N/A
- State under Review
- Recommendation
The State under review will involve civil society and national human rights institutions in consultation and socialization of the Universal Periodic Review procedure until its next Universal Periodic Review.
- Recommending State
- Session
- 1 - April 2008
- Action Category
- 4 - General action
- Response
- Supported
- Cycle
- Cycle 1 (2008 - 2012)
- Issues
- Civil society
- National Human Rights Institution
- UPR process
- Date added
- Sep 26, 2019
N/A
- State under Review
- Recommendation
Paying due attention to preventing and combating trafficking in women and children, strengthening education and information on the elimination of discrimination against the victims of trafficking and job and income generation for them, finding solution to the issues of child labour, street children and violence against children, close cooperation with other countries, especially in the region, on combating trafficking in women and children and transnational crime,
- Recommending State
- Session
- 5 - May 2009
- Action Category
- 4 - General action
- Response
- Supported
- Cycle
- Cycle 1 (2008 - 2012)
- Issues
- Labour rights
- Right to education
- Rights of the Child
- Trafficking
- Women's rights
- Date added
- Sep 26, 2019
N/A
- State under Review
- Recommendation
With regard to cooperation within human rights mechanisms: Fulfilment of the obligations under international treaties to which Viet Nam is a party, active participation in a number of United Nations human rights mechanisms, such as the Human Rights Council, the Third Committee of the United Nations General Assembly and the Economic and Social Council, continuance of dialogues on human rights with other countries and international organisations, consideration of inviting the Special Rapporteur on the Right to Food, the Independent Expert on the question of human rights and extreme poverty, the Special Rapporteur on the Right to Education and the Independent Expert on the Effects of foreign debt and other related international financial obligations of States on the full enjoyment of human rights, particularly economic, social and cultural rights to visit Viet Nam in the near future to have a better understanding of the country's situation and assist Viet Nam in better ensuring human rights in these areas,
- Recommending State
- Session
- 5 - May 2009
- Action Category
- 4 - General action
- Response
- Supported
- Cycle
- Cycle 1 (2008 - 2012)
- Issues
- ESC rights - general
- International instruments
- Poverty
- Right to food
- Special procedures
- Date added
- Sep 26, 2019
N/A
- State under Review
- Recommendation
With regard to the international human rights treaties: Consideration of withdrawal of its reservations to Article 5 of the CRC Optional Protocol on the Sale of Children, Child Prostitution and Child Pornography, consideration of accession to a number of ILO Conventions and the Convention against Torture, ratification of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, the Convention against Transnational Organized Crime and the Protocol to Prevent, Suppress and Punish Trafficking in Persons, especially Women and Children
- Recommending State
- Session
- 5 - May 2009
- Action Category
- 3 - Considering action
- Response
- Supported
- Cycle
- Cycle 1 (2008 - 2012)
- Issues
- International instruments
- Date added
- Sep 26, 2019
N/A
- State under Review
- Recommendation
With regard to the promotion of human rights on the ground: Continuance of administrative reform, improvement of the legal and institutional frameworks with a view to strengthening the rule of law, better ensuring the ownership of citizens and their access to legal aid: (i) Scaling up poverty reduction and giving priority to job creation, income improvement, development of social security network and provision of basic social services to the poor and vulnerable groups and those in mountainous and remote areas
- Recommending State
- Session
- 5 - May 2009
- Action Category
- 4 - General action
- Response
- Supported
- Cycle
- Cycle 1 (2008 - 2012)
- Issues
- Justice
- Poverty
- Right to development
- Date added
- Sep 26, 2019
N/A
- State under Review
- Recommendation
Universalisation of lower secondary education
- Recommending State
- Session
- 5 - May 2009
- Action Category
- 5 - Specific action
- Response
- Supported
- Cycle
- Cycle 1 (2008 - 2012)
- Issues
- Right to education
- Date added
- Sep 26, 2019
N/A
- State under Review
- Recommendation
The government will continue to work with these non-governmental organisations so as to develop a constructive dialogue with them in advancing the country's socio-economic development.
- Recommending State
- Session
- 6 - December 2009
- Action Category
- 2 - Continuing action
- Response
- Supported
- Cycle
- Cycle 1 (2008 - 2012)
- Issues
- Civil society
- ESC rights - general
- Right to development
- Date added
- Sep 26, 2019
N/A
- State under Review
- Recommendation
Cambodia also took upon itself implementation of universal periodic review recommendations addressing socio-economic development issues, such as poverty reduction, education, health, gender, the rights of the child and other economic, social and cultural rights. Such issues would remain top priorities for the Government.
- Recommending State
- Session
- 6 - December 2009
- Action Category
- 5 - Specific action
- Response
- Supported
- Cycle
- Cycle 1 (2008 - 2012)
- Issues
- ESC rights - general
- Right to development
- Date added
- Sep 26, 2019
N/A
- State under Review
- Recommendation
The delegation stated that Cambodia was committed to establishing an independent human rights institution.
