OFFICE OF THE OMBUDSMAN, SAMOA
Samoa’s Second Universal Periodic Review
Recommendation 25: That the Samoan Government financially support NGOs working
with victims of rape and incest.
Recommendation 26: That the Samoan Government implement CSE in accordance
with United Nations Population Fund’s Operational Guidance in order to empower
young people to protect their health wellbeing and dignity.
Recommendation 27: That the Samoan Government consider the serious plight of, and
viable medical options for, victims who fall pregnant from unlawful sexual acts.
Recommendation 28: That the Samoan Government provide adequate and sustainable
funding for the implementation of the Water for Life Sector Plan 2012-2016 and the
National Sanitation Policy 2010 within the national budget.
Recommendation 29: That the Samoan Government uphold the findings of the COI.
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