38/11 Report of the Working Group on the Universal Periodic Review - Luxembourg

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Human Rights Council Thirty-eighth session

18 June–6 July 2018

Agenda item 6

Universal periodic review

Report of the Working Group on the Universal Periodic Review*

Luxembourg

* The annex is being circulated without formal editing, in the languages of submission only.

United Nations A/HRC/38/11

Introduction

1. The Working Group on the Universal Periodic Review, established in accordance

with Human Rights Council resolution 5/1, held its twenty-ninth session from 15 to 26

January 2018. The review of Luxembourg was held at the 8th meeting, on 18 January 2018.

The delegation of Luxembourg was headed by the Minister of Foreign and European

Affairs, Jean Asselborn. At its 14th meeting, held on 23 January 2018, the Working Group

adopted the report on Luxembourg.

2. On 10 January 2018, the Human Rights Council selected the following group of

rapporteurs (troika) to facilitate the review of Luxembourg: Georgia, Switzerland and

Tunisia.

3. In accordance with paragraph 15 of the annex to Human Rights Council resolution

5/1 and paragraph 5 of the annex to Council resolution 16/21, the following documents

were issued for the review of Luxembourg:

(a) A national report submitted/written presentation made in accordance with

paragraph 15 (a) (A/HRC/WG.6/29/LUX/1);

(b) A compilation prepared by the Office of the United Nations High

Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) in accordance with paragraph 15 (b)

(A/HRC/WG.6/29/LUX/2);

(c) A summary prepared by OHCHR in accordance with paragraph 15 (c)

(A/HRC/WG.6/29/LUX/3).

4. A list of questions prepared in advance by Brazil, Czechia, Portugal, Spain and the

United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland was transmitted to Luxembourg

through the troika. These questions are available on the website of the universal periodic

review.

I. Summary of the proceedings of the review process

A. Presentation by the State under review

5. The head of the delegation highlighted that, since the adoption of the

recommendations of the second cycle, the efforts of Luxembourg had focused on their

implementation. In order to improve national coordination, Luxembourg had established

the Interministerial Human Rights Committee in May 2015. The Committee regularly

brought together all ministries and public administrations concerned by the protection and

promotion of human rights in Luxembourg. It had spearheaded the national consultation

leading to the national report for the third cycle of the universal periodic review.

6. The Committee served as a national coordinating mechanism, responsible for

following up on the implementation of universal periodic review recommendations and

preparing periodic reports to the treaty bodies. The Committee was chaired by the country’s

Ambassador-at-Large for Human Rights, while the Secretariat was provided by the Human

Rights Desk of the Political Directorate at the Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs.

Cooperation with civil society was an integral part of the Committee’s work: every meeting

began in an “intergovernmental format”, after which the Committee opened its doors to

participation by national human rights institutions and all non-governmental organizations

(NGOs) concerned.

7. Luxembourg was a candidate for membership of the Human Rights Council for the

period 2022 to 2024, and planned in the coming months to prepare a list of voluntary

commitments under General Assembly resolution 60/251.

8. With regard to the backlog of treaty body reports, Luxembourg undertook to find a

solution for their drafting and submission before the end of 2018, relying on the flexibility

offered by the Interministerial Human Rights Committee and simplified reporting

procedures.

9. Since the last review, Luxembourg had ratified the Convention on the Reduction of

Statelessness, the Optional Protocol to the International Covenant on Economic, Social and

Cultural Rights and the Optional Protocol to the Convention on the Rights of the Child on a

communications procedure. Preparations were underway to ratify the International

Convention for the Protection of All Persons from Enforced Disappearance and the

International Labour Organization (ILO) Indigenous and Tribal Peoples Convention, 1989

(No. 169). Moreover, the Chamber of Deputies was examining a bill to adopt the Council

of Europe Convention on Preventing and Combating Violence against Women and

Domestic Violence (Istanbul Convention).

10. Luxembourg had an independent national human rights institution in full compliance

with the principles relating to the status of national institutions for the promotion and

protection of human rights (the Paris Principles), namely the Consultative Commission on

Human Rights. Construction had begun on Human Rights House, which would host the

offices of the Commission, the Ombudsman, the Ombuds-Committee for Children’s Rights

and the Centre for Equal Treatment.

11. Further to the adoption of a law of 7 November 2017, the Centre for Equal

Treatment would henceforth be attached to the Chamber of Deputies, thereby ensuring its

greater independence.

12. A draft bill on an ombudsman for children and adolescents, to replace the current

Ombuds-Committee for Children’s Rights, would shortly be put forward in the Chamber of

Deputies.

13. The delegation highlighted the adoption, in January 2016, of the so-called

“Luxembourg Guidelines” for the harmonization of terminology on the protection of

children from sexual exploitation and sexual abuse.

14. Regarding lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex persons and non-

discrimination, draft bill No. 7146 had been submitted in May 2017 specifically to

strengthen the rights of transgender and intersex persons through the introduction of an

administrative procedure for amending the mention of the sex in civil status documents and

the corresponding first names. Moreover, thought was being given to the possible

introduction of a third gender-related indication for civil status documents. Finally, in

September 2017, a draft bill had been submitted for the inclusion of “gender identity”

among the grounds for unlawful discrimination enumerated in article 454 of the Criminal

Code.

15. With regard to trafficking in persons, considerable efforts had been made to

understand and curb the phenomenon. Efforts were focused on three areas: prevention; the

protection and promotion of victims’ rights; and the prosecution of the perpetrators of such

crimes. Therefore, training and awareness-raising courses were run for police officers,

magistrates, labour inspectors, immigration officers and community workers.

16. The concept of restorative justice had been introduced into the Code of Criminal

Procedure through the Law of 8 May 2017, which strengthened procedural safeguards in

criminal matters. In that respect, the Government was working together with the University

of Luxembourg to train restorative justice “facilitators”, who would play a role similar to

that of mediators.

17. Luxembourg stated that in the “Luxleaks” case, it should be recalled that the Appeal

Court ruling had granted whistle-blower status. The partial cassation of that decision

following an appeal by the two parties did not call that recognition into question.

18. Luxembourg was actively following efforts at the United Nations to draft a global

compact for safe, orderly and regular migration and a global compact on refugees. Between

2015 and 2017, 2,116 persons had obtained refugee status in Luxembourg, while 108

persons had been granted subsidiary status. Since December 2017, Luxembourg had

fulfilled all the commitments it had made within the European Union regarding the

relocation of applicants for international protection coming through Italy and Greece.

