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] | Independent monitoring 12. The Committee notes that the National Commission for Human Rights was accredited with A status by the Global Alliance of National Human Rights Institutions, but regrets that the Commission does not have a specific unit on children ’ s rights. The Committee also notes the establishment of the ... | 12. The Committee notes that the National Commission for Human Rights was accredited with A status by the Global Alliance of National Human Rights Institutions, but regrets that the Commission does not have a specific unit on children ’ s rights. The Committee also notes the establishment of the National Commission on ... | Committee on the Rights of the Child | PK | CRC/C/PAK/CO/6-7 | 2026 | AnnotationId: 6e564ee8-9465-4a44-91fd-02452ef03a6c |
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] | Non-discrimination 14. While noting that the Constitution provides for the principle of non ‑ discrimination, the Committee recommends that the State Party adopt a comprehensive anti-discrimination law that is operational across the country and is aimed at eradicating discrimination against, inter alia, children belong... | 14. While noting that the Constitution provides for the principle of non ‐ discrimination, the Committee recommends that the State Party adopt a comprehensive anti-discrimination law that is operational across the country and is aimed at eradicating discrimination against, inter alia, children belonging to religious an... | Committee on the Rights of the Child | PK | CRC/C/PAK/CO/6-7 | 2026 | AnnotationId: cc94fb83-2233-43e6-891a-fa7ece5c7104 |
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] | Birth registration 21. Recalling target 16.9 of the Sustainable Development Goals, the Committee strongly urges the State Party: (a) To amend its legislation and establish effective procedures to ensure the issuance of birth certificates for all children born in its territory, immediately after the birth; (b) To abolis... | 21. Recalling target 16.9 of the Sustainable Development Goals, the Committee strongly urges the State Party: (a) To amend its legislation and establish effective procedures to ensure the issuance of birth certificates for all children born in its territory, immediately after the birth; (b) To abolish all birth registr... | Committee on the Rights of the Child | PK | CRC/C/PAK/CO/6-7 | 2026 | AnnotationId: 18957735-25dd-4f96-bd37-36463b5e9991 |
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... | Administration of child justice 47. Recalling its general comment No. 24 (2019) on children ’ s rights in the child justice system, the Committee urges the State Party to bring its child justice system fully into line with the Convention and other relevant standards. In particular, the Committee urges the State Party: ... | 47. Recalling its general comment No. 24 (2019) on children ’ s rights in the child justice system, the Committee urges the State Party to bring its child justice system fully into line with the Convention and other relevant standards. In particular, the Committee urges the State Party: (a) To implement the Juvenile Ju... | Committee on the Rights of the Child | PK | CRC/C/PAK/CO/6-7 | 2026 | AnnotationId: 2530b900-aeee-4a75-ae56-571e7f8f6caa |
2e47e9ca-8113-4455-9cdf-0f8d0246656c | CRC/C/PAK/CO/6-7 | CRC | 2026-02-23 | 2,026 | aa43335f-ec93-415e-bd4a-87ec91225983 | [
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] | Children in armed conflict 48. The Committee recommends that the State Party explicitly criminalize the recruitment of children by non-State armed groups and take all measures possible to prevent such recruitment and the use of children in armed campaigns, especially in areas bordering Afghanistan. It also urges the St... | 48. The Committee recommends that the State Party explicitly criminalize the recruitment of children by non-State armed groups and take all measures possible to prevent such recruitment and the use of children in armed campaigns, especially in areas bordering Afghanistan. It also urges the State Party to prevent attack... | Committee on the Rights of the Child | PK | CRC/C/PAK/CO/6-7 | 2026 | AnnotationId: 2e47e9ca-8113-4455-9cdf-0f8d0246656c |
57699220-13b2-4adb-98ca-07e5128be342 | CRC/C/PAK/CO/6-7 | CRC | 2026-02-23 | 2,026 | aa43335f-ec93-415e-bd4a-87ec91225983 | [
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271054bc-2966-471f-9e06-002a2ded5299 | CRC/C/PAK/CO/6-7 | CRC | 2026-02-23 | 2,026 | aa43335f-ec93-415e-bd4a-87ec91225983 | [
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] | L.Ratification of the Optional Protocols to the Convention 50. The Committee urges the State Party to fulfil its reporting obligations under the Optional Protocol on the involvement of children in armed conflict, given that the related report has been overdue since 17 February 2018. | 50. The Committee urges the State Party to fulfil its reporting obligations under the Optional Protocol on the involvement of children in armed conflict, given that the related report has been overdue since 17 February 2018. | Committee on the Rights of the Child | PK | CRC/C/PAK/CO/6-7 | 2026 | AnnotationId: 271054bc-2966-471f-9e06-002a2ded5299 |
57dc7dbc-456b-4a32-8441-585b8215adb0 | CRC/C/PAK/CO/6-7 | CRC | 2026-02-23 | 2,026 | aa43335f-ec93-415e-bd4a-87ec91225983 | [
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] | [] | M.Ratification of international human rights instruments 51. The Committee recommends that the State Party, in order to further strengthen the fulfilment of children ’ s rights, consider ratifying the following core human rights instruments: (a) International Convention for the Protection of All Persons from Enforced D... | 51. The Committee recommends that the State Party, in order to further strengthen the fulfilment of children ’ s rights, consider ratifying the following core human rights instruments: (a) International Convention for the Protection of All Persons from Enforced Disappearance; (b) International Convention on the Protect... | Committee on the Rights of the Child | PK | CRC/C/PAK/CO/6-7 | 2026 | AnnotationId: 57dc7dbc-456b-4a32-8441-585b8215adb0 |
0b3f554f-a84d-42c9-a0a3-32fbeeef72b0 | CRC/C/PAK/CO/6-7 | CRC | 2026-02-23 | 2,026 | aa43335f-ec93-415e-bd4a-87ec91225983 | [
"PK"
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] | [] | A.Follow-up and dissemination 52. The Committee recommends that the State Party take all appropriate measures to ensure that the recommendations contained in the present concluding observations are fully implemented and that a child-friendly version is disseminated to, and made widely accessible for, children, includin... | 52. The Committee recommends that the State Party take all appropriate measures to ensure that the recommendations contained in the present concluding observations are fully implemented and that a child-friendly version is disseminated to, and made widely accessible for, children, including those in the most disadvanta... | Committee on the Rights of the Child | PK | CRC/C/PAK/CO/6-7 | 2026 | AnnotationId: 0b3f554f-a84d-42c9-a0a3-32fbeeef72b0 |
0b140257-4a2e-42b7-b8d3-9a508002a44e | CRC/C/PAK/CO/6-7 | CRC | 2026-02-23 | 2,026 | aa43335f-ec93-415e-bd4a-87ec91225983 | [
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] | B.National mechanism for reporting and follow-up 53. The Committee recommends that the State Party establish a standing government structure and ensure that it has the mandate and adequate human, technical and financial resources to coordinate and engage with, and prepare reports to, international and regional human ri... | 53. The Committee recommends that the State Party establish a standing government structure and ensure that it has the mandate and adequate human, technical and financial resources to coordinate and engage with, and prepare reports to, international and regional human rights mechanisms and to coordinate and track natio... | Committee on the Rights of the Child | PK | CRC/C/PAK/CO/6-7 | 2026 | AnnotationId: 0b140257-4a2e-42b7-b8d3-9a508002a44e |
69949dfe-ce06-4437-82f1-0edecc753909 | CRC/C/PAK/CO/6-7 | CRC | 2026-02-23 | 2,026 | aa43335f-ec93-415e-bd4a-87ec91225983 | [
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7008214c-5c66-4b43-9d6b-77c2f898d3f7 | CRPD/C/WSM/CO/1 | CRPD | 2026-04-08 | 2,026 | Concerns/Observations | [
"WS"
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] | [
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] | 4.The Committee welcomes the measures taken by the State Party to promote the rights of persons with disabilities and to implement the Convention since ratification in 2016. It notes with appreciation the ratification of the Violence and Harassment Convention, 2019 (No. 190), and Promotional Framework for Occupational ... | 4. The Committee welcomes the measures taken by the State Party to promote the rights of persons with disabilities and to implement the Convention since ratification in 2016. It notes with appreciation the ratification of the Violence and Harassment Convention, 2019 (No. 190), and Promotional Framework for Occupational... | Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities | WS | CRPD/C/WSM/CO/1 | 2026 | DocumentId: 74b4bb5f-8c22-4c05-af4c-bc430015734e | AnnotationId: 7008214c-5c66-4b43-9d6b-77c2f898d3f7 |
fc2988e1-2142-4e0f-bff5-f556aa68996f | CRPD/C/WSM/CO/1 | CRPD | 2026-04-08 | 2,026 | Concerns/Observations | [
"WS"
] | [
"Asia-Pacific"
] | [
"Women & girls",
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"17.18 - En... | A.General principles and obligations (arts. 1–4) 5.The Committee notes with concern: (a)That the State Party’s Constitution and other relevant laws retain derogatory terminology such as “socially or educationally retarded class of persons” when referring to persons with disabilitiesand wording that equates disability w... | 5. The Committee notes with concern: (a) That the State Party’s Constitution and other relevant laws retain derogatory terminology such as “socially or educationally retarded class of persons” when referring to persons with disabilitiesand wording that equates disability with a disadvantage or restriction, thereby rein... | Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities | WS | CRPD/C/WSM/CO/1 | 2026 | DocumentId: 74b4bb5f-8c22-4c05-af4c-bc430015734e | AnnotationId: fc2988e1-2142-4e0f-bff5-f556aa68996f |
bef987a4-a7d6-45c2-8793-bf505ed20b0b | CRPD/C/WSM/CO/1 | CRPD | 2026-04-08 | 2,026 | Recommendations | [
"WS"
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"Children",
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"16.6 - Effective, accou... | A.General principles and obligations (arts. 1–4) 6. The Committee recommends that the State Party, in close consultation with and with the active involvement of persons with disabilities, through their representative organizations: (a) Amend the Constitution and other relevant laws to remove derogatory and stigmatizing... | 6. The Committee recommends that the State Party, in close consultation with and with the active involvement of persons with disabilities, through their representative organizations: (a) Amend the Constitution and other relevant laws to remove derogatory and stigmatizing terminology; (b) Adopt a comprehensive and coher... | Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities | WS | CRPD/C/WSM/CO/1 | 2026 | DocumentId: 74b4bb5f-8c22-4c05-af4c-bc430015734e | AnnotationId: bef987a4-a7d6-45c2-8793-bf505ed20b0b |
