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Concluding Observations on Report 2 (2019) (Link)

3. The Committee welcomes the following legislative, institutional and policy measures taken by the State party:

(a) The adoption in 2019 of the new Penal Code, which criminalizes, among others, acts of discrimination based on sexual orientation;

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Combating discrimination

13. The Committee welcomes the criminalization of acts of discrimination based on sexual orientation, including in employment. It also notes the measures taken to eliminate discrimination against persons with disabilities. However, the Committee reiterates its concern that the State party has not yet adopted a general law on equality and non- discrimination (see CCPR/C/AGO/CO/1, para. 8). It is also concerned at reports that individuals belonging to certain groups face stigmatization and de facto discrimination, in particular indigenous peoples, foreign nationals, persons living with HIV/AIDS, persons with disabilities, persons with albinism and lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender persons. Furthermore, it regrets the lack of information on the number of complaints of cases of discrimination and their outcomes (arts. 2 and 26).

14. The State party should take necessary measures to:

(a) Enact comprehensive legislation providing full and effective protection against discrimination in all spheres and containing a comprehensive list of prohibited grounds of discrimination;

(b) Effectively protect indigenous peoples, foreign nationals, persons living with HIV/AIDS, persons with disabilities, persons with albinism and lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender persons and safeguard their fundamental rights, while ensuring that all cases of discrimination are duly addressed;

(c) Carry out broad education and awareness-raising campaigns that promote equality, tolerance and respect for diversity;

(d) Ratify the International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination.

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Concluding Observations on Report 1 (2013) (Link)

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