Delivered at Oman's Universal Periodic Review at the Human Rights Council in Geneva.
Thank you, Vice President,
The UK recognises Oman's progress on human rights issues since its last review, particularly efforts to combat human trafficking, including through the introduction of a new Anti-Trafficking Law. We also welcome Oman's accession to the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights.
However, we encourage continued action to ensure full equality for women and girls in law and in practice, in line with the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women.
We urge Oman to continue enhancing the rights and protections afforded to migrant workers within its national legal framework.
We recommend Oman:
Fully implements its new anti-trafficking legislation;
Continues strengthening its domestic laws and policies to safeguard the rights and welfare of migrant workers.
Brings forward reforms which ensure gender equality is guaranteed in its nationality laws.
Thank you.
