition; general principles; protection"
] | [
"16.2 - Protect children from abuse, exploitation, trafficking and violence"
] | Protection of children in post-conflict areas 47. The Committee urges the State Party to step up its efforts to demine former conflict areas, including through international cooperation; strengthen the information and early warning systems and mine-risk education programmes; and increase its assistance to and rehabilit... | 47. The Committee urges the State Party to step up its efforts to demine former conflict areas, including through international cooperation; strengthen the information and early warning systems and mine-risk education programmes; and increase its assistance to and rehabilitation services for child victims of unexploded... | CESCR | Lao People's Democratic Republic | E/C.12/LAO/CO/1 | 2025 | DocumentId: a22a9abd-faa0-4602-a514-f888e66b639a | AnnotationId: cb30b0b0-7024-4fa4-a9cb-41ada125db8d |
992808a6-2a1e-48b5-8a53-95eb7665b633 | E/C.12/LAO/CO/1 | CESCR | 2025-10-03 | 2,025 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Lao People's Democratic Republic"
] | [
"Asia-Pacific"
] | [
"Persons living in poverty",
"Indigenous peoples",
"Persons living in rural areas",
"Vulnerable persons/groups",
"Media",
"Minorities/ racial, ethnic, linguistic, religious or descent-based groups"
] | [
"Human rights & poverty",
"Right to health",
"Right to an adequate standard of living"
] | [
"1.1 - Eradicate extreme poverty",
"3.3 - Fight communicable diseases",
"1.2 - Reduce poverty at least by 50%"
] | Poverty 48.While taking positive note of the measures taken by the State Party to alleviate poverty, including the adoption of the Law on the Promotion of Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (2011), the establishment of the Poverty Reduction Fund, the implementation of rural microfinance projects and the provision of lo... | 48. While taking positive note of the measures taken by the State Party to alleviate poverty, including the adoption of the Law on the Promotion of Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (2011), the establishment of the Poverty Reduction Fund, the implementation of rural microfinance projects and the provision of low-inter... | CESCR | Lao People's Democratic Republic | E/C.12/LAO/CO/1 | 2025 | DocumentId: a22a9abd-faa0-4602-a514-f888e66b639a | AnnotationId: 992808a6-2a1e-48b5-8a53-95eb7665b633 |
764f6a67-b50a-4bc2-82b7-4f542b42d0da | E/C.12/LAO/CO/1 | CESCR | 2025-10-03 | 2,025 | Recommendations | [
"Lao People's Democratic Republic"
] | [
"Asia-Pacific"
] | [
"Persons living in poverty",
"Vulnerable persons/groups"
] | [
"Human rights & poverty",
"Legal & institutional reform",
"National Human Rights Action Plans (or specific areas) / implementation plans",
"Budget & resources (for human rights implementation)",
"Right to an adequate standard of living"
] | [
"1.1 - Eradicate extreme poverty",
"1.2 - Reduce poverty at least by 50%"
] | Poverty 49. The Committee recommends that the State Party intensify its efforts to combat poverty, in particular extreme poverty, by, among other things, reviewing and adapting its poverty eradication strategy to address current challenges and support recovery after the COVID-19 pandemic. The new strategy should includ... | 49. The Committee recommends that the State Party intensify its efforts to combat poverty, in particular extreme poverty, by, among other things, reviewing and adapting its poverty eradication strategy to address current challenges and support recovery after the COVID-19 pandemic. The new strategy should include clear ... | CESCR | Lao People's Democratic Republic | E/C.12/LAO/CO/1 | 2025 | DocumentId: a22a9abd-faa0-4602-a514-f888e66b639a | AnnotationId: 764f6a67-b50a-4bc2-82b7-4f542b42d0da |
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