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08df9ed1-9b27-4183-bcb3-fce596f18fe8 | A/HRC/7/16/Add.3 | SR Housing | 2008-02-29 | 2,008 | Recommendations | [
"South Africa"
] | [
"Africa"
] | [] | [
"Reservations",
"Right to food",
"Right to health",
"Right to adequate housing"
] | [
"11 - SUSTAINABLE CITIES AND COMMUNITIES",
"6 - CLEAN WATER AND SANITATION",
"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 drin... | r) South Africa should improve coordination amongst all government departments in charge of service delivery such as water, sanitation or electricity, and institutions in charge of implementing housing, land, health and social services policies, in order to ensure an integrated approach which recognizes the indivisibil... | r) South Africa should improve coordination amongst all government departments in charge of service delivery such as water, sanitation or electricity, and institutions in charge of implementing housing, land, health and social services policies, in order to ensure an integrated approach which recognizes the indivisibil... | SR Housing | South Africa | A/HRC/7/16/Add.3 | 2008 | DocumentId: fbf56552-568f-4a44-9396-0b59170f2d1c | AnnotationId: 08df9ed1-9b27-4183-bcb3-fce596f18fe8 |
4199b627-b61b-4963-905f-eccf71223ead | A/HRC/7/16/Add.3 | SR Housing | 2008-02-29 | 2,008 | Recommendations | [
"South Africa"
] | [
"Africa"
] | [] | [
"Reservations",
"Legal & institutional reform",
"Right to adequate housing"
] | [] | r) a clear implementation strategy backed by rigorous monitoring and evaluation, and which involves affected communities, should be formulated at each level of Government and support organizations, in order to implement well-designated policies, such as “Breaking New Ground” | r) a clear implementation strategy backed by rigorous monitoring and evaluation, and which involves affected communities, should be formulated at each level of Government and support organizations, in order to implement well-designated policies, such as “Breaking New Ground” | SR Housing | South Africa | A/HRC/7/16/Add.3 | 2008 | DocumentId: fbf56552-568f-4a44-9396-0b59170f2d1c | AnnotationId: 4199b627-b61b-4963-905f-eccf71223ead |
48faca9a-4873-458b-a81d-6c3f3e3476c6 | A/HRC/7/16/Add.3 | SR Housing | 2008-02-29 | 2,008 | Recommendations | [
"South Africa"
] | [
"Africa"
] | [
"Persons living in poverty"
] | [
"Human rights & poverty",
"Reservations",
"Right to adequate housing"
] | [
"11 - SUSTAINABLE CITIES AND COMMUNITIES",
"11.1 - Safe and affordable housing"
] | r) revitalization of urban areas must take place in a way that genuinely promotes a socially and economically inclusive society r) the redevelopment of urban areas must not be left only to market forces, as that could result in the exclusion of poor people from access to housing and livelihoods including essential publ... | r) revitalization of urban areas must take place in a way that genuinely promotes a socially and economically inclusive society r) the redevelopment of urban areas must not be left only to market forces, as that could result in the exclusion of poor people from access to housing and livelihoods including essential publ... | SR Housing | South Africa | A/HRC/7/16/Add.3 | 2008 | DocumentId: fbf56552-568f-4a44-9396-0b59170f2d1c | AnnotationId: 48faca9a-4873-458b-a81d-6c3f3e3476c6 |
4c833b3a-41d5-413e-8acc-b486471e0e98 | A/HRC/7/16/Add.3 | SR Housing | 2008-02-29 | 2,008 | Recommendations | [
"South Africa"
] | [
"Africa"
] | [] | [
"Reservations",
"Access to justice & remedy",
"Right to adequate housing"
] | [] | r) South Africa should provide sufficient legal aid funding for civil and administrative law proceedings to ensure that people whose economic, social and cultural rights have been breached have proper access to affordable and quality legal representation to enforce their rights and seek redress, where appropriate, as p... | r) South Africa should provide sufficient legal aid funding for civil and administrative law proceedings to ensure that people whose economic, social and cultural rights have been breached have proper access to affordable and quality legal representation to enforce their rights and seek redress, where appropriate, as p... | SR Housing | South Africa | A/HRC/7/16/Add.3 | 2008 | DocumentId: fbf56552-568f-4a44-9396-0b59170f2d1c | AnnotationId: 4c833b3a-41d5-413e-8acc-b486471e0e98 |
1d649483-bded-4e37-8b6a-5221f5cf21ce | A/HRC/7/16/Add.3 | SR Housing | 2008-02-29 | 2,008 | Recommendations | [
"South Africa"
] | [
"Africa"
] | [] | [
"Reservations",
"Access to justice & remedy",
"Right to adequate housing"
] | [
"11 - SUSTAINABLE CITIES AND COMMUNITIES",
"11.1 - Safe and affordable housing"
] | r) monitor the implementation of court judgements that protect the right to housing at all levels of the South African judiciary system r) given the mandate of the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC), it would help achieve progress in the fulfilment of economic, social and cultural rights to provide the Commi... | r) monitor the implementation of court judgements that protect the right to housing at all levels of the South African judiciary system r) given the mandate of the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC), it would help achieve progress in the fulfilment of economic, social and cultural rights to provide the Commi... | SR Housing | South Africa | A/HRC/7/16/Add.3 | 2008 | DocumentId: fbf56552-568f-4a44-9396-0b59170f2d1c | AnnotationId: 1d649483-bded-4e37-8b6a-5221f5cf21ce |
bddccd0f-793c-4ba7-bd35-7099ed54fe15 | A/HRC/7/16/Add.3 | SR Housing | 2008-02-29 | 2,008 | Recommendations | [
"South Africa"
] | [
"Africa"
] | [] | [
"Reservations",
"Right to adequate housing"
] | [
"11 - SUSTAINABLE CITIES AND COMMUNITIES",
"11.1 - Safe and affordable housing"
] | r) given the apparently widespread problem of forced evictions across the country, a halt in the introduction of new provincial bills regarding eradication of slums and evictions until all national, provincial and local legislation, policies and administrative actions have been brought into line with constitutional pro... | r) given the apparently widespread problem of forced evictions across the country, a halt in the introduction of new provincial bills regarding eradication of slums and evictions until all national, provincial and local legislation, policies and administrative actions have been brought into line with constitutional pro... | SR Housing | South Africa | A/HRC/7/16/Add.3 | 2008 | DocumentId: fbf56552-568f-4a44-9396-0b59170f2d1c | AnnotationId: bddccd0f-793c-4ba7-bd35-7099ed54fe15 |
82cdb151-fe6f-48af-bcdf-463f01587d20 | A/HRC/7/16/Add.3 | SR Housing | 2008-02-29 | 2,008 | Recommendations | [
"South Africa"
] | [
"Africa"
] | [] | [
"Reservations",
"Right to adequate housing"
] | [
"11 - SUSTAINABLE CITIES AND COMMUNITIES",
"11.1 - Safe and affordable housing"
] | r) concerning evictions, the authorities [should] implement relevant Constitutional Court judgements on the right to adequate housing and on forced evictions and to draw lessons from the human rights principles upheld in these judgments for the formulation of national, provincial and local housing law and policies | r) concerning evictions, the authorities [should] implement relevant Constitutional Court judgements on the right to adequate housing and on forced evictions and to draw lessons from the human rights principles upheld in these judgments for the formulation of national, provincial and local housing law and policies | SR Housing | South Africa | A/HRC/7/16/Add.3 | 2008 | DocumentId: fbf56552-568f-4a44-9396-0b59170f2d1c | AnnotationId: 82cdb151-fe6f-48af-bcdf-463f01587d20 |
4b075f62-876a-4945-91e7-5a9f5f1cdaad | A/HRC/7/16/Add.3 | SR Housing | 2008-02-29 | 2,008 | Recommendations | [
"South Africa"
] | [
"Africa"
] | [] | [
"Reservations",
"Data collection & research",
"Right to adequate housing"
] | [
"11 - SUSTAINABLE CITIES AND COMMUNITIES",
"4 - QUALITY EDUCATION",
"4.7 - Education for sustainable development and global citizenship",
"11.1 - Safe and affordable housing"
] | r) the authorities should prosecute all farmers who illegally evict farm workers r) human rights education is necessary to ensure that all citizens know about their human right to housing and their right to be protected against eviction | r) the authorities should prosecute all farmers who illegally evict farm workers r) human rights education is necessary to ensure that all citizens know about their human right to housing and their right to be protected against eviction | SR Housing | South Africa | A/HRC/7/16/Add.3 | 2008 | DocumentId: fbf56552-568f-4a44-9396-0b59170f2d1c | AnnotationId: 4b075f62-876a-4945-91e7-5a9f5f1cdaad |
f2e47109-0a0d-4a43-a986-8d69c640f031 | A/HRC/7/16/Add.3 | SR Housing | 2008-02-29 | 2,008 | Recommendations | [
"South Africa"
] | [
"Africa"
] | [] | [
"Reservations",
"Right to adequate housing"
] | [
"1.4 - Equal rights to ownership, basic services, technology and economic resources",
"1 - NO POVERTY",
"2 - ZERO HUNGER",
"2.3 - Double the productivity and incomes of small-scale food producers"
] | r) in order to achieve the agreed land reform goals the Government [should adopt] without delay the recommendations of the 2005 Land Summit r) inclusive partnerships in which the Government works, in cooperation with social movements, landless people, farming communities and other actors, towards holistic agrarian refo... | r) in order to achieve the agreed land reform goals the Government [should adopt] without delay the recommendations of the 2005 Land Summit r) inclusive partnerships in which the Government works, in cooperation with social movements, landless people, farming communities and other actors, towards holistic agrarian refo... | SR Housing | South Africa | A/HRC/7/16/Add.3 | 2008 | DocumentId: fbf56552-568f-4a44-9396-0b59170f2d1c | AnnotationId: f2e47109-0a0d-4a43-a986-8d69c640f031 |
4e93b2cb-d0aa-493b-8cde-607fcbe40064 | A/HRC/7/16/Add.3 | SR Housing | 2008-02-29 | 2,008 | Recommendations | [
"South Africa"
] | [
"Africa"
] | [] | [
"Reservations",
"Right to adequate housing"
] | [
"12 - RESPONSIBLE CONSUMPTION AND PRODUCTION",
"12.6 - Encourage sustainable practices for companies"
] | r) the authorities [should] ensure that mining projects are in line with national regulations, and to assess the impact of mining activity on local populations r) in situations such as in Limpopo Province, where there appear to be serious irregularities and human rights violations, the lease agreement should be reviewe... | r) the authorities [should] ensure that mining projects are in line with national regulations, and to assess the impact of mining activity on local populations r) in situations such as in Limpopo Province, where there appear to be serious irregularities and human rights violations, the lease agreement should be reviewe... | SR Housing | South Africa | A/HRC/7/16/Add.3 | 2008 | DocumentId: fbf56552-568f-4a44-9396-0b59170f2d1c | AnnotationId: 4e93b2cb-d0aa-493b-8cde-607fcbe40064 |
a5ef5cad-648c-4c73-8b07-e9a3013473bd | A/HRC/7/16/Add.3 | SR Housing | 2008-02-29 | 2,008 | Recommendations | [
"South Africa"
] | [
"Africa"
] | [] | [
"Reservations",
"Data collection & research",
"Right to adequate housing"
] | [
"11 - SUSTAINABLE CITIES AND COMMUNITIES",
"1.4 - Equal rights to ownership, basic services, technology and economic resources",
"11.1 - Safe and affordable housing",
"1 - NO POVERTY",
"2 - ZERO HUNGER",
"2.3 - Double the productivity and incomes of small-scale food producers"
] | r) there must be commitment across all levels of Government to adequate consultation and participation of civil society in planning > this may require considering how to provide national and local funding of civil society organizations r) South Africa may want to consider creating a mediation service carrying out the s... | r) there must be commitment across all levels of Government to adequate consultation and participation of civil society in planning > this may require considering how to provide national and local funding of civil society organizations r) South Africa may want to consider creating a mediation service carrying out the s... | SR Housing | South Africa | A/HRC/7/16/Add.3 | 2008 | DocumentId: fbf56552-568f-4a44-9396-0b59170f2d1c | AnnotationId: a5ef5cad-648c-4c73-8b07-e9a3013473bd |
7fed9791-5369-403a-9037-65171494ea58 | A/HRC/7/16/Add.3 | SR Housing | 2008-02-29 | 2,008 | Recommendations | [
"South Africa"
] | [
"Africa"
] | [] | [
"Reservations",
"Right to food",
"Right to health",
"Right to adequate housing"
] | [
"11 - SUSTAINABLE CITIES AND COMMUNITIES",
"6 - CLEAN WATER AND SANITATION",
"2.1 - Universal access to safe and nutritious food",
"11.1 - Safe and affordable housing",
"6.1 - Safe and affordable drinking water",
"2 - ZERO HUNGER"
] | > SR Housing highlights the importance that water has in the fulfilment of the right to the highest attainable standard of health, the right to adequate housing and the right to adequate food > he believes the prepayment meters may, as implemented currently, severely compromise the realization of numerous human rights ... | > SR Housing highlights the importance that water has in the fulfilment of the right to the highest attainable standard of health, the right to adequate housing and the right to adequate food > he believes the prepayment meters may, as implemented currently, severely compromise the realization of numerous human rights ... | SR Housing | South Africa | A/HRC/7/16/Add.3 | 2008 | DocumentId: fbf56552-568f-4a44-9396-0b59170f2d1c | AnnotationId: 7fed9791-5369-403a-9037-65171494ea58 |
633a5b43-2e35-471b-9bd4-5186ffbf4299 | A/HRC/7/16/Add.3 | SR Housing | 2008-02-29 | 2,008 | Recommendations | [
"South Africa"
] | [
"Africa"
] | [] | [
"Reservations",
"Data collection & research",
"Right to adequate housing"
] | [
"11 - SUSTAINABLE CITIES AND COMMUNITIES",
"6 - CLEAN WATER AND SANITATION",
"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"
] | r) in pursuit of a continuing increase in comprehensive coverage of civic services, which are essential to the realization of the right to adequate housing, including water, electricity and sanitation, South Africa may wish to consider allocation of a greater share of the central budget to local municipalities | r) in pursuit of a continuing increase in comprehensive coverage of civic services, which are essential to the realization of the right to adequate housing, including water, electricity and sanitation, South Africa may wish to consider allocation of a greater share of the central budget to local municipalities | SR Housing | South Africa | A/HRC/7/16/Add.3 | 2008 | DocumentId: fbf56552-568f-4a44-9396-0b59170f2d1c | AnnotationId: 633a5b43-2e35-471b-9bd4-5186ffbf4299 |
a211f3b2-85b7-4d26-a5e8-0f20e2c55cdc | A/HRC/7/16/Add.3 | SR Housing | 2008-02-29 | 2,008 | Recommendations | [
"South Africa"
] | [
"Africa"
] | [
"Persons living in poverty"
] | [
"Equality & non-discrimination",
"Human rights & poverty",
