UPR of Burkina Faso(2Nd Cycle 16Th Session)Thematic List of Recommendations Page 1 of 7
UPR of Burkina Faso(2nd Cycle – 16th session)Thematic list of recommendations Page 1 of 7
Recommendation / Position / Full list of themes / Assessment/comments on level of implementation by ABSE and ECPATTheme: A41 Constitutional and legislative framework
135.12 Promote further internal consultations to ensure the adoption of a code of protection of children in conformity with the Convention on the Rights of the Child (Brazil);
Source of position: A/HRC/24/4 - Para. 135 / Supported / A41 Constitutional and legislative framework
F31 Children: definition; general principles; protection
S16 SDG 16 - peace, justice and strong institutions
Affected persons:
- children / Implemented with regards to SEC: Two important laws to protect children from SEC were adopted in the period under review:
•Law No. 011-2014 / AN of 17 April 2014 on combating the sale children, child prostitution and child pornography correctly codifies the protection rights afforded in the OPSC. However, the law is still not well known among the law enforcement and justice sector; and
•Law No. 061-2015 / CNT of 6 September 2015 on preventing, suppressing and repairing violence against women and girls and the care of victims clarifies the different types of violence against women and girls and states penalties against the authors of kidnapping and marriage of children.
135.13 Accelerate the development and adoption of the Children’s Code (RepublicofMoldova);
Source of position: A/HRC/24/4 - Para. 135 / Supported / A41 Constitutional and legislative framework
F31 Children: definition; general principles; protection
S16 SDG 16 - peace, justice and strong institutions
Affected persons:
- children
135.14 Speed up the approval of the Child Code and ensure that this instrument covers all the provisions of the Convention on the Rights of the Child (Chile);
Source of position: A/HRC/24/4 - Para. 135 / Supported / A41 Constitutional and legislative framework
F31 Children: definition; general principles; protection
S16 SDG 16 - peace, justice and strong institutions
Affected persons:
- children
135.15 Adopt a comprehensive Child Code, ensuring that it covers all of the provisions of the Convention on the Rights of the Child (Ireland);
Source of position: A/HRC/24/4 - Para. 135 / Supported / A41 Constitutional and legislative framework
F31 Children: definition; general principles; protection
S16 SDG 16 - peace, justice and strong institutions
Affected persons:
- children
135.16 Adopt a Child Code full in conformity with the Convention on the Rights of the Child (Togo);
Source of position: A/HRC/24/4 - Para. 135 / Supported / A41 Constitutional and legislative framework
F31 Children: definition; general principles; protection
S16 SDG 16 - peace, justice and strong institutions
Affected persons:
- children
135.17 Adopt a national legislation on child protection and further strengthen its regional partnerships to complement national efforts to safeguard the rights of the child (thePhilippines);
Source of position: A/HRC/24/4 - Para. 135 / Supported / A41 Constitutional and legislative framework
F31 Children: definition; general principles; protection
S16 SDG 16 - peace, justice and strong institutions
Affected persons:
- children
Theme: A44 Structure of the national human rights machinery
135.35 Strengthen the Ministry for the Advancement of Women to meet the specific needs of women and girls (RepublicofMoldova);
Source of position: A/HRC/24/4 - Para. 135 / Supported / A44 Structure of the national human rights machinery
F12 Discrimination against women
F19 Girls
S05 SDG 5 - gender equality and women's empowerment
Affected persons:
- girls
- women / Implemented: In January 2016, the Ministry for the Advancement of Women merged with the Ministry of Social Action and National Solidarity (MASSN). The new ministry is called
the Ministry of Women, National Solidarity and Family (MFSN).
Theme: A51 Human rights education – general
135.36 Continue to implement the programme of human rights education and capacity-building among the relevant stakeholders (Myanmar);
Source of position: A/HRC/24/4 - Para. 135 / Supported / A51 Human rights education - general
Affected persons:
- general / Partly implemented with regards to children’s rights: A 2015 survey by the CNE on knowledge, attitudes and practices on the rights of the child showed that 49% of children and 63% of adults have heard of child rights, as compared to 37% and 59% respectively in 2008. However, more work is needed and many members of the public are unaware of SEC and its different manifestations. Some initiatives have been undertaken, but a systematic approach is needed to inform the public.
