| For a summary of Oman’s review at the first cycle please click here. |
23rd UPR session
Date of review: 5 November 2015
Date of report adoption: 6 January December 2016
Document number: A/HRC/31/11
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SUMMARY SOGIESC issues during Oman’s 2nd UPR review |
I. SOGIESC issues/recommendations identified by NGOs
Equality and non-discrimination
12. ISHR indicated that the criminalisation of the entire LGBT community created a context in which risks for those advocating LGBT equality were exacerbated. It recommended that Oman acknowledge the role of LGBT defenders in defending the rights of the communities which they represent and take immediate steps to decriminalise homosexuality.
II. Excerpts on SOGIESC issues from the national report
No references.
III. Excerpts on SOGIESC issues by UN agencies
No references.
IV. References to SOGIESC issues during the Working Group review
No references.
V. Conclusions and/or recommendations
Oman noted the following recommendations:
129.89 Undertake a process with a view to repealing the legislation that criminalizes homosexuality and adopt measures to combat discrimination on the ground of sexual orientation (Mexico);
129.171 Amend or, at least, abstain from applying any law or measure which might endanger the right to life, to freedom and to physical integrity of individuals for reasons associated with their alleged or perceived sexual orientation or gender identity (Brazil).
VI. Further information
You will find all documents relating to Oman’s second review at UPR-Info and OHCHR’s websites.