B. Interactive dialogue and responses by the State under review

19. During the interactive dialogue, 69 delegations made statements. Recommendations

made during the dialogue are to be found in section II of the present report.

20. Indonesia welcomed the creation of the Interministerial Human Rights Committee,

and commended the establishment in 2017 of the Centre for the Prevention of

Radicalization to combat intolerance and the adoption of the 2015–2018 National Action

Plan for Equality between Women and Men.

21. The Islamic Republic of Iran made recommendations.

22. Iraq praised the consultative process with the national human rights institutions and

civil society, under the supervision of the Interministerial Human Rights Committee.

23. Ireland commended the establishment in 2015 of the Interministerial Human Rights

Committee to foster inter-agency cooperation and coordination in the field of human rights.

It welcomed the 2016 law characterizing wage inequalities as an offence. Ireland noted that

female genital mutilation was not a specific criminal offence.

24. Italy appreciated the ratification of the Optional Protocol to the Convention on the

Rights of the Child on a communications procedure and efforts to combat discrimination,

violence against women and domestic violence, as well as measures adopted to host and

integrate migrants, refugees and asylum seekers. It welcomed the commitment of

Luxembourg to human rights education and training.

25. The Lao People’s Democratic Republic welcomed the national action plan to combat

human trafficking and encouraged an active and effective anti-trafficking policy.

26. Lebanon commended Luxembourg for its work to implement its international human

rights commitments. It reiterated the importance of redoubling efforts to combat racial

discrimination.

27. Libya commended the creation in 2017 of the Centre for the Prevention of

Radicalization.

28. Madagascar appreciated the ratification of the Convention on the Reduction of

Statelessness and the Optional Protocol to the Convention on the Rights of the Child on a

communications procedure. It welcomed the introduction into the Labour Code of the

principle of wage equality, the creation of the Interministerial Human Rights Committee

and the adoption of the law on domestic violence.

29. Maldives welcomed the establishment of the Interministerial Human Rights

Committee to oversee the human rights obligations of Luxembourg. It appreciated the

amendment to the Labour Code to address wage inequalities and welcomed legislative

efforts to combat violence against women and children.

30. Mexico welcomed the implementation of the 2015–2018 National Action Plan for

Equality between Women and Men as one of the priority areas of public policy. Mexico

commended Luxembourg for answering the appeal of the United Nations High

Commissioner for Refugees and welcoming Syrian refugees as part of the European

resettlement programme, which tried to provide support to more than 3 million persons.

31. Mongolia commended the ratification of the Optional Protocol to the Convention on

the Rights of the Child on a communications procedure and noted improvements in

combating discrimination against women.

32. Montenegro encouraged Luxembourg to put in place additional measures to prevent

and address all forms of violence against children, including on the Internet.

33. Morocco welcomed the ratification of the Optional Protocol to the Convention on

the Rights of the Child on a communications procedure and the intention of Luxembourg to

ratify the International Convention for the Protection of All Persons from Enforced

Disappearance. Morocco welcomed efforts to reduce national inequalities, particularly the

Bill on a social inclusion income scheme to replace the guaranteed minimum income and

the project to provide assistance to energy-poor households.

34. Mozambique congratulated Luxembourg for its efforts to address racism, the

adoption of the National Action Plan for Equality between Women and Men and the

revision of legislation on domestic violence aimed at preventing and eliminating all forms

of violence against women.

35. Myanmar recognized the measures taken by Luxembourg to improve human rights

education, including through the launching of the “Life and Society” education course. It

asked for more information on the challenges and good practices of Luxembourg in

promoting human rights education, given the plans to include human rights education in the

curriculum of its primary schools.

36. Nepal welcomed the establishment of the Interministerial Human Rights Committee,

steps taken to enhance gender equality and women’s political and economic participation

and measures taken to combat trafficking in persons. It expressed appreciation for the social

welfare system.

37. The Netherlands congratulated Luxembourg on the adoption and implementation of

the draft law on marriage between same-sex persons. It encouraged Luxembourg to lead by

example in the protection of press freedom worldwide. It considered that a national action

plan on business and human rights was particularly relevant, as Luxembourg was home to

many large companies.

38. Pakistan regretted that a number of issues still needed to be addressed, including the

non-renewal of the mandate of the special standing commission to combat racial

discrimination.

39. The Philippines commended the ratification by Luxembourg of the Optional

Protocol to the Convention on the Rights of the Child on a communications procedure and

the Optional Protocol to the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural

Rights. It expressed support for the efforts of Luxembourg on women’s issues. It noted the

efforts made by Luxembourg against trafficking in persons.

40. Portugal welcomed the positive steps taken by Luxembourg since the last universal

periodic review to ensure equality between the sexes, by strengthening the participation of

women in politics and the economy.

41. The Republic of Korea appreciated the ratification by Luxembourg of most

international human rights instruments. It expressed the wish that programmes, such as the

National Action Plan for Equality between Women and Men and the National Integration

and Anti-discrimination Action Plan, be effectively implemented.

42. The Russian Federation noted the efforts by Luxembourg to address issues relating

to the promotion and protection of the rights of migrants. It noted, however, that the

problems faced by migrants, in particular in the area of employment, were of a systemic

nature.

43. Senegal welcomed the adoption of various measures, including the appointment of

an Ambassador-at-Large for Human Rights, the establishment of an Interministerial Human

Rights Committee and the submission of a midterm report.

44. Sierra Leone encouraged Luxembourg to consider reallocating powers to the

National Council for Foreigners in order to maintain the scope of the issue of racial

discrimination. It also encouraged Luxembourg to expedite the legislative reforms

necessary to ensure that the acquisition of nationality was accorded to children born out of

wedlock.

45. Slovenia expressed appreciation for the midterm report of the universal periodic

review. It welcomed information on positive developments, such as the ratification of

international human rights instruments and the adoption of the law on same-sex marriage.

46. Spain welcomed the ratification of the Optional Protocol to the International

Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights, and the Optional Protocol to the

Convention on the Rights of the Child on a communications procedure. It was concerned

regarding the high level of unemployment of persons with disabilities and that children

could be placed in solitary confinement for up to 10 days as a form of punishment.

47. The State of Palestine commended efforts to strengthen public participation in

political life and to improve both governance and the performance of government services.

It welcomed the progress made in the sphere of education and the plans to introduce a

national action plan to implement the Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights.

48. Australia welcomed the commitment of Luxembourg to gender equality and the

rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex persons. It welcomed increased

law enforcement procedures to counter human trafficking and commended Luxembourg for

legalizing same-sex marriage. It acknowledged the efforts of Luxembourg to support

gender equality.

