Anti-Family Recommendations during Togo's UPR in January 2022

 

Togo’s human rights record were examined by the UN Human Rights Council’s Universal Periodic Review (UPR) Working Group on Monday  24, January, 9am-12:30pm CET in a meeting that was live on UN Web TV 

Here is a list of some Anti-Family Recommendations given to Togo to boost its human rights situation

119.32 Enact reforms to eliminate all forms of discrimination, including gender discrimination, and reform the Criminal Code in order to decriminalize consensual sexual acts between adults of the same sex (Mexico);

119.38 Amend the Criminal Code to decriminalize sexual relationships between consenting adults of the same sex, and prohibit all forms of violence and discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity (Portugal);

119.44 Repeal the provisions of the Criminal Code that criminalize consensual relationships between adults of the same sex (Spain);

119.46 Decriminalize same-sex consensual relations to protect the human rights of all, regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity (United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland);

119.56 Introduce legislation prohibiting discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity and expression (Canada);

119.69 Decriminalize homosexuality by amending the Criminal Code (Luxembourg);

119.70 Take measures to protect sexual minorities from all forms of violence and marginalization (Slovenia);

119.71 Decriminalize sexual relations between consenting adults of the same sex and adopt comprehensive legislation that clearly prohibits discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, and sex characteristics (Iceland);

119.72 Strengthen its policy to address gender equality and the elimination of discrimination based on sexual orientation (Timor-Leste);

119.73 Reaffirm its commitment to the principles of equality and non-discrimination, including through the prompt decriminalization of sexual relations between same-sex consenting adults (Uruguay);

119.74 Take all necessary measures to guarantee the protection of people who are discriminated against on the basis of their sexual orientation or gender identity, and of the organizations that defend them (Argentina);

119.75 Decriminalize consensual same-sex relations (Australia);

119.76 Make the necessary efforts to strengthen laws to ensure that sexual orientation and gender identity are included among the grounds for the prohibition of discrimination, in order to avoid impunity for acts of discrimination based on them (Chile);

119.77 Effectively combat all forms of discrimination, including those based on sexual orientation and gender identity, and decriminalize same-sex relations (France);

119.79 Decriminalize consensual adult same-sex relations and combat discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity (Italy);

119.108    Strengthen efforts to address violence against women, children and against all persons on the basis of their sexual orientation and gender identity, including measures to prevent violence and support survivors, as well as by removing obstacles that prevent access to justice (Fiji);

119.145    Adapt regulations to ensure access to sexual and reproductive health services and comprehensive sexuality education for men, women, girls and boys across the country (Luxembourg);

119.151    Ensure universal and safe access to abortion and the right to other sexual and reproductive health services (Iceland);

119.151    Ensure universal and safe access to abortion and the right to other sexual and reproductive health services (Iceland);

 

Will  Togo accept or Reject them?

The Recommendations are be examined by Togo, which is expected to provide responses no later than the fiftieth session of the Human Rights Council in June 2022

This is a call to Action to whoever can intervene for the sake of our children!!!