Marshall Islands

Monday 10 November, 09:00-12:30

Speaking time: 95 seconds

Statement by Iceland (no 78 of 81)

Mr. President,

Iceland welcomes the delegation of the Marshall Islands and its national report.

In the spirit of constructive engagement, Iceland recommends the following:

1. Ratify the Second Optional Protocol to the ICCPR.
2. Protect women and children from sexual exploitation, by implementing targeted programmes to combat human trafficking.
3. Guarantee universal access to sexual and reproductive health services for all persons throughout the country.
4. Legalize abortion in all circumstances.
5. Explicitly include SOGIESC as protected grounds of non-discrimination in the Constitution and strengthen enforcement of the Gender Equality Act.
6. Legalize same-sex marriage between consenting adults.
7. Introduce a transparent administrative self-identification process for legal gender recognition free from intrusive requirements.

I wish the Marshall Islands all success for its review.

I thank you.