Calls for stronger rights protections at UN review

WACK 90.1 FM · NEWS | Published 10 November 2026 | News synthesis

Stronger protections for women, girls and LGBT people were among the United Kingdom’s recommendations during Trinidad and Tobago’s UN human rights review in Geneva on 9 November. Its published statement calls for better survivor support and implementation of measures against gender-based violence.

The UK also recommended amending the Equal Opportunity Act to prohibit discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity. Trinidad and Tobago’s delegation said recommendations would be considered with ministries and other stakeholders. These are recommendations from the review, not newly enacted domestic law.

Dated sources

UK Mission Geneva, November 9; Guardian, Jesse Ramdeo, November 9 21:50:16 / November 10 edition; UNOG recording production November 9

https://www.gov.uk/government/news/53rd-universal-periodic-review-of-human-rights-uk-statement-on-trinidad-and-tobago

https://www.guardian.co.tt/news/tt-faces-calls-for-stronger-human-rights-protections-at-un-review-6.2.2707014.450ed1345f

https://webtv.un.org/en/asset/k1v/k1v5od2yk7

Prepared from linked reporting and statements; not a WACK interview or eyewitness account.

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