49. The Syrian Arab Republic took note of the national report, the compilation report

and the summary of stakeholders’ submissions prepared by OHCHR. It also noted the new

legislation and proposed institutional measures to promote human rights.

50. Timor-Leste welcomed the efforts made by Luxembourg to combat and raise

awareness of child trafficking, sexual exploitation and sex tourism. It commended, in

particular, the facilitation and granting of residence permits to child victims of trafficking.

51. Togo expressed appreciation for the action taken to reduce inequalities between the

sexes and to favour social inclusion and the realization of economic and social rights. It

welcomed the adoption of a law concerning the recognition of professional qualifications

obtained outside the European Union.

52. Tunisia welcomed the measures taken to implement the recommendations received

during the previous cycle of the universal periodic review, in particular the strengthening of

the institutional and legislative framework for human rights. It also welcomed the efforts to

combat human trafficking, as well as the efforts to ensure gender equality and to fight the

sexual exploitation of children and women.

53. Ukraine commended the high level of implementation of the recommendations from

the second cycle of the universal periodic review. It appreciated the practical contribution

of Luxembourg to solving the migration crisis in Europe, as well as the new immigration

law of February 2017.

54. The United Kingdom was pleased at the ratification of Protocol No. 15 amending

the Convention for the Protection of Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms. It

commended the action taken to combat modern slavery and human trafficking. It hoped that

Luxembourg would submit its report under the International Covenant on Civil and

Political Rights without further delay.

55. The United States of America commended the robust commitment of Luxembourg

to human rights and the rule of law. It noted, however, the past reports of prisoner-on-

prisoner violence, continued challenges in combating gender-based violence, including

domestic violence, and trafficking in persons for sexual and labour exploitation.

56. Uruguay highlighted legislative reforms to protect the rights of lesbian, gay,

bisexual, transgender and intersex persons and the ratification of the Optional Protocol to

the Convention on the Rights of the Child on a communications procedure and the Optional

Protocol to the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights.

57. The Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela noted the ratification by Luxembourg of

international human rights instruments and welcomed the policy of including all foreign

children in the educational system from an early age regardless of their migration status. It

also highlighted measures to ensure gender equality.

58. Viet Nam welcomed the implementation of public policies for the promotion and

protection of economic, social and cultural rights, as well as the rights of vulnerable

persons, such as women, children and persons with disabilities.

59. Algeria noted with satisfaction the efforts of Luxembourg to prevent prison

overcrowding and the future construction of a new penitentiary centre. It welcomed the

issuance of residence permits for child victims of trafficking, and appreciated efforts to

raise awareness of child trafficking, sexual exploitation and sex tourism.

60. Andorra welcomed Bill No. 7167 to effectively combat gender-based violence and

domestic violence, as well as the signature of the Council of Europe Convention on

Preventing and Combating Violence against Women and Domestic Violence.

61. Angola expressed satisfaction at the ratification of the Optional Protocol to the

International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights, and the commitments by

Luxembourg to reduce social inequalities.

62. Luxembourg cited several developments with regard to progress made in the

implementation of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. On 4

December 2017, the Ministry of the Family, Integration and the Greater Region had

organized an evening of discussions bringing together some one hundred representatives of

civil society and several ministerial departments. The talks were intended to take stock of

measures taken to implement the action plan on the Convention on the Rights of Persons

with Disabilities and agree on a second action plan for its implementation. Luxembourg

cited another key advisory body, the Higher Council for Persons with Disabilities, the

mission of which was to advise on any draft bill on disabilities submitted by the

Government. The Higher Council had, for example, been consulted in late 2017 and early

2018 on bills relating to the accessibility of venues open to the public, inclusive education

and support for inclusion in employment.

63. Regarding measures to combat the sexual exploitation of children, Luxembourg had

introduced compulsory courses on the dangers of Internet grooming/sexting for secondary

schoolchildren aged between 12 and 13. Police agents also ran courses on such dangers in

primary schools. Moreover, a helpline called “BEE SECURE” was available for advising

children in that respect. The Ministries of National Education and Health had jointly

introduced a sexual and emotional health education programme. As part of efforts to

combat tourism for the sexual abuse of minors, Luxembourg had supported advertising

campaigns by the non-governmental organization End Child Prostitution and Trafficking, in

collaboration with the airline company Luxair and the tourism sector. To further secure the

circle of trust, a youth police record had been introduced, which was requested by any

employer in the educational and social sectors with a view to protecting children against

persons convicted of child sexual abuse. In addition, a procedure for detecting ongoing

situations of sexual abuse had been introduced along with compulsory teacher training in

that field.

64. With regard to family reunification, Luxembourg applied Council Directive

2003/86/EC of the European Union. It did not intend to extend the relevant procedure

beyond the current three-month limit, but its Directorate for Immigration let the persons

concerned provide initial proof of family ties within the three-month deadline and

subsequently finalize applications.

65. Regarding the political and economic advancement of women, Luxembourg

reported that the Law of 15 December 2016 on the introduction of legal quotas had entered

into force and would apply for the first time to the parliamentary elections scheduled for

October 2018. In the municipal elections of October 2017, the percentage of women, both

candidates and those elected, had risen by some 3 per cent. Women accounted for 1,274 of

the 3,575 candidates, or 35.6 per cent, up from 32 per cent in the 2011 municipal elections.

The percentage of women elected stood at 24.85 per cent, compared with 22.2 per cent in

2011.

66. As for the restitution of illicitly gained assets to foreign citizens and Governments as

part of the fight against corruption, Luxembourg had adopted a holistic system of asset

restitution by introducing a new chapter in the Code of Criminal Procedure.

67. Luxembourg had ratified the Arms Trade Treaty and fully implemented it. Bill No.

6708 on the control of the export, transfer, transit and importation of goods of a strictly

civilian nature, defence-related products and products of dual usage would likely enter into

force in the first semester of 2018.

68. Argentina welcomed the ratification in March 2017 of the Convention on the

Reduction of Statelessness and other international instruments on that issue.

69. Armenia expressed appreciation for the ratification of the international instruments

recommended during the second cycle of the universal periodic review and achievements in

strengthening gender equality. It welcomed the efforts to combat violence against children.

70. Switzerland welcomed the measures taken by Luxembourg to strengthen gender

equality, the political and economic participation of women, as well as the rights of

transgender and intersex persons, and measures to prevent domestic violence.

