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- United Nations & SOGIESC issues
Compilation of the adoption of the 2016 SOGI resolution
On 30 June 2016, the HRC voted to establish an Independent Expert on Protection Against Violence and Discrimination based on Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity
- Press releases & statements
Vote establishing a SOGI Independent Expert “a turning point”
“This is a victory not only for the global LGBT community, but for many broader movements that push for change"
- United Nations & SOGIESC issues
HRC session 32 (June-July 2016) – ILGA’s engagement
Information about ILGA World’s work during the 32nd UN Human Rights Council and how it addressed the human rights of LGBTI people worldwide
- Campaigns
- Press releases & statements
United Nations makes history on sexual orientation and gender identity
United Nations' human rights body establishes an Independent Expert
- Campaigns
- Press releases & statements
628 NGOs from 151 countries call for a SOGI Independent Expert at the UN
628 organisations from 151 countries today called on the UN Human Rights Council to establish a SOGI Independent Expert
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Uganda: Investigate break-ins at groups’ offices
ILGA and Pan Africa ILGA are among the 31 human rights groups demanding investigations on a series of attacks on Ugandan NGOs and HRDs
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Civil society alerts UN Committee to risks facing economic, social and cultural rights defenders
Defenders of ESC rights are increasingly facing heightened threats and risks to their health and life as a...
- Press releases & statements
ILGA supports a call for the UN Human Rights Council to establish a SOGI Special Procedure
ILGA is supporting the establishment of a Special Procedure on Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity at...
- United Nations & SOGIESC issues
HRC session 31 (February-March 2016) – ILGA’s engagement
Information about ILGA World’s work during the 31st UN Human Rights Council and how it addressed the human rights of LGBTI people worldwide