46b05089-ef51-42c3-b220-0c11caa7947b | CRPD/C/WSM/CO/1 | CRPD | 2026-04-08 | 2,026 | Concerns/Observations | [
"WS"
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] | Equality and non-discrimination (art. 5) 7.The Committee notes with concern: (a)The State Party’s failure to recognize disability explicitly among prohibited grounds of discrimination in its constitutional and legal framework, including the failure to recognize intersectional discrimination, and the absence of legal pr... | 7. The Committee notes with concern: (a) The State Party’s failure to recognize disability explicitly among prohibited grounds of discrimination in its constitutional and legal framework, including the failure to recognize intersectional discrimination, and the absence of legal provisions establishing the denial of rea... | Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities | WS | CRPD/C/WSM/CO/1 | 2026 | DocumentId: 74b4bb5f-8c22-4c05-af4c-bc430015734e | AnnotationId: 46b05089-ef51-42c3-b220-0c11caa7947b |
fc46c22a-4401-4324-a86f-ddff756ea141 | CRPD/C/WSM/CO/1 | CRPD | 2026-04-08 | 2,026 | Recommendations | [
"WS"
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] | Equality and non-discrimination (art. 5) 8. The Committee recommends that the State Party , in close consultation with and with the active involvement of persons with disabilities, through their representative organizations: (a) Explicitly recognize disability among prohibited ground s of discrimination , including int... | 8. The Committee recommends that the State Party , in close consultation with and with the active involvement of persons with disabilities, through their representative organizations: (a) Explicitly recognize disability among prohibited grounds of discrimination , including intersectional discrimination , in the Consti... | Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities | WS | CRPD/C/WSM/CO/1 | 2026 | DocumentId: 74b4bb5f-8c22-4c05-af4c-bc430015734e | AnnotationId: fc46c22a-4401-4324-a86f-ddff756ea141 |
3dbb8623-3947-4967-b620-0d0cd2a36b91 | CRPD/C/WSM/CO/1 | CRPD | 2026-04-08 | 2,026 | Concerns/Observations | [
"WS"
] | [
"Asia-Pacific"
] | [
"Youth & juveniles",
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"Discrimination against women",
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"3 -... | Women with disabilities (art. 6) 9.The Committee notes with concern: (a)The absence of comprehensive legislation and measures to address intersecting forms of discrimination faced by women and girls with disabilities, and the fact that disability is not mainstreamed into gender policies; (b)The need for intersectional ... | 9. The Committee notes with concern: (a) The absence of comprehensive legislation and measures to address intersecting forms of discrimination faced by women and girls with disabilities, and the fact that disability is not mainstreamed into gender policies; (b) The need for intersectional measures to protect girls with... | Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities | WS | CRPD/C/WSM/CO/1 | 2026 | DocumentId: 74b4bb5f-8c22-4c05-af4c-bc430015734e | AnnotationId: 3dbb8623-3947-4967-b620-0d0cd2a36b91 |
5df80d9c-4606-4794-b902-65920d9a96ee | CRPD/C/WSM/CO/1 | CRPD | 2026-04-08 | 2,026 | Recommendations | [
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"10.4 - Adop... | Women with disabilities (art. 6) 10. The Committee recommends that the State Party, in close consultation with and with the active involvement of persons with disabilities, through their representative organizations: (a) Adopt comprehensive legislation and policies to address intersect ional discrimination against wome... | 10. The Committee recommends that the State Party, in close consultation with and with the active involvement of persons with disabilities, through their representative organizations: (a) Adopt comprehensive legislation and policies to address intersect ional discrimination against women and girls with disabilities and... | Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities | WS | CRPD/C/WSM/CO/1 | 2026 | DocumentId: 74b4bb5f-8c22-4c05-af4c-bc430015734e | AnnotationId: 5df80d9c-4606-4794-b902-65920d9a96ee |
bfad0401-7961-47bd-b37a-4aba0ad19309 | CRPD/C/WSM/CO/1 | CRPD | 2026-04-08 | 2,026 | Concerns/Observations | [
"WS"
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"Asia-Pacific"
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"3.4 - Reduce mortality from non-communicable diseases and prom... | Children with disabilities (art. 7) 11.The Committee notes with concern: (a)That laws affecting children’s rights are not fully aligned with the Convention and that disability is not mainstreamed into child-related policies; (b)The persistent stigmatization of children with disabilities, including children with intelle... | 11. The Committee notes with concern: (a) That laws affecting children’s rights are not fully aligned with the Convention and that disability is not mainstreamed into child-related policies; (b) The persistent stigmatization of children with disabilities, including children with intellectual and/or psychosocial disabil... | Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities | WS | CRPD/C/WSM/CO/1 | 2026 | DocumentId: 74b4bb5f-8c22-4c05-af4c-bc430015734e | AnnotationId: bfad0401-7961-47bd-b37a-4aba0ad19309 |
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"5.3 - Eliminate forced marriages and genital mutilation... | Children with disabilities (art. 7) 12. The Committee recommends that the State Party, in close consultation with and with the active involvement of persons with disabilities, through their representative organizations: (a) Review and align all child-related legislation with the Convention and ensure that disability is... | 12. The Committee recommends that the State Party, in close consultation with and with the active involvement of persons with disabilities, through their representative organizations: (a) Review and align all child-related legislation with the Convention and ensure that disability is mainstreamed into child-related pol... | Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities | WS | CRPD/C/WSM/CO/1 | 2026 | DocumentId: 74b4bb5f-8c22-4c05-af4c-bc430015734e | AnnotationId: 2b360243-96c5-43e6-a382-babc3bb21b6d |
85a99b18-1a2a-4f6c-82b1-97876d8453bc | CRPD/C/WSM/CO/1 | CRPD | 2026-04-08 | 2,026 | Concerns/Observations | [
"WS"
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] | Awareness-raising (art. 8) 13.The Committee recognizes the importance of the State Party’s cultural values and of fa’a Samoa (the Samoan way of life), according to which strong emphasis is placed on protecting and caring for the most vulnerable members of society. However, it notes with concern: (a)The prevalence of st... | 13. The Committee recognizes the importance of the State Party’s cultural values and of fa’a Samoa (the Samoan way of life), according to which strong emphasis is placed on protecting and caring for the most vulnerable members of society. However, it notes with concern: (a) The prevalence of stigmatization, stereotypes... | Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities | WS | CRPD/C/WSM/CO/1 | 2026 | DocumentId: 74b4bb5f-8c22-4c05-af4c-bc430015734e | AnnotationId: 85a99b18-1a2a-4f6c-82b1-97876d8453bc |
350750ec-8d98-4621-9858-fe1ede94a13e | CRPD/C/WSM/CO/1 | CRPD | 2026-04-08 | 2,026 | Recommendations | [
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"8.5 - Full e... | Awareness-raising (art. 8) 14. The Committee recommends that the State Party, in close consultation with and with the active involvement of persons with disabilities, through their representative organizations, implement awareness - raising measures and campaigns in order : (a) To c ombat stigma tization , stereotypes ... | 14. The Committee recommends that the State Party, in close consultation with and with the active involvement of persons with disabilities, through their representative organizations, implement awareness - raising measures and campaigns in order : (a) To combat stigma tization , stereotypes and harmful practices agains... | Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities | WS | CRPD/C/WSM/CO/1 | 2026 | DocumentId: 74b4bb5f-8c22-4c05-af4c-bc430015734e | AnnotationId: 350750ec-8d98-4621-9858-fe1ede94a13e |
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] | Accessibility (art. 9) 15.The Committee notes with concern: (a)The limited understanding of accessibility as an entitlement and a precondition for the enjoyment of rights, rather than as individual accommodation to be provided only upon request, and the limited resources to implement accessibility measures, including t... | 15. The Committee notes with concern: (a) The limited understanding of accessibility as an entitlement and a precondition for the enjoyment of rights, rather than as individual accommodation to be provided only upon request, and the limited resources to implement accessibility measures, including the reliance on cost-r... | Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities | WS | CRPD/C/WSM/CO/1 | 2026 | DocumentId: 74b4bb5f-8c22-4c05-af4c-bc430015734e | AnnotationId: f9d2052b-edd7-4b23-a7b5-b5424740bb9b |
0c4748c8-b220-4ca7-b864-332518d7013e | CRPD/C/WSM/CO/1 | CRPD | 2026-04-08 | 2,026 | Recommendations | [
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"Business & Human Rights",
"Legal & institutional reform",
"Cooperation & consultation with civil society",
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"Human rights & the environment",
"Constitutional & legislative framework",
"Persons with disabilities: independence, inclusion",
"2030 Agen... | [
"16.7 - Responsive, inclusive and representative decision-making",
"16.a - Strong institutions to prevent violence, terrorism and crime",
"16 - PEACE, JUSTICE AND STRONG INSTITUTIONS",
"17 - PARTNERSHIPS FOR THE GOALS",
"4 - QUALITY EDUCATION",
"4.5 - No discrimination in education",
"4.a - Build and up... | Accessibility (art. 9) 16. The Committee recommends that the State Party, in close consultation with and with the active involvement of persons with disabilities, through their representative organizations: (a) Ensure accessibility as an entitlement and a precondition for the enjoyment of rights , ensure the allocation... | 16. The Committee recommends that the State Party, in close consultation with and with the active involvement of persons with disabilities, through their representative organizations: (a) Ensure accessibility as an entitlement and a precondition for the enjoyment of rights , ensure the allocation of adequate and sustai... | Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities | WS | CRPD/C/WSM/CO/1 | 2026 | DocumentId: 74b4bb5f-8c22-4c05-af4c-bc430015734e | AnnotationId: 0c4748c8-b220-4ca7-b864-332518d7013e |
280191d7-95a6-41d2-ab07-40b737938f40 | CRPD/C/WSM/CO/1 | CRPD | 2026-04-08 | 2,026 | Concerns/Observations | [
"WS"
] | [
"Asia-Pacific"
] | [
"Persons with disabilities"
] | [
"Right to life",
"Right to health",
"Economic & political crisis, natural disasters or other emergencies",
"Persons with disabilities: independence, inclusion",
"Data collection & research"
] | [
