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16th UPR session
Date of review: 23 April 2013
Date of report adoption: 18 September 2013
Working Group report: A/HRC/24/5
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SUMMARY SOGIESC issues during Cape Verde’s 2nd UPR review |
I. Key issues/recommendations identified by NGOs
- Ask for information on the progress in implementing the recommendation to consider appropriate policy measures in order to promote tolerance and non-discrimination for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender persons;
- Review the OHCHR report on sexual orientation and gender identity, and consider implementing the recommendations therein.
II. Excerpts from input reports
There were no references to sexual orientation or gender identity in any of the input reports.
III. References to SOGI during the Working Group review
Spain congratulated Cape Verde on its ongoing commitment to the promotion and protection of human rights and commended in particular the adoption of legislation to eliminate discrimination against persons with disabilities and as well as elimination of discrimination on grounds of gender or sexual orientation.
IV. Adoption of the Report
The report of the working group was adopted at the 24th regular session of the Human Rights Council in September 2013.
V. Further information
UPR Documentataion (input reports, working group reports, appendices):