Universal Periodic Review Working Group – 45th Session

Universal Periodic Review of Chad

30 January 2024

Statement by Australia

Thank you, Vice President

Australia welcomes the distinguished delegation from Chad and thanks them for the presentation of their national report.

Australia welcomes Chad’s abolition of the death penalty and ratification of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities since its last review.

Australia recognises Chad’s role in regional stability while also expressing deep concern at reports of human rights violations by Chadian authorities.

Australia recommends Chad:

1. Investigate allegations of human rights violations by security forces, including excessive use of force, arbitrary arrests and detentions, and hold the perpetrators of these violations to account.
2. Repeal laws that discriminate against people based on their sexual orientation or gender identity.
3. Enforce legislative prohibitions and increase efforts to prevent violence against women and girls, including spousal rape, female genital mutilation, and child, early and forced marriage.