135.37 Continue efforts to raise public awareness about human rights including awareness by law enforcement agencies (Nigeria);
Source of position: A/HRC/24/4 - Para. 135 / Supported / A51 Human rights education - general
A54 Awareness raising and dissemination
A53 Professional training in human rights
Affected persons:
- general
- judges, lawyers and prosecutors
Theme: A52 Human rights education - in schools
135.25 Continue its efforts to educate the population on human rights, including by introducing these concepts in the curricula at all school levels (Democratic Republic of Congo);
Source of position: A/HRC/24/4 - Para. 135 / Supported / A52 Human rights education - in schools
Affected persons:
- general
- children / Please see under A51.
135.132 Further incorporate human rights education in school curricula (Ethiopia);
Source of position: A/HRC/24/4 - Para. 135 / Supported / A52 Human rights education - in schools
Affected persons:
- general
Theme: D27 Prohibition of slavery, trafficking
135.92 Further step up its efforts to prevent and eradicate trafficking in persons and consider the possibility of developing a national action plan and of inviting the Special Rapporteur on trafficking in persons, especially in women and children (Belarus);
Source of position: A/HRC/24/4 - Para. 135 / Supported / D27 Prohibition of slavery, trafficking
F13 Violence against women
F33 Children: protection against exploitation
A46 National Plans of Action on Human Rights (or specific areas)
A24 Cooperation with special procedures
S05 SDG 5 - gender equality and women's empowerment
S08 SDG 8 - economic growth, employment, decent work
S16 SDG 16 - peace, justice and strong institutions
Affected persons:
- general
- children
- women / Partly implemented: As trafficking of children for sexual purposes is one of the manifestations of SEC, it can be argued that the adoption of the Law No. 011-2014 / AN of 17 April 2014 on combating the sale children, child prostitution and child pornography is another important step in the eradication of the trafficking of children for sexual purposes. However, the law is not very well known among law enforcement, the justice sector and the general public.
Another important improvement to protect children from (among other violence and violations) trafficking is a study on the harmonisation of indicators that was completed in 2015. The study will strengthen the child protection system by bringing data collection, monitoring and evaluation of child protection indicators in line with international standards. However, further training is needed to ensure that the right data is provided to MFSNF.
135.93 Intensify efforts in the fight against trafficking in persons, in particular women and children (RepublicofMoldova);
Source of position: A/HRC/24/4 - Para. 135 / Supported / D27 Prohibition of slavery, trafficking
F13 Violence against women
F33 Children: protection against exploitation
S05 SDG 5 - gender equality and women's empowerment
S08 SDG 8 - economic growth, employment, decent work
S16 SDG 16 - peace, justice and strong institutions
Affected persons:
- general
- children
- women
135.90 Take further strong measures to prevent trafficking and exploitation of women and children (Australia);
Source of position: A/HRC/24/4 - Para. 135 / Supported / D27 Prohibition of slavery, trafficking
F19 Girls
F33 Children: protection against exploitation
S16 SDG 16 - peace, justice and strong institutions
S08 SDG 8 - economic growth, employment, decent work
Affected persons:
- children
- girls
- women
135.98 Continue its efforts, in cooperation with UNICEF and relevant United Nations agencies, to combat trafficking in persons and child abduction (Singapore);
Source of position: A/HRC/24/4 - Para. 135 / Supported / D27 Prohibition of slavery, trafficking
F33 Children: protection against exploitation
A28 Cooperation with other international mechanisms and institutions
F31 Children: definition; general principles; protection
S08 SDG 8 - economic growth, employment, decent work
S16 SDG 16 - peace, justice and strong institutions
Affected persons:
- children
135.94 Ensure effective implementation of its national action plan against human trafficking by law enforcement officials with the aim to dismantle illicit networks, whilst reintegrating children victims back in school and preventing revictimization (Thailand);
Source of position: A/HRC/24/4 - Para. 135 / Supported / D27 Prohibition of slavery, trafficking
F33 Children: protection against exploitation
A42 Institutions & policies - General
F31 Children: definition; general principles; protection
B53 Support to victims and witnesses
S08 SDG 8 - economic growth, employment, decent work
S16 SDG 16 - peace, justice and strong institutions
Affected persons:
- general
- children
Theme: D6 Rights related to name, identity, nationality
135.18 Speed up efforts to establish a national system for free universal birth registration throughout the country, including remote areas and strengthen awareness on the importance of birth registration (Uruguay);
Source of position: A/HRC/24/4 - Para. 135 / Supported / D6 Rights related to name, identity, nationality
A42 Institutions & policies - General
A54 Awareness raising and dissemination
H4 Persons living in rural areas
Affected persons:
- general
- children
- persons living in rural areas / Fully implemented: Commendable progress has been booked on birth registration through free of charge registration campaigns held in 2009, 2012 and 2014 which has brought the registration from 79% in 2008 to almost 98% in 2014.
