Singapore supports 243 human rights recommendations, including stronger migrant worker protections
The country supported about 71 per cent of the recommendations it received, but did not back changes to domestic worker laws, the death penalty or free speech legislation.
Singapore endorsed approximately 243 human rights recommendations during its latest Universal Periodic Review, representing about 71% of the total 342 recommendations it received from other United Nations member states. These commitments cover a wide range of issues, including stronger protections for migrant workers, improved mental health support for children, and consideration of ratifying international conventions related to these workers.
The country also backed calls to ensure new technologies comply with human rights standards and incorporate vulnerable groups in climate change policies.
However, Singapore did not support specific changes to domestic worker laws, the death penalty, or free speech legislation. It also declined to endorse recommendations for giving foreign domestic workers public holidays, regulated working hours, paid leave, and ending mandatory pregnancy and HIV testing. The country's approach to human rights is guided by pragmatism and the rule of law, with an emphasis on delivering tangible outcomes for its people.
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