"17 - PARTNERSHIPS FOR THE GOALS",
"3 - GOOD HEALTH AND WELL-BEING",
"17.18 - Enhance availability of reliable data",
"3.4 - Reduce mortality from non-communicable diseases and promote mental health"
] | Right to life (art. 10) 17.The Committee notes with concern the lack of disability-disaggregated data on mental health and the need to ensure that all mental health policies, including those providing crisis support for suicide prevention, are disability-inclusive. | 17. The Committee notes with concern the lack of disability-disaggregated data on mental health and the need to ensure that all mental health policies, including those providing crisis support for suicide prevention, are disability-inclusive. | Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities | WS | CRPD/C/WSM/CO/1 | 2026 | DocumentId: 74b4bb5f-8c22-4c05-af4c-bc430015734e | AnnotationId: 280191d7-95a6-41d2-ab07-40b737938f40 |
68da1b11-968f-4c2f-a551-3df126492838 | CRPD/C/WSM/CO/1 | CRPD | 2026-04-08 | 2,026 | Recommendations | [
"WS"
] | [
"Asia-Pacific"
] | [
"Persons with disabilities"
] | [
"Right to life",
"Right to health",
"Economic & political crisis, natural disasters or other emergencies",
"Persons with disabilities: independence, inclusion",
"Data collection & research"
] | [
"16.7 - Responsive, inclusive and representative decision-making",
"10.2 - Promote universal social, economical and political inclusion",
"17 - PARTNERSHIPS FOR THE GOALS",
"10 - REDUCED INEQUALITIES",
"3 - GOOD HEALTH AND WELL-BEING",
"17.18 - Enhance availability of reliable data",
"3.4 - Reduce morta... | Right to life (art. 10) 18. The Committee recommends that the State P arty, in close consultation with and with the active involvement of persons with disabilities, through their representative organi z ations , e nsure the systematic collection of disability-disaggregated data on mental health and integrate disability... | 18. The Committee recommends that the State Party, in close consultation with and with the active involvement of persons with disabilities, through their representative organizations , ensure the systematic collection of disability-disaggregated data on mental health and integrate disability inclusion into all mental h... | Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities | WS | CRPD/C/WSM/CO/1 | 2026 | DocumentId: 74b4bb5f-8c22-4c05-af4c-bc430015734e | AnnotationId: 68da1b11-968f-4c2f-a551-3df126492838 |
df5be2d0-8316-4584-bba3-f44cafee58cd | CRPD/C/WSM/CO/1 | CRPD | 2026-04-08 | 2,026 | Concerns/Observations | [
"WS"
] | [
"Asia-Pacific"
] | [
"Children",
"Internally displaced persons",
"Women & girls",
"Persons with disabilities"
] | [
"Legal & institutional reform",
"Advancement of women",
"Human rights education, trainings & awareness raising",
"National Human Rights Action Plans (or specific areas) / implementation plans",
"Economic & political crisis, natural disasters or other emergencies",
"Right to participate in public affairs &... | [
"16.7 - Responsive, inclusive and representative decision-making",
"11 - SUSTAINABLE CITIES AND COMMUNITIES",
"10.2 - Promote universal social, economical and political inclusion",
"13.1 - Strengthen resilience and adaptive capacity to climate related disasters",
"16 - PEACE, JUSTICE AND STRONG INSTITUTIONS... | Situations of risk and humanitarian emergencies (art. 11) 19.The Committee notes with concern: (a)The lack of representation of persons with disabilities, particularly women and children with disabilities, in systems for disaster risk reduction, climate and emergency governance and decision-making; (b)That persons with... | 19. The Committee notes with concern: (a) The lack of representation of persons with disabilities, particularly women and children with disabilities, in systems for disaster risk reduction, climate and emergency governance and decision-making; (b) That persons with disabilities are disproportionately affected by climat... | Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities | WS | CRPD/C/WSM/CO/1 | 2026 | DocumentId: 74b4bb5f-8c22-4c05-af4c-bc430015734e | AnnotationId: df5be2d0-8316-4584-bba3-f44cafee58cd |
d8d2763e-50cd-4e4c-8f5c-589cf85a427c | CRPD/C/WSM/CO/1 | CRPD | 2026-04-08 | 2,026 | Recommendations | [
"WS"
] | [
"Asia-Pacific"
] | [
"Children",
"Indigenous peoples",
"Internally displaced persons",
"Women & girls",
"Persons with disabilities"
] | [
"Legal & institutional reform",
"Cooperation & consultation with civil society",
"Human rights education, trainings & awareness raising",
"National Human Rights Action Plans (or specific areas) / implementation plans",
"Economic & political crisis, natural disasters or other emergencies",
"Persons with di... | [
"16.7 - Responsive, inclusive and representative decision-making",
"11 - SUSTAINABLE CITIES AND COMMUNITIES",
"10.2 - Promote universal social, economical and political inclusion",
"13.1 - Strengthen resilience and adaptive capacity to climate related disasters",
"16 - PEACE, JUSTICE AND STRONG INSTITUTIONS... | Situations of risk and humanitarian emergencies (art. 11) 20. The Committee recommends that the State Party, in close consultation with and with the active involvement of persons with disabilities, through their representative organizations: (a) Ensure the representation of persons with disabilities, including women an... | 20. The Committee recommends that the State Party, in close consultation with and with the active involvement of persons with disabilities, through their representative organizations: (a) Ensure the representation of persons with disabilities, including women and children with disabilities, in the design, implementatio... | Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities | WS | CRPD/C/WSM/CO/1 | 2026 | DocumentId: 74b4bb5f-8c22-4c05-af4c-bc430015734e | AnnotationId: d8d2763e-50cd-4e4c-8f5c-589cf85a427c |
ede8f730-9b48-4c80-ac54-8c2d039455d6 | CRPD/C/WSM/CO/1 | CRPD | 2026-04-08 | 2,026 | Concerns/Observations | [
"WS"
] | [
"Asia-Pacific"
] | [
"Persons with disabilities"
] | [
"Equality & non-discrimination",
"Legal & institutional reform",
"Persons with disabilities: definition, general principles",
"Constitutional & legislative framework",
"Persons with disabilities: independence, inclusion",
"Data collection & research"
] | [
"16.7 - Responsive, inclusive and representative decision-making",
"16 - PEACE, JUSTICE AND STRONG INSTITUTIONS",
"17 - PARTNERSHIPS FOR THE GOALS",
"17.18 - Enhance availability of reliable data"
] | Equal recognition before the law (art. 12) 21.The Committee notes with concern the failure to amend legislation and policies, including the National Policy for Persons with Disabilities (2021–2031), to recognize the legal capacity of persons with disabilities, and to implement supported decision-making. | 21. The Committee notes with concern the failure to amend legislation and policies, including the National Policy for Persons with Disabilities (2021–2031), to recognize the legal capacity of persons with disabilities, and to implement supported decision-making. | Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities | WS | CRPD/C/WSM/CO/1 | 2026 | DocumentId: 74b4bb5f-8c22-4c05-af4c-bc430015734e | AnnotationId: ede8f730-9b48-4c80-ac54-8c2d039455d6 |
81398f2d-4ecc-499a-a5bb-0f8653d43b12 | CRPD/C/WSM/CO/1 | CRPD | 2026-04-08 | 2,026 | Recommendations | [
"WS"
] | [
"Asia-Pacific"
] | [
"Public officials",
"Social workers",
"Judges, lawyers and prosecutors",
"Persons with disabilities"
] | [
"Equality & non-discrimination",
"Right to be recognized as a person before the law",
"Legal & institutional reform",
"Human rights education, trainings & awareness raising",
"Persons with disabilities: definition, general principles",
"National Human Rights Action Plans (or specific areas) / implementati... | [
"16.7 - Responsive, inclusive and representative decision-making",
"16 - PEACE, JUSTICE AND STRONG INSTITUTIONS",
"17.18 - Enhance availability of reliable data"
] | Equal recognition before the law (art. 12) 22. The Committee recommends that the State Party, in close consultation with and with the active involvement of persons with disabilities, through their representative organizations: (a) Repeal all legislation under which the legal capacity of persons with disabilities is res... | 22. The Committee recommends that the State Party, in close consultation with and with the active involvement of persons with disabilities, through their representative organizations: (a) Repeal all legislation under which the legal capacity of persons with disabilities is restricted on the basis of impairment , recogn... | Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities | WS | CRPD/C/WSM/CO/1 | 2026 | DocumentId: 74b4bb5f-8c22-4c05-af4c-bc430015734e | AnnotationId: 81398f2d-4ecc-499a-a5bb-0f8653d43b12 |
3c8766e4-79dc-457f-ac24-176ff960b5ef | CRPD/C/WSM/CO/1 | CRPD | 2026-04-08 | 2,026 | Concerns/Observations | [
"WS"
] | [
"Asia-Pacific"
] | [
"Law enforcement / police & prison officials",
"Persons living in rural areas",
"Judges, lawyers and prosecutors",
"Persons with disabilities"
] | [
"Equality & non-discrimination",
"Administration of justice & fair trial",
"Support to victims & witnesses",
"Access to justice & remedy",
"Ratification of & accession to international instruments",
"Persons with disabilities: independence, inclusion"
] | [
"10.2 - Promote universal social, economical and political inclusion",
"16 - PEACE, JUSTICE AND STRONG INSTITUTIONS",
"17 - PARTNERSHIPS FOR THE GOALS",
"10 - REDUCED INEQUALITIES",
"17.18 - Enhance availability of reliable data",
"16.3 - Promote the rule of law and access to justice for all"
] | Access to justice (art. 13) 23.The Committee notes with concern: (a)The inaccessibility of police, prosecutorial and judicial systems, including the absence of procedural accommodation, the lack of accessible reporting channels at all stages of legal proceedings and the absence of disability-inclusive and gender-respon... | 23. The Committee notes with concern: (a) The inaccessibility of police, prosecutorial and judicial systems, including the absence of procedural accommodation, the lack of accessible reporting channels at all stages of legal proceedings and the absence of disability-inclusive and gender-responsive services, and that th... | Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities | WS | CRPD/C/WSM/CO/1 | 2026 | DocumentId: 74b4bb5f-8c22-4c05-af4c-bc430015734e | AnnotationId: 3c8766e4-79dc-457f-ac24-176ff960b5ef |
47dd0da0-e818-49fd-b776-b0b76e4ae7b3 | CRPD/C/WSM/CO/1 | CRPD | 2026-04-08 | 2,026 | Recommendations | [
"WS"
] | [
"Asia-Pacific"
] | [
"Law enforcement / police & prison officials",
"Persons living in rural areas",
"Judges, lawyers and prosecutors",
"Persons with disabilities"
] | [
"Equality & non-discrimination",
"Administration of justice & fair trial",
"Legal & institutional reform",
"Persons with disabilities: accessibility, mobility",
"Constitutional & legislative framework",
"Ratification of & accession to international instruments",
"Persons with disabilities: independence,... | [
"16 - PEACE, JUSTICE AND STRONG INSTITUTIONS",
"17 - PARTNERSHIPS FOR THE GOALS",
"17.18 - Enhance availability of reliable data",
"16.3 - Promote the rule of law and access to justice for all"
