Experts of the Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women Praise Liechtenstein’s Majority Female Government, Ask about Gender-Based Violence Convictions and Global Investments in Vulnerable Women
The Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women today concluded its consideration of the sixth periodic report of Liechtenstein, with Committee Experts praising the majority share of women in Government and asking about convictions for gender-based violence offences and investment measures promoting the rights of vulnerable women globally.
Daphna Hacker, Committee Expert and Rapporteur for Liechtenstein, said Liechtenstein had demonstrated an ongoing commitment to improving the status of women and girls. For the first time, there was currently a majority of women in Government and a woman could be appointed Prime Minister.
One Committee Expert, however, said women continued to be underrepresented in Parliament and municipal councils. Eighty-two per cent of mayors were male and only one third of Ambassadors were female. What measures were in place to secure parity for women in politics and management positions in the private sector?
Another Committee Expert asked when the State party would revise its legislation on gender-based violence in line with the Istanbul Convention. Courts had assessed 69 cases of gender-based violence over the reporting period, but only one had led to a conviction. Why was this?
A Committee Expert asked how the State party was encouraging the increased representation of women in investment management and developing guidance on protecting human rights for investors. How did it ensure that investments promoted the rights of vulnerable women globally?
Introducing the report, Christine Lingg, Head of the Division for Bilateral Cooperation and European Affairs, Office for Foreign Affairs of Liechtenstein and head of the delegation, said the State’s national Parliament was re-elected last week. Compared to the previous legislative term, the proportion of women had increased from 28 to 32 per cent, and for the first time, the country was likely to have a female prime minister. Her party, the Patriotic Union, secured a decisive victory with over 38 per cent of the vote and was now set to enter coalition negotiations.
The delegation said that the Government was continuing dialogue with the private sector on increasing women’s representation in management positions. Educational programmes had been implemented to empower women to enter politics, and more than 50 per cent of participants subsequently became active in politics.
On gender-based violence, the delegation said national law was in conformity with the Istanbul Convention. Most complaints related to domestic violence were not prosecuted as in cases of very low thresholds of violence, the State took preventative actions. In 2023, the Prosecutor’s Office initiated 55 procedures related to domestic violence; over 30 of these cases had been settled out of court, while 18 cases were before the courts.
There were financial advisory positions for women in Liechtenstein, the delegation said, so women could provide financial advice to other women. Liechtenstein was committed to the Finance against Slavery and Trafficking initiative, which sought to ensure that the financial industry did not finance modern slavery but rather used its resources to combat it.
In closing remarks, Ms. Lingg expressed thanks for the constructive dialogue. The State party’s ongoing challenge was to achieve de facto equality for women and girls. It looked forward to the Committee’s concluding observations, which had served as a valuable tool for driving change in the country for women and girls.
In her concluding remarks, Marianne Mikko, Committee Vice-Chair and acting Chair for the dialogue, commended the State party for its efforts and called on it to implement the Committee’s recommendations for the benefit of all women and girls in Liechtenstein.
The delegation of Liechtenstein consisted of representatives from the Office for Foreign Affairs; Migration and Passport Office; Office of Education; Office of Social Services; Office of Public Health; Liechtenstein National Police; and the Permanent Mission of Liechtenstein to the United Nations Office at Geneva.
The Committee will issue the concluding observations on the report of Liechtenstein at the end of its ninetieth session on 21 February. All documents relating to the Committee’s work, including reports submitted by States parties, can be found on the session’s webpage. Meeting summary releases can be found here. The webcast of the Committee’s public meetings can be accessed via the UN Web TV webpage.
The Committee will next meet at 3 p.m. on Monday, 17 February to hold a general discussion on gender stereotypes.
Report
The Committee has before it the sixth periodic report of Liechtenstein (CEDAW/C/LIE/6).
Presentation of Report
CHRISTINE LINGG, Head of the Division for Bilateral Cooperation and European Affairs, Office for Foreign Affairs of Liechtenstein and head of the delegation, said Liechtenstein was characterised by economic stability, a high standard of living, and a well-developed social system, including for women and girls. With a population of approximately 40,000, the country had a notable employment-to-population ratio, offering around 43,000 jobs. The unemployment rate was one of the lowest in Europe at 1.4 per cent in 2023. Liechtenstein also benefited from low crime rates, while its social security network was robust and equally accessible to women and men.
