HRC SESSION 36 (SEPTEMBER 2017) – ILGA’S ENGAGEMENT

In this joint statement by ILGA and RFSL, we highlight how crucial it is that both the UPR and the SDGs are inclusive and open for LGBTIacronym for lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans and intersex people. Although this is not the acronym available to describe people of diverse sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions, and sex characteristics, it is the most commonly used in United Nations spaces and advocacy. organizations, as they both represent historic opportunities to reduce economic, social and political inequality. Click here to read the full statement or watch the video of the statement being delivered below:

In this joint statement by ILGA and RFSL, we welcome the work of the new Special Rapporteur on the right to development, and highlight how LGBTIacronym for lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans and intersex people. Although this is not the acronym available to describe people of diverse sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions, and sex characteristics, it is the most commonly used in United Nations spaces and advocacy. persons are often not able to contribute to and enjoy economic, social, cultural and political development, as they face multiple forms 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.. Click here to read the full statement or watch the video of the statement being delivered below

In this statement, we shared alarming examples of human rights violations against LGBTIacronym for lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans and intersex people. Although this is not the acronym available to describe people of diverse sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions, and sex characteristics, it is the most commonly used in United Nations spaces and advocacy. people worldwide, and we called on ending 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. in all forms. Click here to read the statement or watch the video of the statement being delivered below

In this statement, ILGA joined 285 organizations around the world urging 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. to address the human rights violations arising from criminalization of abortion and the denial of access to safe and legal abortion services. Click here to read the statement

In this statement, we shared example of notable progress  ade on LGBTIacronym for lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans and intersex people. Although this is not the acronym available to describe people of diverse sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions, and sex characteristics, it is the most commonly used in United Nations spaces and advocacy. issues during the past few months in some countries, and called on governments and others from around the world to share these with others. Click here to read the statement or watch the video of the statement being delivered below

During the 36th session of 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., ILGA worked with human rights defenders from various countries to help deliver statements during the UPR adoptions.

During the 27th UPR Working Groupthe body that conducts the Universal Periodic Review and consists of all 193 member States of the United Nations meeting together. All States can engage in the interactive dialogue and make recommendations. The Working Group convenes three times per year in Geneva, Switzerland in what is called a Working Group session. Fourteen (14) member States are reviewed during each Working Group session. Sessions, Tunisia received 22 SOGIESCabbreviation standing for sexual orientation and gender identity & expression, and sex characteristics. recommendations. It accepted 2 and noted 20 recommendations.

Click here to read the joint statement by COC Nederland and ILGA on behalf of the Tunisian Coalition for LGBTI+ Rights.

During the 27th UPR Working Groupthe body that conducts the Universal Periodic Review and consists of all 193 member States of the United Nations meeting together. All States can engage in the interactive dialogue and make recommendations. The Working Group convenes three times per year in Geneva, Switzerland in what is called a Working Group session. Fourteen (14) member States are reviewed during each Working Group session. Sessions, Indonesia received 12 SOGIESCabbreviation standing for sexual orientation and gender identity & expression, and sex characteristics. recommendations. It accepted 2 and noted 10 recommendations.

Click here to read a joint statement by COC Nederland and ILGA, or watch the video of the statement being delivered below

During the 27th UPR Working Groupthe body that conducts the Universal Periodic Review and consists of all 193 member States of the United Nations meeting together. All States can engage in the interactive dialogue and make recommendations. The Working Group convenes three times per year in Geneva, Switzerland in what is called a Working Group session. Fourteen (14) member States are reviewed during each Working Group session. Sessions, Philippines received 2 SOGIESCabbreviation standing for sexual orientation and gender identity & expression, and sex characteristics. recommendations. It accepted 1 and noted 1 recommendation.

Click here to read a statement by ILGA, prepared in consultation with ASEAN SOGIEabbreviation standing for sexual orientation, gender identity and expression. Caucus and more than 10 Filipino LGBTIQ groups, or watch the video of the statement being delivered below

During the 27th UPR Working Groupthe body that conducts the Universal Periodic Review and consists of all 193 member States of the United Nations meeting together. All States can engage in the interactive dialogue and make recommendations. The Working Group convenes three times per year in Geneva, Switzerland in what is called a Working Group session. Fourteen (14) member States are reviewed during each Working Group session. Sessions, South Africa received 7 SOGIESCabbreviation standing for sexual orientation and gender identity & expression, and sex characteristics. recommendations. It accepted all 7 recommendations.

Click here to read a statement by ILGA – delivered in consultation with Genderrefers to a social construct which places cultural and social expectations on individuals based on their assigned sex. DynamiX, IRANTI.org, Legal Resource Centre and Aids Rights Alliance in Southern Africa – or watch the video of the statement being delivered below

During the 27th UPR Working Groupthe body that conducts the Universal Periodic Review and consists of all 193 member States of the United Nations meeting together. All States can engage in the interactive dialogue and make recommendations. The Working Group convenes three times per year in Geneva, Switzerland in what is called a Working Group session. Fourteen (14) member States are reviewed during each Working Group session. Sessions, Finland received 10 SOGIESCabbreviation standing for sexual orientation and gender identity & expression, and sex characteristics. recommendations. It accepted 2, partially accepted 1 and noted 7 recommendations.

Click here to read the statement by ILGA-Europe, prepared in consultation with Trasek, an association for the rights of genderrefers to a social construct which places cultural and social expectations on individuals based on their assigned sex. minorities, and Finnish Youth Co-operation – Allianssi, the National Youth Council of Finland.

During the 27th UPR Working Groupthe body that conducts the Universal Periodic Review and consists of all 193 member States of the United Nations meeting together. All States can engage in the interactive dialogue and make recommendations. The Working Group convenes three times per year in Geneva, Switzerland in what is called a Working Group session. Fourteen (14) member States are reviewed during each Working Group session. Sessions, Poland received 11 SOGIESCabbreviation standing for sexual orientation and gender identity & expression, and sex characteristics. recommendations. It accepted 6, partially accepted 4 and did not accept 1 recommendation.

Click here to read the statement by ILGA-Europe, prepared in consultation with the polish LGBT organization Campaign Against Homophobiafear, unreasonable anger, intolerance or/and hatred directed towards people attracted to others of the same gender..