] | Access to justice (art. 13) 24. The Committee recalls the International Principles and Guidelines on Access to Justice for Persons with Disabilities and recommends that the State Party, in close consultation with and with the active involvement of persons with disabilities, through their representative organizations: (... | 24. The Committee recalls the International Principles and Guidelines on Access to Justice for Persons with Disabilities and recommends that the State Party, in close consultation with and with the active involvement of persons with disabilities, through their representative organizations: (a) Establish disability - in... | Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities | WS | CRPD/C/WSM/CO/1 | 2026 | DocumentId: 74b4bb5f-8c22-4c05-af4c-bc430015734e | AnnotationId: 47dd0da0-e818-49fd-b776-b0b76e4ae7b3 |
3d4d4294-a445-4028-be6e-b3e439268424 | CRPD/C/WSM/CO/1 | CRPD | 2026-04-08 | 2,026 | Concerns/Observations | [
"WS"
] | [
"Asia-Pacific"
] | [
"Law enforcement / police & prison officials",
"Persons living in rural areas",
"Persons deprived of their liberty & detainees",
"Persons with disabilities"
] | [
"Arbitrary arrest & detention",
"Right to health",
"Persons with disabilities: independence, inclusion",
"Conditions of detention"
] | [
"16.7 - Responsive, inclusive and representative decision-making",
"10.2 - Promote universal social, economical and political inclusion",
"16 - PEACE, JUSTICE AND STRONG INSTITUTIONS",
"17 - PARTNERSHIPS FOR THE GOALS",
"10 - REDUCED INEQUALITIES",
"3 - GOOD HEALTH AND WELL-BEING",
"17.18 - Enhance avai... | Liberty and security of the person (art. 14) 25.The Committee notes with concern: (a)The lack of an explicit legal prohibition of deprivation of liberty on the basis of impairment and that the Mental Health Act (2007) allows for deprivation of legal capacity, involuntary treatment and substitute decision-making on the ... | 25. The Committee notes with concern: (a) The lack of an explicit legal prohibition of deprivation of liberty on the basis of impairment and that the Mental Health Act (2007) allows for deprivation of legal capacity, involuntary treatment and substitute decision-making on the basis of impairment; (b) Reports of “inform... | Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities | WS | CRPD/C/WSM/CO/1 | 2026 | DocumentId: 74b4bb5f-8c22-4c05-af4c-bc430015734e | AnnotationId: 3d4d4294-a445-4028-be6e-b3e439268424 |
0551643f-7cb2-4e22-a3a7-e7de9675f681 | CRPD/C/WSM/CO/1 | CRPD | 2026-04-08 | 2,026 | Recommendations | [
"WS"
] | [
"Asia-Pacific"
] | [
"Law enforcement / police & prison officials",
"Children",
"Persons living in rural areas",
"Women & girls",
"Persons deprived of their liberty & detainees",
"Persons with disabilities"
] | [
"Equality & non-discrimination",
"Arbitrary arrest & detention",
"Persons with disabilities: definition, general principles",
"Right to health",
"Constitutional & legislative framework",
"Ratification of & accession to international instruments",
"Prohibition of torture & ill-treatment (including cruel,... | [
"16 - PEACE, JUSTICE AND STRONG INSTITUTIONS",
"17 - PARTNERSHIPS FOR THE GOALS",
"16.1 - Reduce violence everywhere",
"16.6 - Effective, accountable and transparent institutions",
"3 - GOOD HEALTH AND WELL-BEING",
"17.18 - Enhance availability of reliable data",
"16.3 - Promote the rule of law and acce... | Liberty and security of the person (art. 14) 26. The Committee recommends that the State Party, in close consultation with and with the active involvement of persons with disabilities, through their representative organizations: (a) Amend legislation to explicitly prohibit deprivation of liberty on the basis of impairm... | 26. The Committee recommends that the State Party, in close consultation with and with the active involvement of persons with disabilities, through their representative organizations: (a) Amend legislation to explicitly prohibit deprivation of liberty on the basis of impairment, and repeal all legislation that restrict... | Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities | WS | CRPD/C/WSM/CO/1 | 2026 | DocumentId: 74b4bb5f-8c22-4c05-af4c-bc430015734e | AnnotationId: 0551643f-7cb2-4e22-a3a7-e7de9675f681 |
6c18aac3-2512-45d3-bd6c-12395d33ebd3 | CRPD/C/WSM/CO/1 | CRPD | 2026-04-08 | 2,026 | Concerns/Observations | [
"WS"
] | [
"Asia-Pacific"
] | [
"Children",
"Persons deprived of their liberty & detainees",
"Persons with disabilities"
] | [
"Prohibition of torture & ill-treatment (including cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment)",
"Right to food",
"Safe drinking water & sanitation"
] | [
"17 - PARTNERSHIPS FOR THE GOALS",
"2.1 - Universal access to safe and nutritious food",
"17.18 - Enhance availability of reliable data",
"2 - ZERO HUNGER"
] | Freedom from torture or cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment (art. 15) 27.The Committee notes with concern information received on physical restraint, isolation, deprivation of food and water, and other forms of coercion and degrading treatment of persons with disabilities within family and community set... | 27. The Committee notes with concern information received on physical restraint, isolation, deprivation of food and water, and other forms of coercion and degrading treatment of persons with disabilities within family and community settings, often justified as methods to manage behaviour. | Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities | WS | CRPD/C/WSM/CO/1 | 2026 | DocumentId: 74b4bb5f-8c22-4c05-af4c-bc430015734e | AnnotationId: 6c18aac3-2512-45d3-bd6c-12395d33ebd3 |
6446ecab-677e-4320-850a-e27c2e30ea56 | CRPD/C/WSM/CO/1 | CRPD | 2026-04-08 | 2,026 | Recommendations | [
"WS"
] | [
"Asia-Pacific"
] | [
"Children",
"Persons with disabilities"
] | [
"Independent Monitoring Mechanism (IMM)",
"Ratification of & accession to international instruments",
"Prohibition of torture & ill-treatment (including cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment)",
"Data collection & research",
"National Preventive Mechanism (NPM)"
] | [
"16 - PEACE, JUSTICE AND STRONG INSTITUTIONS",
"17 - PARTNERSHIPS FOR THE GOALS",
"16.1 - Reduce violence everywhere",
"16.10 - Ensure public access to information and protect fundamental freedoms",
"17.18 - Enhance availability of reliable data"
] | Freedom from torture or cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment (art. 15) 28. The Committee recommends that the State Party, in close consultation with and with the active involvement of persons with disabilities, through their representative organizations, abolish all forms of torture or cruel, inhuman or ... | 28. The Committee recommends that the State Party, in close consultation with and with the active involvement of persons with disabilities, through their representative organizations, abolish all forms of torture or cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment of persons with disabilities in all settings and, pe... | Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities | WS | CRPD/C/WSM/CO/1 | 2026 | DocumentId: 74b4bb5f-8c22-4c05-af4c-bc430015734e | AnnotationId: 6446ecab-677e-4320-850a-e27c2e30ea56 |
96c2a9e7-7782-488d-acff-e4b4e829a55b | CRPD/C/WSM/CO/1 | CRPD | 2026-04-08 | 2,026 | Concerns/Observations | [
"WS"
] | [
"Asia-Pacific"
] | [
"Law enforcement / police & prison officials",
"Women & girls",
"Persons with disabilities"
] | [
"Violence against women",
"Rule of law & impunity",
"Administration of justice & fair trial",
"Support to victims & witnesses",
"Children: protection against exploitation",
"Persons with disabilities: protection against exploitation, violence & abuse",
"Right to health",
"Sexual & gender-based violenc... | [
"8 - DECENT WORK AND ECONOMIC GROWTH",
"10.2 - Promote universal social, economical and political inclusion",
"16 - PEACE, JUSTICE AND STRONG INSTITUTIONS",
"17 - PARTNERSHIPS FOR THE GOALS",
"5 - GENDER EQUALITY",
"5.2 - End all violence against and exploitation of women",
"16.10 - Ensure public access... | Freedom from exploitation, violence and abuse (art. 16) 29.The Committee notes with concern: (a)That the Crimes Act (2013) and the Family Safety Act (2013) do not explicitly recognize persons with disabilities, in particular women and girls with disabilities, as being at heightened risk of violence; and that exploitati... | 29. The Committee notes with concern: (a) That the Crimes Act (2013) and the Family Safety Act (2013) do not explicitly recognize persons with disabilities, in particular women and girls with disabilities, as being at heightened risk of violence; and that exploitation, violence and abuse by institutions, family members... | Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities | WS | CRPD/C/WSM/CO/1 | 2026 | DocumentId: 74b4bb5f-8c22-4c05-af4c-bc430015734e | AnnotationId: 96c2a9e7-7782-488d-acff-e4b4e829a55b |
65def53d-1be9-4735-b2c5-cc30e89da86f | CRPD/C/WSM/CO/1 | CRPD | 2026-04-08 | 2,026 | Recommendations | [
"WS"
] | [
"Asia-Pacific"
] | [
"Women & girls",
"Persons with disabilities"
] | [
"Violence against women",
"Equality & non-discrimination",
"Rule of law & impunity",
"Legal & institutional reform",
"Support to victims & witnesses",
"Cooperation & consultation with civil society",
"Children: protection against exploitation",
"National Human Rights Action Plans (or specific areas) /... | [
"16.7 - Responsive, inclusive and representative decision-making",
"10.2 - Promote universal social, economical and political inclusion",
"16 - PEACE, JUSTICE AND STRONG INSTITUTIONS",
"17 - PARTNERSHIPS FOR THE GOALS",
"5 - GENDER EQUALITY",
"5.2 - End all violence against and exploitation of women",
"... | Freedom from exploitation, violence and abuse (art. 16) 30. The Committee recommends that the State Party, in close consultation with and with the active involvement of persons with disabilities, through their representative organizations: (a) Amend the Crimes Act, the Family Safety Act and related legislation to expli... | 30. The Committee recommends that the State Party, in close consultation with and with the active involvement of persons with disabilities, through their representative organizations: (a) Amend the Crimes Act, the Family Safety Act and related legislation to explicitly recognize persons with disabilities, particularly ... | Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities | WS | CRPD/C/WSM/CO/1 | 2026 | DocumentId: 74b4bb5f-8c22-4c05-af4c-bc430015734e | AnnotationId: 65def53d-1be9-4735-b2c5-cc30e89da86f |
0e10806d-c6c2-4ccb-b07d-7f5c3c5f78b9 | CRPD/C/WSM/CO/1 | CRPD | 2026-04-08 | 2,026 | Concerns/Observations | [
"WS"
] | [
"Asia-Pacific"
] | [
"Medical staff / health professionals",
"Women & girls",
"Persons with disabilities"
] | [
"Human trafficking & contemporary forms of slavery",
"Right to health",
"Persons with disabilities: independence, inclusion",
"Sexual & reproductive health and rights"
] | [
"16.7 - Responsive, inclusive and representative decision-making",
"3.8 - Achieve universal health coverage",
"16 - PEACE, JUSTICE AND STRONG INSTITUTIONS",
"17 - PARTNERSHIPS FOR THE GOALS",
"5 - GENDER EQUALITY",
"8.7 - End modern slavery, trafficking and child labour",