The national Parliament was re-elected last week. Compared to the previous legislative term, the proportion of women had increased from 28 to 32 per cent, and for the first time, the country was likely to have a female prime minister. Her party, the Patriotic Union, secured a decisive victory with over 38 per cent of the vote and was now set to enter coalition negotiations.
In 2024, Liechtenstein marked the fortieth anniversary of women's suffrage. To commemorate the occasion, a series of events took place, including an exhibition on the history of women’s suffrage at the Liechtenstein National Museum.
In June 2024, the Ministry of Social Affairs and Culture launched a participatory process, including Government, businesses and civil society, to develop Liechtenstein’s first national gender equality strategy. The consolidated strategy was expected to be presented to the Government for adoption later this year. In addition, the Equal Opportunity Unit was upgraded to a full Division, effective 1 January 2025. In November 2024, Parliament approved additional staffing and financial support for the Unit to strengthen the implementation of relevant human rights conventions.
Upon ratification of the Istanbul Convention in October 2021, the Liechtenstein Government created a coordination group for its implementation, which issued concrete recommendations to further strengthen victim protection. A key proposal—the introduction of mandatory violence prevention counselling—would soon enter the formal consideration phase. Additionally, the group recommended securing sustainable funding for the forensic nursing consultation service, introduced at the Liechtenstein National Hospital in February 2024, and establishing a nationwide helpline for victims of violence.
Last year, Liechtenstein introduced an internal database compiling all recommendations made to the State by international human rights bodies. On 8 November 2024, the Office of Statistics published updated and expanded gender equality indicators. The 35 indicators now provided a comprehensive overview of gender equality in politics, the economy, public service, health, and education. Comprehensive legal reform led to the introduction of marriage for all in January 2025. Civil marriage was now equally accessible to both mixed-sex and same-sex couples. Liechtenstein also ratified the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities in November 2023, reaffirming its commitment to promoting the rights and dignity of people with disabilities. The Convention came into force in January 2024.
A concrete step forward in achieving equality and balancing work and caregiving responsibilities was made with the implementation of the European Union Directive 2019/1158. As part of national implementation, Liechtenstein would introduce paid paternity leave, paid parental leave of two months per parent, and caregiving leave, effective 1 January 2026. In total, parents would have access to approximately 8.5 months of paid childcare leave.
In December 2024, a consultation report on pension equalisation in cases of divorce or separation was adopted. The proposed legal amendments aimed to ensure legal certainty and equality, particularly for women who often lacked sufficient pension entitlements of their own. They introduced a domestic supplementary procedure to safeguard financial stability in cases of divorce or separation abroad. After public consultation and review, the Government would submit the amendment to Parliament for further debate and approval.
Women's rights had been a priority of Liechtenstein's foreign policy for many years. During the previous legislative period, three out of five ministers were women, including the Foreign Minister, who had been working to elevate women's roles in diplomacy and policymaking. The State’s development projects aimed at legal and factual gender equality, promoting economic and social empowerment of women, improving access to basic education and vocational training for women, and fighting sexual and gender-based violence.
Despite these advancements, challenges persisted. There was still work to be done to ensure that women were adequately represented at all levels of decision-making and leadership positions in all areas. Increasing women’s political participation needed to remain a priority. Overcoming gender stereotypes required sustained efforts, including awareness campaigns and education initiatives, which the State was motivated to undertake. Violence against women also remained a pressing concern domestically and globally. The new Government would make efforts to protect women's rights just as seriously as the previous one and treat them as a priority.
Questions by a Committee Expert
DAPHNA HACKER, Committee Expert and Rapporteur for Liechtenstein, said that Liechtenstein had demonstrated an ongoing commitment to improving the status of women and girls. It had ratified the Istanbul Convention, which entered into force in 2021, and it revised its criminal law, extending and creating new offences concerning gender-based violence. For the first time, there was currently a majority of women in Government and a woman could be appointed Prime Minister. Liechtenstein was also active in promoting women’s right to equality in the international sphere and made considerable efforts to minimise the gender impact of COVID-19.
However, Liechtenstein had not yet reached complete gender equality. Women remained underrepresented in Liechtenstein's political and leadership positions, including low parliamentary representation, and low representation in management roles. Women in Liechtenstein faced significant work-life balance challenges due to traditional gender roles, leading to financial disadvantages, including a 40 per cent gender pension gap. Moreover, abortion was legal in Liechtenstein only under very limited and exceptional circumstances.