"Reservations",
"Right to adequate housing"
] | [
"11 - SUSTAINABLE CITIES AND COMMUNITIES",
"11.1 - Safe and affordable housing"
] | r) all possible measures [should] be taken in order to ensure equal opportunities in access to housing r) there is an urgent need to restructure the availability of rental housing for low-income groups, to guarantee security of tenure for tenants and to formulate a specific national policy for groups with specific hous... | r) all possible measures [should] be taken in order to ensure equal opportunities in access to housing r) there is an urgent need to restructure the availability of rental housing for low-income groups, to guarantee security of tenure for tenants and to formulate a specific national policy for groups with specific hous... | SR Housing | South Africa | A/HRC/7/16/Add.3 | 2008 | DocumentId: fbf56552-568f-4a44-9396-0b59170f2d1c | AnnotationId: a211f3b2-85b7-4d26-a5e8-0f20e2c55cdc |
44ed0b2b-2ece-41b4-8842-6b1fe68474e9 | A/HRC/7/16/Add.3 | SR Housing | 2008-02-29 | 2,008 | Recommendations | [
"South Africa"
] | [
"Africa"
] | [] | [
"Cooperation with human rights mechanisms & requests for technical assistance",
"Ratification of & accession to international instruments",
"Cooperation & Follow up with Special Procedures",
"Right to adequate housing"
] | [] | r) South Africa [should] consider ratifying the ICESCR, so as to reflect in its international legal obligations the same progressive approach enshrined in its Constitution, and to consider carefully the implementation of concluding observations formulated by the UN human rights treaty bodies, as well as the recommendat... | r) South Africa [should] consider ratifying the ICESCR, so as to reflect in its international legal obligations the same progressive approach enshrined in its Constitution, and to consider carefully the implementation of concluding observations formulated by the UN human rights treaty bodies, as well as the recommendat... | SR Housing | South Africa | A/HRC/7/16/Add.3 | 2008 | DocumentId: fbf56552-568f-4a44-9396-0b59170f2d1c | AnnotationId: 44ed0b2b-2ece-41b4-8842-6b1fe68474e9 |
85fbdaa8-5757-4d3a-814f-aad33af1c6f6 | A/HRC/7/16/Add.4 | SR Housing | 2008-02-28 | 2,008 | Recommendations | [
"Canada"
] | [
"Western Europe & Others"
] | [] | [
"Reservations",
"Right to adequate housing"
] | [
"11 - SUSTAINABLE CITIES AND COMMUNITIES",
"11.1 - Safe and affordable housing"
] | r) in order to comply with human rights standards and to efficiently address adequate housing for its population, Canada needs to base its policies and programs on the human rights framework and fully recognize the right to adequate housing | r) in order to comply with human rights standards and to efficiently address adequate housing for its population, Canada needs to base its policies and programs on the human rights framework and fully recognize the right to adequate housing | SR Housing | Canada | A/HRC/7/16/Add.4 | 2008 | DocumentId: 85cd8e11-7af5-4b68-af39-4c35cbad3ced | AnnotationId: 85fbdaa8-5757-4d3a-814f-aad33af1c6f6 |
9be860a9-1d28-44a5-a2d9-0b74b3852c63 | A/HRC/7/16/Add.4 | SR Housing | 2008-02-28 | 2,008 | Recommendations | [
"Canada"
] | [
"Western Europe & Others"
] | [] | [
"Reservations",
"Data collection & research",
"Right to adequate housing"
] | [
"11 - SUSTAINABLE CITIES AND COMMUNITIES",
"11.1 - Safe and affordable housing"
] | r) Canada needs to commit stable and long-term funding to a comprehensive national housing strategy, and to co-ordinate action among the provinces and territories r) Canada needs to embark again on large scale building of social housing r) it should also consider providing subsidies including housing allowances or acce... | r) Canada needs to commit stable and long-term funding to a comprehensive national housing strategy, and to co-ordinate action among the provinces and territories r) Canada needs to embark again on large scale building of social housing r) it should also consider providing subsidies including housing allowances or acce... | SR Housing | Canada | A/HRC/7/16/Add.4 | 2008 | DocumentId: 85cd8e11-7af5-4b68-af39-4c35cbad3ced | AnnotationId: 9be860a9-1d28-44a5-a2d9-0b74b3852c63 |
d9ecd5bf-6569-4a9b-9c85-2245fa421f01 | A/HRC/7/16/Add.4 | SR Housing | 2008-02-28 | 2,008 | Recommendations | [
"Canada"
] | [
"Western Europe & Others"
] | [] | [
"Reservations",
"Legal & institutional reform",
"Right to adequate housing"
] | [] | r) the Federal Government should immediately extend and enhance the national homelessness programme and the Residential Rehabilitation Assistance Programme | r) the Federal Government should immediately extend and enhance the national homelessness programme and the Residential Rehabilitation Assistance Programme | SR Housing | Canada | A/HRC/7/16/Add.4 | 2008 | DocumentId: 85cd8e11-7af5-4b68-af39-4c35cbad3ced | AnnotationId: d9ecd5bf-6569-4a9b-9c85-2245fa421f01 |
98061267-868d-4e26-95df-d4af5c9beef4 | A/HRC/7/16/Add.4 | SR Housing | 2008-02-28 | 2,008 | Recommendations | [
"Canada"
] | [
"Western Europe & Others"
] | [
"Persons living in poverty"
] | [
"Human rights & poverty",
"Reservations",
"Legal & institutional reform",
"Right to adequate housing"
] | [
"11 - SUSTAINABLE CITIES AND COMMUNITIES",
"1.2 - Reduce poverty at least by 50%",
"11.1 - Safe and affordable housing",
"1 - NO POVERTY"
] | r) to address effectively the more critical obstacles to enjoyment of the right to adequate housing, Canada needs a comprehensive and properly-funded poverty reduction strategy respectful of its human rights obligations | r) to address effectively the more critical obstacles to enjoyment of the right to adequate housing, Canada needs a comprehensive and properly-funded poverty reduction strategy respectful of its human rights obligations | SR Housing | Canada | A/HRC/7/16/Add.4 | 2008 | DocumentId: 85cd8e11-7af5-4b68-af39-4c35cbad3ced | AnnotationId: 98061267-868d-4e26-95df-d4af5c9beef4 |
8f6ee293-d561-424a-aca3-8debf48a31c5 | A/HRC/7/16/Add.4 | SR Housing | 2008-02-28 | 2,008 | Recommendations | [
"Canada"
] | [
"Western Europe & Others"
] | [] | [
"Reservations",
"Right to adequate housing"
] | [
"11 - SUSTAINABLE CITIES AND COMMUNITIES",
"11.1 - Safe and affordable housing"
] | r) the Federal Government needs to work with the provinces and territories to create a consistent framework of tenant protection and rent regulation laws that meet the standards set in international housing rights law | r) the Federal Government needs to work with the provinces and territories to create a consistent framework of tenant protection and rent regulation laws that meet the standards set in international housing rights law | SR Housing | Canada | A/HRC/7/16/Add.4 | 2008 | DocumentId: 85cd8e11-7af5-4b68-af39-4c35cbad3ced | AnnotationId: 8f6ee293-d561-424a-aca3-8debf48a31c5 |
a68c7077-27b6-49cc-a15e-7da77f39fe8d | A/HRC/7/16/Add.4 | SR Housing | 2008-02-28 | 2,008 | Recommendations | [
"Canada"
] | [
"Western Europe & Others"
] | [
"Indigenous peoples",
"Migrants",
"Older persons",
"Women & girls",
"Minorities/ racial, ethnic, linguistic, religious or descent-based groups"
] | [
"Equality & non-discrimination",
"Reservations",
"Racial discrimination",
"Discrimination against women",
"Right to adequate housing"
] | [
"11 - SUSTAINABLE CITIES AND COMMUNITIES",
"11.1 - Safe and affordable housing"
] | r) specific funding should be directed to groups particularly vulnerable to discrimination including women, Aboriginal people, the elderly, youth and migrants r) the housing continuum concept and a plan to make available various forms of housing including transitional and supportive housing should be nationally adopted | r) specific funding should be directed to groups particularly vulnerable to discrimination including women, Aboriginal people, the elderly, youth and migrants r) the housing continuum concept and a plan to make available various forms of housing including transitional and supportive housing should be nationally adopted | SR Housing | Canada | A/HRC/7/16/Add.4 | 2008 | DocumentId: 85cd8e11-7af5-4b68-af39-4c35cbad3ced | AnnotationId: a68c7077-27b6-49cc-a15e-7da77f39fe8d |
e2ff9ccb-f294-4735-bf1f-b3e3d5d46bec | A/HRC/7/16/Add.4 | SR Housing | 2008-02-28 | 2,008 | Recommendations | [
"Canada"
] | [
"Western Europe & Others"
] | [] | [
"Reservations",
"Right to food",
"Right to health",
"Right to adequate housing"
] | [
"6 - CLEAN WATER AND SANITATION",
"6.2 - End open defecation and provide access to sanitation and hygiene",
"6.1 - Safe and affordable drinking water"
] | r) the Federal Government should commit the funding and resources to ensure access to potable water and proper sanitation | r) the Federal Government should commit the funding and resources to ensure access to potable water and proper sanitation | SR Housing | Canada | A/HRC/7/16/Add.4 | 2008 | DocumentId: 85cd8e11-7af5-4b68-af39-4c35cbad3ced | AnnotationId: e2ff9ccb-f294-4735-bf1f-b3e3d5d46bec |
1b1c17ae-7859-4fe4-afc0-ef2ca571b693 | A/HRC/7/16/Add.4 | SR Housing | 2008-02-28 | 2,008 | Recommendations | [
"Canada"
] | [
"Western Europe & Others"
] | [
"Indigenous peoples"
] | [
"Reservations",
"Right to adequate housing"
] | [
"11 - SUSTAINABLE CITIES AND COMMUNITIES",
"1.4 - Equal rights to ownership, basic services, technology and economic resources",
"11.1 - Safe and affordable housing",
"1 - NO POVERTY",
"2 - ZERO HUNGER",
"2.3 - Double the productivity and incomes of small-scale food producers"
] | r) in reserves, there is a need to commit funding and resources to a targeted Aboriginal housing strategy that ensures Aboriginal housing and services under Aboriginal control r) authorities should genuinely engage with Aboriginal communities to resolve land claims such as in the Lubicon region | r) in reserves, there is a need to commit funding and resources to a targeted Aboriginal housing strategy that ensures Aboriginal housing and services under Aboriginal control r) authorities should genuinely engage with Aboriginal communities to resolve land claims such as in the Lubicon region | SR Housing | Canada | A/HRC/7/16/Add.4 | 2008 | DocumentId: 85cd8e11-7af5-4b68-af39-4c35cbad3ced | AnnotationId: 1b1c17ae-7859-4fe4-afc0-ef2ca571b693 |
05169df1-28ec-4cc9-b4d7-8e3fcbd1c007 | A/HRC/7/16/Add.4 | SR Housing | 2008-02-28 | 2,008 | Recommendations | [
"Canada"
] | [
"Western Europe & Others"
] | [] | [
"Reservations",
"Right to adequate housing"
] | [
"11 - SUSTAINABLE CITIES AND COMMUNITIES",
"11.1 - Safe and affordable housing"
] | r) Vancouver Olympic officials, and other authorities, need to implement specific strategies on housing and homelessness, and to commit funding and resources to support its targets, including 3,200 affordable homes r) the social development plan should be designed and implemented with public participation, so progress ... | r) Vancouver Olympic officials, and other authorities, need to implement specific strategies on housing and homelessness, and to commit funding and resources to support its targets, including 3,200 affordable homes r) the social development plan should be designed and implemented with public participation, so progress ... | SR Housing | Canada | A/HRC/7/16/Add.4 | 2008 | DocumentId: 85cd8e11-7af5-4b68-af39-4c35cbad3ced | AnnotationId: 05169df1-28ec-4cc9-b4d7-8e3fcbd1c007 |
50ed89ad-1ccd-4460-876f-4d2370f495c2 | A/HRC/7/19/Add.2 | SR Racism | 2008-03-17 | 2,008 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Estonia"
] | [
"Eastern Europe"
] | [
"Minorities/ racial, ethnic, linguistic, religious or descent-based groups"
] | [
"Reservations",
"Racial discrimination"
] | [
"10 - REDUCED INEQUALITIES",
"10.3 - Ensure equal opportunities and end discrimination"
] | n) the existence of political will by State authorities to fight the expressions of racism and discrimination in Estonia > SR Racism considers his meeting with the Prime Minister as a sign of the Government’s strong commitment at its highest level to fight racism and discrimination > relevant institutions showed a rema... | n) the existence of political will by State authorities to fight the expressions of racism and discrimination in Estonia > SR Racism considers his meeting with the Prime Minister as a sign of the Government’s strong commitment at its highest level to fight racism and discrimination > relevant institutions showed a rema... | SR Racism | Estonia | A/HRC/7/19/Add.2 | 2008 | DocumentId: d494fa37-43b7-44be-8fc0-f9061dc27b4b | AnnotationId: 50ed89ad-1ccd-4460-876f-4d2370f495c2 |
e5cae85b-0ddf-400b-93ff-f8618e84f07f | A/HRC/7/19/Add.2 | SR Racism | 2008-03-17 | 2,008 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Estonia"
] | [
"Eastern Europe"
] | [
"Minorities/ racial, ethnic, linguistic, religious or descent-based groups"
] | [
"Reservations",
"Racial discrimination"
] | [
"10 - REDUCED INEQUALITIES",
"10.3 - Ensure equal opportunities and end discrimination"
] | n) Estonians have a core national identity that was crafted and refined throughout the years, as the people resisted to different foreign attempts to suppress their distinctiveness > Estonia, particularly through historical interactions with its neighbours, also developed a tradition of tolerance, multiculturalism and ... | n) Estonians have a core national identity that was crafted and refined throughout the years, as the people resisted to different foreign attempts to suppress their distinctiveness > Estonia, particularly through historical interactions with its neighbours, also developed a tradition of tolerance, multiculturalism and ... | SR Racism | Estonia | A/HRC/7/19/Add.2 | 2008 | DocumentId: d494fa37-43b7-44be-8fc0-f9061dc27b4b | AnnotationId: e5cae85b-0ddf-400b-93ff-f8618e84f07f |
6646c66d-9320-41d8-8ebe-6e2702cf0c97 | A/HRC/7/19/Add.2 | SR Racism | 2008-03-17 | 2,008 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Estonia"
] | [
"Eastern Europe"
] | [
"Minorities/ racial, ethnic, linguistic, religious or descent-based groups"
] | [
"Reservations",
"Racial discrimination"
] | [] | w) the experience of the Roundtable with National Minorities of the Ida Virumaa region > the members of the Roundtable demonstrate a profound understanding of intercommunity relations, making a deliberate – and appropriate – choice for a process of multicultural integration > the activities developed by those communiti... | w) the experience of the Roundtable with National Minorities of the Ida Virumaa region > the members of the Roundtable demonstrate a profound understanding of intercommunity relations, making a deliberate – and appropriate – choice for a process of multicultural integration > the activities developed by those communiti... | SR Racism | Estonia | A/HRC/7/19/Add.2 | 2008 | DocumentId: d494fa37-43b7-44be-8fc0-f9061dc27b4b | AnnotationId: 6646c66d-9320-41d8-8ebe-6e2702cf0c97 |
e8255610-4928-4c83-9de9-eb1e0288f730 | A/HRC/7/19/Add.2 | SR Racism | 2008-03-17 | 2,008 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Estonia"
] | [
"Eastern Europe"
] | [
"Minorities/ racial, ethnic, linguistic, religious or descent-based groups"
