N/A
- State under Review
- Recommendation
Guyana is primarily committed to the implementation of the recently adopted Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act. This statute has been carefully scrutinised and found to be in compliance with the Convention. Guyana will continue to actively consider ratifying the Convention.
- Recommending State
- Session
- 8 - May 2010
- Action Category
- 2 - Continuing action
- Response
- Supported
- Cycle
- Cycle 1 (2008 - 2012)
- Issues
- Disability rights
- International instruments
N/A
- State under Review
- Recommendation
Guyana voluntarily commits to consider this [Ratify ILO Convention No. 169] and report in one year's time to the UNHRC and the ILO.
- Recommending State
- Session
- 8 - May 2010
- Action Category
- 3 - Considering action
- Response
- Supported
- Cycle
- Cycle 1 (2008 - 2012)
- Issues
- Indigenous peoples
- International instruments
N/A
- State under Review
- Recommendation
Guyana made a commitment, before the UPR, that once evidence and witnesses are available all those responsible for the crime wave of 2002-2008 would be brought to justice, whether they were part of the violent criminal gangs or those in the "Phantom Squad".
- Recommending State
- Session
- 8 - May 2010
- Action Category
- 5 - Specific action
- Response
- Supported
- Cycle
- Cycle 1 (2008 - 2012)
- Issues
- Justice
N/A
- State under Review
- Recommendation
With regard to Recommendations 70.36 to 70.41, which related to the abolition of corporal punishment, the delegation stated that public opinion in Guyana was not in favour of the abolition of corporal punishment. The delegation indicated that Guyana has noted these recommendations and was voluntarily committed to consult and report on the results of the consultative process. In this regard, the delegation pointed out that consultations in Guyana were on-going on a draft Education Bill which included discussion on the issue of corporal punishment. Furthermore, Guyana has tabled amendments to the Training School Act and the Juvenile Offenders Act to remove corporal punishment from juvenile detention centres, which demonstrated Guyana's commitment to protecting children from all forms of abuse. These bills will be debated in October 2010 in the National Assembly. The delegation also emphasized that the Protection of Children Act 2009, the Domestic Violence Act 1997 and the Child Care Protection Agency offered a legislative and administrative framework to protect children from abuse.
- Recommending State
- Session
- 8 - May 2010
- Action Category
- 5 - Specific action
- Response
- Supported
- Cycle
- Cycle 1 (2008 - 2012)
- Issues
- Rights of the Child
- Torture and other CID treatment
N/A
- Cycle
- Cycle 1 (2008 - 2012)
- Session
- 8 - May 2010
- State under Review
- Recommendation
Continue its efforts to bring its penitentiaries and detention centres into compliance with international human rights standards
- Recommending State
- Action Category
- 2 - Continuing action
- Response
- Supported
- Issues
- Detention
- International instruments
N/A
- Cycle
- Cycle 1 (2008 - 2012)
- Session
- 8 - May 2010
- State under Review
- Recommendation
Continue strengthening cooperation between the Government and civil society organizations in promoting and protecting human rights in areas such as education, public health and gender equality among others
- Recommending State
- Action Category
- 2 - Continuing action
- Response
- Supported
- Issues
- Civil society
- Right to education
- Right to health
- Women's rights
N/A
- Cycle
- Cycle 1 (2008 - 2012)
- Session
- 8 - May 2010
- State under Review
- Recommendation
Explore the possibility of establishing a national human rights institution in accordance with the Paris Principles
- Recommending State
- Action Category
- 3 - Considering action
- Response
- Supported
- Issues
- National Human Rights Institution
N/A
- Cycle
- Cycle 1 (2008 - 2012)
- Session
- 8 - May 2010
- State under Review
- Recommendation
Step up efforts in ensuring that the development and poverty alleviation programmes fully benefit the vulnerable groups, including minority and indigenous communities and rural women
- Recommending State
- Action Category
- 4 - General action
- Response
- Supported
- Issues
- Indigenous peoples
- Minority rights
- Poverty
- Right to development
