Human rights

Australia commends Malta for releasing a new National Strategy on Gender-Based and Domestic Violence, and incorporating the Istanbul Convention into domestic law, and welcomes progress on implementation.

Australia welcomes the distinguished delegation from the Republic of the Congo and thanks them for the presentation of their national report.

What measures is Chad taking to strengthen the independence and efficacy of the National Human Rights Commission?

Australia welcomes the distinguished delegation from Chad and thanks them for the presentation of their national report. Australia welcomes Chad’s abolition of the death penalty and ratification of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities since its last review.

Australia commends Belize for upskilling its police in human rights, including standard operating procedures for detention and arrest, and the justifiable use of force. We also recognise Belize’s de facto moratorium on the death penalty.

Australia acknowledges Monaco’s engagement with Human Rights Council mechanisms, including its standing invitation to Special Procedure Mandate Holders and ratification of the Optional Protocol to the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities since its last review. 

Australia welcomes the distinguished delegation of the Central African Republic and thanks them for the presentation of their national report.

Australia commends Malaysia for taking steps toward abolishing the death penalty, including abolishing the mandatory death penalty. Australia stands ready to support Malaysia to move toward abolition of the death penalty.

Australia acknowledges Jordan’s ongoing reforms to advance the status of women and its commitment to increase women’s economic participation.

Australia commends Mexico for introducing legislation to address enforced disappearances and establishing an independent federal Attorney-General’s Office since its last review. Australia also acknowledges Mexico’s efforts on gender equality and LGBTQIA+ rights.