] | [
"Reservations",
"Racial discrimination"
] | [
"10 - REDUCED INEQUALITIES",
"10.3 - Ensure equal opportunities and end discrimination"
] | n) important differences of opinion and assessment between the government and the communities themselves, in what concerns the particular problems faced by ethnic minorities > although the Estonian society is not viewed as discriminatory by the minorities, they argued that they regularly encounter discriminatory practi... | n) important differences of opinion and assessment between the government and the communities themselves, in what concerns the particular problems faced by ethnic minorities > although the Estonian society is not viewed as discriminatory by the minorities, they argued that they regularly encounter discriminatory practi... | SR Racism | Estonia | A/HRC/7/19/Add.2 | 2008 | DocumentId: d494fa37-43b7-44be-8fc0-f9061dc27b4b | AnnotationId: e8255610-4928-4c83-9de9-eb1e0288f730 |
c612b1e3-5e28-423c-8f51-1adc0b5f53d6 | A/HRC/7/19/Add.2 | SR Racism | 2008-03-17 | 2,008 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Estonia"
] | [
"Eastern Europe"
] | [
"Minorities/ racial, ethnic, linguistic, religious or descent-based groups",
"Non-citizens"
] | [
"Rights related to name, identity & nationality",
"Reservations",
"Racial discrimination"
] | [
"16 - PEACE, JUSTICE AND STRONG INSTITUTIONS",
"10 - REDUCED INEQUALITIES",
"16.9 - Universal legal identity and birth registration",
"10.3 - Ensure equal opportunities and end discrimination"
] | > one of the main concerns expressed by the Russian-speaking minority concerns statelessness and the perceived discriminatory nature of citizenship regulations > the citizenship regulations are not formally discriminatory, as they do not differentiate applicants on the basis of ethnicity, nationality, race or other gro... | > one of the main concerns expressed by the Russian-speaking minority concerns statelessness and the perceived discriminatory nature of citizenship regulations > the citizenship regulations are not formally discriminatory, as they do not differentiate applicants on the basis of ethnicity, nationality, race or other gro... | SR Racism | Estonia | A/HRC/7/19/Add.2 | 2008 | DocumentId: d494fa37-43b7-44be-8fc0-f9061dc27b4b | AnnotationId: c612b1e3-5e28-423c-8f51-1adc0b5f53d6 |
cb3d951e-59b4-4a32-b559-015fb6b9a8b2 | A/HRC/7/19/Add.2 | SR Racism | 2008-03-17 | 2,008 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Estonia"
] | [
"Eastern Europe"
] | [
"Older persons",
"Minorities/ racial, ethnic, linguistic, religious or descent-based groups",
"Non-citizens"
] | [
"Rights related to name, identity & nationality",
"Reservations",
"Racial discrimination"
] | [
"16.7 - Responsive, inclusive and representative decision-making",
"16 - PEACE, JUSTICE AND STRONG INSTITUTIONS",
"10 - REDUCED INEQUALITIES",
"10.3 - Ensure equal opportunities and end discrimination"
] | n) the problem of statelessness in Estonia involves sensitive issues related to the recent historical experience of the country, in particular the need to reaffirm the principle of legal continuity of the state and the reinforcing of the Estonian national identity w) the Government’s decision to extend to persons of un... | n) the problem of statelessness in Estonia involves sensitive issues related to the recent historical experience of the country, in particular the need to reaffirm the principle of legal continuity of the state and the reinforcing of the Estonian national identity w) the Government’s decision to extend to persons of un... | SR Racism | Estonia | A/HRC/7/19/Add.2 | 2008 | DocumentId: d494fa37-43b7-44be-8fc0-f9061dc27b4b | AnnotationId: cb3d951e-59b4-4a32-b559-015fb6b9a8b2 |
c1864b1b-2f14-49d1-9058-4454e693fc5d | A/HRC/7/19/Add.2 | SR Racism | 2008-03-17 | 2,008 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Estonia"
] | [
"Eastern Europe"
] | [
"Minorities/ racial, ethnic, linguistic, religious or descent-based groups"
] | [
"Cultural rights",
"Reservations",
"Racial discrimination"
] | [] | > the broader language policy put in place in Estonia is viewed as even more problematic by ethnic minorities > the main problem that needs to be addressed concerns the perception by minorities that there is an attempt to suppress the linguistic diversity of Estonia with policies that reinforce the role of Estonian in ... | > the broader language policy put in place in Estonia is viewed as even more problematic by ethnic minorities > the main problem that needs to be addressed concerns the perception by minorities that there is an attempt to suppress the linguistic diversity of Estonia with policies that reinforce the role of Estonian in ... | SR Racism | Estonia | A/HRC/7/19/Add.2 | 2008 | DocumentId: d494fa37-43b7-44be-8fc0-f9061dc27b4b | AnnotationId: c1864b1b-2f14-49d1-9058-4454e693fc5d |
1dd5fb86-9ea4-4f59-be73-22617f139f31 | A/HRC/7/19/Add.2 | SR Racism | 2008-03-17 | 2,008 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Estonia"
] | [
"Eastern Europe"
] | [
"Minorities/ racial, ethnic, linguistic, religious or descent-based groups"
] | [
"Reservations",
"Racial discrimination"
] | [
"16.7 - Responsive, inclusive and representative decision-making",
"16 - PEACE, JUSTICE AND STRONG INSTITUTIONS",
"10 - REDUCED INEQUALITIES",
"10.3 - Ensure equal opportunities and end discrimination"
] | > referring to the crisis in April 2007 concerning the relocation of the statue of the Soviet soldier, many authorities referred to the difficult role of history and symbols in inter-community relations > the large gap in the understanding of history between the Estonian and Russian communities was clearly seen in this... | > referring to the crisis in April 2007 concerning the relocation of the statue of the Soviet soldier, many authorities referred to the difficult role of history and symbols in inter-community relations > the large gap in the understanding of history between the Estonian and Russian communities was clearly seen in this... | SR Racism | Estonia | A/HRC/7/19/Add.2 | 2008 | DocumentId: d494fa37-43b7-44be-8fc0-f9061dc27b4b | AnnotationId: 1dd5fb86-9ea4-4f59-be73-22617f139f31 |
9d1b5138-0ee3-4969-81cc-74392ed0b7e1 | A/HRC/7/19/Add.2 | SR Racism | 2008-03-17 | 2,008 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Estonia"
] | [
"Eastern Europe"
] | [
"Minorities/ racial, ethnic, linguistic, religious or descent-based groups"
] | [
"Reservations",
"Racial discrimination"
] | [
"10 - REDUCED INEQUALITIES",
"10.3 - Ensure equal opportunities and end discrimination"
] | > despite its small size, the Roma community in Estonia, as in most European countries, suffers from stigmatization and structural discrimination that manifests specifically in the realms of education, employment and cultural stereotypes > although some efforts have been made by the Government, they have not been able ... | > despite its small size, the Roma community in Estonia, as in most European countries, suffers from stigmatization and structural discrimination that manifests specifically in the realms of education, employment and cultural stereotypes > although some efforts have been made by the Government, they have not been able ... | SR Racism | Estonia | A/HRC/7/19/Add.2 | 2008 | DocumentId: d494fa37-43b7-44be-8fc0-f9061dc27b4b | AnnotationId: 9d1b5138-0ee3-4969-81cc-74392ed0b7e1 |
8413bd1f-bc54-4924-9c4e-c03f3eee79f2 | A/HRC/7/19/Add.2 | SR Racism | 2008-03-17 | 2,008 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Estonia"
] | [
"Eastern Europe"
] | [
"Minorities/ racial, ethnic, linguistic, religious or descent-based groups"
] | [
"Reservations",
"Racial discrimination",
"Freedom of opinion and expression & access to information"
] | [
"16.3 - Promote the rule of law and access to justice for all"
] | > Estonia is currently witnessing an embryonic process that has been taking place in many other parts of Europe: the resurgence of racist crimes by extremist organizations, particularly neo-Nazi groups > if not curbed promptly by effective Government action, this problem will tend to become more widespread, particularl... | > Estonia is currently witnessing an embryonic process that has been taking place in many other parts of Europe: the resurgence of racist crimes by extremist organizations, particularly neo-Nazi groups > if not curbed promptly by effective Government action, this problem will tend to become more widespread, particularl... | SR Racism | Estonia | A/HRC/7/19/Add.2 | 2008 | DocumentId: d494fa37-43b7-44be-8fc0-f9061dc27b4b | AnnotationId: 8413bd1f-bc54-4924-9c4e-c03f3eee79f2 |
3050361d-45c9-4f1d-9075-97021991fd3c | A/HRC/7/19/Add.2 | SR Racism | 2008-03-17 | 2,008 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Estonia"
] | [
"Eastern Europe"
] | [
"Minorities/ racial, ethnic, linguistic, religious or descent-based groups"
] | [
"Reservations",
"Racial discrimination"
] | [] | > these new migratory trends also raise more profound challenges for the country to overcome concerning the integration of racially, ethnically and religiously different minorities r) apart from the basic respect of the fundamental rights, broad efforts should be made to effectively integrate peoples bearing different ... | > these new migratory trends also raise more profound challenges for the country to overcome concerning the integration of racially, ethnically and religiously different minorities r) apart from the basic respect of the fundamental rights, broad efforts should be made to effectively integrate peoples bearing different ... | SR Racism | Estonia | A/HRC/7/19/Add.2 | 2008 | DocumentId: d494fa37-43b7-44be-8fc0-f9061dc27b4b | AnnotationId: 3050361d-45c9-4f1d-9075-97021991fd3c |
4ec7425a-afa1-403a-828e-4a8629805b79 | A/HRC/7/19/Add.2 | SR Racism | 2008-03-17 | 2,008 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Estonia"
] | [
"Eastern Europe"
] | [
"Minorities/ racial, ethnic, linguistic, religious or descent-based groups"
] | [
"Reservations",
"Racial discrimination"
] | [
"16.7 - Responsive, inclusive and representative decision-making",
"16 - PEACE, JUSTICE AND STRONG INSTITUTIONS",
"10 - REDUCED INEQUALITIES",
"10.3 - Ensure equal opportunities and end discrimination"
] | n) Estonia, as the other Baltic countries, is currently at a turning point in history > the legacy of Soviet domination and occupation has left scars that have yet to be healed, profoundly affecting the dynamics of inter-community relations > the main challenge Estonia currently faces is to build a democratic, egalitar... | n) Estonia, as the other Baltic countries, is currently at a turning point in history > the legacy of Soviet domination and occupation has left scars that have yet to be healed, profoundly affecting the dynamics of inter-community relations > the main challenge Estonia currently faces is to build a democratic, egalitar... | SR Racism | Estonia | A/HRC/7/19/Add.2 | 2008 | DocumentId: d494fa37-43b7-44be-8fc0-f9061dc27b4b | AnnotationId: 4ec7425a-afa1-403a-828e-4a8629805b79 |
6e4f2cb1-3ea2-4066-805a-57606007bc70 | A/HRC/7/19/Add.2 | SR Racism | 2008-03-17 | 2,008 | Recommendations | [
"Estonia"
] | [
"Eastern Europe"
] | [
"Minorities/ racial, ethnic, linguistic, religious or descent-based groups"
] | [
"Reservations",
"Racial discrimination",
"Freedom of opinion and expression & access to information"
] | [
"10 - REDUCED INEQUALITIES",
"10.3 - Ensure equal opportunities and end discrimination"
] | r) State authorities in the executive, legislative and judiciary powers should constantly reaffirm their political will and commitment to fight all forms of racism and discrimination r) they need to be proactive and vigilant concerning the new challenges that arise from growing migration, multiculturalism and the dynam... | r) State authorities in the executive, legislative and judiciary powers should constantly reaffirm their political will and commitment to fight all forms of racism and discrimination r) they need to be proactive and vigilant concerning the new challenges that arise from growing migration, multiculturalism and the dynam... | SR Racism | Estonia | A/HRC/7/19/Add.2 | 2008 | DocumentId: d494fa37-43b7-44be-8fc0-f9061dc27b4b | AnnotationId: 6e4f2cb1-3ea2-4066-805a-57606007bc70 |
d73975b1-1ed7-41fe-b2e7-0beaff378d80 | A/HRC/7/19/Add.2 | SR Racism | 2008-03-17 | 2,008 | Recommendations | [
"Estonia"
] | [
"Eastern Europe"
] | [
"Minorities/ racial, ethnic, linguistic, religious or descent-based groups"
] | [
"Reservations",
"Racial discrimination"
] | [
"10 - REDUCED INEQUALITIES",
"10.3 - Ensure equal opportunities and end discrimination"
] | > through its close interaction with its neighbours throughout the centuries, Estonia has developed a societal basis of tolerance and multiculturalism that still exists in the heart of its society r) State authorities and civil society should build on these plural traditions to strengthen all actions against racism and... | > through its close interaction with its neighbours throughout the centuries, Estonia has developed a societal basis of tolerance and multiculturalism that still exists in the heart of its society r) State authorities and civil society should build on these plural traditions to strengthen all actions against racism and... | SR Racism | Estonia | A/HRC/7/19/Add.2 | 2008 | DocumentId: d494fa37-43b7-44be-8fc0-f9061dc27b4b | AnnotationId: d73975b1-1ed7-41fe-b2e7-0beaff378d80 |
63083c3d-2947-4a73-8d5f-5ab1668a0dc0 | A/HRC/7/19/Add.2 | SR Racism | 2008-03-17 | 2,008 | Recommendations | [
"Estonia"
] | [
"Eastern Europe"
] | [
"Minorities/ racial, ethnic, linguistic, religious or descent-based groups"
] | [
"Reservations",
"Racial discrimination",
"Constitutional & legislative framework"
] | [
"10 - REDUCED INEQUALITIES",
"10.3 - Ensure equal opportunities and end discrimination"
] | r) despite the existence of separate provisions in different legislation, including the general principle of non-discrimination enshrined in the Constitution, the Government [should] adopt national holistic legislation covering all forms of discrimination in a comprehensive legal act r) this legislation [must] be preci... | r) despite the existence of separate provisions in different legislation, including the general principle of non-discrimination enshrined in the Constitution, the Government [should] adopt national holistic legislation covering all forms of discrimination in a comprehensive legal act r) this legislation [must] be preci... | SR Racism | Estonia | A/HRC/7/19/Add.2 | 2008 | DocumentId: d494fa37-43b7-44be-8fc0-f9061dc27b4b | AnnotationId: 63083c3d-2947-4a73-8d5f-5ab1668a0dc0 |
d015e21e-c551-470a-813e-306cdba96fa3 | A/HRC/7/19/Add.2 | SR Racism | 2008-03-17 | 2,008 | Recommendations | [
"Estonia"
] | [
"Eastern Europe"
] | [
"Minorities/ racial, ethnic, linguistic, religious or descent-based groups"
] | [
"Reservations",
"Racial discrimination",
"Freedom of opinion and expression & access to information"
] | [
"16 - PEACE, JUSTICE AND STRONG INSTITUTIONS",
"10 - REDUCED INEQUALITIES",