71. Belarus noted the establishment of the Interministerial Human Rights Committee

and hoped that that mechanism would accelerate the consideration of the most pressing

human rights issues, in accordance with the preoccupations of the international community,

and promptly respond to new challenges.

72. Bhutan acknowledged the ratification of the Convention on the Reduction of

Statelessness, the Optional Protocol to the International Covenant on Economic, Social and

Cultural Rights and the Optional Protocol to the Convention on the Rights of the Child on a

communications procedure. It noted the active promotion of human rights education in

schools through courses on values.

73. Bosnia and Herzegovina welcomed the ratification of the Optional Protocol to the

International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights and the Optional Protocol

to the Convention on the Rights of the Child on a communications procedure. It also noted

that Luxembourg had advanced in strengthening gender equality and women’s political and

economic participation.

74. Brazil encouraged Luxembourg to adopt further measures to guarantee the rights of

the child, especially those in conflict with the law or those subjected to trafficking and

sexual exploitation.

75. Bulgaria commended Luxembourg for the steps it had taken to enhance equality

between women and men and women’s political and economic participation. It noted with

appreciation that Luxembourg attached particular importance to responding to the influx of

refugees and migrants into Europe.

76. Burkina Faso noted with interest Bill No. 7167 criminalizing female genital

mutilation and urged Luxembourg to finalize it.

77. Cabo Verde noted with satisfaction the integration of the sustainable development

dimension into human rights. It welcomed the introduction into the Labour Code of the

principle of equal pay for work of equal value and the reform of parental leave.

78. Canada welcomed the steps taken to promote gender equality, protect victims of

trafficking in persons, improve accessibility for persons with disabilities and clarify laws on

child pornography. Canada highlighted the efforts of Luxembourg to fulfil its commitment

to host refugees and asylum seekers.

79. Chad welcomed the establishment of the Interministerial Human Rights Committee.

It also welcomed the ratification by Luxembourg of the Convention on the Reduction of

Statelessness.

80. Chile urged Luxembourg to continue its programmes on human rights training at all

education levels and for civil servants.

81. China noted that Luxembourg attached importance to the implementation of the

2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, the promotion of social and economic

development, equality and social inclusion, the prevention of racism and xenophobia, and

the fight against violence against women and children and human trafficking.

82. Côte d’Ivoire appreciated the establishment of the Interministerial Human Rights

Committee in 2015. It expressed concern about reports of racism and xenophobia,

particularly against foreigners, refugees and asylum seekers.

83. Cyprus commended Luxembourg for the concrete measures taken with a view to

enhancing implementation of its human rights obligations. It welcomed the ratification of

the Optional Protocol to the Convention on the Rights of the Child on a communications

procedure.

84. Czechia thanked Luxembourg for the comments on its advance questions. It

acknowledged the progress of Luxembourg on many areas of human rights.

85. Ecuador congratulated Luxembourg for drafting the national strategy to implement

the Sustainable Development Goals, as well as the commitment to reduce inequality at the

national level, to promote social inclusion and to guarantee economic, social and cultural

rights. It expressed concern about the punishment imposed on those who had filtered

documents on the tax avoidance schemes of large businesses.

86. Egypt made recommendations.

87. El Salvador commended Luxembourg for ratifying most human rights instruments,

appointing an Ambassador-at-Large for Human Rights, and establishing an Interministerial

Human Rights Committee. It noted the willingness of Luxembourg to continue to cooperate

at the international level on all matters relating to resettlement, the welcoming of asylum

seekers and the fight against trafficking in persons.

88. Estonia welcomed the 2016 Law on the reform of parental leave. It welcomed

efforts to combat and raise awareness of child trafficking, sexual exploitation and sex

tourism and encouraged Luxembourg to continue that work. It encouraged Luxembourg to

ensure sufficient resources for the functioning of the National Children’s Bureau. It

commended Luxembourg for its strong support of the International Criminal Court.

89. France welcomed the ratification by Luxembourg of the Optional Protocol to the

Convention on the Rights of the Child on a communications procedure, the Optional

Protocol to the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights, the

establishment of an Interministerial Human Rights Committee and enhancement of the

rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex persons.

90. Georgia noted with satisfaction the ratification of the Optional Protocol to the

Convention on the Rights of the Child on a communications procedure and the Optional

Protocol to the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights. It

commended the efforts of Luxembourg to promote gender equality and women’s political

and economic participation.

91. Germany underlined the generally high human rights standards in Luxembourg and

made a recommendation.

92. Greece expressed its appreciation for the measures taken to address inequalities in

employment opportunities and social protection, and in particular for the assistance

provided to energy-poor households. It also welcomed the strengthening of efforts to

combat racism, intolerance and discrimination through sensitization, information, education

and complementary campaigns for the whole of society.

93. Honduras welcomed the decision of Luxembourg to ratify the Council of Europe

Convention on Preventing and Combating Violence against Women and Domestic

Violence (Istanbul Convention). It welcomed the creation of the National Office for

Children and the establishment of an interministerial coordinating body for the rights of the

child. It also welcomed the measures adopted to combat the use of children in sex tourism,

the inclusion of the principle of equal pay in the Labour Code and the reform of parental

leave guaranteeing that women and men had the same professional opportunities.

94. Iceland commended Luxembourg for its commitment to upholding human rights and

its commitment to advocate such rights and fundamental freedoms in its bilateral and

multilateral relations.

95. The head of the Luxembourg delegation explained that Luxembourg had not ratified

the International Convention on the Protection of the Rights of All Migrant Workers and

Members of Their Families as it was a matter within the competence of the European

Union. Member States of the European Union could not ratify the Convention unilaterally.

96. Luxembourg reported that racist and hate speech, in particular on the Internet, was

prohibited by the Criminal Code. Moreover, a code of professional ethics had been drafted

for the press.

97. With regard to gender equality, it was pleased to report that at the end of 2017, the

wage gap between men and women in Luxembourg had decreased to 5.4 per cent, the

lowest in the European Union.

98. Luxembourg created a national programme for the social and professional

integration of refugees and asylum seekers soon after their arrival. Although a variety of

languages were used in the country, Luxembourgish was viewed as the language of

integration.

99. Luxembourg viewed all children as vulnerable beings in need of protection. It had

decided against creating a criminal code for minors, as it had opted for a protective rather

than a punitive approach. In respect of the deprivation of liberty for minors, on 1 November

2017, the new closed security unit for minors in Dreiborn had become operational. Minors

were no longer isolated; rather, they were placed for renewable three-month periods. An

interdisciplinary team was available to supervise such minors. The purpose of the security

unit was to avoid putting minors in jail, as had previously been the case.

