UPR53 - Iceland Statement - Thailand

UPR53 – Thailand
Monday 9 November 2026, 14:30-18:00  
Statement by Iceland

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

1.     Establish a moratorium on the application of the death penalty [with a view to its abolition].

2.      Ratify the Second Optional Protocol to the ICCPR.

3.     Strengthen legal and policy frameworks to prevent and respond to gender-based violence [including by amending the Domestic Violence Victim Protection Act].

4.     Strengthen availability and accessibility of sexual and reproductive health services and information for all [including for migrants and displaced populations].

5.     Decriminalize abortion in all circumstances.

6.     Ensure access to comprehensive sexuality education in and out of school settings.

7.     Adopt comprehensive anti-discrimination legislation that explicitly prohibits discrimination against persons of diverse SOGIESC.

8.     Take effective measures to prevent unlawful digital surveillance and harassment targeting persons of diverse SOGIESC.

I wish Thailand all success for its review.

I thank you.