"16.3 - Promote the rule of law and access to justice for all",
"10.3 - Ensure equal opportunities and end discrimination"
] | r) the Government [should] develop best practices and general guidelines for the prosecution of cases of incitement to racial hatred and racially motivated crimes, developing clear criteria for the threshold of evidence that is required to be presented and for the investigative conduct of law enforcement officials r) t... | r) the Government [should] develop best practices and general guidelines for the prosecution of cases of incitement to racial hatred and racially motivated crimes, developing clear criteria for the threshold of evidence that is required to be presented and for the investigative conduct of law enforcement officials r) t... | SR Racism | Estonia | A/HRC/7/19/Add.2 | 2008 | DocumentId: d494fa37-43b7-44be-8fc0-f9061dc27b4b | AnnotationId: d015e21e-c551-470a-813e-306cdba96fa3 |
fb2aa530-09da-493e-82be-983220b0c764 | A/HRC/7/19/Add.2 | SR Racism | 2008-03-17 | 2,008 | Recommendations | [
"Estonia"
] | [
"Eastern Europe"
] | [
"Minorities/ racial, ethnic, linguistic, religious or descent-based groups"
] | [
"Reservations",
"Legal & institutional reform",
"Racial discrimination",
"Freedom of opinion and expression & access to information"
] | [
"16.a - Strong institutions to prevent violence, terrorism and crime",
"16 - PEACE, JUSTICE AND STRONG INSTITUTIONS",
"10 - REDUCED INEQUALITIES",
"16.3 - Promote the rule of law and access to justice for all",
"10.3 - Ensure equal opportunities and end discrimination"
] | r) the Government should further strengthen the capacity of the Chancellor of Justice, including in terms of financial and human resources, to act on allegations of racist crimes and incitement to racial, ethnic or religious hatred r) to complement the role of the Chancellor of Justice, the Government [should] put in p... | r) the Government should further strengthen the capacity of the Chancellor of Justice, including in terms of financial and human resources, to act on allegations of racist crimes and incitement to racial, ethnic or religious hatred r) to complement the role of the Chancellor of Justice, the Government [should] put in p... | SR Racism | Estonia | A/HRC/7/19/Add.2 | 2008 | DocumentId: d494fa37-43b7-44be-8fc0-f9061dc27b4b | AnnotationId: fb2aa530-09da-493e-82be-983220b0c764 |
4887bf60-d409-47a9-9c9b-ebdef29e89db | A/HRC/7/19/Add.2 | SR Racism | 2008-03-17 | 2,008 | Recommendations | [
"Estonia"
] | [
"Eastern Europe"
] | [
"Minorities/ racial, ethnic, linguistic, religious or descent-based groups",
"Non-citizens"
] | [
"Rights related to name, identity & nationality",
"Reservations",
"Racial discrimination"
] | [
"16 - PEACE, JUSTICE AND STRONG INSTITUTIONS",
"16.9 - Universal legal identity and birth registration"
] | r) in what concerns the issue of statelessness, Estonia [should] accede to the 1954 Convention relating to the Status of Stateless Persons as well as the 1961 Convention on the Reduction of Statelessness > such a decision would strengthen the protection of minorities in Estonia and highlight the Government’s commitment... | r) in what concerns the issue of statelessness, Estonia [should] accede to the 1954 Convention relating to the Status of Stateless Persons as well as the 1961 Convention on the Reduction of Statelessness > such a decision would strengthen the protection of minorities in Estonia and highlight the Government’s commitment... | SR Racism | Estonia | A/HRC/7/19/Add.2 | 2008 | DocumentId: d494fa37-43b7-44be-8fc0-f9061dc27b4b | AnnotationId: 4887bf60-d409-47a9-9c9b-ebdef29e89db |
12cd9c4e-e235-4e36-be3f-f0370fa953d7 | A/HRC/7/19/Add.2 | SR Racism | 2008-03-17 | 2,008 | Recommendations | [
"Estonia"
] | [
"Eastern Europe"
] | [
"Children",
"Persons living in poverty",
"Older persons",
"Minorities/ racial, ethnic, linguistic, religious or descent-based groups",
"Non-citizens"
] | [
"Rights related to name, identity & nationality",
"Human rights & poverty",
"Reservations",
"Racial discrimination"
] | [
"16 - PEACE, JUSTICE AND STRONG INSTITUTIONS",
"16.9 - Universal legal identity and birth registration"
] | r) the Government [should] revisit the existing requirements for naturalization with a view to facilitate the granting of citizenship to persons of undefined nationality r) the Government should facilitate the citizenship procedures for vulnerable groups, including elders and economically marginalized segments r) this ... | r) the Government [should] revisit the existing requirements for naturalization with a view to facilitate the granting of citizenship to persons of undefined nationality r) the Government should facilitate the citizenship procedures for vulnerable groups, including elders and economically marginalized segments r) this ... | SR Racism | Estonia | A/HRC/7/19/Add.2 | 2008 | DocumentId: d494fa37-43b7-44be-8fc0-f9061dc27b4b | AnnotationId: 12cd9c4e-e235-4e36-be3f-f0370fa953d7 |
5181e2b0-6bd8-4153-8474-718147f7dab2 | A/HRC/7/19/Add.2 | SR Racism | 2008-03-17 | 2,008 | Recommendations | [
"Estonia"
] | [
"Eastern Europe"
] | [
"Minorities/ racial, ethnic, linguistic, religious or descent-based groups"
] | [
"Cultural rights",
"Reservations",
"Racial discrimination"
] | [
"16.7 - Responsive, inclusive and representative decision-making",
"16 - PEACE, JUSTICE AND STRONG INSTITUTIONS",
"10 - REDUCED INEQUALITIES",
"10.3 - Ensure equal opportunities and end discrimination"
] | r) the language policy in Estonia [should] be subject to an open, democratic and inclusive debate, in close consultation with ethnic minorities and human rights organizations, aiming at elaborating consensual strategies that better reflect the multilingual character of its society r) this process should aim at promotin... | r) the language policy in Estonia [should] be subject to an open, democratic and inclusive debate, in close consultation with ethnic minorities and human rights organizations, aiming at elaborating consensual strategies that better reflect the multilingual character of its society r) this process should aim at promotin... | SR Racism | Estonia | A/HRC/7/19/Add.2 | 2008 | DocumentId: d494fa37-43b7-44be-8fc0-f9061dc27b4b | AnnotationId: 5181e2b0-6bd8-4153-8474-718147f7dab2 |
4499c303-3cfa-4ece-add4-c50014cc113f | A/HRC/7/19/Add.2 | SR Racism | 2008-03-17 | 2,008 | Recommendations | [
"Estonia"
] | [
"Eastern Europe"
] | [
"Minorities/ racial, ethnic, linguistic, religious or descent-based groups"
] | [
"Reservations",
"Racial discrimination"
] | [] | r) the Government should establish a broad process of consultation with a view at diminishing the gap in historical perceptions between the Estonian and Russian-speaking communities r) a collective writing by local and international scholars of a common history of the region that is accepted and recognized by all commu... | r) the Government should establish a broad process of consultation with a view at diminishing the gap in historical perceptions between the Estonian and Russian-speaking communities r) a collective writing by local and international scholars of a common history of the region that is accepted and recognized by all commu... | SR Racism | Estonia | A/HRC/7/19/Add.2 | 2008 | DocumentId: d494fa37-43b7-44be-8fc0-f9061dc27b4b | AnnotationId: 4499c303-3cfa-4ece-add4-c50014cc113f |
df2a85c4-b10f-471e-b9b3-8d4a5c21d71f | A/HRC/7/19/Add.2 | SR Racism | 2008-03-17 | 2,008 | Recommendations | [
"Estonia"
] | [
"Eastern Europe"
] | [
"Children",
"Minorities/ racial, ethnic, linguistic, religious or descent-based groups"
] | [
"Reservations",
"Racial discrimination",
"Right to education"
] | [
"4 - QUALITY EDUCATION",
"4.1 - Free primary and secondary education",
"4.5 - No discrimination in education",
"10 - REDUCED INEQUALITIES",
"10.3 - Ensure equal opportunities and end discrimination"
] | r) particular attention should be granted to the vulnerable situation of the Roma community r) the Government should reinforce its programmes, drawing attention to general recommendation 27 of CERD on discrimination against Roma r) specific measures should be taken to improve the educational attainment of Roma children... | r) particular attention should be granted to the vulnerable situation of the Roma community r) the Government should reinforce its programmes, drawing attention to general recommendation 27 of CERD on discrimination against Roma r) specific measures should be taken to improve the educational attainment of Roma children... | SR Racism | Estonia | A/HRC/7/19/Add.2 | 2008 | DocumentId: d494fa37-43b7-44be-8fc0-f9061dc27b4b | AnnotationId: df2a85c4-b10f-471e-b9b3-8d4a5c21d71f |
a4cd75ec-a4f2-4df9-83c8-3dbec9f720b4 | A/HRC/7/19/Add.2 | SR Racism | 2008-03-17 | 2,008 | Recommendations | [
"Estonia"
] | [
"Eastern Europe"
] | [
"Migrants",
"Minorities/ racial, ethnic, linguistic, religious or descent-based groups"
] | [
"Reservations",
"Racial discrimination",
"Data collection & research"
] | [
"11 - SUSTAINABLE CITIES AND COMMUNITIES",
"4 - QUALITY EDUCATION",
"4.7 - Education for sustainable development and global citizenship",
"11.1 - Safe and affordable housing",
"10 - REDUCED INEQUALITIES",
"10.3 - Ensure equal opportunities and end discrimination"
] | r) the Government should develop mandatory training schemes for all law-enforcement officials, including border guards, focusing on human rights education in general and racism and discrimination in particular, following the successful in-house programme developed by the Citizenship and Migration Board > multicultural ... | r) the Government should develop mandatory training schemes for all law-enforcement officials, including border guards, focusing on human rights education in general and racism and discrimination in particular, following the successful in-house programme developed by the Citizenship and Migration Board > multicultural ... | SR Racism | Estonia | A/HRC/7/19/Add.2 | 2008 | DocumentId: d494fa37-43b7-44be-8fc0-f9061dc27b4b | AnnotationId: a4cd75ec-a4f2-4df9-83c8-3dbec9f720b4 |
aed547fb-edc0-4a23-a1bd-132c7a9d11e4 | A/HRC/7/19/Add.2 | SR Racism | 2008-03-17 | 2,008 | Recommendations | [
"Estonia"
] | [
"Eastern Europe"
] | [
"Minorities/ racial, ethnic, linguistic, religious or descent-based groups"
] | [
"Reservations",
"Racial discrimination"
] | [] | r) the Government should strengthen its cooperation with all societal actors, in particularly civil society organizations that have been playing an important monitoring role for human rights violations r) civil society should be encouraged to further its work in providing legal counsel to victims as well as access to i... | r) the Government should strengthen its cooperation with all societal actors, in particularly civil society organizations that have been playing an important monitoring role for human rights violations r) civil society should be encouraged to further its work in providing legal counsel to victims as well as access to i... | SR Racism | Estonia | A/HRC/7/19/Add.2 | 2008 | DocumentId: d494fa37-43b7-44be-8fc0-f9061dc27b4b | AnnotationId: aed547fb-edc0-4a23-a1bd-132c7a9d11e4 |
9c82af47-63bb-4428-b3fb-fb711f95461b | A/HRC/7/19/Add.2 | SR Racism | 2008-03-17 | 2,008 | Recommendations | [
"Estonia"
] | [
"Eastern Europe"
] | [
"Minorities/ racial, ethnic, linguistic, religious or descent-based groups"
] | [
"Reservations",
"Racial discrimination"
] | [
"10 - REDUCED INEQUALITIES",
"10.3 - Ensure equal opportunities and end discrimination"
] | r) in parallel with a political and legal strategy, the Government, in cooperation with the civil society, should adopt an ethical and cultural strategy that addresses the deepest roots of racism, xenophobia and intolerance and is built around the promotion of reciprocal knowledge of cultures and values, the interactio... | r) in parallel with a political and legal strategy, the Government, in cooperation with the civil society, should adopt an ethical and cultural strategy that addresses the deepest roots of racism, xenophobia and intolerance and is built around the promotion of reciprocal knowledge of cultures and values, the interactio... | SR Racism | Estonia | A/HRC/7/19/Add.2 | 2008 | DocumentId: d494fa37-43b7-44be-8fc0-f9061dc27b4b | AnnotationId: 9c82af47-63bb-4428-b3fb-fb711f95461b |
56db10a3-6372-4345-9745-173e449c6756 | A/HRC/7/19/Add.3 | SR Racism | 2008-03-05 | 2,008 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Latvia"
] | [
"Eastern Europe"
] | [
"Minorities/ racial, ethnic, linguistic, religious or descent-based groups"
] | [
"Reservations",
"Racial discrimination"
] | [
"5 - GENDER EQUALITY",
"10 - REDUCED INEQUALITIES",
"5.3 - Eliminate forced marriages and genital mutilation",
"10.3 - Ensure equal opportunities and end discrimination"
] | n) Latvian society has a history of tolerance, muticulturalism and openness to distinct cultures > since the Middle Ages, Latvian territory has been a crossroads for different ethnic groups who lived together in harmony > despite the existence of scars from the more recent historical experience of the Second World War,... | n) Latvian society has a history of tolerance, muticulturalism and openness to distinct cultures > since the Middle Ages, Latvian territory has been a crossroads for different ethnic groups who lived together in harmony > despite the existence of scars from the more recent historical experience of the Second World War,... | SR Racism | Latvia | A/HRC/7/19/Add.3 | 2008 | DocumentId: 8148c9dc-6d5a-4669-8874-3c005f5b1aeb | AnnotationId: 56db10a3-6372-4345-9745-173e449c6756 |
9caaf326-f366-4a53-9f50-aa6baa195766 | A/HRC/7/19/Add.3 | SR Racism | 2008-03-05 | 2,008 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Latvia"
] | [
"Eastern Europe"
] | [
"Minorities/ racial, ethnic, linguistic, religious or descent-based groups"
] | [
"Reservations",
"Legal & institutional reform",
"Racial discrimination"
] | [
"16.a - Strong institutions to prevent violence, terrorism and crime",
"16 - PEACE, JUSTICE AND STRONG INSTITUTIONS",
"10 - REDUCED INEQUALITIES",
"10.3 - Ensure equal opportunities and end discrimination"
] | n) Latvia has managed to put in place some institutions and legislation that address racism and discrimination and attempt to provide effective remedies to these problems w) the work developed by the Office of the Ombudsman and the Constitutional Court w) the progressiveness and proactive stance of the Minister of Fore... | n) Latvia has managed to put in place some institutions and legislation that address racism and discrimination and attempt to provide effective remedies to these problems w) the work developed by the Office of the Ombudsman and the Constitutional Court w) the progressiveness and proactive stance of the Minister of Fore... | SR Racism | Latvia | A/HRC/7/19/Add.3 | 2008 | DocumentId: 8148c9dc-6d5a-4669-8874-3c005f5b1aeb | AnnotationId: 9caaf326-f366-4a53-9f50-aa6baa195766 |
e17f79ff-fd5c-410e-b411-67466e1f681d | A/HRC/7/19/Add.3 | SR Racism | 2008-03-05 | 2,008 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Latvia"