100. Draft bill No. 7008 submitted by the Minister of Justice strengthened efforts to

combat the exploitation of prostitution, procurement and trafficking in persons for sexual

purposes. Such efforts depended on cooperation between actors in the field, the future

commission to combat prostitution and the committee for monitoring efforts to combat

trafficking in human beings.

101. Regarding domestic violence, draft bill No. 7167 foresaw the introduction of

preventive and protective measures against all forms of gender-based violence, including

sexual violence. In 2016, the Ministry of Equal Opportunities had certified a psychosocial

counselling service for child and adolescent victims of violence operated by the Pro Familia

Foundation.

102. With regard to the rights of persons with disabilities, Luxembourg cited ongoing

legislative and practical efforts to improve accessibility for such persons. Regarding

employment of persons with disabilities, a bill was drafted to simplify administrative

procedures in that respect and ensure more equal treatment for persons with disabilities.

103. In the field of human rights education, Luxembourg highlighted that regarding its

“Life and Society” initiative, Myanmar had raised the possibility of cooperation. The head

of delegation welcomed this and proposed to explore that possibility at the bilateral level.

He also stated that police officers were given basic human rights education as part of their

basic training.

104. With regard to the efforts to welcome persons seeking protection and meet the

special needs of vulnerable persons, Luxembourg highlighted the possibility to apply

flexibility to Eurodac’s Dublin Rules.

105. Luxembourg concluded by appealing to all — member States and civil society —

who made vital contributions to the Human Rights Council to redouble their efforts to work

towards an order in which the rights of all individuals and all peoples were respected,

protected and promoted.

II. Conclusions and/or recommendations

106. The following recommendations will be examined by Luxembourg, which will

provide responses in due time, but no later than the thirty-eighth session of the

Human Rights Council:

106.1 Withdraw the reservations to the Convention on the Rights of the

Child, which could be contrary to the object and purpose of the Convention

(Mexico);

106.2 Consider withdrawing its reservations to articles 2, 6, 7 and 15 of

the Convention on the Rights of the Child, which, according to the Committee

on the Rights of the Child, appear to be incompatible with the object and

purpose of the Convention (Burkina Faso);

106.3 Reconsider ratifying the International Convention on the

Protection of the Rights of All Migrant Workers and Members of Their

Families (Indonesia);

106.4 Consider ratifying the International Convention on the Protection

of the Rights of All Migrant Workers and Members of Their Families

(Philippines) (Uruguay) (Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela);

106.5 Consider ratifying the ILO Domestic Workers Convention, 2011

(No. 189) (Philippines) (Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela);

106.6 Consider the ratification of the International Convention on the

Protection of the Rights of All Migrant Workers and Members of Their

Families (Togo);

106.7 Continue to work so that the ratification of the International

Convention on the Protection of the Rights of All Migrant Workers and

Members of Their Families can become a reality in Luxembourg (Cabo Verde);

106.8 Ratify the International Convention on the Protection of the

Rights of Migrant Workers and Members of Their Families (Egypt)

(Honduras);

106.9 Ratify the International Convention on the Protection of the

Rights of Migrant Workers and Members of Their Families (El Salvador);

106.10 Withdraw its reservations to the Convention on the Rights of the

Child (Honduras);

106.11 Ratify the International Convention for the Protection of All

Persons from Enforced Disappearance (Czechia) (France) (Greece) (Mongolia);

106.12 Ratify the International Convention for the Protection of All

Persons from Enforced Disappearance (Montenegro);

106.13 Accede to the International Convention for the Protection of All

Persons from Enforced Disappearance (Sierra Leone);

106.14 Speed up the ratification of the International Convention for the

Protection of All Persons from Enforced Disappearance (Togo);

106.15 Continue legal procedures to ratify the International Convention

for the Protection of All Persons from Enforced Disappearance (Tunisia);

106.16 Finalize the process of ratification of the International Convention

for the Protection of All Persons from Enforced Disappearance (Ukraine);

106.17 Continue its efforts towards the ratification of the International

Convention for the Protection of All Persons from Enforced Disappearance

(Argentina);

106.18 Continue its efforts aimed at ratifying the International

Convention for the Protection of All Persons from Enforced Disappearance

(Switzerland);

106.19 Strengthen efforts aimed at ratifying the International

Convention for the Protection of All Persons from Enforced Disappearance

(Bosnia and Herzegovina);

106.20 Ratify the ILO Domestic Workers Convention, 2011 (No. 189)

(Portugal);

106.21 Ratify the Protocol of 2014 to the Forced Labour Convention,

1930 (No. 29) (United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland);

106.22 Intensify efforts to ratify the Council of Europe Convention on

Preventing and Combating Violence against Women and Domestic Violence

(Montenegro);

106.23 Ratify the Council of Europe Convention on Preventing and

Combating Violence against Women and Domestic Violence (Istanbul

Convention) (Sierra Leone);

106.24 Continue with efforts for early ratification and implementation of

the Istanbul Convention (Slovenia);

106.25 Ratify the Council of Europe Convention on Preventing and

Combating Violence against Women and Domestic Violence (Istanbul

Convention) (Bosnia and Herzegovina) (Italy) (Madagascar) (Spain);

106.26 Continue legal procedures to ratify the Council of Europe

Convention on Preventing and Combating Violence against Women and

Domestic Violence (Istanbul Convention) (Tunisia);

106.27 Ratify, as soon as possible, the Council of Europe Convention on

Preventing and Combating Violence against Women and Domestic Violence

(Istanbul Convention) (Andorra);

106.28 Accelerate the process of ratification of the Council of Europe

Convention on Preventing and Combating Violence against Women and

Domestic Violence (Istanbul Convention) (Georgia);

106.29 Ratify the ILO Domestic Workers Convention, 2011 (No. 189)

(Madagascar);

106.30 Strengthen the role of national institutions and mechanisms for

the follow-up of its commitments in the area of human rights (Morocco);

106.31 Expedite measures aimed at ensuring that reports to human

rights treaty bodies are submitted on time (Ukraine);

106.32 Adopt, as a matter of policy, an open, merit-based process when

selecting national candidates for United Nations treaty body elections (United

Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland);

106.33 Submit its report to the Human Rights Committee (Uruguay);

106.34 Continue cooperation with the international human rights

mechanisms and bodies (Morocco);

106.35 Strengthen international cooperation to promote and protect

human rights, especially through technical assistance (Viet Nam);

106.36 Introduce the offence of genital mutilation in the Criminal Code

(Togo);