- Women's rights
N/A
- Cycle
- Cycle 1 (2008 - 2012)
- Session
- 8 - May 2010
- State under Review
- Recommendation
With regard to the pre-trial detention regime, put in place appropriate measures that would allow for separation of detainees on the basis of gender and age
- Recommending State
- Action Category
- 4 - General action
- Response
- Supported
- Issues
- Detention
- Rights of the Child
- Women's rights
N/A
- Cycle
- Cycle 1 (2008 - 2012)
- Session
- 8 - May 2010
- State under Review
- Recommendation
Remove legislation which discriminates against individuals on the basis of their sexual orientation or gender identity
- Recommending State
- Action Category
- 5 - Specific action
- Response
- Noted
- Issues
- Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity
N/A
- Cycle
- Cycle 1 (2008 - 2012)
- Session
- 8 - May 2010
- State under Review
- Recommendation
Regarding recommendations made by the Human Rights Committee that action be taken to raise the age of criminal responsibility to an acceptable level under international standards, and to reduce domestic violence, take action to address these concerns if they have not been fully addressed
- Recommending State
- Action Category
- 4 - General action
- Response
- Supported
- Issues
- Rights of the Child
- Treaty bodies
- Women's rights
N/A
- Cycle
- Cycle 1 (2008 - 2012)
- Session
- 8 - May 2010
- State under Review
- Recommendation
Seek the assistance of the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights to facilitate Grenada's request for technical assistance so that it may better fulfil its reporting obligations under the respective human rights instruments to which it is a party
- Recommending State
- Action Category
- 1 - Minimal action
- Response
- Supported
- Issues
- Technical assistance and cooperation
- Treaty bodies
N/A
- Cycle
- Cycle 1 (2008 - 2012)
- Session
- 8 - May 2010
- State under Review
- Recommendation
Consider setting up a national human rights institution in line with the Paris Principles
- Recommending State
- Action Category
- 3 - Considering action
- Response
- Supported
- Issues
- National Human Rights Institution
N/A
- Cycle
- Cycle 1 (2008 - 2012)
- Session
- 8 - May 2010
- State under Review
- Recommendation
Consider signing all core outstanding international human rights instruments and enacting the domestic legislation necessary to domesticate the provisions of these instruments
- Recommending State
- Action Category
- 3 - Considering action
- Response
- Noted
- Issues
- International instruments
N/A
- Cycle
- Cycle 1 (2008 - 2012)
- Session
- 8 - May 2010
- State under Review
- Recommendation
Ensure that the rights of all children are equally protected under domestic law, regardless of gender, and consider implementing the recommendations of the Committee on the Rights of the Child
- Recommending State
- Action Category
- 4 - General action
- Response
- Supported
- Issues
- Rights of the Child
- Treaty bodies
N/A
- Cycle
- Cycle 1 (2008 - 2012)
- Session
- 8 - May 2010
- State under Review
- Recommendation
Work to ensure that its legislation conforms with international human rights laws, and seek the assistance of the international community where necessary
- Recommending State
- Action Category
- 4 - General action
- Response
- Supported
- Issues
- International instruments
- Technical assistance and cooperation
N/A
- Cycle
- Cycle 1 (2008 - 2012)
- Session
- 8 - May 2010
- State under Review
- Recommendation
Undertake more effective measures to address the problems of impunity and violence against women and girls, including through the strengthening of law enforcement and the judicial system and intensive media and education programmes aimed at increasing public awareness and sensitivities on the rights of women
- Recommending State
- Action Category
- 4 - General action
- Response
- Supported
- Issues
- Human rights education and training
- Impunity
- Justice
- Rights of the Child
- Women's rights
N/A
- Cycle
- Cycle 1 (2008 - 2012)
- Session
- 8 - May 2010
- State under Review
- Recommendation
Guinea be provided all possible technical and financial assistance it needs by the international community as well as the OHCHR
- Recommending State
- Action Category
- 1 - Minimal action
- Response
- Supported
- Issues
- Technical assistance and cooperation
N/A
- Cycle
