7 Article 2: Disadvantaged groups of women 32. In its 2016 SHRR, NHRI Samoa highlighted several issues faced by persons with disability, with women with disabilities more likely to experience discrimination than men with disabilities. The 2016 SHRR made a number of recommendations which require consideration and implementation.7 33. The situation of some groups of disadvantaged women lack documentation and data. These groups include fa’atama and lesbians and other SOGISC persons. This is discussed in the Inquiry report and proposals made therein (See Recommendation 3). Disaster risk reduction and climate change 34. NHRI Samoa’s 3rd SHRR looked at human rights and climate change. It noted various concerns regarding the impact of climate change on the full enjoyment of human rights of the Samoan people. Of particular concern was the impact of climate change on marginalized communities including women, children, persons with disability, and future generations who stand to bear the worst impact.8 Some of the immediate concerns was in relation to issues of participation in State led adaptation and mitigation projects, as well as relocation and resettlement.9 Data collection & Monitoring and Evaluation 35. Data collection and management in Samoa is an ongoing challenge and there are a number of concerns regarding the reliability and accuracy of data collected by various agencies especially in relation to family violence. The Inquiry report finds that overall, there is a poor standard of record keeping and data collection across Ministries and NGOs, which severely undermines ability to implement effective programmes and responses to combat family violence. The Inquiry report makes recommendations on this issue (See Recommendation 22). Optional Protocol and amendment to article 20 (1) 36. Lastly, to further promote and protect the rights of women in Samoa, it is important for Samoa to give continuous consideration to expanding the scope of its treaty obligations. 7 Office of the Ombudsman/ NHRI Samoa. State of Human Rights Report 2016: Persons with Disability. (2016). pp 2830. Full list of recommendations of the 2016 SHRR at Appendix B. 8 It is important to also note the impacts of climate change on other vulnerable groups particularly those of diverse SOGISC and how measures to mitigate and reduce the effects of the climate change should take into account their needs and wants. 9 Full list of recommendations of the 2017 SHRR at Appendix C.