UPR53 - Iceland Statement - Tajikistan

UPR53 - Tajikistan
Thursday 5 November, 09:00-12:30
Statement by Iceland

Mr. President,
Iceland welcomes the delegation of Tajikistan and its national report.
In the spirit of constructive engagement, Iceland recommends the following:

1.    Ratify the second optional protocol to the ICCPR and abolish the death penalty.

2.    Protect and fulfil the right to freedom of expression and the right to freedom of assembly and association, in line with international human rights standards, including reviewing legislation on extremism and defamation.

3.    Criminalize all forms of gender-based violence, including domestic violence and marital rape.

4.    Eliminate child marriage by raising the minimum age of marriage to 18 years without exception.

5.    Amend the Law on Equality and Non-Discrimination to explicitly prohibit discrimination against SOGIESC and ensure effective remedies for violations.

6.    Take concrete measures to combat the persecution of persons of diverse SOGIESC, including arbitrary detention.

7.    Establish an accessible, transparent, and non-discriminatory administrative procedure for legal gender recognition based on self-determination.

I wish Tajikistan all success for its review.

I thank you.