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19th UPR session
Date of review: 5 May 2014
Date of report adoption: 7 July 2014
Document number: A/HRC/27/13
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SUMMARY SOGIESC issues during Equatorial Guinea’s 2nd UPR review |
I. SOGIESC issues/recommendations identified by NGOs
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II. Excerpts on SOGIESC issues from the national report
32. With regard to the prohibition of discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation, heterosexuality and homosexuality are considered on an equal footing in Equatorial Guinea. The working paper from the Ministry of Health, which addresses sexual and reproductive rights, stipulates that all persons are entitled to the enjoyment of such rights without discrimination as to sexual orientation. Article 15.1 of the Constitution is more explicit, and sets out that discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation is an offence punishable by law.
III. Excerpts on SOGIESC issues by UN agencies
No references.
IV. References to SOGIESC issues during the Working Group review
86. Turning to diverse issues, the delegation indicated that sexual orientation was considered in the framework of general rights, which meant that all citizens of Equatorial Guinea were equal and protected under the law.
114. The Netherlands expressed concern about discrimination on grounds of sexual orientation and gender identity, despite the fact that discrimination against lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender persons was punishable by law.
V. Conclusions and/or recommendations
Equatorial Guinea noted the following recommendations:
135.51 Initiate an awareness-raising campaign on the importance of equal rights for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender persons in order to foster a climate of true social acceptance, in the spirit of the Constitution of Equatorial Guinea (Netherlands).
VI. Further information
You will find all documents relating to Equatorial Guinea’s second review at UPR-Info and OHCHR’s websites.