135.19 Strengthen the rights of the child, particularly by ensuring the registration of all children on the Civil Register (Austria);
Source of position: A/HRC/24/4 - Para. 135 / Supported / D6 Rights related to name, identity, nationality
F31 Children: definition; general principles; protection
S16 SDG 16 - peace, justice and strong institutions
Affected persons:
- general
- children
135.20 Continue its commitment to establishing a free birth registration system at national level in order to allow children to demand their rights during their life and to access to public services (Turkey);
Source of position: A/HRC/24/4 - Para. 135 / Supported / D6 Rights related to name, identity, nationality
F31 Children: definition; general principles; protection
S16 SDG 16 - peace, justice and strong institutions
Affected persons:
- general
- children
Theme: F13 Violence against women
135.56 Eliminate negative existing practices against women such as forced marriages; guarantee women access to education, as well as to political, social and economic activities (Armenia);
Source of position: A/HRC/24/4 - Para. 135 / Supported / F13 Violence against women
F11 Advancement of women
E1 Economic, social & cultural rights - general measures of implementation
F19 Girls
A42 Institutions & policies - General
F12 Discrimination against women
E51 Right to education - General
F14 Participation of women in political and public life
D7 Right to participation in public affairs and right to vote
S04 SDG 4- education
S05 SDG 5 - gender equality and women's empowerment
S16 SDG 16 - peace, justice and strong institutions
Affected persons:
- girls
- women / Partly implemented: The government has adopted a national prevention strategy for the elimination of child marriages (‘La Stratégienationale de prévention et d’élimination du mariaged’enfants’) 2016 – 2025 with a three-year work plan from 2016 – 2018 implemented by the Ministry of Women, National Solidarity and Family (‘Le Ministère de la Femme, de la SolidaritéNationale et de la Famille’).
135.88 Set the minimum age for marriage for boys and girls at 18 years (Hungary);
Source of position: A/HRC/24/4 - Para. 135 / Supported / F13 Violence against women
F12 Discrimination against women
F19 Girls
D8 Rights related to marriage & family
F31 Children: definition; general principles; protection
A41 Constitutional and legislative framework
S05 SDG 5 - gender equality and women's empowerment
S16 SDG 16 - peace, justice and strong institutions
Affected persons:
- children
- girls
135.96 Set the minimum legal age for marriage at 18 years and explicitly prohibit forced early marriage (Germany);
Source of position: A/HRC/24/4 - Para. 135 / Supported / F13 Violence against women
F19 Girls
D8 Rights related to marriage & family
F31 Children: definition; general principles; protection
A41 Constitutional and legislative framework
S05 SDG 5 - gender equality and women's empowerment
S16 SDG 16 - peace, justice and strong institutions
F12 Discrimination against women
Affected persons:
- children
- girls
135.95 Strengthen the protection of children, in particular by fighting against early marriage (Switzerland);
Source of position: A/HRC/24/4 - Para. 135 / Supported / F13 Violence against women
F19 Girls
D8 Rights related to marriage & family
F31 Children: definition; general principles; protection
F12 Discrimination against women
S05 SDG 5 - gender equality and women's empowerment
S16 SDG 16 - peace, justice and strong institutions
Affected persons:
- children
- girls
135.87 Consider setting up a global action plan to combat violence against women and children, with particular attention to forced marriages, and the growing phenomenon of street children (Belgium);
Source of position: A/HRC/24/4 - Para. 135 / Supported / F13 Violence against women
F19 Girls
D8 Rights related to marriage & family
F31 Children: definition; general principles; protection
F36 Children in street situations
S05 SDG 5 - gender equality and women's empowerment
S16 SDG 16 - peace, justice and strong institutions
Affected persons:
- children in street situations
- girls
- women
Theme: F31 Children: definition; general principles; protection
135.66 Continue taking appropriate measures to protect the most vulnerable children, particularly girls, children with disabilities and children living in rural areas and to ensure effective protection of children especially against sexual abuse, trafficking and child labour (Cyprus);
Source of position: A/HRC/24/4 - Para. 135 / Supported / F31 Children: definition; general principles; protection
F13 Violence against women
F19 Girls
F33 Children: protection against exploitation
F41 Persons with disabilities: definition, general principles
D27 Prohibition of slavery, trafficking
H4 Persons living in rural areas
F12 Discrimination against women
S05 SDG 5 - gender equality and women's empowerment
S08 SDG 8 - economic growth, employment, decent work
S10 SDG 10 - inequality
S16 SDG 16 - peace, justice and strong institutions
Affected persons:
- children
- girls
- persons living in rural areas
- persons with disabilities / Please see comments under A41, D27, F33.
