Universal Periodic Review 30: Djibouti
This UK statement was delivered during the 30th session of the Universal Period Review during the discussion of Djibouti's Human Rights Record on 10 May 2018.
The Universal Periodic Review takes place at the Palais des Nations in Geneva
The UK welcomes Djibouti’s efforts since its last UPR including the development of a five-year strategy to eradicate female genital mutilation. We hope that Djibouti will draw on a number of successful practices from other countries on changing societal attitudes towards FGM.
The UK would also encourage Djibouti enhance their efforts to promote women’s full equality and to review clauses on defamation in the penal code in order to bring them in line with international standards.
We would like to recommend:
1) adoption of an open, merit-based selection process when selecting national candidates for UN Treaty Body elections.
2) full implementation of the March 2016 trafficking legislation so that all perpetrators of human trafficking are brought to justice and victims adequately compensated.
3) a fully inclusive political process, whereby all citizens are free to participate in public life and exercise their political rights without any intimidation or harassment.