Observation (CEACR) - adopted 2007, published 97th ILC session (2008)

The Committee notes that for several years the Government’s report has not replied to many of the points raised in its comments. The Committee is aware that because of the crisis in the country and its social and economic consequences, the collection of data on discrimination in access to employment and training is difficult. The Committee also notes that there may be difficulties in drawing up reports because of institutional and administrative shortcomings. Taking due account of this context, the Committee hopes that the Government will do its utmost, in so far as the means are available, to send in its next report full information on the administrative, legislative or other measures that aim expressly to eliminate discrimination on all the grounds prohibited by the Convention (race, colour, sex, religion, political opinion, national extraction or social origin) and to promote equality of opportunity and treatment in employment and occupation. The Committee likewise asks the Government to provide full information on the manner in which the Convention is applied in practice, in accordance with Parts II–V of the report form. It reminds the Government that in order to meet fully its obligation to report on the Convention, the Government may seek technical assistance from the Office should it so wish.

The Committee is raising other matters in a request addressed directly to the Government.