Albania underwent a review by the Universal Periodic Review Working Group 33 in May 2019, during which it received 197 recommendations.
It supported 186 recommendations upon adopting its UPR outcome at Human Rights Council 42 in September 2019, reflecting an 11% increase compared to the 2nd cycle.The focus of state efforts concerning LGBTI communities was centred on the 2016-2020 National Action Plan on LGBTI persons.
The Albanian Government committed in the Voluntary National Review (VNR) to rigorous implementation of this plan.During the 3rd cycle, Albania garnered increased attention regarding LGBTI+ communities, with eight supported recommendations.
In this publication, we present the recommendations, which addressed critical areas such as access to institutions and healthcare, education, combatting structural discrimination, and capacity building for public and civil servants.