UPR53 - Iceland Statement - Antigua and Barbuda

UPR53 – Antigua and Barbuda
Friday 6 November, 09:00-12:30
Statement by Iceland

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

1.     Ratify the second optional protocol of the ICCPR and abolish the death penalty.

2.     Criminalize all forms of gender-based violence, including marital rape.

3.     Legalize abortion in all circumstances and ensure access to sexual and reproductive health services.

4.     Ensure access to comprehensive sexuality education in and out of school settings.

5.     Enact legislation protecting the rights of intersex children, including by prohibiting medically unnecessary surgeries.

6.     Adopt comprehensive anti-discrimination legislation that explicitly prohibits discrimination on the basis of SOGIESC.

7.     Ban conversion therapy.

I wish Antigua and Barbuda all success for its review.

I thank you.