106.37 Bring the list of grounds of discrimination and the scope of anti-

discrimination legislation into line with those of article 14 of the Convention for

the Protection of Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms (European

Convention on Human Rights) and article 1 of its Protocol No. 12 (Ireland);

106.38 Consider bringing the definition of racial discrimination

contained in the 2006 law into line with article 1 of the International

Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination (Burkina

Faso);

106.39 Strengthen measures so as to combat all types of discrimination,

namely by reviewing the law on equal treatment of 28 November 2006

regarding the Centre for Equal Treatment (Côte d’Ivoire);

106.40 Consider introducing into its laws, an aggravating circumstance

for crimes that are racially motivated, as also recommended by the Committee

on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination (Philippines);

106.41 Introduce into its criminal legislation an aggravating

circumstance for racially motivated crimes (Greece);

106.42 Immediately cease the political practice of imposing unilateral

coercive punitive measures against other countries and initiate the immediate

lifting of these measures as punishment issued by an internal government

decision that exceeded the borders of Luxembourg and violated the rights of

citizens of these countries in clear violation of common article 1 (2) of the two

International Covenants (Syrian Arab Republic);

106.43 Continue giving the greatest possible scope, flexibility and

coverage to its migration policy (Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela);

106.44 Ensure that the Consultative Commission on Human Rights and

the Centre for Equal Treatment have the necessary legal authority to process

complaints regarding cases of discrimination, in particular of multiple

discrimination or discrimination in the private sector, including the authority

required to resolve such complaints (Honduras);

106.45 Continue to progress the implementation of its national action

plan on equality (Australia);

106.46 Redouble its efforts to strengthen human rights education and

training programmes, particularly for government officials and the security

forces (Myanmar);

106.47 Introduce compulsory human rights training for civil servants

and public employees, including judges, magistrates and lawyers (Pakistan);

106.48 Ensure human rights training for all officials, whether civilians or

police officials, who accompany those seeking international protection

throughout this process (Canada);

106.49 Conduct campaigns to raise the awareness of journalists of the

International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial

Discrimination (Timor-Leste);

106.50 Take practical measures to avoid tax evasion considering its

impact on human rights (Ecuador);

106.51 Put an end to and eliminate all forms and manifestations of

discrimination, xenophobia and Islamophobia and hate speech in the media,

especially against the Muslim community and ensure that the social media and

Internet access providers ban hate speech (Islamic Republic of Iran);

106.52 Introduce into the constitution a provision guaranteeing the right

of all individuals to equal treatment and ensure a remedy for cases of

discrimination and hate speech, including in the media and on the Internet, and

broadcast it without secrecy, providing statistics about it (Syrian Arab

Republic);

106.53 Strengthen the policy of social inclusion for the enjoyment of

economic and social rights, especially for migrants (Angola);

106.54 Continue to adopt effective legislative and administrative

measures to guarantee the rights of vulnerable groups, such as women, children

and persons with disabilities (China);

106.55 Continue to enhance its efforts aimed at combating all forms of

discrimination and other related forms of intolerance (Cyprus);

106.56 Combat all forms of discrimination through campaigns so as to

eliminate the spread of negative stereotypes (Ecuador);

106.57 Continue to progress legal protections for lesbian, gay, bisexual,

transgender and intersex persons by adopting the draft law of May 2017 on the

modification of sex and names, and amendment of the Civil Code, and

increasing publicly available information on rights for intersex persons

(Australia);

106.58 Continue its efforts to combat racial discrimination and

xenophobia (Nepal);

106.59 Introduce legislative provisions for banning and declaring illegal

any organization that incites racial discrimination (Pakistan);

106.60 Take legal measures in order to combat acts of racism,

xenophobia and Islamophobia and their manifestation (Pakistan);

106.61 Strengthen the means to combat racism, xenophobia and

discrimination by raising awareness and the adoption of laws and regulations

(Senegal);

106.62 Enact legislation that is more consistent with the International

Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination (Iraq);

106.63 Continue efforts to combat racial discrimination and hate speech

against foreigners in order to raise awareness and increase a culture of

diversity and tolerance (Tunisia);

106.64 Deepen the measures of investigation and sanction of speeches and

acts of hatred, xenophobia, discrimination and incitement to violence towards

migrants and minorities, as well as all dissemination of stereotypes about

certain ethnic groups (Argentina);

106.65 Strengthen legislative measures to fight racial discrimination and

xenophobia (Belarus);

106.66 Amend the legislation on equal treatment with the aim of

including the criteria of national origin, colour or descent in the definition of

racial discrimination, in line with the International Convention on the

Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination (Brazil);

106.67 Enhance and develop laws to combat racial discrimination with a

view to eliminating all forms of discrimination and its manifestations

(Lebanon);

106.68 Pursue all efforts to combat racism, xenophobia and other forms

of hatred (Libya);

106.69 Review its domestic law in order to introduce into its criminal

legislation an aggravating circumstance for racially motivated crimes

(Honduras);

106.70 Continue developing a national action plan on business and

human rights (Netherlands);

106.71 Take the necessary steps to ensure that its national action plan to

implement the Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights includes

provisions that would ensure that Luxembourg’s companies are not involved in

any activity that has a negative impact on the enjoyment of human rights,

particularly in conflict areas; this includes situations of foreign occupation, in

which there are heightened risks of human rights abuses (State of Palestine);

106.72 Continue efforts for the implementation of the national plan of

action on business and human rights and share its experience in this area with

the international community (Chile);

106.73 Engage actively with the international community in the efforts

for the promotion and protection of human rights in the context of climate

change (Viet Nam);

106.74 Ensure the access of persons deprived of their liberty to medical

treatment, including to external medical care (Portugal);

106.75 Strengthen the protection of juveniles in detention, by receiving

them within a framework that is conducive to re-education, separate from the

places reserved for incarcerated adults (Senegal);

106.76 Ensure that minors are not detained in holding centres or prisons,

nor kept in solitary confinement (Sierra Leone);

106.77 Repeal all measures that involve the placement of children in

solitary confinement and replace these with legislation that is in compliance

with the Convention on the Rights of the Child and the best interests of the

child (Spain);

106.78 Continue implementation of remedial measures in the Schrassig

prison and the socio-educational centres for juveniles in Schrassig and

Dreiborn (United States of America);

106.79 Continue efforts to improve the detention conditions of minors

(Georgia);

106.80 Continue efforts to improve conditions in prisons, especially for

minors and other vulnerable groups, in line with recommendations of the

European Committee for the Prevention of Torture and Inhuman or Degrading

Treatment or Punishment (Germany);

