UPR53 - Iceland Statement - Review of Samoa

UPR53 - Samoa
Tuesday 3 November, 9:00-12:30
Statement by Iceland

Madam Vice President,
Iceland welcomes the delegation of Samoa and its national report.
In the spirit of constructive engagement, Iceland recommends the following:

1. Ratify the Second Optional Protocol to the ICCPR and fully abolish the death penalty.

2. Ratify the Optional Protocol to the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women.

3. Strengthen existing legal frameworks to prevent and respond to gender-based violence, including by ensuring adequate resources for prevention and response.

4. Decriminalize abortion in all circumstances and remove legal, administrative and practical barriers to accessing safe abortion services.

5. Eliminate child marriage nationwide.

6. Guarantee universal availability and accessibility of sexual and reproductive health services, ensuring access to affordable, safe and effective contraceptives.

7. Ensure access to comprehensive sexuality education in and out of school settings in line with the international technical guidance on sexuality education.

8. Decriminalize same-sex conduct and relations between consenting adults.

I wish Samoa all success for its review.

I thank you.