UN and caste discrimination in Sri Lanka

UNIVERSAL PERIODIC REVIEW

Sri Lanka was reviewed by the UPR working group at the 2nd UPR session in April 2008. During the interactive dialogue, the delegation was asked what the Government had done to combat caste-based discrimination. Unfortunately, the delegation did not respond to this question in the debate.

Download the UPR report on caste discrimination in Sri Lanka submitted by IDSN in association with the Human Development Organisation (HDO) and IMADR Asia Committee in Sri Lanka
Read the report of the UPR working group
Read more about the UPR mechanism and caste discrimination

Sri Lanka is going to be reviewed by the UPR working group the next time in 2012.

UN TREATY BODIES

The issue of caste discrimination in Sri Lanka has not been addressed by UN treaty bodies, partly because the State Party has not submitted its reports in due time.

> See a list of UN treaty body observations of other caste-affected countries

UN SPECIAL PROCEDURES

Requests for visits to Sri Lanka by UN Special Rapporteurs

The following Special Rapporteurs have requested a country visit to Sri Lanka:

Forthcoming visits (not yet scheduled):

SR on the right to freedom of opinion and expression (20 February- 4 March 2006 - postponed)

Outstanding requests (R) and follow-up requests/reminders:

(R) SR on independence of judges and lawyers
(R in 2005) SR on torture
(R in 2007) IE on minority issues
(R in 2006, 2007, 2008) WG on enforced disappearances
(R in 2008) SR on human rights defenders