PRESS RELEASE : 43rd Universal Periodic Review – UK statement on The Bahamas [May 2023]
The press release issued by the Foreign Office on 4 May 2023.
The UK delivered a statement during The Bahamas’ Universal Periodic Review (UPR) at the Human Rights Council in Geneva.
The United Kingdom commends The Bahamas’ initiatives to work towards ending Gender-Based Violence and sexual assault, particularly through the training of community residents to identify, address and find resolution to these issues.
We recognise The Bahamas’ unique challenges as a SIDS, and the further pressure on resources caused by Hurricane Dorian and COVID-19.
We also remain concerned by the issue of statelessness for those individuals born in the country who are not automatically afforded Bahamian citizenship.
We recommend that The Bahamas:
- Continue efforts to improve prisoners’ detention conditions, health care and nutrition.
- Take effective measures to prevent and end gender-based violence including high rates of domestic violence and femicide.
- Review gender-neutral policies in the area of work, education, health and social services.
Thank you.
