Embrace diversity and energize humanity 2017, para. 15

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More recently, the views adopted in 2017 by the Human Rights Committee in the case of G. v. Australia, favouring the request of a married transgender person to have a birth certificate that correctly identifies the person’s gender identity, strengthen the right to be free from discrimination, as well as the right to privacy and family.
Legal status
Non-negotiated soft law
Body
Independent Expert on protection against violence and discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity
Document type
Special Procedures' report
Means of adoption
N.A.
Topic(s)
  • Equality & Inclusion
  • Gender
Person(s) affected
  • Families
  • LGBTQI+
Year
2017
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Other
Paragraph focus
Key developments
Paragraph number
15