HRC SESSION 33 (SEPTEMBER 2016) – ILGA’S ENGAGEMENT

In this statement, ILGA commends the Special Rapporteur’s identification that lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex and gender non-conforming people have unequal access to sanitation, menstrual hygiene and toilets, and that they face an increased risk of gender-based violence in accessing these basic human services.

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This joint statement points out that “the Independent Expert has the mandate on the enjoyment of all human rights by older persons,” and that “this includes the rights of LGBTI people.”

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In this statement, we welcome the fact that throughout 22 UPR sessions, 1,110 recommendations addressed sexual orientation, gender identity and expression and sex characteristics issues in 158 countries.

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This Council is frequently reminded of the many situations around the world where LGBTI persons continue to face human rights violations. In this statement, however, we share a few of the many good practices and changes that we have seen in all regions over the past few weeks: examples that we hope will help build capacity and provide assistance to States as they seek to ensure that human rights are secured for all.

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During the 33rd session of the Human Rights Council, ILGA worked with human rights defenders from various countries to help deliver statements during the UPR adoptions.

During the second cycle of the UPR, Suriname received 7 SOGIESC recommendations. It accepted 6 and noted 1.

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During the second cycle of the UPR, Samoa received 8 SOGIESC recommendations. It accepted 1 recommendation and noted 7.

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During the second cycle of the UPR, Hungary received 6 SOGIESC and noted all of the above.

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During the second cycle of the UPR, Tanzania received 5 SOGIESC recommendations and noted all of the above.

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During the second cycle of the UPR, Thailand received and accepted one SOGIESC recommendation.

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The purpose of this event, organised by ILGA and GATE – Global Action for Trans* Equality – was to discuss the correlations between gender identity and broader gender human rights concerns, and to address how gender identity can be centralised and integrated in the work of the UN on gender. It also aimed to explore regional perspectives on gender identity in relation to gender integration and mainstreaming, and to analyse the approach of the UN Treaty Bodies on gender identity issues.

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