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Moldova's First Periodic Report under the ICESCR Examined
28 November 2003The Republic of Moldova's First Periodic Report under the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights was examined by the Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights during its 31st session from 10 November 2003 to 28 November 2003. Moldova acceded to the ICESCR on 26 April 1993. In its concluding observations, the Committee welcomed the 1999 creation of the National Commission for Women's Issues and the 2003 National Plan to Promote Gender Equality in Society. The Committee expressed concern, however, over the wage disparity between women and men; the persistent problem of trafficking in women despite penal provisions and a national plan to combat trafficking; and the absence of laws prohibiting domestic violence specifically. The Committee urged the Moldovan government to take measures to reduce gender inequality, strengthen efforts to counter trafficking, define domestic violence as a crime under the criminal code, and effectuate proposed amendments to the civil procedure code that would protect victims of domestic violence. For more information about the Republic of Moldova's Reporting Schedule, please visit the Moldova section of this website.
Russian Federation's Fourth Periodic Report under the ICESCR Examined
28 November 2003The Russian Federation's Fourth Periodic Report under the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (ICESCR)was examined by the Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights during its 31st session from 10 November 2003 to 28 November 2003. The Russian Federation ratified the ICESCR on 3 January 1976. In its concluding observations, the Committee welcomed efforts to increase women's participation in the political sphere and to protect against discrimination in the workplace. It expressed concern, however, over wage disparities between women and men, as well as sexual harassment of women. The Committee encouraged the government to pass the draft law, "On State Guarantees of Equal Rights and Freedoms, and Equal Opportunities, for Men and Women in the Russian Federation" and to adopt legislation prohibiting sexual harassment in the workplace and improving the work environment for women. For more information on the Russian Federation's Reporting Schedule, please visit the Russian Federation section of this website.
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