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Universal Periodic Review (UPR) 3rd

Myanmar

34.34 Amend the Citizenship Law of 1982 to ensure that citizenship is granted free from discrimination based on ethnicity or other grounds prohibited by international human rights commitments. 

34.34 Amend the Citizenship Law of 1982 to ensure that citizenship is granted free from discrimination based on ethnicity or other grounds prohibited by international human rights commitments. 

Recommending State: New Zealand

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Universal Periodic Review (UPR) 3rd

Myanmar

33.80 To stop discriminatory practices against ethnic minorities, such as denial of citizenship. 

33.80 To stop discriminatory practices against ethnic minorities, such as denial of citizenship. 

Recommending State: Lithuania

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Universal Periodic Review (UPR) 3rd

Myanmar

34.28 Repeal provisions that discriminate on the basis of ethnic, religious, linguistic, or cultural identity, including in the 1982 Citizenship Law and the 2015 “Race and Religion” laws. 

34.28 Repeal provisions that discriminate on the basis of ethnic, religious, linguistic, or cultural identity, including in the 1982 Citizenship Law and the 2015 “Race and Religion” laws. 

Recommending State: Ireland

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Universal Periodic Review (UPR) 3rd

Myanmar

34.37 Amend the 1982 Citizenship Law to avoid statelessness and remove provisions that grant citizenship on the basis of race or ethnicity. 

34.37 Amend the 1982 Citizenship Law to avoid statelessness and remove provisions that grant citizenship on the basis of race or ethnicity. 

Recommending State: Türkiye

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Universal Periodic Review (UPR) 3rd

Myanmar

33.165 Take measures to improve the condition of religious/ethnic minorities, namely Rohingya, respecting their human rights and ensuring they are not denied the right of citizenship or subject to discrimination, in a manner consistent with international standards. 

33.165 Take measures to improve the condition of religious/ethnic minorities, namely Rohingya, respecting their human rights and ensuring they are not denied the right of citizenship or subject to discrimination, in a manner consistent with international standards. 

Recommending State: Portugal

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Universal Periodic Review (UPR) 3rd

Myanmar

34.31 Repeal and amend the 1982 Citizenship Law in accordance with international human rights standards with a view to eliminating requirements for citizenship that discriminate on the basis of race, religion, ethnicity or any other status.

34.31 Repeal and amend the 1982 Citizenship Law in accordance with international human rights standards with a view to eliminating requirements for citizenship that discriminate on the basis of race, religion, ethnicity or any other status.

Recommending State: Austria

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Universal Periodic Review (UPR) 3rd

Myanmar

34.41 Reform the 1982 Citizenship Law with a view to combatting racial discrimination, guaranteeing the right to citizenship and reducing and preventing the risk of statelessness. 

34.41 Reform the 1982 Citizenship Law with a view to combatting racial discrimination, guaranteeing the right to citizenship and reducing and preventing the risk of statelessness. 

Recommending State: Mexico

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Universal Periodic Review (UPR) 3rd

Myanmar

34.35 Amend or repeal the 1982 Citizenship Law to eliminate legal discrimination on the basis of ethnic, racial or religious identity; and fully implement the recommendations of the Rakhine Advisory Commission.

34.35 Amend or repeal the 1982 Citizenship Law to eliminate legal discrimination on the basis of ethnic, racial or religious identity; and fully implement the recommendations of the Rakhine Advisory Commission.

Recommending State: Canada

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Universal Periodic Review (UPR) 3rd

Myanmar

33.81 Put an immediate end to all forms of discrimination and violence against persons belonging to ethnic and religious minorities, including Rohingya, and guarantee respect for their fundamental rights and freedoms, especially by allowing everyone to obtain identity papers.

33.81 Put an immediate end to all forms of discrimination and violence against persons belonging to ethnic and religious minorities, including Rohingya, and guarantee respect for their fundamental rights and freedoms, especially by allowing everyone to obtain identity papers.

Recommending State: France

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Universal Periodic Review (UPR) 3rd

Mauritania

130.45 Decriminalise apostasy and amend the Constitution to protect freedom of religion and allow people of a non-Muslim faith to remain citizens. 

130.45 Decriminalise apostasy and amend the Constitution to protect freedom of religion and allow people of a non-Muslim faith to remain citizens. 

Recommending State: Australia

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