E/C.12/VEN/CO/3 based on these data. In this respect, it refers the State party to the conceptual and methodological framework for human rights indicators developed by the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (see HRI/MC/2008/3). The Committee urges the State party to include in its next periodic report statistical data on the enjoyment of each Covenant right, disaggregated by age, sex, ethnic origin, urban/rural population and other relevant criteria, on an annual comparative basis. Anti-discrimination legislation 16. The Committee is concerned that, despite the legislative measures taken to promote non-discrimination, the State party still does not have a comprehensive legal framework to combat discrimination that incorporates all the criteria set out in the Covenant (art. 2, para. 2). The Committee recommends that the State party expedite the drafting and adoption of legislation that will ensure adequate protection against discrimination in accordance with article 2, paragraph 2, of the Covenant and include therein all grounds of discrimination, including other status, such as sexual orientation and gender identity. In this regard, it draws the State party’s attention to its general comment No. 20 (2009) on non-discrimination in economic, social and cultural rights. Gender equality 17. Despite the measures taken by the State party to promote gender equality, in particular the adoption of the “Mamá Rosa” National Plan for Gender Equality and Equity 2013-2019, the Committee is concerned about the persistent inequality between men and women in the enjoyment of economic social and cultural rights, particularly in the area of employment (art. 3). The Committee recommends that the State party strengthen its gender equality policy and ensure its effective implementation. It also recommends that the State party intensify its efforts to change stereotypes and the perception of gender roles both in the family and in society, including by conducting awareness -raising campaigns and educating men and women about sharing responsibility for family tasks and equal opportunities for professional development as a result of education and training in areas other than those traditionally dominated by one gender. Unemployment 18. Despite the reduction in the State party’s unemployment rate, the Committee is concerned that unemployment remains high, and that it particularly affects young people and women (arts. 3, 6 and 7). The Committee recommends that the State party strengthen its national employment strategy, introduce specific targets and aim the strategy in particular at reducing unemployment among young people and women, including by addressing the mismatch between education and labour market demands through enhanced quality in technical and vocational training and education. The Committee draws the State party’s attention to its general comment No. 18 (2005) on the right to work. Minimum wage 19. The Committee takes note of the adjustments to the minimum wage. However, it is concerned at reports according to which the existing minimum wage is not GE.15-11219 5/10

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