] | [
"Eastern Europe"
] | [
"Minorities/ racial, ethnic, linguistic, religious or descent-based groups"
] | [
"Reservations",
"Legal & institutional reform",
"Racial discrimination"
] | [
"16.7 - Responsive, inclusive and representative decision-making",
"10.2 - Promote universal social, economical and political inclusion",
"16 - PEACE, JUSTICE AND STRONG INSTITUTIONS",
"10 - REDUCED INEQUALITIES"
] | > apart from the institutions that operate on the legal level, the SR Racism strongly supports the work of the Secretariat of the Special Assignment Minister for Social Integration, which performs a central role within the Government to promote the integration of all minorities > notwithstanding the lack of financial r... | > apart from the institutions that operate on the legal level, the SR Racism strongly supports the work of the Secretariat of the Special Assignment Minister for Social Integration, which performs a central role within the Government to promote the integration of all minorities > notwithstanding the lack of financial r... | SR Racism | Latvia | A/HRC/7/19/Add.3 | 2008 | DocumentId: 8148c9dc-6d5a-4669-8874-3c005f5b1aeb | AnnotationId: e17f79ff-fd5c-410e-b411-67466e1f681d |
39df9bbc-77d1-4317-bceb-01a962a52ef8 | A/HRC/7/19/Add.3 | SR Racism | 2008-03-05 | 2,008 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Latvia"
] | [
"Eastern Europe"
] | [
"Minorities/ racial, ethnic, linguistic, religious or descent-based groups"
] | [
"Reservations",
"Racial discrimination",
"Constitutional & legislative framework"
] | [
"16 - PEACE, JUSTICE AND STRONG INSTITUTIONS",
"10 - REDUCED INEQUALITIES",
"16.3 - Promote the rule of law and access to justice for all",
"10.3 - Ensure equal opportunities and end discrimination"
] | > despite the existence of provisions that establish the principles of equality and non‑discrimination throughout the Latvian legal framework, including in the Labour Code, the Special Rapporteur has noted the existence of protection gaps that need to be corrected > this applies in particular to the problems faced in p... | > despite the existence of provisions that establish the principles of equality and non‐discrimination throughout the Latvian legal framework, including in the Labour Code, the Special Rapporteur has noted the existence of protection gaps that need to be corrected > this applies in particular to the problems faced in p... | SR Racism | Latvia | A/HRC/7/19/Add.3 | 2008 | DocumentId: 8148c9dc-6d5a-4669-8874-3c005f5b1aeb | AnnotationId: 39df9bbc-77d1-4317-bceb-01a962a52ef8 |
424a9156-4ec2-4413-801a-b366e6c5eb3a | A/HRC/7/19/Add.3 | SR Racism | 2008-03-05 | 2,008 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Latvia"
] | [
"Eastern Europe"
] | [
"Minorities/ racial, ethnic, linguistic, religious or descent-based groups"
] | [
"Reservations",
"Racial discrimination"
] | [
"10 - REDUCED INEQUALITIES",
"10.3 - Ensure equal opportunities and end discrimination"
] | > apart from the issue of the legal and institutional framework to fight racism and discrimination, the Special Rapporteur has noted a strong dissonance between the opinion expressed by most State institutions, who view racism and discrimination as rare and isolated cases, and the views of civil society, who expressed ... | > apart from the issue of the legal and institutional framework to fight racism and discrimination, the Special Rapporteur has noted a strong dissonance between the opinion expressed by most State institutions, who view racism and discrimination as rare and isolated cases, and the views of civil society, who expressed ... | SR Racism | Latvia | A/HRC/7/19/Add.3 | 2008 | DocumentId: 8148c9dc-6d5a-4669-8874-3c005f5b1aeb | AnnotationId: 424a9156-4ec2-4413-801a-b366e6c5eb3a |
a18a9523-2c13-40c6-b15e-56b0100c9dde | A/HRC/7/19/Add.3 | SR Racism | 2008-03-05 | 2,008 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Latvia"
] | [
"Eastern Europe"
] | [
"Children",
"Older persons",
"Minorities/ racial, ethnic, linguistic, religious or descent-based groups",
"Non-citizens"
] | [
"Rights related to name, identity & nationality",
"Reservations",
"Racial discrimination"
] | [
"10 - REDUCED INEQUALITIES",
"10.3 - Ensure equal opportunities and end discrimination"
] | > the issues of citizenship and naturalization regulations are seen by the Russian community as discriminatory practices that directly restrict the full enjoyment of their human rights, particularly political rights > the large number of non-citizens persons living in Latvia - many of whom were born in the country - is... | > the issues of citizenship and naturalization regulations are seen by the Russian community as discriminatory practices that directly restrict the full enjoyment of their human rights, particularly political rights > the large number of non-citizens persons living in Latvia - many of whom were born in the country - is... | SR Racism | Latvia | A/HRC/7/19/Add.3 | 2008 | DocumentId: 8148c9dc-6d5a-4669-8874-3c005f5b1aeb | AnnotationId: a18a9523-2c13-40c6-b15e-56b0100c9dde |
5ea39ab5-c0ea-4aae-9c93-cbbfcc577d02 | A/HRC/7/19/Add.3 | SR Racism | 2008-03-05 | 2,008 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Latvia"
] | [
"Eastern Europe"
] | [
"Minorities/ racial, ethnic, linguistic, religious or descent-based groups"
] | [
"Reservations",
"Racial discrimination"
] | [
"10 - REDUCED INEQUALITIES",
"10.3 - Ensure equal opportunities and end discrimination"
] | > the Roma community in Latvia, as in most European countries, lives in particularly vulnerable conditions and suffers from structural discrimination that manifests itself specifically in the realms of education, employment and cultural stereotypes > Roma citizens have been exposed to mounting racist violence that has ... | > the Roma community in Latvia, as in most European countries, lives in particularly vulnerable conditions and suffers from structural discrimination that manifests itself specifically in the realms of education, employment and cultural stereotypes > Roma citizens have been exposed to mounting racist violence that has ... | SR Racism | Latvia | A/HRC/7/19/Add.3 | 2008 | DocumentId: 8148c9dc-6d5a-4669-8874-3c005f5b1aeb | AnnotationId: 5ea39ab5-c0ea-4aae-9c93-cbbfcc577d02 |
fb4f3ad8-e988-42a2-ad43-c3015fc4ad79 | A/HRC/7/19/Add.3 | SR Racism | 2008-03-05 | 2,008 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Latvia"
] | [
"Eastern Europe"
] | [
"Minorities/ racial, ethnic, linguistic, religious or descent-based groups"
] | [
"Reservations",
"Racial discrimination"
] | [
"10.2 - Promote universal social, economical and political inclusion",
"10 - REDUCED INEQUALITIES",
"10.3 - Ensure equal opportunities and end discrimination"
] | n) racism and discrimination are phenomena under constant evolution, changing forms, expressions and typical targets > the gradual arrival in Latvia of new waves of migration, bringing for the first time non-European migrants to the country, is posing new challenges for the country in the integration of racially, ethni... | n) racism and discrimination are phenomena under constant evolution, changing forms, expressions and typical targets > the gradual arrival in Latvia of new waves of migration, bringing for the first time non-European migrants to the country, is posing new challenges for the country in the integration of racially, ethni... | SR Racism | Latvia | A/HRC/7/19/Add.3 | 2008 | DocumentId: 8148c9dc-6d5a-4669-8874-3c005f5b1aeb | AnnotationId: fb4f3ad8-e988-42a2-ad43-c3015fc4ad79 |
4b9fd6f4-9bfd-41f1-a459-f5ab8fcbeb99 | A/HRC/7/19/Add.3 | SR Racism | 2008-03-05 | 2,008 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Latvia"
] | [
"Eastern Europe"
] | [
"Minorities/ racial, ethnic, linguistic, religious or descent-based groups"
] | [
"Reservations",
"Racial discrimination"
] | [
"16.7 - Responsive, inclusive and representative decision-making",
"16 - PEACE, JUSTICE AND STRONG INSTITUTIONS",
"10 - REDUCED INEQUALITIES",
"10.3 - Ensure equal opportunities and end discrimination"
] | n) Latvia, like the other Baltic countries, is currently at a turning point in history > its society is profoundly marked by the legacy of the Soviet domination and occupation, which has left scars that have yet to be healed, as the SR Racism noted in his visit to the Occupation Museum > the central challenge it thus f... | n) Latvia, like the other Baltic countries, is currently at a turning point in history > its society is profoundly marked by the legacy of the Soviet domination and occupation, which has left scars that have yet to be healed, as the SR Racism noted in his visit to the Occupation Museum > the central challenge it thus f... | SR Racism | Latvia | A/HRC/7/19/Add.3 | 2008 | DocumentId: 8148c9dc-6d5a-4669-8874-3c005f5b1aeb | AnnotationId: 4b9fd6f4-9bfd-41f1-a459-f5ab8fcbeb99 |
9c695b5e-9050-41f6-bce5-cf89740f8894 | A/HRC/7/19/Add.3 | SR Racism | 2008-03-05 | 2,008 | Recommendations | [
"Latvia"
] | [
"Eastern Europe"
] | [
"Minorities/ racial, ethnic, linguistic, religious or descent-based groups"
] | [
"Reservations",
"Racial discrimination"
] | [
"10 - REDUCED INEQUALITIES",
"10.3 - Ensure equal opportunities and end discrimination"
] | r) State authorities in the executive, legislative and judiciary branches should highlight their strong political will and commitment to fighting all forms of racism and discrimination in Latvian society and their vigilance as to the new challenges that arise from growing migration, multiculturalism and identity change... | r) State authorities in the executive, legislative and judiciary branches should highlight their strong political will and commitment to fighting all forms of racism and discrimination in Latvian society and their vigilance as to the new challenges that arise from growing migration, multiculturalism and identity change... | SR Racism | Latvia | A/HRC/7/19/Add.3 | 2008 | DocumentId: 8148c9dc-6d5a-4669-8874-3c005f5b1aeb | AnnotationId: 9c695b5e-9050-41f6-bce5-cf89740f8894 |
9f543ba6-6cf1-4651-9850-f528435baea8 | A/HRC/7/19/Add.3 | SR Racism | 2008-03-05 | 2,008 | Recommendations | [
"Latvia"
] | [
"Eastern Europe"
] | [
"Minorities/ racial, ethnic, linguistic, religious or descent-based groups"
] | [
"Reservations",
"Racial discrimination"
] | [
"5 - GENDER EQUALITY",
"10 - REDUCED INEQUALITIES",
"5.3 - Eliminate forced marriages and genital mutilation",
"10.3 - Ensure equal opportunities and end discrimination"
] | > Latvia has a strong heritage of tolerance and multiculturalism that originated in its strategic position of the trade route in the Middle Ages, bringing many different ethnic groups together r) State authorities and civil society should build on these pluralistic traditions to strengthen all actions against racism an... | > Latvia has a strong heritage of tolerance and multiculturalism that originated in its strategic position of the trade route in the Middle Ages, bringing many different ethnic groups together r) State authorities and civil society should build on these pluralistic traditions to strengthen all actions against racism an... | SR Racism | Latvia | A/HRC/7/19/Add.3 | 2008 | DocumentId: 8148c9dc-6d5a-4669-8874-3c005f5b1aeb | AnnotationId: 9f543ba6-6cf1-4651-9850-f528435baea8 |
894db625-bf68-4500-a8d7-367b1f1edad8 | A/HRC/7/19/Add.3 | SR Racism | 2008-03-05 | 2,008 | Recommendations | [
"Latvia"
] | [
"Eastern Europe"
] | [
"Minorities/ racial, ethnic, linguistic, religious or descent-based groups"
] | [
"Reservations",
"Racial discrimination",
"Constitutional & legislative framework"
] | [
"10 - REDUCED INEQUALITIES",
"10.3 - Ensure equal opportunities and end discrimination"
] | r) insofar as Latvia’s legal framework is concerned, to fight racism and discrimination, despite the existence of separate provisions in various different laws, the Government [should] adopt comprehensive national legislation dealing with all forms of discrimination in a readily identifiable legal act > this would comp... | r) insofar as Latvia’s legal framework is concerned, to fight racism and discrimination, despite the existence of separate provisions in various different laws, the Government [should] adopt comprehensive national legislation dealing with all forms of discrimination in a readily identifiable legal act > this would comp... | SR Racism | Latvia | A/HRC/7/19/Add.3 | 2008 | DocumentId: 8148c9dc-6d5a-4669-8874-3c005f5b1aeb | AnnotationId: 894db625-bf68-4500-a8d7-367b1f1edad8 |
d18ca56f-a2e1-454d-a3d7-60a1cce89fa8 | A/HRC/7/19/Add.3 | SR Racism | 2008-03-05 | 2,008 | Recommendations | [
"Latvia"
] | [
"Eastern Europe"
] | [
"Minorities/ racial, ethnic, linguistic, religious or descent-based groups"
] | [
"Reservations",
"Racial discrimination",
"Constitutional & legislative framework",
"Data collection & research"
] | [
"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",
"10.3 - Ensure equal opportunities and end discrimination"
] | r) in order to deter and punish hate crimes, particularly racially, ethnically and religiously motivated crimes, the Government should adopt complementary legislation that unambiguously specifies criminal liability for all types of hate crimes, building on the recent amendment to the Criminal Code that considers racism... | r) in order to deter and punish hate crimes, particularly racially, ethnically and religiously motivated crimes, the Government should adopt complementary legislation that unambiguously specifies criminal liability for all types of hate crimes, building on the recent amendment to the Criminal Code that considers racism... | SR Racism | Latvia | A/HRC/7/19/Add.3 | 2008 | DocumentId: 8148c9dc-6d5a-4669-8874-3c005f5b1aeb | AnnotationId: d18ca56f-a2e1-454d-a3d7-60a1cce89fa8 |
9494097c-d4df-4859-8268-f207fde4e967 | A/HRC/7/19/Add.3 | SR Racism | 2008-03-05 | 2,008 | Recommendations | [
"Latvia"
] | [
"Eastern Europe"
] | [
"Minorities/ racial, ethnic, linguistic, religious or descent-based groups"
] | [
"Reservations",
"Racial discrimination"
] | [
"16 - PEACE, JUSTICE AND STRONG INSTITUTIONS",
"10 - REDUCED INEQUALITIES",
"16.3 - Promote the rule of law and access to justice for all",
"10.3 - Ensure equal opportunities and end discrimination"
] | r) the Government should develop best practices and general guidelines for the prosecution of cases of incitement to racial hatred, developing clear criteria for the threshold of evidence that is required to be presented and for the investigative conduct of law enforcement bodies r) the Government should bear in mind t... | r) the Government should develop best practices and general guidelines for the prosecution of cases of incitement to racial hatred, developing clear criteria for the threshold of evidence that is required to be presented and for the investigative conduct of law enforcement bodies r) the Government should bear in mind t... | SR Racism | Latvia | A/HRC/7/19/Add.3 | 2008 | DocumentId: 8148c9dc-6d5a-4669-8874-3c005f5b1aeb | AnnotationId: 9494097c-d4df-4859-8268-f207fde4e967 |
