第48回普遍的・定期的レビュー（UPR）作業部会対ガンビア共和国審査における竹内康朗専門調査員ステートメント（2025年1月21日）
令和7年1月21日
UPR of the Republic of The Gambia
Statement by Mr. TAKEUCHI Yasuaki, Human Rights Adviser
The Permanent Mission of Japan in Geneva
21 January 2025
The Permanent Mission of Japan in Geneva
21 January 2025
Thank you, Mr. Vice-President.
Japan warmly welcomes the delegation of the Republic of The Gambia to this session.
Japan welcomes the steady progress made by The Gambia in line with the SDGs and appreciates its continued efforts to protect and promote human rights and to build sustained peace and democracy.
In the spirit of constructive dialogue, Japan recommends that The Gambia:
I thank you.
Japan warmly welcomes the delegation of the Republic of The Gambia to this session.
Japan welcomes the steady progress made by The Gambia in line with the SDGs and appreciates its continued efforts to protect and promote human rights and to build sustained peace and democracy.
In the spirit of constructive dialogue, Japan recommends that The Gambia:
- continue and strengthen efforts to protect and promote the rights of women and girls, including through the implementation of measures to fulfill its commitment to addressing the root causes of female genital mutilation and child marriage; and
- continue and strengthen policies to uphold the fundamental freedom and right of expression, particularly for the media, enshrined in the ICCPR, including through ongoing legislative reforms.
I thank you.