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Joint Statement Concerning the Outcome of UNGA...

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22 Nov 2016Posted by
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LGBTI activists from Asia and the Pacific welcome the decision of the Third Committee of the UN General Assembly (UNGA) on the protection of the human rights of LGBTI people around the world, while reaffirming the legitimate mandates of the Human Rights Council. On 21 November, the UNGA rejected a move that aims to weaken the legitimately established Independent Expert on Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity (IESOGI). Resolution...

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Joint Statement: Defend the Human Rights Council...

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07 Nov 2016Posted by
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On June 30th 2016 the United Nation Human Rights Council for the first time adopted the HRC resolution 32/2 on protection against violence and discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity, a remarkable milestone for LGBTIQ persons and communities around the world. The resolution was sponsored by Latin American states including Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Mexico and Uruguay. With 23 votes in favor, 18 against and 6...

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Statement for the Adoption of UN Resolution for...

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01 Jul 2016Posted by
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On June 30th 2016, The Human Rights Council of the United Nations join in solidarity with millions of people around the world to reaffirm its commitment to eradicate violence and discrimination toward LGBTI people by voting on the adoption of UN Resolution to establish Independent Expert on Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity (SOGI). The resolution is introduced by the core group of seven Latin American countries: Argentina, Brazil, Chile,...