672359f3-4c39-4a8f-a852-694ef073583a | A/HRC/7/19/Add.3 | SR Racism | 2008-03-05 | 2,008 | Recommendations | [
"Latvia"
] | [
"Eastern Europe"
] | [
"Minorities/ racial, ethnic, linguistic, religious or descent-based groups"
] | [
"Reservations",
"Legal & institutional reform",
"Racial discrimination"
] | [
"10 - REDUCED INEQUALITIES",
"10.3 - Ensure equal opportunities and end discrimination"
] | r) the Government should also strengthen the capacity of the Office of the Ombudsman to thoroughly investigate and act on allegations of racist crimes and incitement to racial, ethnic or religious hatred r) the anti-discrimination unit of the Office, which currently employs four officials, should be significantly stren... | r) the Government should also strengthen the capacity of the Office of the Ombudsman to thoroughly investigate and act on allegations of racist crimes and incitement to racial, ethnic or religious hatred r) the anti-discrimination unit of the Office, which currently employs four officials, should be significantly stren... | SR Racism | Latvia | A/HRC/7/19/Add.3 | 2008 | DocumentId: 8148c9dc-6d5a-4669-8874-3c005f5b1aeb | AnnotationId: 672359f3-4c39-4a8f-a852-694ef073583a |
1e031005-bc57-4e3d-ad0f-964a8eb840ad | A/HRC/7/19/Add.3 | SR Racism | 2008-03-05 | 2,008 | Recommendations | [
"Latvia"
] | [
"Eastern Europe"
] | [
"Minorities/ racial, ethnic, linguistic, religious or descent-based groups"
] | [
"Reservations",
"Legal & institutional reform",
"Racial discrimination"
] | [
"16.a - Strong institutions to prevent violence, terrorism and crime",
"16 - PEACE, JUSTICE AND STRONG INSTITUTIONS"
] | r) to complement the role of the Ombudsman and to ensure that no protection gaps remain, the Government [should] put in place an independent institution that will link the fight against all forms of discrimination to the active promotion of multiculturalism as the long-term solution to this problem | r) to complement the role of the Ombudsman and to ensure that no protection gaps remain, the Government [should] put in place an independent institution that will link the fight against all forms of discrimination to the active promotion of multiculturalism as the long-term solution to this problem | SR Racism | Latvia | A/HRC/7/19/Add.3 | 2008 | DocumentId: 8148c9dc-6d5a-4669-8874-3c005f5b1aeb | AnnotationId: 1e031005-bc57-4e3d-ad0f-964a8eb840ad |
fafcfead-25ed-421a-b55d-82876b1453ba | A/HRC/7/19/Add.3 | SR Racism | 2008-03-05 | 2,008 | Recommendations | [
"Latvia"
] | [
"Eastern Europe"
] | [
"Children",
"Older persons",
"Minorities/ racial, ethnic, linguistic, religious or descent-based groups",
"Non-citizens"
] | [
"Rights related to name, identity & nationality",
"Reservations",
"Racial discrimination",
"Right to participate in public affairs & right to vote"
] | [
"16 - PEACE, JUSTICE AND STRONG INSTITUTIONS",
"16.9 - Universal legal identity and birth registration"
] | r) insofar as citizenship regulations are concerned, the Government should revisit the existing requirements for naturalization with the objective of facilitating the granting of citizenship to non-citizens and implementing the commitments established by the 1961 Convention on the Reduction of Statelessness r) the Gove... | r) insofar as citizenship regulations are concerned, the Government should revisit the existing requirements for naturalization with the objective of facilitating the granting of citizenship to non-citizens and implementing the commitments established by the 1961 Convention on the Reduction of Statelessness r) the Gove... | SR Racism | Latvia | A/HRC/7/19/Add.3 | 2008 | DocumentId: 8148c9dc-6d5a-4669-8874-3c005f5b1aeb | AnnotationId: fafcfead-25ed-421a-b55d-82876b1453ba |
eb0ac5c2-1b56-4efb-9294-7b9b469da9f1 | A/HRC/7/19/Add.3 | SR Racism | 2008-03-05 | 2,008 | Recommendations | [
"Latvia"
] | [
"Eastern Europe"
] | [
"Minorities/ racial, ethnic, linguistic, religious or descent-based groups"
] | [
"Reservations",
"Racial discrimination"
] | [] | r) Latvia’s language policy [should] be revisited, aiming to better reflect the multilingual character of its society r) this process should aim to promote the cohabitation of all the communities in Latvia on the basis of two principles: first, the legitimate right of the Latvian Government to disseminate Latvian langu... | r) Latvia’s language policy [should] be revisited, aiming to better reflect the multilingual character of its society r) this process should aim to promote the cohabitation of all the communities in Latvia on the basis of two principles: first, the legitimate right of the Latvian Government to disseminate Latvian langu... | SR Racism | Latvia | A/HRC/7/19/Add.3 | 2008 | DocumentId: 8148c9dc-6d5a-4669-8874-3c005f5b1aeb | AnnotationId: eb0ac5c2-1b56-4efb-9294-7b9b469da9f1 |
45a36b18-dd28-49b6-8855-282131f83810 | A/HRC/7/19/Add.3 | SR Racism | 2008-03-05 | 2,008 | Recommendations | [
"Latvia"
] | [
"Eastern Europe"
] | [
"Minorities/ racial, ethnic, linguistic, religious or descent-based groups"
] | [
"Reservations",
"Legal & institutional reform",
"Racial discrimination"
] | [
"10 - REDUCED INEQUALITIES",
"10.3 - Ensure equal opportunities and end discrimination"
] | r) the role of the Special Assignment Minister for Social Integration and his Secretariat should be strengthened, both in terms of mandate and resources > transforming the Secretariat into a fully-fledged Ministry would not only enhance its effectiveness and voice, but symbolically reflect the will of the Government to... | r) the role of the Special Assignment Minister for Social Integration and his Secretariat should be strengthened, both in terms of mandate and resources > transforming the Secretariat into a fully-fledged Ministry would not only enhance its effectiveness and voice, but symbolically reflect the will of the Government to... | SR Racism | Latvia | A/HRC/7/19/Add.3 | 2008 | DocumentId: 8148c9dc-6d5a-4669-8874-3c005f5b1aeb | AnnotationId: 45a36b18-dd28-49b6-8855-282131f83810 |
1f3034ef-707f-4ecd-840e-ea8e7bbc0dea | A/HRC/7/19/Add.3 | SR Racism | 2008-03-05 | 2,008 | Recommendations | [
"Latvia"
] | [
"Eastern Europe"
] | [
"Children",
"Minorities/ racial, ethnic, linguistic, religious or descent-based groups"
] | [
"Reservations",
"Legal & institutional reform",
"Racial discrimination"
] | [
"4 - QUALITY EDUCATION",
"4.5 - No discrimination in education"
] | r) particular attention should be granted to the vulnerable situation of the Roma community r) the Government should reinforce its National Action Plan “Roma in Latvia 2007-2009”, aiming at both promoting and respecting their cultural identity and living cultural expressions and at eradicating the deep cultural stigma ... | r) particular attention should be granted to the vulnerable situation of the Roma community r) the Government should reinforce its National Action Plan “Roma in Latvia 2007-2009”, aiming at both promoting and respecting their cultural identity and living cultural expressions and at eradicating the deep cultural stigma ... | SR Racism | Latvia | A/HRC/7/19/Add.3 | 2008 | DocumentId: 8148c9dc-6d5a-4669-8874-3c005f5b1aeb | AnnotationId: 1f3034ef-707f-4ecd-840e-ea8e7bbc0dea |
2ea4063f-d8b6-4e87-8293-5163cdffef73 | A/HRC/7/19/Add.3 | SR Racism | 2008-03-05 | 2,008 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Latvia"
] | [
"Eastern Europe"
] | [
"Minorities/ racial, ethnic, linguistic, religious or descent-based groups"
] | [
"Reservations",
"Racial discrimination",
"Data collection & research"
] | [
"4 - QUALITY EDUCATION",
"4.7 - Education for sustainable development and global citizenship",
"10 - REDUCED INEQUALITIES",
"10.3 - Ensure equal opportunities and end discrimination"
] | r) the Government should develop mandatory training schemes for all law enforcement officials, including border guards, focusing on human rights education in general and racism and discrimination in particular > achieving a multicultural composition and training of these officials will in the medium-term improve their ... | r) the Government should develop mandatory training schemes for all law enforcement officials, including border guards, focusing on human rights education in general and racism and discrimination in particular > achieving a multicultural composition and training of these officials will in the medium-term improve their ... | SR Racism | Latvia | A/HRC/7/19/Add.3 | 2008 | DocumentId: 8148c9dc-6d5a-4669-8874-3c005f5b1aeb | AnnotationId: 2ea4063f-d8b6-4e87-8293-5163cdffef73 |
e381c6b5-25a4-4815-b58e-1b7dffdef06e | A/HRC/7/19/Add.3 | SR Racism | 2008-03-05 | 2,008 | Recommendations | [
"Latvia"
] | [
"Eastern Europe"
] | [
"Minorities/ racial, ethnic, linguistic, religious or descent-based groups"
] | [
"Reservations",
"Racial discrimination"
] | [] | r) the Government should promote a profound process of multiculturalism in Latvian society, based both on the recognition and the respect of the cultural and religious diversity of its different communities, old and recent, and the strengthening of the unity of the nation r) education, in particular the writing and tea... | r) the Government should promote a profound process of multiculturalism in Latvian society, based both on the recognition and the respect of the cultural and religious diversity of its different communities, old and recent, and the strengthening of the unity of the nation r) education, in particular the writing and tea... | SR Racism | Latvia | A/HRC/7/19/Add.3 | 2008 | DocumentId: 8148c9dc-6d5a-4669-8874-3c005f5b1aeb | AnnotationId: e381c6b5-25a4-4815-b58e-1b7dffdef06e |
33a523c5-da36-4b09-bbab-6fb91d32a616 | A/HRC/7/19/Add.3 | SR Racism | 2008-03-05 | 2,008 | Recommendations | [
"Latvia"
] | [
"Eastern Europe"
] | [
"Minorities/ racial, ethnic, linguistic, religious or descent-based groups"
] | [
"Reservations",
"Racial discrimination"
] | [
"10 - REDUCED INEQUALITIES",
"10.3 - Ensure equal opportunities and end discrimination"
] | r) the Government should strengthen its cooperation with civil society, which has been playing an important monitoring role for human rights violations and legislative developments in the realm of racism and discrimination r) civil society should be encouraged to further its work in providing legal counsel to victims, ... | r) the Government should strengthen its cooperation with civil society, which has been playing an important monitoring role for human rights violations and legislative developments in the realm of racism and discrimination r) civil society should be encouraged to further its work in providing legal counsel to victims, ... | SR Racism | Latvia | A/HRC/7/19/Add.3 | 2008 | DocumentId: 8148c9dc-6d5a-4669-8874-3c005f5b1aeb | AnnotationId: 33a523c5-da36-4b09-bbab-6fb91d32a616 |
6d88410a-eeb7-4296-ac8d-ae3c01c41e19 | A/HRC/7/19/Add.3 | SR Racism | 2008-03-05 | 2,008 | Recommendations | [
"Latvia"
] | [
"Eastern Europe"
] | [
"Minorities/ racial, ethnic, linguistic, religious or descent-based groups"
] | [
"Reservations",
"Racial discrimination"
] | [
"10 - REDUCED INEQUALITIES",
"10.3 - Ensure equal opportunities and end discrimination"
] | r) in parallel with a political and legal strategy, the Government, in cooperation with civil society, should adopt an ethical and cultural strategy that addresses the deepest roots of racism, xenophobia and intolerance and is built around the promotion of reciprocal knowledge of cultures and values, interaction among ... | r) in parallel with a political and legal strategy, the Government, in cooperation with civil society, should adopt an ethical and cultural strategy that addresses the deepest roots of racism, xenophobia and intolerance and is built around the promotion of reciprocal knowledge of cultures and values, interaction among ... | SR Racism | Latvia | A/HRC/7/19/Add.3 | 2008 | DocumentId: 8148c9dc-6d5a-4669-8874-3c005f5b1aeb | AnnotationId: 6d88410a-eeb7-4296-ac8d-ae3c01c41e19 |
e3576168-d28d-4f77-9019-2fbfaeeafec7 | A/HRC/7/19/Add.4 | SR Racism | 2008-02-07 | 2,008 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Lithuania"
] | [
"Eastern Europe"
] | [
"Minorities/ racial, ethnic, linguistic, religious or descent-based groups"
] | [
"Reservations",
"Racial discrimination"
] | [
"10 - REDUCED INEQUALITIES",
"10.3 - Ensure equal opportunities and end discrimination"
] | > Lithuania has put in place a progressive and comprehensive legal strategy to address the issue of racism and discrimination > the Law on Equal Treatment became a holistic instrument to fight all forms of discrimination > it offers an important degree of protection to potential victims of racism and discrimination, as... | > Lithuania has put in place a progressive and comprehensive legal strategy to address the issue of racism and discrimination > the Law on Equal Treatment became a holistic instrument to fight all forms of discrimination > it offers an important degree of protection to potential victims of racism and discrimination, as... | SR Racism | Lithuania | A/HRC/7/19/Add.4 | 2008 | DocumentId: 5929c64a-e659-4ab9-bb77-0aec78b6bb09 | AnnotationId: e3576168-d28d-4f77-9019-2fbfaeeafec7 |
e12f0906-33ad-47fa-b099-aaa3c657a9ec | A/HRC/7/19/Add.4 | SR Racism | 2008-02-07 | 2,008 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Lithuania"
] | [
"Eastern Europe"
] | [
"Children",
"Migrants",
"Minorities/ racial, ethnic, linguistic, religious or descent-based groups"
] | [
"Reservations",
"Legal & institutional reform",
"Racial discrimination",
"Access to justice & remedy"
] | [
"16 - PEACE, JUSTICE AND STRONG INSTITUTIONS",
"16.2 - Protect children from abuse, exploitation, trafficking and violence",
"10 - REDUCED INEQUALITIES",
"16.3 - Promote the rule of law and access to justice for all",
"10.3 - Ensure equal opportunities and end discrimination"
] | > alongside its overarching legislation, Lithuania has managed to establish institutions that are well placed to provide effective remedies to racism and discrimination w) the quality of the work performed by the Ombudspersons on Equal Opportunities and Children’s Rights in attempting to correct and prevent violations ... | > alongside its overarching legislation, Lithuania has managed to establish institutions that are well placed to provide effective remedies to racism and discrimination w) the quality of the work performed by the Ombudspersons on Equal Opportunities and Children’s Rights in attempting to correct and prevent violations ... | SR Racism | Lithuania | A/HRC/7/19/Add.4 | 2008 | DocumentId: 5929c64a-e659-4ab9-bb77-0aec78b6bb09 | AnnotationId: e12f0906-33ad-47fa-b099-aaa3c657a9ec |
ebfd259b-b792-497f-a3bb-500e6e936372 | A/HRC/7/19/Add.4 | SR Racism | 2008-02-07 | 2,008 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Lithuania"
] | [
"Eastern Europe"
] | [
"Minorities/ racial, ethnic, linguistic, religious or descent-based groups"
] | [
"Reservations",
"Legal & institutional reform",
"Racial discrimination"
