At a glance

Implementation of the legal mandate in accordance with Art. 4 and 5 VMRG

The Law on the Association for Human Rights lays the foundation for a broad commitment to the protection and promotion of human rights. The VMR makes every effort to implement this mandate and to support all people in Liechtenstein in leading a life of dignity and equality. Our commitment 2024 at a glance:

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At a glance - the VMR's commitment in 2024.

Advice for private individuals and authorities, support for victims (Art. 4a and b)
57 consultations with private individuals, of which 24 by the OSKJ and 1 by the MOBE.

Information for the public (Art. 4c)

  1. Human rights workshops at secondary schools
  2. Media article on the NGO meeting with the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights
  3. Press article Presentation of new OSKJ Ombudsperson
  4. "Taking human rights seriously" award ceremony
  5. Film Festival of Religions with the Round Table of Religions and presentation of the children's film "Pünktchen und Anton" with reference to the Convention on the Rights of the Child Article 2, Protection against Discrimination, and Article 32, Protection against Child Labor
  6. Media campaign "Care Work" with the Round Table on Gender Equality
  7. Public meeting in front of the state parliament to lobby for "fair parental leave" with the children's lobby and the Round Table on Gender Equality, as well as a newspaper interview
  8. Participation in the opening of the exhibition on 40 years of voting rights at the State Museum
  9. Media interviews on the importance of "care work" on International Care and Support Day
  10. Media article on the recommendations of the UN Committee on the Rights of the Child to Liechtenstein
  11. Interview by the OSKJ on the school film "Hoi Council of Europe" about children's rights
  12. Table moderation JUBEL-Forum Youth Participation Liechtenstein on the topic "Know your Rights!"
  13. Coordination and implementation of "Young voices count", a discussion between young people and the Minister of Society, Unicef, Open Youth Work and OSKJ on Children's Rights Day
  14. Radio interview series on Children's Rights Day, its importance and the Liechtenstein Children's Lobby
  15. "AI and human rights" event on Human Rights Day

Investigations and recommendations (Art 4d)

  1. Documentation of involuntary placements in cooperation with the district court
  2. Documentation of charges and sentences under the § 283 criminal standard in cooperation with the public prosecutor's office and the district court
  3. NGO shadow report under the Istanbul Convention on domestic violence and violence against women
  4. Project study "Political participation of foreigners in Liechtenstein"
  5. Assessment of disability rights UNCRPD together with the Disabled Persons' Association and the Equal Opportunities Division
  6. Rule of law report to the European Network for National Human Rights Institutions
  7. Recommendation to the Tax Administration to improve equality in the context of tax returns
  8. Recommendation to the government on the implementation of a silent and barrier-free emergency call system
  9. Recommendation to the government to examine the rehabilitation of homosexuals prosecuted under criminal law
  10. Recommendation to the government on the outsourcing of parental leave from the health insurance funds to the family compensation fund
  11. Opinion with recommendations on the state psychiatry concept of 7.5.2024 with regard to closing gaps in outpatient, day-care and inpatient care for children and adolescents

Opinions on draft legislation (Art. 4e)

  1. Consultation on the amendment of the General Civil Code and other laws (revision of guardianship law)
  2. Consultation on amendments to the Persons and Companies Act (PGR) and the Gender Equality Act (GLG) (implementation of Directive (EU) 2022/2381 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 November 2022 on ensuring a more balanced representation of women and men on the boards of directors of listed companies and related measures)

National and international cooperation (Art. 4f)

  • Ministry of Companies
  • 9 authorities and commissions
  • 19 national non-governmental organizations and networks
  • 21 international organizations, specialist bodies and experts, including
    • UN High Commissioner for Human Rights
    • Experts from the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva ("Mountains Group")
    • President of the European Court of Human Rights
    • Liechtenstein judge at the European Court of Human Rights
    • Experts of the Council of Europe against Corruption (GRECO)
    • Council of Europe Group of Experts on Action against Trafficking in Human Beings (GRETA)
    • UNICEF Commission for Child Friendly Communities
    • Congress of Local and Regional Authorities of the Council of Europe
    • Swiss Institute for Human Rights (isdh)
    • Monitoring Committee on Disability Vorarlberg
    • Ombudsman Vorarlberg
    • Embassies USA, UK and Canada
    • National Child Protection Commission Portugal
    • UN Disability Rights Monitoring Committee in Tyrol and Vorarlberg

Participation in judicial and administrative proceedings (Art. 5)
There was no participation in proceedings.

 

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