124.36
- Cycle
- Cycle 3 (2017 - 2021)
- Session
- 36 - May 2020
- State under Review
- Recommendation
Take concrete legal and policy measures, including the provision of adequate human rights training for health personnel, to eliminate all forms of stigma and discrimination in health settings, in particular against women and girls, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex persons, persons affected by HIV/AIDS and persons with mental health conditions and psychosocial disabilities
- Recommending State
- Action Category
- 5 - Specific action
- Response
- Noted
- Issues
- HIV - Aids
- Human rights education and training
- Right to health
- Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity
- Date added
- Apr 23, 2021
124.22
- Cycle
- Cycle 3 (2017 - 2021)
- Session
- 36 - May 2020
- State under Review
- Recommendation
Repeal sections 137A, 153, 154 and 156 of the Penal Code and develop comprehensive legislation that prohibits any discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity
- Recommending State
- Action Category
- 5 - Specific action
- Response
- Noted
- Issues
- Discrimination
- Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity
- Date added
- Apr 23, 2021
124.21
- Cycle
- Cycle 3 (2017 - 2021)
- Session
- 36 - May 2020
- State under Review
- Recommendation
Repeal all legal provisions criminalizing consensual same-sex relations and prevent discrimination and abuse against lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex persons
- Recommending State
- Action Category
- 5 - Specific action
- Response
- Noted
- Issues
- Discrimination
- Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity
- Date added
- Apr 23, 2021
124.20
- Cycle
- Cycle 3 (2017 - 2021)
- Session
- 36 - May 2020
- State under Review
- Recommendation
Uphold the principle of non-discrimination by decriminalizing consensual same-sex relations, and explicitly include sexual orientation and gender identity among the grounds of discrimination prohibited by the Constitution
- Recommending State
- Action Category
- 4 - General action
- Response
- Noted
- Issues
- Discrimination
- Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity
- Date added
- Apr 23, 2021
124.17
- Cycle
- Cycle 3 (2017 - 2021)
- Session
- 36 - May 2020
- State under Review
- Recommendation
Protect and fight discrimination against and stigmatization of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex persons
- Recommending State
- Action Category
- 4 - General action
- Response
- Noted
- Issues
- Discrimination
- Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity
- Date added
- Apr 23, 2021
124.12
- Cycle
- Cycle 3 (2017 - 2021)
- Session
- 36 - May 2020
- State under Review
- Recommendation
Decriminalize consenting relations between persons of the same sex, prosecute the perpetrators of the growing attacks against persons belonging to the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex community, and guarantee that those persons do not face de jure or de facto discrimination
- Recommending State
- Action Category
- 5 - Specific action
- Response
- Noted
- Issues
- Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity
- Date added
- Apr 23, 2021
N/A
- Cycle
- Cycle 2 (2012 - 2016)
- Session
- 22 - May 2015
- State under Review
- Recommendation
Eliminate existing norms against homosexuality, in particular articles 137, 153, and 156 of the Penal Code
- Recommending State
- Action Category
- 5 - Specific action
- Response
- Noted
- Issues
- Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity
- Date added
- Sep 26, 2019
N/A
- Cycle
- Cycle 2 (2012 - 2016)
- Session
- 22 - May 2015
- State under Review
- Recommendation
Repeal provisions of the Malawi Criminal Code that criminalize consensual, adult same-sex conduct (sections 153, 154 and 156) and provide adequate protection to lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender persons
- Recommending State
- Action Category
- 5 - Specific action
- Response
- Noted
- Issues
- Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity
- Date added
- Sep 26, 2019
N/A
- Cycle
- Cycle 2 (2012 - 2016)
- Session
- 22 - May 2015
- State under Review
- Recommendation
Repeal the provisions in the Criminal Code that criminalize consensual same-sex conduct, and any other legislation which discriminates on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity, and bring its legislation in line with Malawi's obligations under international human rights law
- Recommending State
- Action Category
- 5 - Specific action
- Response
- Noted
- Issues
- International instruments
- Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity
- Date added
- Sep 26, 2019
N/A
- Cycle
- Cycle 2 (2012 - 2016)
- Session
- 22 - May 2015
- State under Review
- Recommendation
Bring its legislation in conformity with international law, by decriminalizing consensual same-sex relations between adults and by prohibiting all discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity
- Recommending State
- Action Category
- 5 - Specific action
- Response
- Noted
- Issues
- Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity
- Date added
- Sep 26, 2019
N/A
- Cycle
- Cycle 2 (2012 - 2016)
- Session
- 22 - May 2015
- State under Review
- Recommendation
Abrogate legislation criminalizing homosexuality, in order to fully respect the principles of equality and non-discrimination for all persons
- Recommending State
- Action Category
- 5 - Specific action
- Response
- Noted
- Issues
- Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity
- Date added
- Sep 26, 2019
N/A
- Cycle
- Cycle 2 (2012 - 2016)
- Session
- 22 - May 2015
- State under Review
- Recommendation