"3.7 - Universal access to repr... | Protecting the integrity of the person (art. 17) 31.The Committee notes with concern the persistence of substitute decision-making in healthcare and sexual and reproductive health services, enabled, among others, by the Mental Health Act, including cases of procedures performed without consent, the denial of pain relie... | 31. The Committee notes with concern the persistence of substitute decision-making in healthcare and sexual and reproductive health services, enabled, among others, by the Mental Health Act, including cases of procedures performed without consent, the denial of pain relief during labour, forced abortion and medical con... | Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities | WS | CRPD/C/WSM/CO/1 | 2026 | DocumentId: 74b4bb5f-8c22-4c05-af4c-bc430015734e | AnnotationId: 0e10806d-c6c2-4ccb-b07d-7f5c3c5f78b9 |
016c1530-3a03-4142-a1e2-4688f5574a20 | CRPD/C/WSM/CO/1 | CRPD | 2026-04-08 | 2,026 | Recommendations | [
"WS"
] | [
"Asia-Pacific"
] | [
"Medical staff / health professionals",
"Persons with disabilities"
] | [
"Right to physical & moral integrity",
"Legal & institutional reform",
"Persons with disabilities: definition, general principles",
"Right to health",
"Right to participate in public affairs & right to vote",
"Persons with disabilities: independence, inclusion",
"Persons with disabilities: protecting th... | [
"16.7 - Responsive, inclusive and representative decision-making",
"3.8 - Achieve universal health coverage",
"10.2 - Promote universal social, economical and political inclusion",
"16 - PEACE, JUSTICE AND STRONG INSTITUTIONS",
"3 - GOOD HEALTH AND WELL-BEING",
"17.18 - Enhance availability of reliable da... | Protecting the integrity of the person (art. 17) 32. The Committee recommends that the State Party, in close consultation with and with the active involvement of persons with disabilities, through their representative organizations: (a) Repeal legal provisions, including from the Mental Health Act , and practices permi... | 32. The Committee recommends that the State Party, in close consultation with and with the active involvement of persons with disabilities, through their representative organizations: (a) Repeal legal provisions, including from the Mental Health Act , and practices permit ting involuntary detention, treatment and subst... | Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities | WS | CRPD/C/WSM/CO/1 | 2026 | DocumentId: 74b4bb5f-8c22-4c05-af4c-bc430015734e | AnnotationId: 016c1530-3a03-4142-a1e2-4688f5574a20 |
8311d039-fc64-4ab9-a525-16e107782137 | CRPD/C/WSM/CO/1 | CRPD | 2026-04-08 | 2,026 | Concerns/Observations | [
"WS"
] | [
"Asia-Pacific"
] | [
"Children",
"Migrants",
"Persons living in rural areas",
"Women & girls",
"Persons deprived of their liberty & detainees",
"Persons with disabilities"
] | [
"Equality & non-discrimination",
"Rights related to name, identity & nationality",
"Data collection & research",
"Discrimination against women"
] | [
"5.1 - End discrimination against women and girls",
"8 - DECENT WORK AND ECONOMIC GROWTH",
"10.2 - Promote universal social, economical and political inclusion",
"16 - PEACE, JUSTICE AND STRONG INSTITUTIONS",
"17 - PARTNERSHIPS FOR THE GOALS",
"5 - GENDER EQUALITY",
"8.5 - Full employment and decent wor... | Liberty of movement and nationality (art. 18) 33.The Committee notes with concern: (a)Information received on challenges to ensure universal birth registration of children with disabilities, particularly in rural areas and outer islands; (b)Reports that persons with disabilities, particularly women and girls with disab... | 33. The Committee notes with concern: (a) Information received on challenges to ensure universal birth registration of children with disabilities, particularly in rural areas and outer islands; (b) Reports that persons with disabilities, particularly women and girls with disabilities, face family-imposed restrictions o... | Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities | WS | CRPD/C/WSM/CO/1 | 2026 | DocumentId: 74b4bb5f-8c22-4c05-af4c-bc430015734e | AnnotationId: 8311d039-fc64-4ab9-a525-16e107782137 |
46d0ab2a-84d4-4a9d-b2f9-699355568aeb | CRPD/C/WSM/CO/1 | CRPD | 2026-04-08 | 2,026 | Recommendations | [
"WS"
] | [
"Asia-Pacific"
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"Children",
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"Women & girls",
"Persons deprived of their liberty & detainees",
"Persons with disabilities"
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"Right to participate in public affairs & right to vote",
"Data collection & research",
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"8.7 - End modern slavery, trafficking and child lab... | Liberty of movement and nationality (art. 18) 34. The Committee recommends that the State Party, in close consultation with and with the active involvement of persons with disabilities, through their representative organizations: (a) Strengthen civil registration systems to ensure universal birth registration of childr... | 34. The Committee recommends that the State Party, in close consultation with and with the active involvement of persons with disabilities, through their representative organizations: (a) Strengthen civil registration systems to ensure universal birth registration of children with disabilities , particularly in rural a... | Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities | WS | CRPD/C/WSM/CO/1 | 2026 | DocumentId: 74b4bb5f-8c22-4c05-af4c-bc430015734e | AnnotationId: 46d0ab2a-84d4-4a9d-b2f9-699355568aeb |
48ca4510-ff90-4bb1-bfa8-efa174cab80f | CRPD/C/WSM/CO/1 | CRPD | 2026-04-08 | 2,026 | Concerns/Observations | [
"WS"
] | [
"Asia-Pacific"
] | [
"Persons living in poverty",
"Persons with disabilities"
] | [
"Children: family environment & alternative care",
"Persons with disabilities: independence, inclusion",
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"Right to social security",
"Budget & resources (for human rights implementation)",
"Right to adequate housing"
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"11.1 - Safe and affordable housing",
"10 - REDUCED INEQUALITIES",
"17.18 - Enhance availa... | Living independently and being included in the community (art. 19) 35.The Committee notes with concern: (a)The insufficient information on disability-inclusive housing and social protection schemes to cover disability-related costs, and the lack of a comprehensive, rights‑based framework to ensure access to community-b... | 35. The Committee notes with concern: (a) The insufficient information on disability-inclusive housing and social protection schemes to cover disability-related costs, and the lack of a comprehensive, rights‐based framework to ensure access to community-based support services; (b) The continued reliance on family asses... | Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities | WS | CRPD/C/WSM/CO/1 | 2026 | DocumentId: 74b4bb5f-8c22-4c05-af4c-bc430015734e | AnnotationId: 48ca4510-ff90-4bb1-bfa8-efa174cab80f |
68fd6864-b139-4048-b74f-15c740e14e6a | CRPD/C/WSM/CO/1 | CRPD | 2026-04-08 | 2,026 | Recommendations | [
"WS"
] | [
"Asia-Pacific"
] | [
"Persons with disabilities"
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"Right to adequate housing"
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"11 - SUSTAINABLE CITIES AND COMMUNITIES",
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"11.1 - Safe and affordable housing",
"10 - REDUCED INEQUALITIES",
"17.18 - Enhance availability of reliable data"
] | Living independently and being included in the community (art. 19) 36. The Committee recalls its g uidelines on deinstitutionalization, including in emergencies, and recommends that the State Party, in close consultation with and with the active involvement of persons with disabilities, through their representative org... | 36. The Committee recalls its guidelines on deinstitutionalization, including in emergencies, and recommends that the State Party, in close consultation with and with the active involvement of persons with disabilities, through their representative organizations: (a) Ensure accessible housing , social protection to cov... | Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities | WS | CRPD/C/WSM/CO/1 | 2026 | DocumentId: 74b4bb5f-8c22-4c05-af4c-bc430015734e | AnnotationId: 68fd6864-b139-4048-b74f-15c740e14e6a |
7e20d441-ff3e-4dd9-a69d-e7dad1036b8f | CRPD/C/WSM/CO/1 | CRPD | 2026-04-08 | 2,026 | Concerns/Observations | [
"WS"
] | [
"Asia-Pacific"
] | [
"Children",
"Persons living in rural areas",
"Persons with disabilities"
] | [
"National Human Rights Action Plans (or specific areas) / implementation plans",
"Persons with disabilities: accessibility, mobility"
] | [
"17 - PARTNERSHIPS FOR THE GOALS",
"17.18 - Enhance availability of reliable data"
] | Personal mobility (art. 20) 37.The Committee notes with concern the absence of a comprehensive strategy to ensure that persons with disabilities can move freely with the greatest possible independence, including the limited and centralized availability of assistive devices, the high unmet need for mobility aids, partic... | 37. The Committee notes with concern the absence of a comprehensive strategy to ensure that persons with disabilities can move freely with the greatest possible independence, including the limited and centralized availability of assistive devices, the high unmet need for mobility aids, particularly among children with ... | Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities | WS | CRPD/C/WSM/CO/1 | 2026 | DocumentId: 74b4bb5f-8c22-4c05-af4c-bc430015734e | AnnotationId: 7e20d441-ff3e-4dd9-a69d-e7dad1036b8f |
0ef1b08b-c5bb-4c97-978e-f11211c87b10 | CRPD/C/WSM/CO/1 | CRPD | 2026-04-08 | 2,026 | Recommendations | [
"WS"
] | [
"Asia-Pacific"
] | [
"Persons living in rural areas",
"Persons with disabilities"
] | [
"Persons with disabilities: accessibility, mobility"
] | [
"17 - PARTNERSHIPS FOR THE GOALS",
"11.2 - Affordable and sustainable transport systems",
"17.18 - Enhance availability of reliable data"
] | Personal mobility (art. 20) 38. The Committee recommends that the State Party, in close consultation with and with the active involvement of persons with disabilities , through their representative organizations, ensure affordable personal mobility, including through the Mobility Device Service, by provi ding of mobili... | 38. The Committee recommends that the State Party, in close consultation with and with the active involvement of persons with disabilities , through their representative organizations, ensure affordable personal mobility, including through the Mobility Device Service, by provi ding of mobility aids, assistive devices a... | Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities | WS | CRPD/C/WSM/CO/1 | 2026 | DocumentId: 74b4bb5f-8c22-4c05-af4c-bc430015734e | AnnotationId: 0ef1b08b-c5bb-4c97-978e-f11211c87b10 |
081c04c9-f979-407b-85f3-fdbbd1e42d0e | CRPD/C/WSM/CO/1 | CRPD | 2026-04-08 | 2,026 | Concerns/Observations | [
"WS"
] | [
"Asia-Pacific"
] | [
"Civil society",
"Persons living in rural areas",
"Women & girls",
"Persons with disabilities"
] | [
"Equality & non-discrimination",
"Legal & institutional reform",
"Cooperation & consultation with civil society",
"Ratification of & accession to international instruments",
"Persons with disabilities: independence, inclusion",
"Freedom of opinion and expression & access to information"
] | [
"16.7 - Responsive, inclusive and representative decision-making",
"16 - PEACE, JUSTICE AND STRONG INSTITUTIONS",
"17 - PARTNERSHIPS FOR THE GOALS",
"5 - GENDER EQUALITY",
"16.10 - Ensure public access to information and protect fundamental freedoms",
