UPR53 - Iceland Statement - Ireland

UPR53 - Ireland
Tuesday 10 November, 09:00-12:30
Statement by Iceland

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

1.     Fully implement the recommendations of the 2023 O’Shea Report, including by decriminalizing abortion in all circumstances and removing legal, administrative and practical barriers to accessing safe abortion services.

2.     Strengthen existing legal frameworks to prevent and respond to gender-based violence.

3.     Strengthen the quality and accessibility of inclusive support services for victims and survivors of gender-based violence.

4.     Implement a ban on the use of contraceptive measures on persons with disabilities without their informed consent.

5.     Implement a comprehensive ban on conversion therapy.

6.     Respect intersex children’s right to self-determination and ban medically unnecessary surgeries.

7.     Amend anti-discrimination legislation to explicitly prohibit discrimination against persons of diverse SOGIESC.

I wish Ireland all success for its review.

I thank you.