- Cycle 1 (2008 - 2012)
- Session
- 8 - May 2010
- State under Review
- Recommendation
Bring those State agents who have committed human rights violations, particularly those named in the United Nations Commission of Inquiry report, to justice
- Recommending State
- Action Category
- 5 - Specific action
- Response
- Supported
- Issues
- Human rights violations by state agents
N/A
- Cycle
- Cycle 1 (2008 - 2012)
- Session
- 8 - May 2010
- State under Review
- Recommendation
Protect journalists and human rights defenders, and carry out investigations into any threats against them
- Recommending State
- Action Category
- 4 - General action
- Response
- Supported
- Issues
- Freedom of the press
- Human rights defenders
N/A
- Cycle
- Cycle 1 (2008 - 2012)
- Session
- 8 - May 2010
- State under Review
- Recommendation
Send a clear signal that no human rights violations committed by members of the army will be tolerated, and take specific measures in order to bring to justice those responsible, without exceptions and regardless of their rank
- Recommending State
- Action Category
- 4 - General action
- Response
- Noted
- Issues
- Human rights violations by state agents
N/A
- Cycle
- Cycle 1 (2008 - 2012)
- Session
- 8 - May 2010
- State under Review
- Recommendation
Continue to seek technical assistance from the international community as well as the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights on the establishment of a national human rights institution in accordance with the Paris Principles
- Recommending State
- Action Category
- 2 - Continuing action
- Response
- Supported
- Issues
- National Human Rights Institution
- Technical assistance and cooperation
N/A
- Cycle
- Cycle 1 (2008 - 2012)
- Session
- 8 - May 2010
- State under Review
- Recommendation
Review its legislative and administrative measures with the aim of eliminating gender discrimination
- Recommending State
- Action Category
- 3 - Considering action
- Response
- Noted
- Issues
- Women's rights
N/A
- Cycle
- Cycle 1 (2008 - 2012)
- Session
- 8 - May 2010
- State under Review
- Recommendation
Strengthen the implementation of poverty eradication strategies
- Recommending State
- Action Category
- 4 - General action
- Response
- Supported
- Issues
- Poverty
N/A
- Cycle
- Cycle 1 (2008 - 2012)
- Session
- 8 - May 2010
- State under Review
- Recommendation
Continue, in implementing the Sexual Offences Act, to work towards a fuller realization of the rights of victims of sexual offences
- Recommending State
- Action Category
- 2 - Continuing action
- Response
- Supported
- Issues
- Rights of the Child
- Women's rights
N/A
- Cycle
- Cycle 1 (2008 - 2012)
- Session
- 8 - May 2010
- State under Review
- Recommendation
Conduct reforms to diminish the backlog of pre-trial detainees
- Recommending State
- Action Category
- 4 - General action
- Response
- Supported
- Issues
- Detention
- Justice
N/A
- Cycle
- Cycle 1 (2008 - 2012)
- Session
- 8 - May 2010
- State under Review
- Recommendation
Establish an independent inquiry into abuses allegedly committed by a Phantom Squad between 2002 and 2008, and ensure all those responsible are brought to justice
- Recommending State
- Action Category
- 5 - Specific action
- Response
- Noted
- Issues
- Justice
N/A
- Cycle
- Cycle 1 (2008 - 2012)
- Session
- 8 - May 2010
- State under Review
- Recommendation
Continue its policies and efforts to enhance the solidarity and equality among its diverse population
- Recommending State
- Action Category
- 2 - Continuing action
- Response
- Supported
- Issues
- General
N/A
- Cycle
- Cycle 1 (2008 - 2012)
- Session
- 8 - May 2010
- State under Review
- Recommendation
Adopt an integrated law to protect the environment
- Recommending State
- Action Category
- 5 - Specific action
- Response
- Supported
- Issues
- Environment and human rights
N/A
- Cycle
- Cycle 1 (2008 - 2012)
- Session
- 8 - May 2010
- State under Review
- Recommendation
Further improve measures to address the problems related to gender issues, including violence against women, through, inter alia, the establishment of effective coordination and the strengthening of an enforcement and judicial system for the greater protection of women and girls
- Recommending State
- Action Category
- 4 - General action
- Response
- Supported
- Issues
- Rights of the Child
- Women's rights