EQUATORIAL GUINEA-SOGI-TBs-CCPR

Concluding Observations in the absence of a report (2019) (Link)

Combating discrimination

24. The Committee notes the legislative framework, including constitutional provisions that prohibit discrimination. Nevertheless, it regrets the absence of legislation defining and prohibiting direct and indirect discrimination, and covering all prohibited grounds for discrimination enumerated in articles 2 and 26 of the Covenant, in particular sexual orientation, gender identity and disability. It further regrets the lack of information regarding a legislative framework offering effective remedies for victims of discrimination. The Committee is concerned about the information received regarding acts of discrimination and stigmatization against lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex persons and persons living with HIV/AIDS, and about the lack of action taken to ensure that persons with disabilities are not discriminated against in practice (arts. 2 and 26).

25. The State party should take the necessary measures to:

(a) Enact comprehensive legislation providing full and effective protection against multiple discrimination, both direct and indirect, in all spheres and on all grounds enumerated in the Covenant;

(b) Provide access to effective and appropriate remedies for all victims of discrimination;

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

(d) Conduct wide-ranging education and awareness-raising campaigns that promote equality, tolerance and respect for diversity.

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Concluding Observations in the absence of a report (2003) (Link)

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