What measures were being taken by the State party to collect sex-disaggregated data on care work, domestic violence, wage inequality, and the representation of women in all economic sectors? Did the State party plan to do what was needed so women could have an equal right to inherit the throne? How did its reservation of article one of the Convention correspond with the State party’s obligations under articles two, five and seven? Did the State party plan to legislate a general civil anti-discrimination law? Why had no civil society organizations from Liechtenstein briefed the Committee in Geneva? Was there any way to secure the anonymity of complaining and litigating women who feared repudiation and retaliation? What steps were being taken by the State party to provide capacity building for the judiciary and training for the police regarding legislation on women’s rights?
Responses by the Delegation
The delegation said that the situation had not changed regarding the State’s reservation to the Convention. Succession to the throne was determined by the Princely House, which was outside the State system. There were no intentions to change this system. All persons in line for the throne were male.
There had been a positive trend in women’s representation in leadership and political and public life. Since 2021, the Statistics Office had published gender equality indicators that informed State policies and programmes. They revealed that the gender wage gap was 14.1 per cent as of 2021, falling from 20 per cent in 2005. Around 71 per cent of women were participating in the workforce. Liechtenstein ratified the Istanbul Convention in 2021. The Government was working to establish a data collection system on violence against women.
There were many non-governmental organizations in Liechtenstein that were active in promoting women’s rights and they were closely following the dialogue. One organization had stated that they were unable to travel to Geneva due to capacity restraints.
Questions by Committee Experts
DAPHNA HACKER, Committee Expert and Rapporteur for Liechtenstein, asked how data could be collected on unpaid care work. Were there measures to enhance awareness of the Convention and domestic legislation on women’s rights?
Another Committee Expert said the Committee welcomed that the Equal Opportunities Unit had been upgraded to a Division and granted more resources. What resources did it currently have? The Expert commended the new gender equality strategy, which would increase awareness about obligations under the Convention. How would the strategy be resourced and implementation monitored?
What actions related to gender equality had been taken since the establishment of the Association for Human Rights? Were experts on gender equality employed by the Association? Women were in the majority in Government but continued to be underrepresented in public life. Had the State party adopted time-bound targets to address this? Would it establish women’s quotas in public and private institutions?
Responses by the Delegation
The delegation said a video was produced by non-governmental organizations and the Government explaining the work of the Committee, and a series of articles had been published in newspapers on the Convention. The Committee’s concluding observations were published online, and the State’s annual human rights report also referenced the Convention.
The Government did not currently collect data on unpaid care work but hoped to do so in future. It referenced the Swiss Barometer for Gender Equality, which had carried out a survey on unpaid care work in Switzerland.
In 2017, the tasks of the State related to gender equality were integrated into the Equal Opportunity Unit. Since 2018, the Government had increased the number of positions in the Unit, which was now a Division, from 110 to 220, and its budget had also been increased. The budget for supporting non-governmental organizations had also been increased. Last year, the State party developed a gender equality policy through consultations, including with female representatives from the public and private sectors and civil society. Currently, the State was finalising a report on the policy. Hearings on the policy were scheduled for March.
The Association for Human Rights was independent. It carried out monitoring on human rights issues. A specialist on gender equality worked in the Association. Last year, the budget for the Association was increased so that it could establish an independent unit working on disability rights.
A public discussion on the introduction of quotas had been held, but society had not expressed support for quotas.
Questions by a Committee Expert
A Committee Expert commended the State party on its projects supporting women’s economic participation. How did the new gender equality plan target stereotypes and hate speech? Did awareness-raising campaigns on equality target men and boys? Would the State party update the 2017 tutorial for media professionals on gender sensitive reporting?
The Criminal Code was updated in 2017 to include an article on gender-based violence. What convictions had been issued under this article? Many forms of domestic violence were not fully criminalised, and the Istanbul Convention had not been fully implemented. What responsibilities and resources had been provided to the Coordinating Committee on the Istanbul Convention? When would the State party revise its legislation on gender-based violence in line with this Convention? Courts had assessed 69 cases of gender-based violence over the reporting period, but only one had led to a conviction. How would the State party make police services and protection more accessible to vulnerable groups?
The Committee was concerned that there had been no successful investigations into trafficking in persons in Liechtenstein. How would the State party ensure that trafficking cases were investigated promptly, and perpetrators prosecuted? There was a lack of inclusion of non-governmental organizations in the identification process. How would the State party strengthen the identification procedure? How would the State party ensure that support for presumed victims was defined in law and proactively inform victims of their rights? There was a high risk of undetected trafficking of migrant domestic workers. Would the State party provide more resources for the labour inspectorate to help identify victims? Would the State party completely decriminalise prostitution and support exit programmes for women exploited in the sex industry?
