| For a summary of Vanuatu’s review at the first cycle please click here |
18th UPR session
Date of review: 30 January 2014
Date of report adoption: 4 April 2014
Document number: A/HRC/26/9
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SUMMARY SOGIESC issues during Vanuatu’s 2nd UPR review |
I. SOGIESC issues/recommendations identified by NGOs
No references.
II. Excerpts on SOGIESC issues from the national report
49. Discrimination based on sexual orientation or HIV/AIDS status has not been specifically addressed by the Constitution. In this regard, a National Aids Committee was established in 2011. Vanuatu has recently launched a standard guide for counseling services. Currently, Vanuatu has no counseling services or HIV/AIDS testing facilities
III. Excerpts on SOGIESC issues by UN agencies
No references.
IV. References to SOGIESC issues during the Working Group review
22. It was also underscored that the Constitution provides equal rights under the law to all persons including persons with disabilities. However, discrimination based on sexual orientation or HIV/Aids, is not specifically addressed by the Constitution. In 2011, Vanuatu established the National Aids Committee and launched a standard guide for counselling services or HIV/Aids testing facilities. Until 2011 there were 6 reported cases of HIV/Aids in the country.
V. Conclusions and/or recommendations
Vanuatu did not receive any recommendations on SOGIESC issues.
VI. Further information
You will find all documents relating to Vanuatu’s second review at UPR-Info and OHCHR’s websites.