] | [] | w) apart from institutions operating on the legal realm, also the work of other government bodies that focus on social and cultural policies towards vulnerable groups n) the central role played by the Department of National Minorities and its director to protect and promote the cultural traditions of national minoritie... | w) apart from institutions operating on the legal realm, also the work of other government bodies that focus on social and cultural policies towards vulnerable groups n) the central role played by the Department of National Minorities and its director to protect and promote the cultural traditions of national minoritie... | SR Racism | Lithuania | A/HRC/7/19/Add.4 | 2008 | DocumentId: 5929c64a-e659-4ab9-bb77-0aec78b6bb09 | AnnotationId: ebfd259b-b792-497f-a3bb-500e6e936372 |
63ec907f-18ee-4954-886a-6520fc0788eb | A/HRC/7/19/Add.4 | SR Racism | 2008-02-07 | 2,008 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Lithuania"
] | [
"Eastern Europe"
] | [
"Minorities/ racial, ethnic, linguistic, religious or descent-based groups"
] | [
"Reservations",
"Racial discrimination",
"Constitutional & legislative framework"
] | [
"16 - PEACE, JUSTICE AND STRONG INSTITUTIONS",
"10 - REDUCED INEQUALITIES",
"16.3 - Promote the rule of law and access to justice for all",
"10.3 - Ensure equal opportunities and end discrimination"
] | > despite the existence of a progressive legal and institutional framework, there are still a few protection gaps that need to be corrected through the adoption of complementary legislation or amendments > a number of civil society interlocutors have pointed out that various cases of racist aggressions tend to be viewe... | > despite the existence of a progressive legal and institutional framework, there are still a few protection gaps that need to be corrected through the adoption of complementary legislation or amendments > a number of civil society interlocutors have pointed out that various cases of racist aggressions tend to be viewe... | SR Racism | Lithuania | A/HRC/7/19/Add.4 | 2008 | DocumentId: 5929c64a-e659-4ab9-bb77-0aec78b6bb09 | AnnotationId: 63ec907f-18ee-4954-886a-6520fc0788eb |
c0f1fe84-8017-404e-8d77-39d4e66a9ffb | A/HRC/7/19/Add.4 | SR Racism | 2008-02-07 | 2,008 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Lithuania"
] | [
"Eastern Europe"
] | [
"Minorities/ racial, ethnic, linguistic, religious or descent-based groups"
] | [
"Reservations",
"Racial discrimination",
"Access to justice & remedy"
] | [
"16 - PEACE, JUSTICE AND STRONG INSTITUTIONS",
"10 - REDUCED INEQUALITIES",
"16.10 - Ensure public access to information and protect fundamental freedoms",
"16.3 - Promote the rule of law and access to justice for all",
"10.3 - Ensure equal opportunities and end discrimination"
] | > a frequently mentioned problem with the existing legal framework regards the full application of its provisions > human rights NGOs and representatives of minorities pointed out cases where existing laws have not been fully applied or enforced > the most common example that was mentioned concerned instances that woul... | > a frequently mentioned problem with the existing legal framework regards the full application of its provisions > human rights NGOs and representatives of minorities pointed out cases where existing laws have not been fully applied or enforced > the most common example that was mentioned concerned instances that woul... | SR Racism | Lithuania | A/HRC/7/19/Add.4 | 2008 | DocumentId: 5929c64a-e659-4ab9-bb77-0aec78b6bb09 | AnnotationId: c0f1fe84-8017-404e-8d77-39d4e66a9ffb |
95608b46-0249-46ac-9826-a1f674c69385 | A/HRC/7/19/Add.4 | SR Racism | 2008-02-07 | 2,008 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Lithuania"
] | [
"Eastern Europe"
] | [
"Minorities/ racial, ethnic, linguistic, religious or descent-based groups"
] | [
"Reservations",
"Racial discrimination"
] | [
"11 - SUSTAINABLE CITIES AND COMMUNITIES",
"1.4 - Equal rights to ownership, basic services, technology and economic resources",
"11.1 - Safe and affordable housing",
"1 - NO POVERTY",
"10 - REDUCED INEQUALITIES",
"10.3 - Ensure equal opportunities and end discrimination"
] | > the Roma community in Lithuania, as in many European countries, is a particularly vulnerable group, and subject to profound discrimination - not sanctioned by laws, but deeply rooted in the minds of many citizens - and thus requires concerted efforts by authorities at the national and local level r) apart from the pr... | > the Roma community in Lithuania, as in many European countries, is a particularly vulnerable group, and subject to profound discrimination - not sanctioned by laws, but deeply rooted in the minds of many citizens - and thus requires concerted efforts by authorities at the national and local level r) apart from the pr... | SR Racism | Lithuania | A/HRC/7/19/Add.4 | 2008 | DocumentId: 5929c64a-e659-4ab9-bb77-0aec78b6bb09 | AnnotationId: 95608b46-0249-46ac-9826-a1f674c69385 |
5a9141fd-3a68-4025-b99d-834561e4bbc1 | A/HRC/7/19/Add.4 | SR Racism | 2008-02-07 | 2,008 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Lithuania"
] | [
"Eastern Europe"
] | [
"Minorities/ racial, ethnic, linguistic, religious or descent-based groups"
] | [
"Reservations",
"Racial discrimination"
] | [
"16.7 - Responsive, inclusive and representative decision-making",
"16 - PEACE, JUSTICE AND STRONG INSTITUTIONS",
"10 - REDUCED INEQUALITIES",
"10.3 - Ensure equal opportunities and end discrimination"
] | > Lithuania, like several Eastern European and in particular Baltic countries, is currently at a turning point in history > its society is profoundly marked by the historic legacy of Soviet domination and occupation, which affected, albeit to different degrees, all Baltic countries > the central challenge it faces is t... | > Lithuania, like several Eastern European and in particular Baltic countries, is currently at a turning point in history > its society is profoundly marked by the historic legacy of Soviet domination and occupation, which affected, albeit to different degrees, all Baltic countries > the central challenge it faces is t... | SR Racism | Lithuania | A/HRC/7/19/Add.4 | 2008 | DocumentId: 5929c64a-e659-4ab9-bb77-0aec78b6bb09 | AnnotationId: 5a9141fd-3a68-4025-b99d-834561e4bbc1 |
549fbcef-a777-46db-8c63-a8065da6525f | A/HRC/7/19/Add.4 | SR Racism | 2008-02-07 | 2,008 | Recommendations | [
"Lithuania"
] | [
"Eastern Europe"
] | [
"Minorities/ racial, ethnic, linguistic, religious or descent-based groups"
] | [
"Reservations",
"Racial discrimination"
] | [
"10 - REDUCED INEQUALITIES",
"10.3 - Ensure equal opportunities and end discrimination"
] | r) State authorities in the executive, legislative and judiciary powers should highlight their strong political will and commitment to fight all forms of racism, racial discrimination and xenophobia in Lithuanian society and their vigilance about new challenges that arise from growing migration, multiculturalism and id... | r) State authorities in the executive, legislative and judiciary powers should highlight their strong political will and commitment to fight all forms of racism, racial discrimination and xenophobia in Lithuanian society and their vigilance about new challenges that arise from growing migration, multiculturalism and id... | SR Racism | Lithuania | A/HRC/7/19/Add.4 | 2008 | DocumentId: 5929c64a-e659-4ab9-bb77-0aec78b6bb09 | AnnotationId: 549fbcef-a777-46db-8c63-a8065da6525f |
054baa05-3026-4b87-9cca-daecf796994a | A/HRC/7/19/Add.4 | SR Racism | 2008-02-07 | 2,008 | Recommendations | [
"Lithuania"
] | [
"Eastern Europe"
] | [
"Minorities/ racial, ethnic, linguistic, religious or descent-based groups"
] | [
"Reservations",
"Racial discrimination"
] | [
"10 - REDUCED INEQUALITIES",
"10.3 - Ensure equal opportunities and end discrimination"
] | > Lithuania has a strong heritage of multiculturalism that stems from the multi-ethnic Grand Duchy of Lithuania and continues to exist today r) State authorities and civil society alike should build on these plural traditions to strengthen all actions against racism and discrimination and to promote a democratic multic... | > Lithuania has a strong heritage of multiculturalism that stems from the multi-ethnic Grand Duchy of Lithuania and continues to exist today r) State authorities and civil society alike should build on these plural traditions to strengthen all actions against racism and discrimination and to promote a democratic multic... | SR Racism | Lithuania | A/HRC/7/19/Add.4 | 2008 | DocumentId: 5929c64a-e659-4ab9-bb77-0aec78b6bb09 | AnnotationId: 054baa05-3026-4b87-9cca-daecf796994a |
1b794e06-227d-4223-b252-d1eaa4128d21 | A/HRC/7/19/Add.4 | SR Racism | 2008-02-07 | 2,008 | Recommendations | [
"Lithuania"
] | [
"Eastern Europe"
] | [
"Minorities/ racial, ethnic, linguistic, religious or descent-based groups"
] | [
"Reservations",
"Racial discrimination"
] | [] | r) the Government should take steps to complement the existing legal framework with measures that would fill the protection gaps that still exist r) the Criminal Code should be amended to introduce a provision that makes committing an offence with a racist motivation or aim an aggravating circumstance, allowing for a m... | r) the Government should take steps to complement the existing legal framework with measures that would fill the protection gaps that still exist r) the Criminal Code should be amended to introduce a provision that makes committing an offence with a racist motivation or aim an aggravating circumstance, allowing for a m... | SR Racism | Lithuania | A/HRC/7/19/Add.4 | 2008 | DocumentId: 5929c64a-e659-4ab9-bb77-0aec78b6bb09 | AnnotationId: 1b794e06-227d-4223-b252-d1eaa4128d21 |
0c46dd41-d88f-4509-bd29-f56ce204eb64 | A/HRC/7/19/Add.4 | SR Racism | 2008-02-07 | 2,008 | Recommendations | [
"Lithuania"
] | [
"Eastern Europe"
] | [
"Minorities/ racial, ethnic, linguistic, religious or descent-based groups"
] | [
"Reservations",
"Legal & institutional reform",
"Racial discrimination",
"Access to justice & remedy"
] | [
"10 - REDUCED INEQUALITIES",
"10.3 - Ensure equal opportunities and end discrimination"
] | r) the Government should strengthen the capacity of the Office of the Ombudsperson on Equal Opportunities to thoroughly investigate and act on allegations of racist crimes, incitement to racial hatred and all forms of racial and ethnic discrimination | r) the Government should strengthen the capacity of the Office of the Ombudsperson on Equal Opportunities to thoroughly investigate and act on allegations of racist crimes, incitement to racial hatred and all forms of racial and ethnic discrimination | SR Racism | Lithuania | A/HRC/7/19/Add.4 | 2008 | DocumentId: 5929c64a-e659-4ab9-bb77-0aec78b6bb09 | AnnotationId: 0c46dd41-d88f-4509-bd29-f56ce204eb64 |
900bfae1-8948-40cc-b6b1-0efaf0940a8e | A/HRC/7/19/Add.4 | SR Racism | 2008-02-07 | 2,008 | Recommendations | [
"Lithuania"
] | [
"Eastern Europe"
] | [
"Minorities/ racial, ethnic, linguistic, religious or descent-based groups"
] | [
"Reservations",
"Racial discrimination",
"Access to justice & remedy"
] | [
"16 - PEACE, JUSTICE AND STRONG INSTITUTIONS",
"10 - REDUCED INEQUALITIES",
"16.3 - Promote the rule of law and access to justice for all",
"10.3 - Ensure equal opportunities and end discrimination"
] | r) the Government should develop best practices and general guidelines for the prosecution of cases of incitement to racial hatred, developing clear criteria for the threshold of evidence that is required to be presented and for the investigative conduct of law enforcement conditions r) the Government fully apply the p... | r) the Government should develop best practices and general guidelines for the prosecution of cases of incitement to racial hatred, developing clear criteria for the threshold of evidence that is required to be presented and for the investigative conduct of law enforcement conditions r) the Government fully apply the p... | SR Racism | Lithuania | A/HRC/7/19/Add.4 | 2008 | DocumentId: 5929c64a-e659-4ab9-bb77-0aec78b6bb09 | AnnotationId: 900bfae1-8948-40cc-b6b1-0efaf0940a8e |
1ce573bc-028a-4ea1-8f4e-903cfd74d6ea | A/HRC/7/19/Add.4 | SR Racism | 2008-02-07 | 2,008 | Recommendations | [
"Lithuania"
] | [
"Eastern Europe"
] | [
"Minorities/ racial, ethnic, linguistic, religious or descent-based groups"
] | [
"Reservations",
"Racial discrimination",
"Access to justice & remedy"
] | [] | r) as already pledged by a number of State authorities, including in the discussions of the CERD, Lithuania should proceed to make the voluntary declaration under article 14 of the Convention to recognize the competence of CERD to receive and consider individual communications of violations within its jurisdiction | r) as already pledged by a number of State authorities, including in the discussions of the CERD, Lithuania should proceed to make the voluntary declaration under article 14 of the Convention to recognize the competence of CERD to receive and consider individual communications of violations within its jurisdiction | SR Racism | Lithuania | A/HRC/7/19/Add.4 | 2008 | DocumentId: 5929c64a-e659-4ab9-bb77-0aec78b6bb09 | AnnotationId: 1ce573bc-028a-4ea1-8f4e-903cfd74d6ea |
e4bd84d9-e594-48ac-876a-1bba0f0a0927 | A/HRC/7/19/Add.4 | SR Racism | 2008-02-07 | 2,008 | Recommendations | [
"Lithuania"
] | [
"Eastern Europe"
] | [
"Minorities/ racial, ethnic, linguistic, religious or descent-based groups"
] | [
"Reservations",
"Racial discrimination",
"Data collection & research"
] | [] | r) the Government should also develop comprehensive programmes of multicultural training and qualification in public institutions, particularly for law enforcement officials | r) the Government should also develop comprehensive programmes of multicultural training and qualification in public institutions, particularly for law enforcement officials | SR Racism | Lithuania | A/HRC/7/19/Add.4 | 2008 | DocumentId: 5929c64a-e659-4ab9-bb77-0aec78b6bb09 | AnnotationId: e4bd84d9-e594-48ac-876a-1bba0f0a0927 |
8df7b301-de36-4a4f-b501-7607f8f3ae9a | A/HRC/7/19/Add.4 | SR Racism | 2008-02-07 | 2,008 | Recommendations | [
"Lithuania"
] | [
"Eastern Europe"
] | [
"Minorities/ racial, ethnic, linguistic, religious or descent-based groups"
] | [
"Reservations",
"Racial discrimination"
] | [
"10.2 - Promote universal social, economical and political inclusion",
"10 - REDUCED INEQUALITIES"
] | r) the role of the Department of National Minorities and Lithuanians Living Abroad should be strengthened, both in terms of mandate and resources r) the Department should expand its activities to promote cultural expressions of minority communities and rely on its distinctive vision of multicultural integration r) besi... | r) the role of the Department of National Minorities and Lithuanians Living Abroad should be strengthened, both in terms of mandate and resources r) the Department should expand its activities to promote cultural expressions of minority communities and rely on its distinctive vision of multicultural integration r) besi... | SR Racism | Lithuania | A/HRC/7/19/Add.4 | 2008 | DocumentId: 5929c64a-e659-4ab9-bb77-0aec78b6bb09 | AnnotationId: 8df7b301-de36-4a4f-b501-7607f8f3ae9a |
