UPR53 - Iceland Statement - Eswatini

UPR53 – Eswatini
Friday 6 November, 14:30-18:00
Statement by Iceland

President,
Iceland welcomes the delegation of Eswatini 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.     Criminalize all forms of gender-based violence, including marital rape.

3.     Legalize abortion in all circumstances and ensure access to sexual and reproductive health services.

4.     Raise the minimum age of marriage to 18 years without exception.

5.     Adopt comprehensive anti-discrimination legislation that explicitly prohibits discrimination on the basis of SOGIESC.

6.     Decriminalize consensual same-sex conduct and relations between consenting adults.

I wish Eswatini all success for its review.

I thank you.