Women's Rights
Domestic violence is a systemic problem in Nauru and was referred to frequently throughout the UPR report. In response Nauru accepted recommendations to ratify CEDAW and drew attention to several already existing measures. The elimination of domestic violence has been a national priority since 2002 when the government created the Women’s Affairs Office. In 2008 the Nauruan Police Force received funding to establish a Domestic Violence Unit and safe-house for victims. International Women’s Day is a national holiday. A review of the Nauruan Criminal Code, currently underway, is expected to result in provisions addressing the issue of domestic violence.
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