98c9a8ce-2165-4834-a91b-6d5191b3e274 | A/HRC/7/19/Add.4 | SR Racism | 2008-02-07 | 2,008 | Recommendations | [
"Lithuania"
] | [
"Eastern Europe"
] | [
"Minorities/ racial, ethnic, linguistic, religious or descent-based groups"
] | [
"Reservations",
"Racial discrimination"
] | [
"10 - REDUCED INEQUALITIES",
"10.3 - Ensure equal opportunities and end discrimination"
] | r) as an integral part of the focus on new minorities, the Government should engage in efforts to prevent the emergence of Islamophobia as well as discrimination and prejudice against other religions, particularly those that were not historically present in Lithuania | r) as an integral part of the focus on new minorities, the Government should engage in efforts to prevent the emergence of Islamophobia as well as discrimination and prejudice against other religions, particularly those that were not historically present in Lithuania | SR Racism | Lithuania | A/HRC/7/19/Add.4 | 2008 | DocumentId: 5929c64a-e659-4ab9-bb77-0aec78b6bb09 | AnnotationId: 98c9a8ce-2165-4834-a91b-6d5191b3e274 |
1175006d-5555-4ea6-a661-74fe078e90f3 | A/HRC/7/19/Add.4 | SR Racism | 2008-02-07 | 2,008 | Recommendations | [
"Lithuania"
] | [
"Eastern Europe"
] | [
"Minorities/ racial, ethnic, linguistic, religious or descent-based groups"
] | [
"Reservations",
"Labour rights and right to work",
"Racial discrimination",
"Right to education",
"Right to adequate housing"
] | [
"8 - DECENT WORK AND ECONOMIC GROWTH",
"11 - SUSTAINABLE CITIES AND COMMUNITIES",
"10.2 - Promote universal social, economical and political inclusion",
"4 - QUALITY EDUCATION",
"4.1 - Free primary and secondary education",
"4.5 - No discrimination in education",
"11.1 - Safe and affordable housing",
... | r) the Government should extend and reinforce its National Programme for the Integration of Roma in the Lithuanian Society, aiming at both promoting and respecting their cultural identity and at eradicating their social and economic marginalization, in particular poor housing conditions, the high level of dropouts and ... | r) the Government should extend and reinforce its National Programme for the Integration of Roma in the Lithuanian Society, aiming at both promoting and respecting their cultural identity and at eradicating their social and economic marginalization, in particular poor housing conditions, the high level of dropouts and ... | SR Racism | Lithuania | A/HRC/7/19/Add.4 | 2008 | DocumentId: 5929c64a-e659-4ab9-bb77-0aec78b6bb09 | AnnotationId: 1175006d-5555-4ea6-a661-74fe078e90f3 |
1f2635f1-4e11-4080-a219-5c99b08d6fca | A/HRC/7/19/Add.4 | SR Racism | 2008-02-07 | 2,008 | Recommendations | [
"Lithuania"
] | [
"Eastern Europe"
] | [
"Minorities/ racial, ethnic, linguistic, religious or descent-based groups"
] | [
"Reservations",
"Racial discrimination"
] | [
"10 - REDUCED INEQUALITIES",
"10.3 - Ensure equal opportunities and end discrimination"
] | r) in parallel with a political and legal strategy, the Government and civil society should adopt an intellectual, ethical and cultural strategy that addresses the deepest roots of racism, xenophobia and intolerance and is built around the promotion of reciprocal knowledge of cultures and values, the interaction among ... | r) in parallel with a political and legal strategy, the Government and civil society should adopt an intellectual, ethical and cultural strategy that addresses the deepest roots of racism, xenophobia and intolerance and is built around the promotion of reciprocal knowledge of cultures and values, the interaction among ... | SR Racism | Lithuania | A/HRC/7/19/Add.4 | 2008 | DocumentId: 5929c64a-e659-4ab9-bb77-0aec78b6bb09 | AnnotationId: 1f2635f1-4e11-4080-a219-5c99b08d6fca |
699fcffc-bb61-484f-b729-54dd2c4f07c1 | A/HRC/7/19/Add.4 | SR Racism | 2008-02-07 | 2,008 | Recommendations | [
"Lithuania"
] | [
"Eastern Europe"
] | [
"Minorities/ racial, ethnic, linguistic, religious or descent-based groups"
] | [
"Reservations",
"Racial discrimination"
] | [
"16.7 - Responsive, inclusive and representative decision-making",
"16 - PEACE, JUSTICE AND STRONG INSTITUTIONS",
"10 - REDUCED INEQUALITIES",
"10.3 - Ensure equal opportunities and end discrimination"
] | r) the process of building a multicultural society in Lithuania should be based on two principles: respect for the historical truth and non-discrimination against minorities r) due to historical and geographical factors, a focus on national and regional dynamics is also central > the success of this initiative will als... | r) the process of building a multicultural society in Lithuania should be based on two principles: respect for the historical truth and non-discrimination against minorities r) due to historical and geographical factors, a focus on national and regional dynamics is also central > the success of this initiative will als... | SR Racism | Lithuania | A/HRC/7/19/Add.4 | 2008 | DocumentId: 5929c64a-e659-4ab9-bb77-0aec78b6bb09 | AnnotationId: 699fcffc-bb61-484f-b729-54dd2c4f07c1 |
31416c76-cc7e-48ef-ab47-70855abf40e5 | A/HRC/7/19/Add.4 | SR Racism | 2008-02-07 | 2,008 | Recommendations | [
"Lithuania"
] | [
"Eastern Europe"
] | [
"Minorities/ racial, ethnic, linguistic, religious or descent-based groups"
] | [
"Reservations",
"Racial discrimination"
] | [
"10 - REDUCED INEQUALITIES",
"10.3 - Ensure equal opportunities and end discrimination"
] | r) civil society in Lithuania should further strengthen and reinforce its monitoring role for human rights violations, particularly in the realm of racism and discrimination r) NGOs or alliances of NGOs should strive to offer potential victims with legal counsel and access to international instruments, both at the inte... | r) civil society in Lithuania should further strengthen and reinforce its monitoring role for human rights violations, particularly in the realm of racism and discrimination r) NGOs or alliances of NGOs should strive to offer potential victims with legal counsel and access to international instruments, both at the inte... | SR Racism | Lithuania | A/HRC/7/19/Add.4 | 2008 | DocumentId: 5929c64a-e659-4ab9-bb77-0aec78b6bb09 | AnnotationId: 31416c76-cc7e-48ef-ab47-70855abf40e5 |
21bcc017-fee5-4ffc-aa3e-fcf53b8a7a74 | A/HRC/7/19/Add.6 | SR Racism | 2008-01-21 | 2,008 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Mauritania"
] | [
"Africa"
] | [
"Minorities/ racial, ethnic, linguistic, religious or descent-based groups"
] | [
"Reservations",
"Racial discrimination"
] | [
"8 - DECENT WORK AND ECONOMIC GROWTH",
"8.7 - End modern slavery, trafficking and child labour",
"10 - REDUCED INEQUALITIES",
"10.3 - Ensure equal opportunities and end discrimination"
] | > while there are no manifestations of legally endorsed or State-approved racism in the country, Mauritanian society has been deeply marked by continuing discriminatory practices of an ethnic and racial nature, rooted in cultural traditions and pervasively present in attitudes and social structures > a number of persis... | > while there are no manifestations of legally endorsed or State-approved racism in the country, Mauritanian society has been deeply marked by continuing discriminatory practices of an ethnic and racial nature, rooted in cultural traditions and pervasively present in attitudes and social structures > a number of persis... | SR Racism | Mauritania | A/HRC/7/19/Add.6 | 2008 | DocumentId: a23a8bf0-c594-4a6a-b60f-b092a989d765 | AnnotationId: 21bcc017-fee5-4ffc-aa3e-fcf53b8a7a74 |
e5df0a06-b365-4518-946f-c2b9b8d4682e | A/HRC/7/19/Add.6 | SR Racism | 2008-01-21 | 2,008 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Mauritania"
] | [
"Africa"
] | [
"Minorities/ racial, ethnic, linguistic, religious or descent-based groups"
] | [
"Reservations",
"Racial discrimination"
] | [
"16.4 - Combat organized crime and illicit financial and arms flows",
"16 - PEACE, JUSTICE AND STRONG INSTITUTIONS",
"10 - REDUCED INEQUALITIES",
"10.3 - Ensure equal opportunities and end discrimination"
] | > Mauritania currently faces three major challenges: construction of a democratic, egalitarian and interactive society; comprehensive and permanent eradication of discriminatory cultural traditions; and the correction of political, economic and social inequalities caused by the historical legacy of discrimination n) th... | > Mauritania currently faces three major challenges: construction of a democratic, egalitarian and interactive society; comprehensive and permanent eradication of discriminatory cultural traditions; and the correction of political, economic and social inequalities caused by the historical legacy of discrimination n) th... | SR Racism | Mauritania | A/HRC/7/19/Add.6 | 2008 | DocumentId: a23a8bf0-c594-4a6a-b60f-b092a989d765 | AnnotationId: e5df0a06-b365-4518-946f-c2b9b8d4682e |
f85e1aea-fca6-4b5b-8add-add591face01 | A/HRC/7/19/Add.6 | SR Racism | 2008-01-21 | 2,008 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Mauritania"
] | [
"Africa"
] | [
"Refugees & asylum seekers",
"Minorities/ racial, ethnic, linguistic, religious or descent-based groups"
] | [
"Reservations",
"Racial discrimination"
] | [
"16.4 - Combat organized crime and illicit financial and arms flows",
"8 - DECENT WORK AND ECONOMIC GROWTH",
"16 - PEACE, JUSTICE AND STRONG INSTITUTIONS",
"8.7 - End modern slavery, trafficking and child labour",
"10 - REDUCED INEQUALITIES",
"10.3 - Ensure equal opportunities and end discrimination"
] | > the present drive towards democracy is the greatest asset enabling Mauritanian society not only to take responsibility for its historical legacy of discrimination, but also to develop ways and means of eradicating the root causes of such discrimination, eliminating its manifestations and expressions and counteracting... | > the present drive towards democracy is the greatest asset enabling Mauritanian society not only to take responsibility for its historical legacy of discrimination, but also to develop ways and means of eradicating the root causes of such discrimination, eliminating its manifestations and expressions and counteracting... | SR Racism | Mauritania | A/HRC/7/19/Add.6 | 2008 | DocumentId: a23a8bf0-c594-4a6a-b60f-b092a989d765 | AnnotationId: f85e1aea-fca6-4b5b-8add-add591face01 |
40035f67-a8f6-46b1-9f1b-50bcff889f22 | A/HRC/7/19/Add.6 | SR Racism | 2008-01-21 | 2,008 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Mauritania"
] | [
"Africa"
] | [
"Minorities/ racial, ethnic, linguistic, religious or descent-based groups"
] | [
"Reservations",
"Racial discrimination"
] | [
"17 - PARTNERSHIPS FOR THE GOALS",
"10 - REDUCED INEQUALITIES",
"17.18 - Enhance availability of reliable data",
"10.3 - Ensure equal opportunities and end discrimination"
] | > as regards critical factors, SR Racism first emphasizes the key challenge of constructing the identity of the Mauritanian nation in the face of continuing identity tension between its two main and highly polarized groups: Arabs and Africans > throughout the country’s history, this tension has been used politically to... | > as regards critical factors, SR Racism first emphasizes the key challenge of constructing the identity of the Mauritanian nation in the face of continuing identity tension between its two main and highly polarized groups: Arabs and Africans > throughout the country’s history, this tension has been used politically to... | SR Racism | Mauritania | A/HRC/7/19/Add.6 | 2008 | DocumentId: a23a8bf0-c594-4a6a-b60f-b092a989d765 | AnnotationId: 40035f67-a8f6-46b1-9f1b-50bcff889f22 |
39157eb8-43fa-4f79-b596-f99929151291 | A/HRC/7/19/Add.6 | SR Racism | 2008-01-21 | 2,008 | Concerns/Observations | [
"Mauritania"
] | [
"Africa"
] | [
"Minorities/ racial, ethnic, linguistic, religious or descent-based groups"
] | [
"Reservations",
"Racial discrimination"
] | [
"8 - DECENT WORK AND ECONOMIC GROWTH",
"17 - PARTNERSHIPS FOR THE GOALS",
"8.7 - End modern slavery, trafficking and child labour",
"10 - REDUCED INEQUALITIES",
"17.18 - Enhance availability of reliable data",
"10.3 - Ensure equal opportunities and end discrimination"
] | n) the correspondence in Mauritanian society between the map of socio-economic marginalization and the map of ethnic groups and communities, a strong indication of long-term discrimination n) the flaws in the intellectual and ethical strategy aimed at tackling the root cultural causes of discrimination, and the lack of... | n) the correspondence in Mauritanian society between the map of socio-economic marginalization and the map of ethnic groups and communities, a strong indication of long-term discrimination n) the flaws in the intellectual and ethical strategy aimed at tackling the root cultural causes of discrimination, and the lack of... | SR Racism | Mauritania | A/HRC/7/19/Add.6 | 2008 | DocumentId: a23a8bf0-c594-4a6a-b60f-b092a989d765 | AnnotationId: 39157eb8-43fa-4f79-b596-f99929151291 |
3b3dd701-609a-4645-8591-ef5ba789f08e | A/HRC/7/19/Add.6 | SR Racism | 2008-01-21 | 2,008 | Recommendations | [
"Mauritania"
] | [
"Africa"
] | [
"Minorities/ racial, ethnic, linguistic, religious or descent-based groups"
] | [
"Reservations",
"Racial discrimination"
] | [
"10 - REDUCED INEQUALITIES",
"10.3 - Ensure equal opportunities and end discrimination"
] | r) adopting a dual strategy - political, legal and institutional, on the one hand, and cultural and ethical, on the other - in order to identify and combat the manifestations of ethnic or racial discrimination that have deeply marked Mauritanian society | r) adopting a dual strategy - political, legal and institutional, on the one hand, and cultural and ethical, on the other - in order to identify and combat the manifestations of ethnic or racial discrimination that have deeply marked Mauritanian society | SR Racism | Mauritania | A/HRC/7/19/Add.6 | 2008 | DocumentId: a23a8bf0-c594-4a6a-b60f-b092a989d765 | AnnotationId: 3b3dd701-609a-4645-8591-ef5ba789f08e |
7ba2445f-f76a-45b3-b394-914ffa597431 | A/HRC/7/19/Add.6 | SR Racism | 2008-01-21 | 2,008 | Recommendations | [
"Mauritania"
] | [
"Africa"
] | [
"Minorities/ racial, ethnic, linguistic, religious or descent-based groups"
] | [
"Reservations",
"Racial discrimination"
] | [] | r) concerning the political, legal and institutional strategy, in order to focus on the central role of social multiculturalism and strengthen the ongoing drive towards democracy, the Constitution should be amended to include two additional elements: the affirmation that Mauritanian society is built on a democratic, eg... | r) concerning the political, legal and institutional strategy, in order to focus on the central role of social multiculturalism and strengthen the ongoing drive towards democracy, the Constitution should be amended to include two additional elements: the affirmation that Mauritanian society is built on a democratic, eg... | SR Racism | Mauritania | A/HRC/7/19/Add.6 | 2008 | DocumentId: a23a8bf0-c594-4a6a-b60f-b092a989d765 | AnnotationId: 7ba2445f-f76a-45b3-b394-914ffa597431 |
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