"17.18 - Enhance availability of reliable data",
"5.... | Freedom of expression and opinion, and access to information (art. 21) 39.The Committee notes with concern: (a)Social and family dynamics that restrict the autonomy and participation of deaf women; (b)The lack of official recognition of Samoan Sign Language, the absence of a dictionary of Samoan Sign Language, the lack... | 39. The Committee notes with concern: (a) Social and family dynamics that restrict the autonomy and participation of deaf women; (b) The lack of official recognition of Samoan Sign Language, the absence of a dictionary of Samoan Sign Language, the lack of an accreditation system for interpreters that is led by deaf per... | Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities | WS | CRPD/C/WSM/CO/1 | 2026 | DocumentId: 74b4bb5f-8c22-4c05-af4c-bc430015734e | AnnotationId: 081c04c9-f979-407b-85f3-fdbbd1e42d0e |
37b99281-cb90-4d2d-98f0-259653b185c5 | CRPD/C/WSM/CO/1 | CRPD | 2026-04-08 | 2,026 | Recommendations | [
"WS"
] | [
"Asia-Pacific"
] | [
"Persons living in rural areas",
"Women & girls",
"Persons with disabilities"
] | [
"Equality & non-discrimination",
"Legal & institutional reform",
"Human rights education, trainings & awareness raising",
"Persons with disabilities: accessibility, mobility",
"Constitutional & legislative framework",
"Ratification of & accession to international instruments",
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"16.7 - Responsive, inclusive and representative decision-making",
"16 - PEACE, JUSTICE AND STRONG INSTITUTIONS",
"17 - PARTNERSHIPS FOR THE GOALS",
"5 - GENDER EQUALITY",
"5.c - Adopt policies and enforce legislation for gender equality",
"4.7 - Education for sustainable development and global citizenshi... | Freedom of expression and opinion, and access to information (art. 21) 40. The Committee recommends that the State Party, in close consultation with and with the active involvement of persons with disabilities, through their representative organizations: (a) Eliminate social and family practices that restrict the auton... | 40. The Committee recommends that the State Party, in close consultation with and with the active involvement of persons with disabilities, through their representative organizations: (a) Eliminate social and family practices that restrict the autonomy of deaf women by addressing ableist and gender stereotypes, and gua... | Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities | WS | CRPD/C/WSM/CO/1 | 2026 | DocumentId: 74b4bb5f-8c22-4c05-af4c-bc430015734e | AnnotationId: 37b99281-cb90-4d2d-98f0-259653b185c5 |
4e92e5f6-bdea-4e11-8bb0-6e3aa7d1ca45 | CRPD/C/WSM/CO/1 | CRPD | 2026-04-08 | 2,026 | Concerns/Observations | [
"WS"
] | [
"Asia-Pacific"
] | [
"Persons with disabilities"
] | [
"Private life & privacy",
"Access to justice & remedy",
"Right to health",
"Data collection & research"
] | [
"16 - PEACE, JUSTICE AND STRONG INSTITUTIONS",
"17 - PARTNERSHIPS FOR THE GOALS",
"16.10 - Ensure public access to information and protect fundamental freedoms",
"17.18 - Enhance availability of reliable data"
] | Respect for privacy (art. 22) 41.The Committee notes with concern the lack of comprehensive safeguards for the collection, storage and use of disability-related and health data, in particular data concerning deaf persons. It is further concerned about reports of cyberbullying and online abuse targeting persons with dis... | 41. The Committee notes with concern the lack of comprehensive safeguards for the collection, storage and use of disability-related and health data, in particular data concerning deaf persons. It is further concerned about reports of cyberbullying and online abuse targeting persons with disabilities, in the absence of ... | Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities | WS | CRPD/C/WSM/CO/1 | 2026 | DocumentId: 74b4bb5f-8c22-4c05-af4c-bc430015734e | AnnotationId: 4e92e5f6-bdea-4e11-8bb0-6e3aa7d1ca45 |
26e4acd1-fa54-4dc0-b8d8-c72d48bb57c2 | CRPD/C/WSM/CO/1 | CRPD | 2026-04-08 | 2,026 | Recommendations | [
"WS"
] | [
"Asia-Pacific"
] | [
"Persons with disabilities"
] | [
"Support to victims & witnesses",
"Private life & privacy",
"Access to justice & remedy",
"Right to health",
"Data collection & research"
] | [
"16 - PEACE, JUSTICE AND STRONG INSTITUTIONS",
"17 - PARTNERSHIPS FOR THE GOALS",
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"17.18 - Enhance availability of reliable data"
] | Respect for privacy (art. 22) 42. The Committee recommends that the State Party, in close consultation with and with the active involvement of persons with disabilities, through their representative organizations: (a) Ensure the confidentiality and protection of the personal, health and rehabilitation information of pe... | 42. The Committee recommends that the State Party, in close consultation with and with the active involvement of persons with disabilities, through their representative organizations: (a) Ensure the confidentiality and protection of the personal, health and rehabilitation information of persons with disabilities, in pa... | Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities | WS | CRPD/C/WSM/CO/1 | 2026 | DocumentId: 74b4bb5f-8c22-4c05-af4c-bc430015734e | AnnotationId: 26e4acd1-fa54-4dc0-b8d8-c72d48bb57c2 |
a3991e20-fa9b-40c9-a411-c3c6585f95cb | CRPD/C/WSM/CO/1 | CRPD | 2026-04-08 | 2,026 | Concerns/Observations | [
"WS"
] | [
"Asia-Pacific"
] | [
"Children",
"Women & girls",
"Persons with disabilities"
] | [
"Equality & non-discrimination",
"Rights related to marriage & family",
"Legal & institutional reform",
"Children: definition; general principles; protection",
"Discrimination against women",
"Sexual & reproductive health and rights"
] | [
"5.1 - End discrimination against women and girls",
"10.2 - Promote universal social, economical and political inclusion",
"17 - PARTNERSHIPS FOR THE GOALS",
"5 - GENDER EQUALITY",
"5.6 - Universal access to reproductive health and rights",
"10 - REDUCED INEQUALITIES",
"17.18 - Enhance availability of r... | Respect for home and the family (art. 23) 43.The Committee notes with concern: (a)The persistence of discriminatory attitudes and stigmatization regarding the capacity of persons with disabilities, particularly women with disabilities, to marry and parent, and of social practices undermining their parenting capacity an... | 43. The Committee notes with concern: (a) The persistence of discriminatory attitudes and stigmatization regarding the capacity of persons with disabilities, particularly women with disabilities, to marry and parent, and of social practices undermining their parenting capacity and autonomy; (b) Intersecting gender and ... | Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities | WS | CRPD/C/WSM/CO/1 | 2026 | DocumentId: 74b4bb5f-8c22-4c05-af4c-bc430015734e | AnnotationId: a3991e20-fa9b-40c9-a411-c3c6585f95cb |
0c5e9464-7000-4d1c-8012-09e4ee67a68d | CRPD/C/WSM/CO/1 | CRPD | 2026-04-08 | 2,026 | Recommendations | [
"WS"
] | [
"Asia-Pacific"
] | [
"Children",
"Women & girls",
"Persons deprived of their liberty & detainees",
"Persons with disabilities"
] | [
"Equality & non-discrimination",
"Rights related to marriage & family",
"Legal & institutional reform",
"Cooperation & consultation with civil society",
"Human rights education, trainings & awareness raising",
"Children: definition; general principles; protection",
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"5.1 - End discrimination against women and girls",
"10.2 - Promote universal social, economical and political inclusion",
"17 - PARTNERSHIPS FOR THE GOALS",
"5 - GENDER EQUALITY",
"4 - QUALITY EDUCATION",
"4.7 - Education for sustainable development and global citizenship",
"5.6 - Universal access to r... | Respect for home and the family (art. 23) 44. The Committee recommends that the State Party, in close consultation with and with the active involvement of persons with disabilities, through their representative organizations: (a) Eliminate ableist and gender stereotypes that undermine the rights of persons with disabil... | 44. The Committee recommends that the State Party, in close consultation with and with the active involvement of persons with disabilities, through their representative organizations: (a) Eliminate ableist and gender stereotypes that undermine the rights of persons with disabilit ies to marry, have a family and exercis... | Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities | WS | CRPD/C/WSM/CO/1 | 2026 | DocumentId: 74b4bb5f-8c22-4c05-af4c-bc430015734e | AnnotationId: 0c5e9464-7000-4d1c-8012-09e4ee67a68d |
4eb94579-6c50-44e6-bdc8-8e7d602e044c | CRPD/C/WSM/CO/1 | CRPD | 2026-04-08 | 2,026 | Concerns/Observations | [
"WS"
] | [
"Asia-Pacific"
] | [
"Children",
"Persons living in rural areas",
"Educational staff & students",
"Women & girls",
"Persons with disabilities"
] | [
"Equality & non-discrimination",
"Legal & institutional reform",
"Human rights education, trainings & awareness raising",
"National Human Rights Action Plans (or specific areas) / implementation plans",
"Persons with disabilities: accessibility, mobility",
"Economic & political crisis, natural disasters o... | [
"5.1 - End discrimination against women and girls",
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"10.2 - Promote universal social, economical and political inclusion",
"13.1 - Strengthen resilience and adaptive capacity to climate related disasters",
"17 - PARTNERSHIPS FOR ... | Education (art. 24) 45.The Committee notes with concern: (a)That the State Party has not extended the Inclusive Education Policy of 2019, and that the Education Act (2009) does not comprehensively guarantee inclusive education, accessibility or reasonable accommodation and is rooted in project-based initiatives rather ... | 45. The Committee notes with concern: (a) That the State Party has not extended the Inclusive Education Policy of 2019, and that the Education Act (2009) does not comprehensively guarantee inclusive education, accessibility or reasonable accommodation and is rooted in project-based initiatives rather than systemic refo... | Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities | WS | CRPD/C/WSM/CO/1 | 2026 | DocumentId: 74b4bb5f-8c22-4c05-af4c-bc430015734e | AnnotationId: 4eb94579-6c50-44e6-bdc8-8e7d602e044c |
592fba85-ecfd-4404-b805-1a3bc7bd032a | CRPD/C/WSM/CO/1 | CRPD | 2026-04-08 | 2,026 | Recommendations | [
"WS"
] | [
"Asia-Pacific"
] | [
"Indigenous peoples",
"Educational staff & students",
"Women & girls",
"Persons with disabilities"
] | [
"Equality & non-discrimination",
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"Cooperation & consultation with civil society",
"Human rights education, trainings & awareness raising",
"Persons with disabilities: accessibility, mobility",
"Human rights & the environment",
"Right to health",
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"11 - SUSTAINABLE CITIES AND COMMUNITIES",
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"13.1 - Strengthen resilience and adaptive capacity to climate related disasters",
"6 - CLEAN WATER AND SANITATION",
