International organisations

Australia commends Barbados for its progress on human rights since its last UPR appearance.

Australia commends The Bahamas for its progress in advancing human rights since its last UPR appearance, including its work towards introducing legislation to establish marital rape as a sexual offence and to redefine consent, in line with international treaty obligations.

Australia commends Serbia for passing constitutional changes to its judicial system and amendments to anti-discrimination legislation since its last UPR appearance.

Australia encourages Liechtenstein to continue to improve the rights of women, LGBTI people and persons with disabilities.

Australia acknowledges Israel’s continued engagement on human rights issues in the Human Rights Council.

The 43rd session of the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) is a United Nations process that considers the human rights record of each UN Member State. It is a mechanism of the UN Human Rights Council.

Australia commends the Zambian Human Rights Commission’s achievement of full compliance with the UN Paris Principles and welcomes the formal abolition of the death penalty.

Australia welcomes the Czech Republic’s strong commitment to respect, promote and fulfil human rights obligations.

Australia commends Switzerland for its longstanding efforts to protect and promote human rights, including through its constitution, domestic legislation and diplomacy.

Australia acknowledges Sri Lanka’s commitments towards advancing human rights, reconciliation and transitional justice since its last UPR appearance.