UPR 51 - Australia
Monday 26 January, 09:30-12:00

Mr. President,

Iceland welcomes the delegation of Australia and its national report.

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

1. Continue to advance universal access to sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) services across the country.
2. Improve the existing legislative framework to effectively prevent and respond to sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV).
3. Eliminate legislative exemptions that allow discrimination against persons of diverse SOGIESC.
4. Respect intersex children’s right to self-determination and ban medically unnecessary surgeries.
5. Introduce a transparent administrative self-identification process for legal gender recognition free from intrusive requirements.

I wish Australia all success for its review.

I thank you.