MOLDOVA-SOGI-TBs-CESCR

Concluding Observations on Report 3 (2017) (Link)

Non-discrimination

18. The Committee is concerned that anti-discrimination provisions, including law No. 121 on ensuring equality, do not provide for the prohibition of discrimination on the grounds referred to in article 2 (2) of the Covenant and in all aspects of life, or address multiple and intersectional discrimination (art. 2 (2)).

19. The Committee recommends that the State party review its anti-discrimination legislation, particularly the law on ensuring equality, with a view to providing for the prohibition of all direct, indirect and multiple forms of discrimination on all grounds, including health status, wealth, social origin, sexual orientation and gender identity. Such a law should provide for effective remedies for victims of discrimination, including within judicial and administrative proceedings. It draws the attention of the State party to its general comment No. 20 (2009) on non-discrimination in economic, social and cultural rights.

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Concluding Observations on Report 2 (2011) (Link)

7. The Committee is concerned at opinions expressed by certain sectors in the society, including public anti-lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) statements by high-level politicians, triggered by the submission to parliament in February 2011 of the draft anti-discrimination bill.

The Committee recommends the adoption of the comprehensive anti-discrimination bill, taking into account the Committee’s general comment No. 20 on Non-Discrimination in Economic, Social and Cultural Rights.

The Committee also urges the State party to take measures to eliminate discrimination against LGBT people.

It also recommends including provisions in the draft anti-discrimination law on “reasonable accommodation” for persons with disabilities.

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Concluding Observations on Report 1 (2003) (Link)

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