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SENEGAL-SOGI-UPR-CYCLE4

Country: Senegal

Issue: SOGI

Human rights mechanism: UPR

UPR cycle: 4 (2022-2027)


Incoming recommendations: (Link)

  • 29.43 Expedite the repeal of all norms, including article 319 of the Criminal Code, that give rise to discrimination or violence for any reason, especially on the grounds of sexual orientation or gender identity, in order to guarantee respect for the fundamental freedoms of all persons (Chile) [NOTED]
  • 29.305 Take the necessary steps to protect all minorities and end persecution based on sexual orientation and gender identity (Luxembourg) [NOTED]
  • 29.306 Take concrete measures to address the current campaign of incitement to hatred against people on the grounds of their sexual orientation and against those defending their rights (Montenegro) [NOTED]
  • 29.307 Revoke article 319 of the Criminal Code, which criminalizes consensual same-sex relations, and enact legislation to provide full protections to LGBTIQ+ persons from violence (Malta) [NOTED]
  • 29.308 Take concrete measures to end violence and discrimination against LGBTIQ+ and other minorities by promoting the principles of non-violence and non-discrimination and by repealing article 319 of the Criminal Code (Netherlands) [NOTED]
  • 29.309 Repeal any provisions from the Criminal Code that give rise to violence and discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity, including article 319 (Germany) [NOTED]
  • 29.310 Repeal all provisions, including article 319 of the Criminal Code, that give rise to discrimination and violence based on sexual orientation and gender identity (Iceland) [NOTED]
  • 29.311 Decriminalize consensual sexual relations between people of the same sex (Spain) [NOTED]
  • 29.312 Decriminalize same-sex conduct between consenting adults (Iceland) [NOTED]
  • 29.313 End arbitrary arrests of, discrimination against and the cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment of LGBTQI+ persons (United States of America) [NOTED]
  • 29.314 Adopt legislative measures to prevent and combat all forms of discrimination, including on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity (Argentina) [NOTED]
  • 29.315 Fight against discrimination based on sexual orientation (France) [NOTED]
  • 29.316 Protect sexual minorities and combat hate speech and violence against LGBT+ persons (Brazil) [NOTED]
  • 29.317 Stop and condemn hate speech and incitement against persons of diverse sexual orientation, gender identity or expression and sex characteristics and those advocating for their rights (Iceland) [NOTED]
  • 29.318 Provide education on human rights, including sexual orientation and gender identity, to teachers, public officials and law enforcement actors (Finland) [NOTED]

Outgoing recommendations:

[none applicable]


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