Theme: F33 Children: protection against exploitation
135.91 Renew its efforts to combat all forms of trafficking of children, and formulate a policy of child protection to ensure a better system for safeguarding children’s rights (Luxembourg);
Source of position: A/HRC/24/4 - Para. 135 / Supported / F33 Children: protection against exploitation
A42 Institutions & policies - General
D27 Prohibition of slavery, trafficking
S16 SDG 16 - peace, justice and strong institutions
S08 SDG 8 - economic growth, employment, decent work
Affected persons:
- children / Please see comment under D27.
135.97 Intensify efforts to combat child trafficking and international child abduction in order to conserve the gains already achieved by the Government in this area (Nigeria);
Source of position: A/HRC/24/4 - Para. 135 / Supported / F33 Children: protection against exploitation
D27 Prohibition of slavery, trafficking
S08 SDG 8 - economic growth, employment, decent work
S16 SDG 16 - peace, justice and strong institutions
Affected persons:
- children / Please see comment under D27.
135.103 Continue deploying efforts to attach priority to the vulnerable situation of child workers and children working in gold mining; and increase inspection of labour to ensure the effective application of laws related child labour in the formal and informal sectors, and ratify the ILO Convention No. 189 on Domestic Workers (Uruguay);
Source of position: A/HRC/24/4 - Para. 135 / Supported / F33 Children: protection against exploitation
F31 Children: definition; general principles; protection
E32 Right to just and favourable conditions of work
A12 Acceptance of international norms
S08 SDG 8 - economic growth, employment, decent work
S16 SDG 16 - peace, justice and strong institutions
Affected persons:
- general
- children / Partially implemented: The National Programme against child labour in the mining industry 2015-2019 (‘Le Programme National de Luttecontre le Travail des Enfants dans les Sites d’Orpaillage et CarrieresArtisanales’) is an important intervention to provide alternatives for children and also protect them from SEC as many children in the mining industry are vulnerable to fall victim to SEC.
135.100 Intensify efforts to combat all forms of child labour by strengthening the labour inspectorate to ensure effective implementation of child labour laws, both in formal and informal sectors (Hungary);
Source of position: A/HRC/24/4 - Para. 135 / Supported / F33 Children: protection against exploitation
F31 Children: definition; general principles; protection
S08 SDG 8 - economic growth, employment, decent work
S16 SDG 16 - peace, justice and strong institutions
Affected persons:
- children
135.101 Continue its efforts to stop child labour, particularly in the mining sector (theNetherlands);
Source of position: A/HRC/24/4 - Para. 135 / Supported / F33 Children: protection against exploitation
F31 Children: definition; general principles; protection
S08 SDG 8 - economic growth, employment, decent work
S16 SDG 16 - peace, justice and strong institutions
Affected persons:
- children
135.102 Exert utmost efforts to eliminate and prevent child labour, in particular in the mining sector, agriculture and as domestic servants (Slovakia);
Source of position: A/HRC/24/4 - Para. 135 / Supported / F33 Children: protection against exploitation
F31 Children: definition; general principles; protection
S08 SDG 8 - economic growth, employment, decent work
S16 SDG 16 - peace, justice and strong institutions
Affected persons:
- children
135.104 Continue its efforts to remove children from labour in small-scale gold mines (Slovenia);
Source of position: A/HRC/24/4 - Para. 135 / Supported / F33 Children: protection against exploitation
F31 Children: definition; general principles; protection
S08 SDG 8 - economic growth, employment, decent work
S16 SDG 16 - peace, justice and strong institutions
Affected persons:
- children