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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
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