"17 - PARTNERSHIPS FOR THE GOALS... | Education (art. 24) 46. The Committee recommends that the State Party, in close consultation with and with the active involvement of persons with disabilities, through their representative organizations: (a) Amend the Education Act and enact implementing program me s to explicitly guarantee the right to inclusive educa... | 46. The Committee recommends that the State Party, in close consultation with and with the active involvement of persons with disabilities, through their representative organizations: (a) Amend the Education Act and enact implementing program me s to explicitly guarantee the right to inclusive education at all levels ,... | Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities | WS | CRPD/C/WSM/CO/1 | 2026 | DocumentId: 74b4bb5f-8c22-4c05-af4c-bc430015734e | AnnotationId: 592fba85-ecfd-4404-b805-1a3bc7bd032a |
224eecf4-dd49-4eb0-8642-b574e28697c1 | CRPD/C/WSM/CO/1 | CRPD | 2026-04-08 | 2,026 | Concerns/Observations | [
"WS"
] | [
"Asia-Pacific"
] | [
"Persons with disabilities"
] | [
"Equality & non-discrimination",
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"Human rights education, trainings & awareness raising",
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"Ratification of & accession to international instruments",
"Persons with disabilities: independence, inclusion",
"Data collection & research"
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"16.7 - Responsive, inclusive and representative decision-making",
"3.8 - Achieve universal health coverage",
"10.2 - Promote universal social, economical and political inclusion",
"16 - PEACE, JUSTICE AND STRONG INSTITUTIONS",
"16.6 - Effective, accountable and transparent institutions",
"17.9 - Enhance ... | Health (art. 25) 47.The Committee notes with concern: (a)The continued use of substitute decision-making in healthcare, particularly for persons with intellectual and/or psychosocial disabilities, and the absence of disability-specific safeguards in the patient complaints policy and related accountability frameworks; (... | 47. The Committee notes with concern: (a) The continued use of substitute decision-making in healthcare, particularly for persons with intellectual and/or psychosocial disabilities, and the absence of disability-specific safeguards in the patient complaints policy and related accountability frameworks; (b) The limited ... | Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities | WS | CRPD/C/WSM/CO/1 | 2026 | DocumentId: 74b4bb5f-8c22-4c05-af4c-bc430015734e | AnnotationId: 224eecf4-dd49-4eb0-8642-b574e28697c1 |
700335b3-6ddd-4415-8f75-c12fdca51e66 | CRPD/C/WSM/CO/1 | CRPD | 2026-04-08 | 2,026 | Recommendations | [
"WS"
] | [
"Asia-Pacific"
] | [
"Medical staff / health professionals",
"Persons with disabilities"
] | [
"Legal & institutional reform",
"Human rights education, trainings & awareness raising",
"Persons with disabilities: accessibility, mobility",
"Right to health",
"Right to participate in public affairs & right to vote",
"Persons with disabilities: independence, inclusion",
"Data collection & research",
... | [
"16.7 - Responsive, inclusive and representative decision-making",
"3.8 - Achieve universal health coverage",
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"3.3 - Fight communicable diseases",
"16 - PEACE, JUSTICE AND STRONG INSTITUTIONS",
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"10 ... | Health (art. 25) 48. The Committee recommends that the State Party, in close consultation with and with the active involvement of persons with disabilities, through their representative organizations: (a) Eliminate substitute decision-making in healthcare and implement free and informed consent procedures in full align... | 48. The Committee recommends that the State Party, in close consultation with and with the active involvement of persons with disabilities, through their representative organizations: (a) Eliminate substitute decision-making in healthcare and implement free and informed consent procedures in full alignment with the Con... | Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities | WS | CRPD/C/WSM/CO/1 | 2026 | DocumentId: 74b4bb5f-8c22-4c05-af4c-bc430015734e | AnnotationId: 700335b3-6ddd-4415-8f75-c12fdca51e66 |
c371b2d9-585c-4913-8b39-896a291183ef | CRPD/C/WSM/CO/1 | CRPD | 2026-04-08 | 2,026 | Concerns/Observations | [
"WS"
] | [
"Asia-Pacific"
] | [
"Children",
"Persons living in rural areas",
"Persons with disabilities"
] | [
"Persons with disabilities: accessibility, mobility",
"Children: definition; general principles; protection",
"Data collection & research",
"Budget & resources (for human rights implementation)"
] | [
"17 - PARTNERSHIPS FOR THE GOALS",
"4 - QUALITY EDUCATION",
"4.5 - No discrimination in education",
"4.a - Build and upgrade inclusive and safe schools",
"3 - GOOD HEALTH AND WELL-BEING",
"17.18 - Enhance availability of reliable data",
"3.4 - Reduce mortality from non-communicable diseases and promote ... | Habilitation and rehabilitation (art. 26) 49.The Committee welcomes the exemption of mobility devices from import duties. However, it notes with concern the absence of a comprehensive, coordinated and adequately resourced national habilitation and rehabilitation framework, and the persistence of financial and structura... | 49. The Committee welcomes the exemption of mobility devices from import duties. However, it notes with concern the absence of a comprehensive, coordinated and adequately resourced national habilitation and rehabilitation framework, and the persistence of financial and structural barriers, including high costs, limited... | Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities | WS | CRPD/C/WSM/CO/1 | 2026 | DocumentId: 74b4bb5f-8c22-4c05-af4c-bc430015734e | AnnotationId: c371b2d9-585c-4913-8b39-896a291183ef |
831eb3b4-bb24-45c6-8fd3-f84204dda4d4 | CRPD/C/WSM/CO/1 | CRPD | 2026-04-08 | 2,026 | Recommendations | [
"WS"
] | [
"Asia-Pacific"
] | [
"Children",
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"Persons with disabilities"
] | [
"Cooperation & consultation with civil society",
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"Right to health",
"Data collection & research",
"Budget & resources (for human rights implementation)"
] | [
"17 - PARTNERSHIPS FOR THE GOALS",
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"4.7 - Education for sustainable development and global citizenship",
"4.5 - No discrimination in education",
"5.3 - Eliminate forced marriages and genital mutilation",
"4.a - Build and upgrade inclusive and safe schools"... | Habilitation and rehabilitation (art. 26) 50. The Committee recommends that the State Party, in close consultation with and with the active involvement of persons with disabilities, through their representative organizations: (a) Adopt a comprehensive and adequately resourced national habilitation and rehabilitation fr... | 50. The Committee recommends that the State Party, in close consultation with and with the active involvement of persons with disabilities, through their representative organizations: (a) Adopt a comprehensive and adequately resourced national habilitation and rehabilitation framework, including by ensuring public reha... | Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities | WS | CRPD/C/WSM/CO/1 | 2026 | DocumentId: 74b4bb5f-8c22-4c05-af4c-bc430015734e | AnnotationId: 831eb3b4-bb24-45c6-8fd3-f84204dda4d4 |
dd65534a-eba6-4717-95fd-ece05c4180fc | CRPD/C/WSM/CO/1 | CRPD | 2026-04-08 | 2,026 | Concerns/Observations | [
"WS"
] | [
"Asia-Pacific"
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"Persons living in poverty",
"Women & girls",
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"5.1 - End discrimination against women and girls",
"16.7 - Responsive, inclusive and representative decision-making",
"8 - DECENT WORK AND ECONOMIC GROWTH",
"16 - PEACE, JUSTICE AND STRONG INSTITUTIONS",
"17 - PARTNERSHIPS FOR THE GOALS",
"8.8 - Universal labour rights and safe working environments",
"... | Work and employment (art. 27) 51.The Committee notes with concern: (a)That the Labour and Employment Relations Amendment Act (2023) does not establish a legally enforceable duty to provide reasonable accommodation and lacks strong mechanisms for labour inspection and enforcement, and that there is an absence of systema... | 51. The Committee notes with concern: (a) That the Labour and Employment Relations Amendment Act (2023) does not establish a legally enforceable duty to provide reasonable accommodation and lacks strong mechanisms for labour inspection and enforcement, and that there is an absence of systematically collected, disabilit... | Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities | WS | CRPD/C/WSM/CO/1 | 2026 | DocumentId: 74b4bb5f-8c22-4c05-af4c-bc430015734e | AnnotationId: dd65534a-eba6-4717-95fd-ece05c4180fc |
e4659acf-1d57-493b-aa76-cbf60d1385b0 | CRPD/C/WSM/CO/1 | CRPD | 2026-04-08 | 2,026 | Recommendations | [
"WS"
] | [
"Asia-Pacific"
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"Women & girls",
"Persons with disabilities"
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"5.1 - End discrimination against women and girls",
"16.7 - Responsive, inclusive and representative decision-making",
"4.3 - Equal access to affordable technical, vocational and higher education",
"8 - DECENT WORK AND ECONOMIC GROWTH",
"10.2 - Promote universal social, economical and political inclusion",
... | Work and employment (art. 27) 52. The Committee recommends that the State Party, in close consultation with and with the active involvement of persons with disabilities, through their representative organizations: (a) Amend the Labour and Employment Relations Amendment Act to explicitly prohibit intersectional discrimi... | 52. The Committee recommends that the State Party, in close consultation with and with the active involvement of persons with disabilities, through their representative organizations: (a) Amend the Labour and Employment Relations Amendment Act to explicitly prohibit intersectional discrimination, establish the denial o... | Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities | WS | CRPD/C/WSM/CO/1 | 2026 | DocumentId: 74b4bb5f-8c22-4c05-af4c-bc430015734e | AnnotationId: e4659acf-1d57-493b-aa76-cbf60d1385b0 |
07daed80-f313-4911-9b21-c3393ebfba94 | CRPD/C/WSM/CO/1 | CRPD | 2026-04-08 | 2,026 | Concerns/Observations | [
"WS"
] | [
"Asia-Pacific"
] | [
"Children",
"Persons living in poverty",
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"Persons living in rural areas",
"Persons with disabilities"
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"Prohibition of torture & ill-treatment (including cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment)",
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"R... | [
"10.2 - Promote universal social, economical and political inclusion",
"17 - PARTNERSHIPS FOR THE GOALS",
"10.4 - Adopt fiscal and social policies that promote equality",
"1.2 - Reduce poverty at least by 50%",
"1 - NO POVERTY",
"10 - REDUCED INEQUALITIES",
"16.9 - Universal legal identity and birth reg... | Adequate standard of living and social protection (art. 28) 53.The Committee notes with concern: (a)The lack of a clear legislative framework on the disability benefit scheme and the lack of transparent eligibility criteria, registration procedures and complaint mechanisms; (b)Administrative delays and inconsistencies ... | 53. The Committee notes with concern: (a) The lack of a clear legislative framework on the disability benefit scheme and the lack of transparent eligibility criteria, registration procedures and complaint mechanisms; (b) Administrative delays and inconsistencies in the delivery of benefits and the absence of disability... | Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities | WS | CRPD/C/WSM/CO/1 | 2026 | DocumentId: 74b4bb5f-8c22-4c05-af4c-bc430015734e | AnnotationId: 07daed80-f313-4911-9b21-c3393ebfba94 |
