Experts of the Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women Commend Venezuela on High Number of Girls Studying Science Subjects, Ask Questions about Trafficking and Health Issues Affecting Women
19 May 2023
The Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women today concluded its consideration of the ninth periodic report of Venezuela, with Committee Experts commending the State on the high number of girls studying science subjects, and asking about trafficking and health issues affecting women.
A Committee Expert commended the State party for the progress made in education, including incorporating gender equality and comprehensive sexual health into curricula. Venezuela was congratulated for the high number of girls enrolled in science, technology, mathematics and engineering subjects; 57 per cent of girls were enrolled in universities and 42 per cent of these girls were enrolled in courses like engineering and architecture. This was a great achievement.
Another Committee Expert was heartbroken at reports that Venezuelans had been exploited into prostitution on the way to other countries. Why had the national action plan on trafficking not been published? What was the State party doing to combat criminal groups that lured women and girls into prostitution? Was there a law against the exploitation of prostitution, and how was it enforced? What was being done to educate women and girls on prostitution, especially during migration? What assistance did the State party offer its citizens if they were exploited or trafficked in other countries?
One Committee Expert said the sanctions imposed against Venezuela significantly impacted the current state of healthcare in Venezuela. How did the State party plan to ensure universal access to safe and affordable contraceptives in both urban and rural areas? Did the State party plan to amend its legislation to decriminalise abortion, and ensure the availability of abortion services? Would the shortages of vital medications for women and girls be addressed? Had there been an evaluation of the childcare plan? What was the status of the system to monitor maternal health?
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https://www.ohchr.org/en/news/2023/05/experts-committee-elimination-discrimination-against-women-commend-venezuela-high
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