106.81 Adopt immediately legislative measures that prohibit the

placement of children in solitary confinement (Honduras);

106.82 Strengthen measures to prevent and combat human trafficking,

including by improving the identification process of victims of human

trafficking (Indonesia);

106.83 Do more work on the protection of human rights of persons

seeking international protection and persons receiving such protection and

combat human trafficking and migrant smuggling (Mozambique);

106.84 Expedite efforts in prosecuting perpetrators of trafficking in

persons and to enhance measures to prevent these activities, and if racially

motivated, to consider this as an aggravating factor when prosecuting the

perpetrators (Philippines);

106.85 Continue the work to combat human trafficking, including by

developing a plan of action to combat trafficking in human beings, as well as by

identifying victims and providing them with rehabilitation services (Russian

Federation);

106.86 Combat trafficking in persons (Senegal);

106.87 Continue to strengthen its preventative anti-trafficking efforts,

particularly for newly arrived women and children in migrant communities

(Australia);

106.88 Prescribe and, where appropriate, impose punishment that is

sufficiently stringent to deter the crime of trafficking in persons (United States

of America);

106.89 Redouble efforts to combat trafficking in persons for the purpose

of labour exploitation; adopt a national action plan to combat trafficking in

persons for the purpose of exploitation, especially women and children; and

strengthen measures to prevent and improve the detection of cases of human

trafficking (Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela);

106.90 Continue its efforts in strengthening the capacity-building in the

fight against human trafficking and particularly combat violence against

women and girls (Lao People’s Democratic Republic);

106.91 Initiate a review of the regulatory framework of the media in

order to prevent and eliminate speech motivated by prejudice and

discriminatory stereotypes (Mexico);

106.92 Take additional measures to thoroughly protect all human rights

defenders, including journalists (Netherlands);

106.93 Review the regulatory framework of the mass media in order to

put an end to hate speech and racism, while respecting the independence of the

present mass media (Egypt);

106.94 Decriminalize defamation and include it as part of the civil code in

accordance with international standards (Estonia);

106.95 Encourage media to curb hate speech, while respecting freedom of

expression (Lebanon);

106.96 Take all measures necessary to prohibit and punish

discrimination and incitement to violence against vulnerable groups (Timor-

Leste);

106.97 Ensure that all hate crimes are effectively investigated and that

perpetrators are brought to justice (Russian Federation);

106.98 Maintain and officially publish statistics on hate crimes (Russian

Federation);

106.99 Take appropriate measures to prevent the spread of hate speech

in the media and on the Internet (Russian Federation);

106.100 Strengthen measures to prohibit and punish discrimination and

incitement to violence against vulnerable groups, and ensure that crimes

motivated by prejudice are investigated and prosecuted, and perpetrators

convicted and punished (Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela);

106.101 Take all necessary measures to prohibit and sanction all

discrimination or incitement to violence targeting vulnerable groups and to

make sure that all offences based on hatred are investigated and prosecuted,

and that the perpetrators of such offences are convicted and punished

(Algeria);

106.102 Pay appropriate attention to identify and prosecute perpetrators

of hate-based crimes and bring them to justice (Belarus);

106.103 Protect the right to housing by ensuring that persons who benefit

from an international protection status are able to find affordable housing

(Canada);

106.104 Take all the measures necessary to facilitate access to the labour

market for persons of foreign, non-European Union origin, particularly women

(Pakistan);

106.105 Adopt positive measures to facilitate access to the job market for

persons with migration backgrounds with a low level of education (Islamic

Republic of Iran);

106.106 Take all necessary measures to facilitate the access of foreigners to

the labour market and of foreigners from outside the European Union (Côte

d’Ivoire);

106.107 Accelerate its efforts to promote and protect the rights of persons

with disabilities, including children with disabilities, to ensure accessibility to

the health-care services and facilities in the community (Islamic Republic of

Iran);

106.108 Strengthen the prevention of suicides among adolescents by

increasing access to psychosocial and counselling support services (Portugal);

106.109 Continue to invest in the necessary resources to improve and

expand educational facilities and opportunities, in order to ensure the right to

quality education for all children, including asylum-seeking and refugee

children, is achieved (State of Palestine);

106.110 Take further steps to integrate children with special needs into

regular educational establishments (Bulgaria);

106.111 Continue to invest the necessary resources to improve and expand

educational facilities and opportunities to ensure the right of all children,

including those of migrant workers and asylum-seeking and refugee children,

to access quality education in Luxembourg (Iceland);

106.112 Ensure that the prohibition of gender-based discrimination is duly

complied with, and intensify efforts to reduce the wage gap between women

and men (Uruguay);

106.113 Continue to make efforts to combat gender-based violence and

violence against women and girls, as well as domestic violence (Myanmar);

106.114 Implement programmes to promote cooperation between NGOs

and law enforcement to combat domestic violence and other forms of gender-

based violence (United States of America);

106.115 Proceed with proposed legislative reforms to introduce the specific

criminal offence of female genital mutilation to the Criminal Code (Ireland);

106.116 Continue its efforts to revise legislation on domestic violence

through the adoption of Bill No. 7167, which would protect women and

children against domestic violence (Bhutan);

106.117 Continue empowering women and enhance their role in political

and economic life (Mongolia);

106.118 Continue to take effective measures aimed at ensuring the

participation of women in the political and economic life of the country

(Armenia);

106.119 Continue its work towards enhancing gender equality and

women’s political and economic empowerment (Iceland);

106.120 Modify the Criminal Code and other legislation to ensure that all

children are fully protected from child prostitution (Sierra Leone);

106.121 Continue efforts aimed at combating violence against women and

girls (Angola);

106.122 Accelerate work to introduce amendments to the legislation so as

to provide comprehensive protection to children from child trafficking, child

prostitution and child pornography (Belarus);

106.123 Enhance efforts so as to approve legal reforms with the purpose of

guaranteeing equality for children born out of wedlock (Chile);

106.124 Respect its legal obligations under the Convention on the Rights of

the Child for the protection of children born out of wedlock, unregistered or

recognized births from both parents (Syrian Arab Republic);

106.125 Continue improving its national legal framework to protect

children from child sexual exploitation (Indonesia);

106.126 Develop a more accurate definition of child pornography to

ensure the criminalization of pictures of children that fall outside the definition

of the Optional Protocol to the Convention on the Rights of the Child on the

sale of children, child prostitution and child pornography (Islamic Republic of

Iran);