46441250-4f15-4c28-9fb8-388edf404a79 | CRPD/C/WSM/CO/1 | CRPD | 2026-04-08 | 2,026 | Recommendations | [
"WS"
] | [
"Asia-Pacific"
] | [
"Children",
"Persons living in poverty",
"Older persons",
"Persons living in rural areas",
"Persons with disabilities"
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"Equality & non-discrimination",
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"Legal & institutional reform",
"Cooperation & consultation with civil society",
"Children: definition; general principles; protection",
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"Persons with disabilities: independence, inclusion",
"Right to ... | [
"16.7 - Responsive, inclusive and representative decision-making",
"11 - SUSTAINABLE CITIES AND COMMUNITIES",
"10.2 - Promote universal social, economical and political inclusion",
"16 - PEACE, JUSTICE AND STRONG INSTITUTIONS",
"10.4 - Adopt fiscal and social policies that promote equality",
"1.2 - Reduce... | Adequate standard of living and social protection (art. 28) 54. The Committee recommends that the State Party, in close consultation with and with the active involvement of persons with disabilities, through their representative organizations: (a) Adopt a clear legislative framework for disability benefits, with transp... | 54. The Committee recommends that the State Party, in close consultation with and with the active involvement of persons with disabilities, through their representative organizations: (a) Adopt a clear legislative framework for disability benefits, with transparent eligibility criteria, accessible registration procedur... | Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities | WS | CRPD/C/WSM/CO/1 | 2026 | DocumentId: 74b4bb5f-8c22-4c05-af4c-bc430015734e | AnnotationId: 46441250-4f15-4c28-9fb8-388edf404a79 |
4924fa06-ff29-4eb8-8795-00823ece2ce4 | CRPD/C/WSM/CO/1 | CRPD | 2026-04-08 | 2,026 | Concerns/Observations | [
"WS"
] | [
"Asia-Pacific"
] | [
"Women & girls",
"Minorities/ racial, ethnic, linguistic, religious or descent-based groups",
"Persons with disabilities"
] | [
"Advancement of women",
"Right to participate in public affairs & right to vote",
"Persons with disabilities: independence, inclusion",
"Data collection & research",
"Participation of women in political & public life"
] | [
"16.7 - Responsive, inclusive and representative decision-making",
"10.2 - Promote universal social, economical and political inclusion",
"16 - PEACE, JUSTICE AND STRONG INSTITUTIONS",
"17 - PARTNERSHIPS FOR THE GOALS",
"5 - GENDER EQUALITY",
"17.18 - Enhance availability of reliable data",
"5.5 - Equal... | Participation in political and public life (art. 29) 55.The Committee notes with concern: (a)The insufficient representation of persons with disabilities in and participation as candidates for elected and appointed bodies, the absence of targeted measures to address their underrepresentation, including that of women wi... | 55. The Committee notes with concern: (a) The insufficient representation of persons with disabilities in and participation as candidates for elected and appointed bodies, the absence of targeted measures to address their underrepresentation, including that of women with disabilities, in public and political decision-m... | Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities | WS | CRPD/C/WSM/CO/1 | 2026 | DocumentId: 74b4bb5f-8c22-4c05-af4c-bc430015734e | AnnotationId: 4924fa06-ff29-4eb8-8795-00823ece2ce4 |
7751851a-8040-45ae-8f00-1ada0bb24032 | CRPD/C/WSM/CO/1 | CRPD | 2026-04-08 | 2,026 | Recommendations | [
"WS"
] | [
"Asia-Pacific"
] | [
"Indigenous peoples",
"Women & girls",
"Persons with disabilities"
] | [
"Equality & non-discrimination",
"Legal & institutional reform",
"Advancement of women",
"Cooperation & consultation with civil society",
"Right to participate in public affairs & right to vote",
"Persons with disabilities: independence, inclusion",
"Data collection & research",
"Participation of wome... | [
"5.1 - End discrimination against women and girls",
"16.7 - Responsive, inclusive and representative decision-making",
"10.2 - Promote universal social, economical and political inclusion",
"16 - PEACE, JUSTICE AND STRONG INSTITUTIONS",
"17 - PARTNERSHIPS FOR THE GOALS",
"5 - GENDER EQUALITY",
"10 - RED... | Participation in political and public life (art. 29) 56. The Committee recommends that the State Party, in close consultation with and with the active involvement of persons with disabilities, through their representative organizations: (a) Promote the representation of persons with disabilities, including women with d... | 56. The Committee recommends that the State Party, in close consultation with and with the active involvement of persons with disabilities, through their representative organizations: (a) Promote the representation of persons with disabilities, including women with disabilities, in public and political decision-making ... | Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities | WS | CRPD/C/WSM/CO/1 | 2026 | DocumentId: 74b4bb5f-8c22-4c05-af4c-bc430015734e | AnnotationId: 7751851a-8040-45ae-8f00-1ada0bb24032 |
4d6cf917-3f21-47a8-ab67-feb8db9111e0 | CRPD/C/WSM/CO/1 | CRPD | 2026-04-08 | 2,026 | Concerns/Observations | [
"WS"
] | [
"Asia-Pacific"
] | [
"Persons with disabilities"
] | [
"Cultural rights",
"Legal & institutional reform",
"Constitutional & legislative framework",
"Ratification of & accession to international instruments",
"Persons with disabilities: independence, inclusion",
"Data collection & research",
"Right to education"
] | [
"16.7 - Responsive, inclusive and representative decision-making",
"8 - DECENT WORK AND ECONOMIC GROWTH",
"10.2 - Promote universal social, economical and political inclusion",
"16 - PEACE, JUSTICE AND STRONG INSTITUTIONS",
"17 - PARTNERSHIPS FOR THE GOALS",
"4 - QUALITY EDUCATION",
"4.7 - Education for... | Participation in cultural life, recreation, leisure and sport (art. 30) 57.The Committee notes with concern: (a)That the State Party has not ratified the Marrakesh Treaty to Facilitate Access to Published Works for Persons Who Are Blind, Visually Impaired or Otherwise Print Disabled; (b)The incomplete integration of di... | 57. The Committee notes with concern: (a) That the State Party has not ratified the Marrakesh Treaty to Facilitate Access to Published Works for Persons Who Are Blind, Visually Impaired or Otherwise Print Disabled; (b) The incomplete integration of disability sport into national legislation and policy frameworks, inclu... | Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities | WS | CRPD/C/WSM/CO/1 | 2026 | DocumentId: 74b4bb5f-8c22-4c05-af4c-bc430015734e | AnnotationId: 4d6cf917-3f21-47a8-ab67-feb8db9111e0 |
ea20b67b-4fa6-4114-b952-638d26b70067 | CRPD/C/WSM/CO/1 | CRPD | 2026-04-08 | 2,026 | Recommendations | [
"WS"
] | [
"Asia-Pacific"
] | [
"Persons with disabilities"
] | [
"Cultural rights",
"Legal & institutional reform",
"Constitutional & legislative framework",
"Ratification of & accession to international instruments",
"Persons with disabilities: independence, inclusion",
"Data collection & research",
"Right to education"
] | [
"16.7 - Responsive, inclusive and representative decision-making",
"8 - DECENT WORK AND ECONOMIC GROWTH",
"10.2 - Promote universal social, economical and political inclusion",
"16 - PEACE, JUSTICE AND STRONG INSTITUTIONS",
"17 - PARTNERSHIPS FOR THE GOALS",
"4 - QUALITY EDUCATION",
"4.7 - Education for... | Participation in cultural life, recreation, leisure and sport (art. 30) 58. The Committee recommends that the State Party, in close consultation with and with the active involvement of persons with disabilities, through their representative organizations: (a) Ratify the Marrakesh Treaty; (b) Fully integrate disability ... | 58. The Committee recommends that the State Party, in close consultation with and with the active involvement of persons with disabilities, through their representative organizations: (a) Ratify the Marrakesh Treaty; (b) Fully integrate disability sport and inclusive recreation in to national legislation and policy fra... | Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities | WS | CRPD/C/WSM/CO/1 | 2026 | DocumentId: 74b4bb5f-8c22-4c05-af4c-bc430015734e | AnnotationId: ea20b67b-4fa6-4114-b952-638d26b70067 |
87ca1001-81be-4ad7-8f8b-000c85a75df8 | CRPD/C/WSM/CO/1 | CRPD | 2026-04-08 | 2,026 | Concerns/Observations | [
"WS"
] | [
"Asia-Pacific"
] | [
"Persons with disabilities"
] | [
"Equality & non-discrimination",
"Legal & institutional reform",
"Human rights education, trainings & awareness raising",
"Persons with disabilities: definition, general principles",
"Persons with disabilities: independence, inclusion",
"Data collection & research"
] | [
"10.2 - Promote universal social, economical and political inclusion",
"17 - PARTNERSHIPS FOR THE GOALS",
"10 - REDUCED INEQUALITIES",
"17.18 - Enhance availability of reliable data"
] | Statistics and data collection (art. 31) 59.The Committee notes with concern the absence of the comprehensive, disability‑disaggregated data necessary to inform effective disability inclusion and evidence‑based policymaking and the limited involvement of organizations of persons with disabilities in data governance, as... | 59. The Committee notes with concern the absence of the comprehensive, disability‐disaggregated data necessary to inform effective disability inclusion and evidence‐based policymaking and the limited involvement of organizations of persons with disabilities in data governance, as well as the need to strengthen the impl... | Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities | WS | CRPD/C/WSM/CO/1 | 2026 | DocumentId: 74b4bb5f-8c22-4c05-af4c-bc430015734e | AnnotationId: 87ca1001-81be-4ad7-8f8b-000c85a75df8 |
6841942e-6e1e-4c7a-9007-fc8079d46f8a | CRPD/C/WSM/CO/1 | CRPD | 2026-04-08 | 2,026 | Recommendations | [
"WS"
] | [
"Asia-Pacific"
] | [
"Persons with disabilities"
] | [
"Cooperation & consultation with civil society",
"Persons with disabilities: definition, general principles",
"Data collection & research"
] | [
"17 - PARTNERSHIPS FOR THE GOALS",
"17.18 - Enhance availability of reliable data"
] | Statistics and data collection (art. 31) 60. The Committee recommends that the State Party, in close consultation with and with the active involvement of persons with disabilities, through their representative organizations, adopt a comprehensive and multisectoral system for the regular collection, analysis and publica... | 60. The Committee recommends that the State Party, in close consultation with and with the active involvement of persons with disabilities, through their representative organizations, adopt a comprehensive and multisectoral system for the regular collection, analysis and publication of disability-disaggregated data cov... | Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities | WS | CRPD/C/WSM/CO/1 | 2026 | DocumentId: 74b4bb5f-8c22-4c05-af4c-bc430015734e | AnnotationId: 6841942e-6e1e-4c7a-9007-fc8079d46f8a |
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