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.
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