THE REPORT ON THE #RENEWIESOGI PROCESS IS HERE

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#RenewIESOGI

Renewal of the Mandate of the Independent Expert
on protection against violence and discriminationunequal or unfair treatment which can be based on a range of grounds - such as age, ethnic background, disability, and diverse sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions or sex characteristics, amongst others.
based on sexual orientationrefers to a person’s capacity for profound emotional, affectional and sexual attraction to - and intimate and sexual relations with - individuals of a different gender or the same gender or more than one gender. and gender identityrefers to a person’s deeply felt internal and individual experience of gender, which may or may not correspond with the sex assigned at birth.

Compilation of the Adoption of the 2019 SOGIabbreviation standing for sexual orientation and gender identity
Resolution 41/18

In July 2019, States voted to renew the mandate of the United Nationsan international organisation comprising 193 member States. It has the mission of maintaining peace and security, protecting human rights, providing humanitarian aid and ensuring economic and social development across the globe. It is a network of many different bodies and agencies, each of which has a particular role and responsibility. Independent Expert focusing on the protection against violence and discriminationunequal or unfair treatment which can be based on a range of grounds - such as age, ethnic background, disability, and diverse sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions or sex characteristics, amongst others. on the basis of sexual orientationrefers to a person’s capacity for profound emotional, affectional and sexual attraction to - and intimate and sexual relations with - individuals of a different gender or the same gender or more than one gender. and gender identityrefers to a person’s deeply felt internal and individual experience of gender, which may or may not correspond with the sex assigned at birth. (SOGIabbreviation standing for sexual orientation and gender identity) for a further three years.

It was a historic victory for LGBT communities, and for human rights for all: following the call from a record number of 1,312 organisations from 174 States and territories, the UN Human Rights Councilan inter-governmental body within the United Nations which has the responsibility to promote and protect human rights. It is comprised of 47 member States, each elected to 3-year terms by the 193 member States of the United Nations. reaffirmed its commitment to combatting discriminationunequal or unfair treatment which can be based on a range of grounds - such as age, ethnic background, disability, and diverse sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions or sex characteristics, amongst others. and violence, and reminded all States of taking action to ensure all people are safe.

ARC International, ILGA World and ISHR have compiled a report setting outbeing open about their diverse sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or sex characteristics. the key statements, documents and outcomes of the adoption of the Resolution 41/18 that renewed the mandate of the Independent Expert that was created in 2016. The three organisations want to acknowledge the work of Gabriel Galil who transcribed the entire proceedings.

Reading these pages will allow you to follow the steps in the process that led the Human Rights Councilan inter-governmental body within the United Nations which has the responsibility to promote and protect human rights. It is comprised of 47 member States, each elected to 3-year terms by the 193 member States of the United Nations. to #RenewIESOGI. Human rights defenders around the world advocated for the adoption of the resolution introduced by Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Mexico and Uruguay. During the process, we witnessed States across the globe coming together to reject ten hostile amendments introduced by members of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), except for Albania and Tunisia. All ten amendments were voted down and rejected, one by one.

In the end, 27 States voted in favour of the renewal of the mandate with 52 States from every region of the world co-sponsoring the resolution; 12 voted in opposition, and 7 abstained. These record-high numbers signal a shift: it is reassuring to witness that the international community is becoming both more aware and less tolerant of violence and discriminationunequal or unfair treatment which can be based on a range of grounds - such as age, ethnic background, disability, and diverse sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions or sex characteristics, amongst others. on the basis of SOGIabbreviation standing for sexual orientation and gender identity!

The analysis of the vote – summarised in this report – discusses the changes seen in the positions of regional groups towards the resolution, and captures statements made by Governments, which reveal their respective commitments to creating a safer world for people of diverse SOGIabbreviation standing for sexual orientation and gender identity. Overall, the positive and constructive tone of the debate showed significant progress from the situation in 2016.

We hope that this report will be a useful tool for human rights defenders worldwide, and for all who want to know how States positioned themselves along the campaign to guarantee equal rights for all.

ARC International
ILGA World – International Lesbianadjective/noun to describe a woman whose enduring physical, romantic, and/or emotional attraction is to other women. Women and non-binary people may use this term to describe themselves., Gayadjective to describe people whose enduring physical, romantic, and/ or emotional
attractions are to people of the same gender. Men, women and non-binary people may use this
term to describe themselves., Bisexualadjective used to describe a person who has the capacity to form enduring physical, romantic, and/ or emotional attractions to those of the same gender or to those of other genders., Transadjective/umbrella term to describe a person whose gender identity does not match the sex they were assigned at birth. and Intersexan umbrella term for the spectrum of variations of sex characteristics that naturally occur within the human species. Intersex people are born with variations of sex characteristics (such as genitals, reproductive organs, hormonal and chromosomal patterns) that are more diverse than stereotypical definitions of male or female bodies. Up to 1.7% of the global population are born with such traits; yet, because their bodies are seen as different, intersex children and adults are often stigmatised and subject to harmful practices – including in medical settings - and discriminated against. Association
ISHR – International Service for Human Rights