- Recommending State
- Session
- 6 - December 2009
- Action Category
- 5 - Specific action
- Response
- Supported
- Cycle
- Cycle 1 (2008 - 2012)
- Issues
- National Human Rights Institution
- Date added
- Sep 26, 2019
N/A
- State under Review
- Recommendation
The Lao PDR will consider signing the Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment and Punishment (CAT), ratifying the Convention on the Protection of All Persons from Enforced Disappearance, acceding to human rights conventions and other conventions such as the International Labour Organizations (ILO) conventions, etc.
- Recommending State
- Session
- 8 - May 2010
- Action Category
- 3 - Considering action
- Response
- Supported
- Cycle
- Cycle 1 (2008 - 2012)
- Issues
- Enforced disappearances
- International instruments
- Labour rights
- Torture and other CID treatment
- Date added
- Sep 26, 2019
N/A
- State under Review
- Recommendation
The Lao PDR will continue to disseminate information about human rights conventions to officials, civil servants, officers at the central and local levels and to the general public, including the youth and children.
- Recommending State
- Session
- 8 - May 2010
- Action Category
- 2 - Continuing action
- Response
- Supported
- Cycle
- Cycle 1 (2008 - 2012)
- Issues
- Human rights education and training
- International instruments
- Date added
- Sep 26, 2019
N/A
- State under Review
- Recommendation
The Lao PDR will continue to exchange lessons and experiences with the international community in order to enhance cooperation and technical assistance to promote and protect human rights.
- Recommending State
- Session
- 8 - May 2010
- Action Category
- 2 - Continuing action
- Response
- Supported
- Cycle
- Cycle 1 (2008 - 2012)
- Issues
- Technical assistance and cooperation
- Date added
- Sep 26, 2019
N/A
- State under Review
- Recommendation
The Lao PDR will cooperate and support the work of the UN human rights mechanisms, including the Human Rights Council, fulfill the reporting obligations under human rights treaties, cooperate with the Special Procedures by extending invitation to Special Rapporteurs on thematic issues to visit the country as appropriate
- Recommending State
- Session
- 8 - May 2010
- Action Category
- 5 - Specific action
- Response
- Supported
- Cycle
- Cycle 1 (2008 - 2012)
- Issues
- Special procedures
- Treaty bodies
- UPR process
- Date added
- Sep 26, 2019
N/A
- State under Review
- Recommendation
The Lao PDR will endeavour to incorporate provisions of the conventions to which it is a party into domestic legislation, and to enhance the implementation of those conventions in the country in a more effective way.
- Recommending State
- Session
- 8 - May 2010
- Action Category
- 5 - Specific action
- Response
- Supported
- Cycle
- Cycle 1 (2008 - 2012)
- Issues
- International instruments
- Date added
- Sep 26, 2019
N/A
- State under Review
- Recommendation
Thailand is also committed to the implementation of its human rights pledges which have already been translated into an action plan with a follow-up mechanism. International standards reflected in international human rights instruments have become benchmarks for drafting of laws and policies on human rights protection for the people
- Recommending State
- Session
- 12 - October 2011
- Action Category
- 5 - Specific action
- Response
- Supported
- Cycle
- Cycle 1 (2008 - 2012)
- Issues
- International instruments
- Date added
- Sep 26, 2019
N/A
- State under Review
- Recommendation
Thailand will become a party to the Convention for the Protection of All Persons from Enforced Disappearance, ILO Conventions No. 87 on Freedom of Association and Protection of the Right to Organise and No. 98 on the Right to Organise and Collective Bargaining
- Recommending State
- Session
- 12 - October 2011
- Action Category
- 5 - Specific action
- Response
- Supported
- Cycle
- Cycle 1 (2008 - 2012)
- Issues
- Enforced disappearances
- Freedom of association and peaceful assembly
- International instruments
- Labour rights
- Date added
- Sep 26, 2019
N/A
- State under Review
- Recommendation
Thailand will withdraw its reservation to article 16 of the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women. It will also withdraw the interpretative declarations to articles 6 and 9 of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights and article 18 of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities
- Recommending State
- Session
- 12 - October 2011
- Action Category
- 5 - Specific action
- Response
- Supported
- Cycle
- Cycle 1 (2008 - 2012)
- Issues
- CP rights - general
- Disability rights
- International instruments
- Women's rights
- Date added
- Sep 26, 2019
N/A
- State under Review
- Recommendation
Thailand will amend its laws to be more in alignment with international human rights instruments, which includes ensuring that criminal laws are aligned with the Convention against Torture and the Convention for the Protection of All Persons from Enforced Disappearance and improving the laws to better protect women and children
- Recommending State
- Session
- 12 - October 2011
- Action Category
- 5 - Specific action
- Response
- Supported
- Cycle
- Cycle 1 (2008 - 2012)
- Issues
- Enforced disappearances
- International instruments
- Rights of the Child
- Torture and other CID treatment
- Women's rights
- Date added
- Sep 26, 2019
N/A
- State under Review
- Recommendation