Repeal legal provisions that criminalize homosexuality, and take all necessary measures to ensure respect for all human rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex people, including access to public health services and support initiatives, such as education programmes and the provision of disease and infection care
- Recommending State
- Action Category
- 5 - Specific action
- Response
- Noted
- Issues
- Right to education
- Right to health
- Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity
- Date added
- Sep 26, 2019
N/A
- Cycle
- Cycle 2 (2012 - 2016)
- Session
- 22 - May 2015
- State under Review
- Recommendation
Repeal all legal provisions criminalizing sexual activities between people of the same sex
- Recommending State
- Action Category
- 5 - Specific action
- Response
- Noted
- Issues
- Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity
- Date added
- Sep 26, 2019
N/A
- Cycle
- Cycle 2 (2012 - 2016)
- Session
- 22 - May 2015
- State under Review
- Recommendation
Repeal provisions criminalizing consensual same-sex sexual conduct in order to bring the penal code in line with international human rights obligations
- Recommending State
- Action Category
- 5 - Specific action
- Response
- Noted
- Issues
- International instruments
- Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity
- Date added
- Sep 26, 2019
N/A
- Cycle
- Cycle 2 (2012 - 2016)
- Session
- 22 - May 2015
- State under Review
- Recommendation
Take effective measures to protect lesbian, gay, bisexual and intersex persons from violence and prosecute the perpetrators of violent attacks
- Recommending State
- Action Category
- 4 - General action
- Response
- Supported
- Issues
- Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity
- Date added
- Sep 26, 2019
N/A
- Cycle
- Cycle 1 (2008 - 2012)
- Session
- 9 - November 2010
- State under Review
- Recommendation
Decriminalize same-sex relations
- Recommending State
- Action Category
- 5 - Specific action
- Response
- Noted
- Issues
- Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity
- Date added
- Sep 26, 2019
N/A
- Cycle
- Cycle 1 (2008 - 2012)
- Session
- 9 - November 2010
- State under Review
- Recommendation
Renew its efforts to combat ongoing discrimination on a de facto and de jure basis concerning sexual orientation, and decriminalize same-sex relations
- Recommending State
- Action Category
- 4 - General action
- Response
- Noted
- Issues
- Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity
- Date added
- Sep 26, 2019
N/A
- Cycle
- Cycle 1 (2008 - 2012)
- Session
- 9 - November 2010
- State under Review
- Recommendation
Derogate legislation that criminalizes same-sex activities between consenting adults and adopt measures to combat incitement to hatred for reasons of sexual orientation or gender identity, and allow the registration of NGOs that defend matters of sexual orientation and gender identity without discrimination
- Recommending State
- Action Category
- 5 - Specific action
- Response
- Noted
- Issues
- Civil society
- Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity
- Date added
- Sep 26, 2019
N/A
- Cycle
- Cycle 1 (2008 - 2012)
- Session
- 9 - November 2010
- State under Review
- Recommendation
Repeal legislation criminalizing homosexuality and introduce policies aimed at ending discrimination against LGBT people
- Recommending State
- Action Category
- 5 - Specific action
- Response
- Noted
- Issues
- Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity
- Date added
- Sep 26, 2019
N/A
- Cycle
- Cycle 1 (2008 - 2012)
- Session
- 9 - November 2010
- State under Review
- Recommendation
Review national legislation with the aim of decriminalizing homosexuality between consenting adults and prohibiting discrimination on the grounds of sexual orientation and gender identity
- Recommending State
- Action Category
- 3 - Considering action
- Response
- Noted
- Issues
- Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity
- Date added
- Sep 26, 2019
N/A
- Cycle
- Cycle 1 (2008 - 2012)
- Session
- 9 - November 2010
- State under Review
- Recommendation
Review penal code provisions that discriminate against individuals on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity, in order to ensure an end to hostility or violence against such groups
- Recommending State
- Action Category
- 3 - Considering action
- Response
- Noted
- Issues
- Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity
- Date added
- Sep 26, 2019
N/A
- Cycle
- Cycle 1 (2008 - 2012)
- Session
- 9 - November 2010
- State under Review
- Recommendation
Fulfil its obligations under international human rights law and review its national legislation, as a matter of urgency, to decriminalize same-sex relationships and prohibit discrimination on any grounds, including sexual orientation
- Recommending State
- Action Category
- 4 - General action
- Response
- Noted
- Issues
- International instruments
- Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity
- Date added
- Sep 26, 2019
N/A
- Cycle
- Cycle 1 (2008 - 2012)
- Session
- 9 - November 2010
- State under Review
- Recommendation
Reform the penal code and abolish discrimination against people based on their sexual orientation
- Recommending State
- Action Category
- 5 - Specific action
- Response
- Noted
- Issues
- Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity
- Date added
- Sep 26, 2019
N/A
- Cycle
- Cycle 1 (2008 - 2012)
- Session
- 9 - November 2010
- State under Review
- Recommendation
Put in place a moratorium on convictions for same-sex relationships and, over time, decriminalize homosexuality in order to fully apply the principle of equality and non-discrimination among all persons
- Recommending State
- Action Category
- 5 - Specific action
- Response
- Noted
- Issues
- Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity
- Date added
- Sep 26, 2019
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