Montenegro, Mauritius, Ireland, Lesotho, Nigeria and Namibia have recommended that #Jamaica create a National Human Rights Institution, in line with the Paris Principles. #UniversalPeriodicReview #UPR50 #NHRI

Many states including, Portugal, Paraguay, Norway, New Zealand, Germany, and Iceland have recommended that #Jamaica ratify the second optional protocol of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, aiming at the abolition of the death penalty. #UPR50

Many states, such as the UK, Uruguay, Iceland, Mexico, the Netherlands, Spain, and Switzerland, have recommended that #Jamaica decriminalise consensual same-sex relationships. #UniversalPeriodicReview #UPR50

The Philippines, Portugal, Thailand, and Cuba have recommended that #Jamaica guarantee the rights of those living with HIV, this includes the prevention of discrimination, rights of mothers, and access to health care. #UniversalPeriodicReview #UPR50

During the review of #Jamaica there have been many recommendations for the rights of women including, the promotion of participation of women in private and public life. These recommendations have come from states including, the Dominican Republic, Cyprus, and Costa Rica #UPR50

During the review of #Jamaica a total of 23 states recommended that the country ratify the International Convention against Torture and Other Cruel Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment. #UniversalPeriodicReview #UPR50

In closing the delegation of #Jamaica requested ongoing technical assistance and cooperation to aid the protection of human rights in the country, and to help the country recover from the recent hurricane. #UniversalPeriodicReview #UPR50

🇺🇳 Thank you for joining us for the review of #Jamaica 🇯🇲 We will reconvene at 14:30 (CET) for the #UniversalPeriodicReview of #Libya Follow our updates of #UPR50 on X and Bluesky and watch live here: webtv.un.org/en/asset/k11/k…

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In its opening statement, #Libya highlighted progress since de last UPR cycle, including the release of unlawfully detained persons, the dissolution of bodies implicated in violations, and efforts to control weapons and strengthen the rule of law. #UPR50

#Libya emphasized ongoing justice reforms, including new units to fight impunity, investigations into enforced disappearances, torture and mass graves, and accountability measures that led to the imprisonment of perpetrators. #UPR50

Many States urged #Libya to strengthen gender equality, boost women’s representation in public life, and intensify action against gender-based violence. Recommendations also called for empowering women across institutions and protecting women and children. #UPR50

Many states including Qatar, Nigeria, Romania, Singapore, Sierra Leone, the Philippines, and Sri Lanka recommended that #Libya intensify anti-trafficking efforts, provide comprehensive victim support, and ensure accountability for perpetrators. #UPR50

Many states including Nigeria, Sierra Leone, and Singapore recommended that #Libya improve the protection of migrants, ensure lawful asylum procedures, and strengthen its migration framework. #UPR50 #UniversalPeriodicReview

In response to recommendations on women’s participation in public life, #Libya reported notable progress with the country’s first woman mayor elected in 2024, 6 women ambassadors and their more than 40% of public leadership positions are now held by women. #UPR50

Responding to concerns on detention conditions, #Libya noted the creation of investigation committees to review prisons and examine living conditions. A senior detention-centre official has been prosecuted , as the delegation stressed that “no one is above the law.” #UPR50

Many states including Portugal, Montenegro, Spain, and Slovenia recommended that #Libya abolish the death penalty. #UPR50 #UniversalPeriodicReview

Many states expressed concern over freedom of expression, association, and media in #Libya, highlighting reports of arbitrary detention of journalists and human rights defenders and urging stronger safeguards for fundamental freedoms. #UPR50

The delegation of #Libya highlighted being working in a Global Child Project and 2025-2030 National Child Strategy, aiming to improve prevention, access to education, social protection, child justice, safeguard children from exploitation, and increased participation. #UPR50

Thank you all for following #UPR50 with us throughout this review cycle. Today’s sessions with #Jamaica and #Libya bring this milestone session to a close.