Human rights

Australia encourages Azerbaijan to continue to work with the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights to build a disability rights framework and to combat gender-based violence.

Australia condemns Russia’s grave human rights violations, including in the context of its illegal invasion of Ukraine.

Australia commends Bangladesh on efforts to promote social and economic inclusion of hijra. We acknowledge replacement of the Digital Security Act with the Cyber Security Act, but reiterate our 2018 recommendation that such a law should enforce constitutional provisions safeguarding freedom of expression.

Australia commends Canada for its commitment to gender equality and the Women, Peace and Security agenda, supporting the rights of LGBTQIA+ persons, and shaping, protecting and promoting human rights domestically and internationally.

Australia commends Djibouti’s efforts to increase women’s participation in leadership and encourages further support to women’s and girls’ empowerment.

Australia commends Germany’s commitment to human rights and acknowledges its efforts to prioritise gender equality in international engagements, develop self-determination laws protecting LGBTQIA+ people’s rights, and implement legislation addressing human rights violations in supply chains.

Australia commends Tuvalu on its innovative climate adaptation measures to mitigate the impacts of climate change on the human rights of people in Tuvalu, such as the Tuvalu Coastal Adaptation Project.

Australia commends Uzbekistan’s closure of Jaslyk [Jas-lik] prison colony, efforts to eliminate detainee torture, criminalisation of domestic violence, and strengthening protections for women and girls.

Australia commends Colombia’s commitment to improving human rights and pursuing ‘total peace’. We welcome Colombia’s commitment to advancing gender equality and the rights of First Nations and LGBTQIA+ persons.

Australia commends Cabo Verde’s continued leadership to protect and promote LGBTQIA+ rights through draft legislation criminalising acts of discrimination based on any grounds, including against LGBTQIA+ persons.