ii. iii. iv. Ratify the ILO Domestic Workers Convention (No. 189). Accede to the Convention relating to the Status of Refugees and its Protocol, and in the interim, adopt a clear policy framework to address the rights of refugees. Provide access to employment to all refugees. Discrimination Based on Gender Identity and Sexual Orientation 48. Discrimination on the basis of gender identity and sexual orientation still occurs. Many transgender persons face discrimination in the education system and in accessing formal employment, healthcare, housing and insurance. Many of them were not treated with dignity especially when detained by authorities. 49. i. Recommendation: Adopt policies that prohibit discrimination and violence on grounds of sexual orientation and gender identity. Human Rights Commission of Malaysia (SUHAKAM) 50. SUHAKAM’s Annual Reports have never been debated in Parliament. 51. In December 2013, SUHAKAM proposed amendments to the Human Rights Commission of Malaysia Act 1999 to strengthen SUHAKAM’s mandate and functions. The proposed amendments were not accepted by the government. 52. i. Recommendations: Amend SUHAKAM’s founding Act to enhance the selection process of Commissioners and enable SUHAKAM to have an amicus curiae role. Provide adequate funding to SUHAKAM annually. Debate SUHAKAM’s Annual Report in Parliament. ii. iii. National Human Rights Action Plan (NHRAP) 53. Malaysia’s first NHRAP was adopted in March 2018. However, the NHRAP does not address adequately the rights of non-citizens and issues of freedom of expression, freedom of the press, freedom of peaceful assembly and racial discrimination, among other things. 54. i. Recommendations: Review the NHRAP to include action items to address freedom of expression, freedom of the press, freedom of assembly, racial discrimination and the rights of non-citizens. Develop specific human rights indicators for the NHRAP in consultation with stakeholders. Allocate adequate funds for the effective implementation of the NHRAP. ii. iii. 7