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The UN Human Rights Council adopted the first ever UN resolution on the human rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender persons. This represents a historic moment to highlight the human rights abuses and violations that lesbian, gay, bisexual, an...

In the present report, submitted in accordance with Human Rights Council

Weekly updates on SOGIESC (Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity and Expression, and Sex Characteristics) issues, presented during the 36th Human Rights Council session. Issues mentioned in the reports are among other things: promotion and protection of a...

The guide is intended to help human rights defenders approach, engage and enlist the backing of business for measures that promote equality and respect for the human rights of lesbian, gay, bi, transgender and intersex (LGBTI) persons. It also offers co...

The theme of the present report is "Embrace diversity and energize humanity". Key developments in 2017 are noted, particularly in regard to the progression of human rights law and practice at the international and national levels; intersectionality betw...

Summary: In the present report, the Independent Expert on protection against violence and discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity, Victor Madriga - Borloz, discusses the impact of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic on the

A compilation of the key statements, documents and outcomes of the adoption of the Resolution 41/18 that renewed the mandate of the Independent Expert on protection against violence and discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity.