A/72/172 United Nations General Assembly Distr.: General 19 July 2017 Original: English Seventy-second session Item 73 (b) of the provisional agenda* Promotion and protection of human rights: human rights questions, including alternative approaches for improving the effective enjoyment of human rights and fundamental freedoms Protection against violence and discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity Note by the Secretary-General The Secretary-General has the honour to transmit the report of the Independent Expert on protection against violence and discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity, Vitit Muntarbhorn, in accordance with Human Rights Council resolution 32/2. * A/72/150. 17-12222 (E) 100817 *1712222*

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