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Universal Periodic Review (UPR) 2nd

Japan

147.78. Ensure equality and non-discrimination of children born out of wedlock in issues related to the acquisition of nationality, inheritance rights and birth registration. 

147.78. Ensure equality and non-discrimination of children born out of wedlock in issues related to the acquisition of nationality, inheritance rights and birth registration. 

Recommending State: Slovenia

Recommendation Accepted

Birth registration Discrimination - Other
Universal Periodic Review (UPR) 2nd

Japan

147.80. In line with requests by CEDAW and the CRC, review the situation of children born out of wedlock who do not enjoy nationality, inheritance and birth registration rights.  

147.80. In line with requests by CEDAW and the CRC, review the situation of children born out of wedlock who do not enjoy nationality, inheritance and birth registration rights.  

Recommending State: Botswana

Recommendation Accepted

Birth registration Discrimination - Other
Universal Periodic Review (UPR) 2nd

Japan

147.79. Adopt comprehensive measures against discrimination towards children and repeal all legislation that discriminates against children born out of wedlock. Promote awareness campaigns and education programs about the human rights of all boys, girls and adolescents, particularly in...

147.79. Adopt comprehensive measures against discrimination towards children and repeal all legislation that discriminates against children born out of wedlock. Promote awareness campaigns and education programs about the human rights of all boys, girls and adolescents, particularly in relation to the acquisition of nationality, inheritance rights and the right to identity. 

Recommending State: Uruguay

Recommendation Accepted

Awareness raising/Capacity building/Training
Universal Periodic Review (UPR) 2nd

Japan

147.81. Take the necessary measures to ensure universal birth registration, including for children born out of wedlock and regardless of the parents’ immigration status.   

147.81. Take the necessary measures to ensure universal birth registration, including for children born out of wedlock and regardless of the parents’ immigration status.   

Recommending State: Mexico

Recommendation Accepted

Birth registration
Universal Periodic Review (UPR) 2nd

Gabon

101.45 Adopt the necessary measures to guarantee easy and effective access to free birth registration, including to Pygmy children. 

101.45 Adopt the necessary measures to guarantee easy and effective access to free birth registration, including to Pygmy children. 

Recommending State: Mexico

Recommendation Accepted

Birth registration
Universal Periodic Review (UPR) 2nd

Gabon

102.8 Ratify the 1954 Convention relating to the Status of Stateless Persons and 1961 Convention on the Reduction of Statelessness. 

102.8 Ratify the 1954 Convention relating to the Status of Stateless Persons and 1961 Convention on the Reduction of Statelessness

Recommending State: Slovakia

Recommendation Noted

International Instruments
Universal Periodic Review (UPR) 2nd

Gabon

101.46 Establish mechanisms to ensure easy and effective access to birth registration of all children and the effective and free provision of birth certificates. 

101.46 Establish mechanisms to ensure easy and effective access to birth registration of all children and the effective and free provision of birth certificates. 

Recommending State: Uruguay

Recommendation Accepted

Birth registration
Universal Periodic Review (UPR) 2nd

Gabon

101.103 Ensure full and equal access to public health services for Pygmy peoples in all areas of the country in particular by increasing the number of health care facilities and ensure proper registration of children at birth. 

101.103 Ensure full and equal access to public health services for Pygmy peoples in all areas of the country in particular by increasing the number of health care facilities and ensure proper registration of children at birth. 

Recommending State: Hungary

Recommendation Accepted

Birth registration
Universal Periodic Review (UPR) 2nd

Ghana

123.23. Carry out awareness-raising campaigns to promote the birth registration of all children, particularly those living in poverty, and adopt necessary measures to guarantee effective access to free birth registrations for new-borns. 

123.23. Carry out awareness-raising campaigns to promote the birth registration of all children, particularly those living in poverty, and adopt necessary measures to guarantee effective access to free birth registrations for new-borns. 

Recommending State: Mexico

Recommendation Accepted

Birth registration
Universal Periodic Review (UPR) 2nd

Ghana

125.60. Intensify its efforts to address the problem of birth registration since lack of birth registration makes children born in poor families vulnerable to other human rights violations, including human trafficking. 

125.60. Intensify its efforts to address the problem of birth registration since lack of birth registration makes children born in poor families vulnerable to other human rights violations, including human trafficking. 

Recommending State: Botswana

Recommendation Accepted

Birth registration