United Nations Treaty Bodies : References to sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression and sex characteristics: 2016

K. Kirichenko, A. du Plessis, L. Goodwin

This report is a comprehensive annual compilation and analysis of all the SOGIESC references made by zeven UN Treaty Bodies (CESCR, HRCtee, CEDAW, CRC, CAT, CRPD and CERD) in 2015. It investigates the Treaty Bodies' General Comments (interpretations of the international human rights treaties), Individual Communications (complaints brought by individuals or organisations), Lists of Issues (issues and questions sent to the State parties before the main review) and Concluding Observations (country-specific concerns and recommendations).