Thailand will issue a standing invitation to all the special procedures of the Human Rights Council
- Recommending State
- Session
- 12 - October 2011
- Action Category
- 5 - Specific action
- Response
- Supported
- Cycle
- Cycle 1 (2008 - 2012)
- Issues
- Special procedures
- Date added
- Sep 26, 2019
N/A
- State under Review
- Recommendation
Thailand will accelerate efforts to reform the justice system and strengthen law enforcement
- Recommending State
- Session
- 12 - October 2011
- Action Category
- 4 - General action
- Response
- Supported
- Cycle
- Cycle 1 (2008 - 2012)
- Issues
- Justice
- Date added
- Sep 26, 2019
N/A
- State under Review
- Recommendation
Thailand will enhance human rights protection for migrant workers and will redouble its efforts to prevent human trafficking, especially through enhancing the labour inspection system
- Recommending State
- Session
- 12 - October 2011
- Action Category
- 4 - General action
- Response
- Supported
- Cycle
- Cycle 1 (2008 - 2012)
- Issues
- Labour rights
- Migrants
- Trafficking
- Date added
- Sep 26, 2019
N/A
- State under Review
- Recommendation
Thailand will promote the right to education for disadvantaged and marginalized children so that these children are able to access education for all on an equal basis with others
- Recommending State
- Session
- 12 - October 2011
- Action Category
- 4 - General action
- Response
- Supported
- Cycle
- Cycle 1 (2008 - 2012)
- Issues
- Right to education
- Rights of the Child
- Date added
- Sep 26, 2019
N/A
- State under Review
- Recommendation
Thailand will strengthen the implementation of the National Human Rights Action Plan
- Recommending State
- Session
- 12 - October 2011
- Action Category
- 4 - General action
- Response
- Supported
- Cycle
- Cycle 1 (2008 - 2012)
- Issues
- General
- Date added
- Sep 26, 2019
N/A
- State under Review
- Recommendation
Malaysia remains committed to providing quality and affordable education to its people. The Government continues to allocate a significant portion of its annual budget to education and education-related activities.
- Recommending State
- Session
- 17 - October 2013
- Action Category
- 2 - Continuing action
- Response
- Supported
- Cycle
- Cycle 2 (2012 - 2016)
- Issues
- Right to education
- Date added
- Sep 26, 2019
N/A
- State under Review
- Recommendation
The Government remains committed to not only recognising the important role of women in the country but also towards ensuring their rights continue to be promoted and protected.
- Recommending State
- Session
- 17 - October 2013
- Action Category
- 4 - General action
- Response
- Supported
- Cycle
- Cycle 2 (2012 - 2016)
- Issues
- Women's rights
- Date added
- Sep 26, 2019
N/A
- State under Review
- Recommendation
The Government reaffirms its commitment to ensure that EAIC will be able to fulfil its statutory function and duties and continues to be allocated the necessary financial and manpower resources in order for it to discharge its mandate effectively and efficiently.
- Recommending State
- Session
- 17 - October 2013
- Action Category
- 4 - General action
- Response
- Supported
- Cycle
- Cycle 2 (2012 - 2016)
- Issues
- Human rights violations by state agents
- Date added
- Sep 26, 2019
N/A
- State under Review
- Recommendation
The Government of Malaysia underscores its commitment to continue ensuring the promotion and protection of all human rights in the country, taking into account the needs of the most vulnerable and disadvantaged segments as well as society's readiness particularly with regard to certain sensitive issues such as religion, race and rights of refugees or undocumented migrants, among others.
- Recommending State
- Session
- 17 - October 2013
- Action Category
- 2 - Continuing action
- Response
- Supported
- Cycle
- Cycle 2 (2012 - 2016)
- Issues
- Asylum-seekers - refugees
- Freedom of religion and belief
- Migrants
- Minority rights
- Date added
- Sep 26, 2019
N/A
- State under Review
- Recommendation
In responding to the comments and questions, the Government reaffirmed its commitment to pursuing a legal transformation agenda, including through removal of legislative and other possible impediments to the enjoyment of the full range of human rights.
- Recommending State
- Session
- 17 - October 2013
- Action Category
- 5 - Specific action
- Response
- Supported
- Cycle
- Cycle 2 (2012 - 2016)
- Issues
- Justice
- Date added
- Sep 26, 2019
N/A
- State under Review
- Recommendation
Malaysia reiterated its commitment not to reintroduce broad powers of preventive detention and refuted the allegation that the POCA amendments marked the return of the repealed Internal Security Act 1960.
- Recommending State
- Session
- 17 - October 2013
- Action Category
- 5 - Specific action
- Response
- Supported
- Cycle
- Cycle 2 (2012 - 2016)
- Issues
- Detention
- Date added
- Sep 26, 2019
N/A
- State under Review
- Recommendation
Malaysia remains committed to enhance worker protection including through: (a) enhancing maternity protection, (b) mandatory requirement for payment of wages into bank accounts, (c) increasing minimum retirement age to 60 years, and (d) implementation of bilateral arrangements with labour source countries.
- Recommending State
- Session
- 17 - October 2013
- Action Category
- 4 - General action
- Response
- Supported
- Cycle
- Cycle 2 (2012 - 2016)
- Issues
- Labour rights
- Migrants
- Women's rights
- Date added
- Sep 26, 2019