106.127 Develop new legislation and action plans for the offences of child

trafficking and sexual exploitation (or what is known as sex tourism with

children outside the national border) in particular to protect the most

vulnerable children, such as migrants and asylum seekers, and full protection

for unaccompanied children (Syrian Arab Republic);

106.128 Adopt legislative and other measures to ensure the prompt

removal of online images of child abuse from Internet hosting services

registered in Luxembourg (United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern

Ireland);

106.129 Continue to take the necessary measures to implement all

elements of the Optional Protocol to the Convention on the Rights of the Child

on the sale of children, child prostitution and child pornography, notably by

strengthening its legal framework to protect children from sexual exploitation

(Switzerland);

106.130 Establish special mechanisms and procedures to detect cases of

children at risk, particularly among children in situations of vulnerability, and

strengthen is prevention system and the protection of potential victims of

trafficking (Honduras);

106.131 Strengthen the juvenile justice system so as to be fully in line with

the Convention on the Rights of the Child (Maldives);

106.132 Consider restorative justice practices to rehabilitate children in

conflict with the law (Maldives);

106.133 Review its juvenile justice system to be in line with the Convention

on the Rights of Child by placing them in new detention units for juveniles,

along with developing diversion mechanisms and alternatives to detention and

punishment (Republic of Korea);

106.134 Establish a juvenile justice system that allows judges to deal with

children in an age-appropriate manner (Iraq);

106.135 Develop a juvenile justice system that allows children to be treated

in the court system in an age-appropriate manner (Lebanon);

106.136 Promote a broader participation of persons with disabilities in the

public and private sectors (Portugal);

106.137 Encourage the hiring of persons with disabilities in both the

private and the public sectors through fiscal and other measures (Spain);

106.138 Continue efforts aimed at guaranteeing better access to

employment for persons with disabilities (Algeria);

106.139 Ensure the implementation of the Convention on the Rights of

Persons with Disabilities (Chad);

106.140 Adopt public policies with the aim of promoting access to

employment for persons with disabilities by establishing, if need be, specific

temporary measures to achieve this goal (Chile);

106.141 Continue and intensify efforts to comply with the principles

enshrined in the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities,

particularly by improving the involvement of people with disabilities in

decision-making processes that concern them (Czechia);

106.142 Ensure that the implementation at the national level of the

Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities is guaranteed

(Madagascar);

106.143 Consider alternatives to the detention of migrants, including

individuals whose asylum claims have been rejected, and redouble efforts in the

identification and reception of vulnerable persons among migrants, refugees

and asylum seekers, in particular those who are stateless or have experienced

torture, sexual abuse or human trafficking (Brazil);

106.144 Adopt positive measures in order to facilitate access by migrants

to all levels of education as well as the labour market, to invest in their

vocational training and to recognize foreign qualifications (Egypt);

106.145 Intensify the teaching of official languages to minorities in a

vulnerable situation, such as migrants and refugees, invest in their professional

training and facilitate the recognition of degrees and diplomas obtained

abroad, which will contribute to their integration (Mexico);

106.146 Continue efforts to promote refugee integration and fair

employment of immigrants (Republic of Korea);

106.147 Take special measures to improve access of migrants to the labour

market (Russian Federation);

106.148 Ensure that vulnerable persons among those seeking international

protection are promptly identified as they come into the offices of the

Luxembourg Reception and Integration Agency (Canada);

106.149 Take further effective measures to protect the rights of ethnic

minorities, refugees and migrants (China).

107. All conclusions and/or recommendations contained in the present report reflect

the position of the submitting State(s) and/or the State under review. They should not

be construed as endorsed by the Working Group as a whole.

Annex

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Composition of the delegation

The delegation of Luxembourg was headed by H.E. Mr. Jean Asselborn, Minister

for Foreign and European Affairs and composed of the following members:

• S.E. M. Pierre-Louis Lorenz, Ambassadeur, Représentant Permanent du Grand-

Duché de Luxembourg auprès de l’Office des Nations Unies à Genève;

• S.E. M. Olivier Maes, Ambassadeur, Directeur des Affaires politiques; Ministère des

Affaires étrangères et européennes, Luxembourg;

• S.E. M. Christian Braun, Ambassadeur, Représentant Permanent du Grand-Duché de

Luxembourg auprès de l’Organisation des Nations Unies à New York;

• S.E. M. Marc Bichler, Ambassadeur itinérant pour les droits de l’homme, Ministère

des Affaires étrangères et européennes, Luxembourg;

• Mme Anne Goedert, Représentant Permanent adjoint du Grand-Duché de

Luxembourg auprès de l’Office des Nations Unies à Genève;

• Mme Christiane Martin, Conseillère, Direction de l’Immigration, Ministère des

Affaires étrangères et européennes, Luxembourg;

• M. Luc Dockendorf, Conseiller de Légation, Desk droits de l’homme, Direction

politique, Ministère des Affaires étrangères, Luxembourg;

• M. Thomas Barbancey, Attaché de presse du Ministre, Ministère des Affaires

étrangères et européennes, Luxembourg;

• Mme Marya Kuderska, Attachée, Représentation Permanente du Grand-Duché de

Luxembourg auprès de l’Office des Nations Unies à Genève;

• M. Christian Bintener, Département Coordination, Méthodologie, Informatique,

Service national d’action Sociale, Ministère de la Famille, de l’Intégration et de la

Grande Région, Luxembourg;

• M. Joseph Faber, Conseiller de Direction 1ère classe, Ministère du Travail, de

l’Emploi et de l’Economie sociale et solidaire, Luxembourg;

• Mme Claudine Konsbruck, Conseillère de Gouvernement 1ère classe, Ministère de

la Justice, Luxembourg;

• M. Claude Janizzi, Conseiller de Direction 1ère classe, Ministère de l’Education

nationale, de l’Enfance et de la Jeunesse, Luxembourg;

• Mme Véronique Piquard, Attachée de Gouvernement, Office Luxembourgeois de

l’Accueil et de l’Intégration (OLAI), Ministère de la Famille, de l’Intégration et à la

Grande Région, Luxembourg;

• Mme Martine Schmit, Conseillère, Direction (adj.), Ministère de la Sécurité

intérieure, Luxembourg;

• Mme Isabelle Schroeder, Juriste, Ministère de l’Egalité des chances, Luxembourg;

• M. Vincent Sybertz, Directeur, Centre de rétention, Luxembourg;

• Mme Sandy Zoller, Conseiller de direction, Division des personnes handicapées,

Ministère de la Famille, de l’Intégration et de la Grande Région, Luxembourg.