UPR40: Denmark recommends Timor-Leste to ratify ILO convention 169, first optional protocol to ICCPR and the optional protocol to CAT

Universal Periodic Review, 40th session


Human Rights Council


UPR of Timor-Leste, 27th of January 2022 


Intervention by Denmark


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Denmark welcomes the delegation of Timor-Leste and thanks it for its presentation.



Denmark recommends Timor-Leste to:



1. Ratify the Indigenous and Tribal Peoples convention No. 169 of the International Labour Organisation.



2. Ratify the first Optional Protocol to the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights. 



3. Ratify the Optional Protocol to the Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment.  



Denmark wishes Timor-Leste a successful review.



I thank you.