Responses by the Delegation
The delegation said the gender equality policy had received wide-ranging support from society. The Gender Equality Unit had worked to address gender stereotypes in the media. The tutorial on the representation of gender in the media was outdated and the Government was working to update it. Gender equality was a feature of the State party’s curriculum and teaching materials were being analysed to ensure gender-sensitive depictions.
The police department was considering developing a confidential hotline for reporting gender-based violence. A confidential reporting system for trafficking in persons and corruption had been set up. Offences committed in the digital space could be reported. Most complaints related to domestic violence were not prosecuted, as in cases of very low thresholds of violence, the State took preventative actions. Threats and acts of bodily harm were always criminally prosecuted. The Coordination Unit for the Istanbul Convention was composed of representatives of different agencies. In 2024, the Parliament adopted a budget for the Unit.
The Prosecutor’s Office in 2023 had initiated 55 procedures related to domestic violence, including physical, psychological and sexual violence. Over 30 of these cases had been settled out of court, while 18 cases were before the courts. National law was in conformity with the Istanbul Convention. Police officers had received guidance on how to assess complaints of domestic violence, and were working to expedite interventions and investigations.
The State party did not have a national action plan on trafficking in persons but had a range of policies aimed at combatting trafficking. The national police had awareness raising campaigns on trafficking in persons and a coordination group on human trafficking. Asylum seekers interviews sought to identify whether applicants were victims of trafficking. Victims were entitled to support measures. The State party helped fund the operation of a shelter for victims of trafficking.
There was currently no project for decriminalising prostitution.
Questions by Committee Experts
DAPHNA HACKER, Committee Expert and Rapporteur for Liechtenstein, asked about the achievements made by education programmes addressing stereotypes. How did the State party monitor the effectiveness of strategies addressing stereotypes?
One Committee Expert welcomed that there was a majority of women in the Liechtenstein Government for the first time. The State party was an active member of the Commission on the Status of Women and funded numerous projects on equality. However, women continued to be underrepresented in Parliament and municipal councils. In municipalities, 82 per cent of mayors were male. Only one third of Ambassadors were female. What measures were in place to secure parity for women in politics and management positions in the private sector?
Another Committee Expert welcomed the State party’s open border policy for persons fleeing Ukraine since 2022. However, these persons were granted only temporary protection rather than refugee status, limiting their social integration. There was also no statelessness determination procedure in Liechtenstein. Would the State party introduce subsidiary rights for individuals who fell outside of the scope of the 1951 Refugee Convention? Were there plans to implement a statelessness determination procedure? Would the State party ensure that nationality would be granted to otherwise stateless children in Liechtenstein? Was the selection procedure for granting residence permits gender sensitive?
Responses by the Delegation
The delegation said the State party was implementing evidence-based education programmes that addressed stereotypes. There were only 22 schools in the State party, making evaluations of education programmes difficult.
The Government was continuing dialogue with the private sector on increasing women’s representation in management positions and ensuring that labour and pay conditions were fair. In past years, educational programmes were implemented to empower women to enter politics; more than 50 per cent of participants subsequently became active in politics. The Government was working with political parties to encourage women to enter politics.
The Government did not examine gender-specific issues when granting residence permits.
Questions by Committee Experts
A Committee Expert said women continued to have predominately low-paying jobs and tended to take part-time jobs after the birth of their first child. What incentives were in place for childcare services? How was the State party supporting the availability of childcare facilities and addressing the gender pension gap?
Why was there a large gap between reports of workplace sexual harassment and convictions? What steps had been taken to protect victims’ confidentiality? How would the State bridge the wage gap by enforcing the Employment Contracts Act and Equal Opportunities Act?
DAPHNA HACKER, Committee Expert and Rapporteur for Liechtenstein, asked whether women were currently eligible for half of the household’s pensions in cases of divorce and death. Was the Government going to encourage paternity leave through public campaigns?
Responses by the Delegation
The delegation said there was a policy discussion underway on daycare. The newly elected Government planned to take concrete measures to support mothers to return to work for longer hours. A higher proportion of women were taking on part-time positions after giving birth. A Family Commission would be established to adopt relevant measures related to childcare. The number of places in out-of-home childcare facilities had increased by around one third in recent years, thanks to strong subsidies from the Government provided to all families.
