UPR - JAMAICA

THIRD CYCLE
date of consideration: April-May 2020

SECOND CYCLE
date of consideration: Wednesday 13 May 2015

During the second cycle of the UPR, Jamaica received 18 SOGIEI recommendations, but only accepted two of these recommendations.

Accepted recommendations: To step up its efforts to protect all citizens from violence and discrimination, including lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender persons; Take effective measures to investigate and prosecute all incidents and acts of violence targeting individuals based on sexual orientation.

stakeholders’ submission
summary of SOGIESC recommendations
Human Rights Council. Oral Statement. UPR Outcome

full information on the country's UPR

FIRST CYCLE
date of consideration: Monday 8 November 2010

full information on the country's UPR