Number | Date added | Template | State under Review | Recommendation | Recommending State | Session | Action Category | Response | Cycle | Issues |
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N/A | Sep 26, 2019 | Voluntary Pledge | Although there are still some human rights issues that require further dialogue and consideration both nationally, and also with international partners, Tonga is proud of its achievements so far, and it remains committed to protecting its people and all who sojourn into its territory to enjoy the freedoms and protections provided by its 138 year old modern state | 15 - January 2013 | 4 - General action | Supported | Cycle 2 (2012 - 2016) |
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N/A | Sep 26, 2019 | Voluntary Pledge | Lord Vaea concluded the opening statement by stating that Tonga remained committed to improving the level of its human rights obligations, and requested States to understand and appreciate the unique circumstances Tonga faces in advancing human rights protection. | 15 - January 2013 | 4 - General action | Supported | Cycle 2 (2012 - 2016) |
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N/A | Sep 26, 2019 | Voluntary Pledge | This is not to say that Government believes that there is no room for further improvement in the development of economic, social and cultural rights in Tonga. Rather that the Government has taken and will continue to take a range of measures by the adoption of policies and where capacity allows the change of laws that advance the economic, social and cultural well being of the people of Tonga. Further discussion on economic, social and cultural rights and the extent to which they ought to be justiciable is likely to arise in the course of the public consultation on a possible Bill of Rights and Responsibilities either separated from or incorporated into new Constitutional arrangements | 2 - May 2008 | 4 - General action | Supported | Cycle 1 (2008 - 2012) |
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N/A | Sep 26, 2019 | Voluntary Pledge | The Tongan Government believes that social, economic and cultural rights are important. It is fully committed to a vigorous development of Tonga's economic, social and cultural goals. It has consistently pursued a progressive agenda on social, economic and cultural policy and can point to the practical strategies of SDP8 and increased funding for education and healthcare as evidence of its commitment | 2 - May 2008 | 1 - Minimal action | Supported | Cycle 1 (2008 - 2012) |
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N/A | Sep 26, 2019 | Voluntary Pledge | Free comprehensive health care for life and free education for the nation's children up to 14 years of age (a far-sighted policy dating back to 1875) points to a progressive domestic realisation of the rights set out in the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (ICESCR) even though the Kingdom has not ratified this treaty. The development of these policies was accompanied by clear and attainable targets that have been monitored and evaluated on the way forward | 2 - May 2008 | 1 - Minimal action | Supported | Cycle 1 (2008 - 2012) |
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