The Government had conducted an exchange with the courts on the low number of convictions related to workplace harassment. For criminal complaints, there was a possibility of an out-of-court settlement.
The State would in coming years adapt its legislation to implement the European Union directive on wage transparency. In September 2024, the Government had commenced public consultation on a measure for pension equalisation during divorce proceedings. The equalisation measure would focus on women who had lower pensions due to childcare and other duties. Pensions were currently split in half in cases of divorce and death.
The public had been made aware of the possibility of taking paternity leave. The Government had held several roundtables with non-governmental organizations on the topic and would continue to raise awareness of parental leave.
Questions by a Committee Expert
A Committee Expert said Liechtenstein’s Constitution did not enshrine the right to education. The Expert called on the State party to provide grants to students with high grades who did not have the means to access higher education. However, this discriminated against poor children who did not have high grades. Had the State party considered other measures to guarantee the right of women and girls to education?
Around 47 per cent of pupils in primary education were girls, but only 20 per cent of pupils in special education were girls. How would the State party promote education for girls with disabilities? What was the State party doing to encourage girls to pursue non-conventional careers? Why was there an underrepresentation of women in master and doctorate programmes? How was this being addressed? Teachers decided whether to provide education on sexual and reproductive health. How did the State party ensure that such education was provided at each stage of the education system?
Since 2023, how many complaints of school bullying and abuse had the State party received? Did the State party intend to introduce a code of conduct to combat bullying and violence in schools? Why had the State party not yet set up a mechanism to ensure that girls could report violence in the education system? Liechtenstein was not a member of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization and had not ratified any of its conventions. Why was this?
Responses by the Delegation
The delegation said labour laws did not apply when domestic workers were employed directly by private persons, but they did apply for home care roles created by the Government. It was unclear when the bill on domestic work would be assessed by the Government. The bill set maximum working hours for domestic workers. A subsidy was provided for care work in the State party.
Migrants from Ukraine were entitled to job coaching and received permits to work. They could travel across the Schengen zone with their temporary protection permit.
Stateless children were entitled to citizenship if they were born in Liechtenstein and had resided in the State for five years or more. Statelessness was not an obstacle to receiving citizenship.
Changes planned to legislation on divorce related to divorces pronounced overseas. If the host State did not have legislation allowing for a split of both parties’ pensions, the new legislation would offer a remedy.
Judiciary reform was ongoing. In 2026, two new judges would be appointed to the highest court. The police force was also building capacities and expanding its workforce. There were police officers specialised in dealing with domestic violence cases. Continuous training was provided to the police on domestic violence.
State legislation made school education free and compulsory. Around four per cent of gross domestic product was spent on education. Thirty-eight per cent of girls underwent an apprenticeship rather than attending university. There were more boys with disabilities in the special education system because the majority of girls with disabilities were part of the regular school system, where they received support. The State party was promoting the inclusion of children with disabilities and migrant children into the regular school system. There were guidelines for teachers on responding to suspected sexual harassment.
The State’s new curriculum exposed girls to a variety of career options, which had led to an increased number of girls taking up apprenticeships in traditionally male domains. There were more women than men graduating from studies in medicine in Liechtenstein. Many female students chose to study in master and doctorate degrees in neighbouring countries. There were more women from Liechtenstein studying in master courses overseas than men, and the number of women in doctoral courses was increasing. The Government was addressing the gender gap in the number of men and women employed by universities in Liechtenstein.
Liechtenstein was cautious about becoming a member of international organizations as it was a small country with limited resources. This did not mean that it did not believe in these organizations’ missions. It did not currently intend to become a member of additional organizations.
Questions by Committee Experts
One Committee Expert asked about the impact of the State party’s neutral approach to education and its impact on women and girls. Why were more boys with disabilities placed in special schools than girls?
Another Committee Expert commended the State party’s efforts to make contraception readily available. Abortion remained criminalised, with limited exceptions when there were risks to the mother’s life. Some women and girls were travelling abroad to access abortions, which led to health risks. Medical providers faced prosecution if they performed abortions at the request of mothers. Would the State party remove all punitive measures related to abortions? Did the Government provide information for vulnerable women on sexually transmitted diseases and early pregnancies? Breast cancer screen rates were at only 11.9 per cent. How would the State party address this issue?
