27 January 2026
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Ministry for Foreign Affairs
Statements
Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva

UPR51 - Iceland statement - Review of Nepal

UPR 51 - Nepal
Wednesday 21 January, 14:30-18:00

Mr. President,

Iceland welcomes the delegation of Nepal and its national report.

In the spirit of constructive engagement, Iceland recommends the following:

  1. Decriminalize and legalize abortion in all circumstances.
  2. Ensure universal access to CSE in and out of school settings.
  3. Protect and promote SRHR and ensure access to sexual and reproductive health services and information.
  4. Criminalize all forms of gender-based violence.
  5. Adopt comprehensive anti-discrimination legislation that explicitly prohibits discrimination against persons of diverse SOGIESC.
  6. Ban conversion therapy.

I wish Nepal all success for its review.

I thank you.