There were no known intersex persons in Liechtenstein. Were there clinical guidelines for treating intersex persons? Was data being collected on intersex persons? Legislation on access to healthcare for persons with disabilities was reportedly not sufficiently enforced by the State party. What measures were in place to ensure that information about accessing healthcare was made accessible to women and girls with disabilities?
Responses by the Delegation
The delegation said the State party would consider implementing positive discrimination measures in science subjects. Girls with disabilities tended to show less aggression than boys, hence they were more likely to be integrated into regular education.
Legislation on abortion had not changed since the submission of the report, and there were no plans to change it.
All inhabitants had the right to receive medical checkups at age 17 and women had the right to gynaecological checkups from age 20. It was likely that data on cancer screenings was incorrect. The Government aimed to improve data on screening rates. Liechtenstein had only one hospital, which had no specialists on intersex persons.
Questions by Committee Experts
A Committee Expert said that the State party needed to improve data collection on women’s health, including on cancer screening rates and intersex persons.
One Committee Expert said Liechtenstein was a centre of wealth and asset management. It had joined the International Monetary Fund last year. How was the State party encouraging the increased representation of women in investment management, and developing guidance on protecting human rights for investors? How did it ensure that investments promoted the rights of vulnerable women? What social support was provided for poor women and women with disabilities? The ratio of male to female sports coaches in 2017 was 89 to 11. Could updated data be provided? What State supported programmes in the arts were available for women?
Another Committee Expert commended the State party on criminalising public incitement to hatred based on gender and approving the law on same-sex marriage. There was no legislation covering remedies for all forms of discrimination, and no protection existed for discrimination based on gender characteristics. How did the State party address the rights of vulnerable women? Would it adopt laws and measures on anti-discrimination and collect data on women facing intersecting forms of discrimination?
What protection was provided to migrant workers? How did the State party ensure migrant women’s religious freedom and support their access to legal aid? Would the State party become a member of the International Labour Organization? How would it ensure that labour standards met international requirements? In which languages could information be found about services accessible to women? How were lesbian, bisexual, transgender and intersex women protected from hate speech?
Responses by the Delegation
The delegation said the State party was trying to develop new methods of collecting medical data, but more time was needed for this.
Liechtenstein had become a member of the International Monetary Fund. There were financial advisory positions for women in Liechtenstein, so women could provide financial advice to other women. Liechtenstein was committed to the Finance against Slavery and Trafficking initiative, which sought to ensure that the financial industry did not finance modern slavery but rather used its resources to combat it.
The State party had developed a strategy on promoting diversity and inclusion, which addressed the inclusion of people of diverse religions.
Questions by Committee Experts
A Committee Expert said it was important for Liechtenstein to track how investments funds were shaping human rights and gender equality around the world.
DAPHNA HACKER, Committee Expert and Rapporteur for Liechtenstein, asked for data on poverty rates disaggregated by marital status and citizenship. Was public childcare available for children of all ages? Ms. Hacker asked for statistics on child support payments in the last five years. Was alimony provided for women after separation and were women compensated for unpaid care? Did the State party plan to conduct a study on the economic consequences of divorce? How did it ensure legal representation for women in family law proceedings? Were separating couples referred to mediation in cases of domestic violence and were mediators trained in identifying domestic violence?
Responses by the Delegation
The delegation said there were childcare structures that accepted children as soon as the maternity leave period ended.
Salaries were considered when deciding whether alimony needed to be provided in divorce proceedings. In some cases, the State provided support for separation costs and related childcare and rent fees. There were also benefits for persons seeking to resume employment after a separation. One organization provided legal advice to women in cases of divorce and other domestic matters. Courts could provide mediation in custody disputes.
Concluding Remarks
CHRISTINE LINGG, Head of Division for Bilateral Cooperation and European Affairs, Office for Foreign Affairs of Liechtenstein and head of the delegation, expressed thanks for the constructive dialogue. The State party’s ongoing challenge was to achieve de facto equality for women and girls. It looked forward to the Committee’s concluding observations, which had served as a valuable tool for driving change in the country for women and girls.
MARIANNE MIKKO, Committee Vice-Chair and acting Chair for the dialogue, thanked the State party for the responses and explanations provided. The dialogue had provided insight into the situation of women and girls in Liechtenstein. The Committee commended the State party for its efforts and called on it to implement the Committee’s recommendations for the benefit of all women and girls in the State party. Ms. Mikko closed by wishing all parties a happy Valentine’s Day.
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