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Diversity in humanity, humanity in diversity 2017, para. 19
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- The reflections that follow are an initial response regarding the key elements under the mandate.
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- Independent Expert on protection against violence and discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity
- Document type
- Special Procedures' report
- Topic(s)
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Humanitarian
- Person(s) affected
- N.A.
- Year
- 2017
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Diversity in humanity, humanity in diversity 2017, para. 51
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- Various elements interrelate closely with the root causes and environment behind the violence and discrimination. On that matter, the underpinnings outlined in the following paragraphs will be dealt with progressively by the Independent Expert as part of a workplan and mapping exercise, in the coming years. They are discussed succinctly in the present report, as a precursor to other more detailed reports that will follow in the future.
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- Independent Expert on protection against violence and discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity
- Document type
- Special Procedures' report
- Topic(s)
- Environment
- Person(s) affected
- N.A.
- Year
- 2017
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Diversity in humanity, humanity in diversity 2017, para. 64
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- The report allows the approach and methodology of the Independent Expert to be gauged. There are key reflections responding to the mandate, particularly regarding (a) the panorama of the situation, including the implementation of international instruments, with identification of good practices and gaps; (b) awareness of the violence and discrimination issue, and linkage with root causes; (c) dialogue, consultation and cooperation with States and other stakeholders; (d) the identification of multiple, intersecting and aggravated forms of violence and discrimination; and (e) support for international cooperation and related services to assist national efforts.
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- Independent Expert on protection against violence and discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity
- Document type
- Special Procedures' report
- Topic(s)
- Equality & Inclusion
- Violence
- Person(s) affected
- N.A.
- Year
- 2017
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Diversity in humanity, humanity in diversity 2017, para. 65
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- Various underpinnings are singled out for particular attention to help prevent and overcome the negative elements of that environment and these will be dealt with in greater detail in future reports of the Independent Expert.
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- Independent Expert on protection against violence and discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity
- Document type
- Special Procedures' report
- Topic(s)
- Environment
- Person(s) affected
- N.A.
- Year
- 2017
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Diversity in humanity, humanity in diversity 2017, para. 66
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- The following initial recommendations invite constructive responses from a variety of actors, particularly States, in cooperation with other stakeholders:
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- Independent Expert on protection against violence and discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity
- Document type
- Special Procedures' report
- Topic(s)
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Person(s) affected
- N.A.
- Year
- 2017
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Diversity in humanity, humanity in diversity 2017, para. 66b
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- For the second report, due later in 2017 for the General Assembly, the Independent Expert aims to address the key underpinnings outlined above in further detail. In this regard, Governments and other entities concerned are invited to send the Independent Expert relevant information by the beginning of July 2017 so as to enable him to prepare the next report on the basis of information from a range of sources.
- Body
- Independent Expert on protection against violence and discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity
- Document type
- Special Procedures' report
- Topic(s)
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Person(s) affected
- N.A.
- Year
- 2017
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Diversity in humanity, humanity in diversity 2017, para. 66j
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- The Independent Expert is firmly committed to building bridges, that are anchored on the mandate, with a broad range of actors and stakeholders (governmental, intergovernmental and non-governmental), and looks forward to constructive dialogue and cooperation, with more country visits — premised on international human rights law, reflective of local wisdom and resonant with the universal message of “diversity in humanity, humanity in diversity”.
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- Independent Expert on protection against violence and discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity
- Document type
- Special Procedures' report
- Topic(s)
- Equality & Inclusion
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Person(s) affected
- All
- N.A.
- Year
- 2017
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Embrace diversity and energize humanity 2017, para. 4
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- From the outset, the Independent Expert has adopted an approach of open and constructive dialogue and engagement with a broad range of stakeholders. He has drawn from a variety of sources — governmental, intergovernmental and non-governmental — for his work, balancing among them. He has also held separate meetings with embassies, United Nations agencies and concerned groups to amplify discussions. For the present report, the Independent Expert sent out a letter in May 2017 asking for inputs. The responses, received before the end of June 2017, have been integrated into the report where relevant, and they may also be incorporated into his future reports. He conveys his deepest thanks to all who responded to his request.
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- Independent Expert on protection against violence and discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity
- Document type
- Special Procedures' report
- Topic(s)
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Person(s) affected
- N.A.
- Year
- 2017
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Embrace diversity and energize humanity 2017, para. 6
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- The Independent Expert follows and responds closely to the mandate established by resolution 32/2. The post of the Independent Expert is pro bono. Key elements emanating from the mandate can be summarized under five main areas as follows: implementation of international instruments, with identification of good practices and gaps; awareness of the violence and discrimination issue, and linkage with root causes; engagement, consultation and cooperation with States and other stakeholders; identifying multiple, intersecting and aggravated forms of violence and discrimination; and support for international cooperation and related services to assist national efforts. The Independent Expert offered an analysis of those elements in his first report and in the present report will update them with recent developments.
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- Independent Expert on protection against violence and discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity
- Document type
- Special Procedures' report
- Topic(s)
- Equality & Inclusion
- Violence
- Person(s) affected
- N.A.
- Year
- 2017
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Embrace diversity and energize humanity 2017, para. 8
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- Second, the Independent Expert is totally conscious of the various sensitivities underlying the mandate. Effective responses on this front would have to be grounded in international human rights law and targeted against violence and discrimination. There is no advocacy of new rights. The modus operandi of the Independent Expert is thus to engage with a broad range of stakeholders, open doors, build bridges and offer windows of opportunities for constructive change.
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- Independent Expert on protection against violence and discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity
- Document type
- Special Procedures' report
- Topic(s)
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Person(s) affected
- N.A.
- Year
- 2017
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Embrace diversity and energize humanity 2017, para. 27
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- The Independent Expert is also in touch with the newly established Equal Rights Coalition, which is a coalition of 35 States reaching out to a broad range of partners based on the founding principles of equality, universality, international human rights law and open, respectful and constructive dialogue and cooperation with all stakeholders.
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- Independent Expert on protection against violence and discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity
- Document type
- Special Procedures' report
- Topic(s)
- Equality & Inclusion
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Person(s) affected
- N.A.
- Year
- 2017
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Embrace diversity and energize humanity 2017, para. 28
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- At this juncture, the report will now turn to various key underpinnings which interrelate closely with violence and discrimination. Two are singled out for special attention and they are presented below. Other underpinnings will be dealt with, incorporating recent inputs from stakeholders, in future reports of the Independent Expert in 2018.
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- Independent Expert on protection against violence and discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity
- Document type
- Special Procedures' report
- Topic(s)
- Gender
- Violence
- Person(s) affected
- N.A.
- Year
- 2017
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Embrace diversity and energize humanity 2017, para. 53
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- Responses to the Independent Expert’s invitation to stakeholders to send in information in 2017 have provided the following examples:
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- Independent Expert on protection against violence and discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity
- Document type
- Special Procedures' report
- Topic(s)
- Equality & Inclusion
- Person(s) affected
- N.A.
- Year
- 2017
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Embrace diversity and energize humanity 2017, para. 53j
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- Spain noted that non-discrimination has been integrated into a variety of regional legislation, complemented by criminal provisions against hate crimes. There are a means for registration of hate-related incidents; special prosecutions in this regard; and a protocol of action for police officers in relation to crimes of hatred and discrimination;
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- Independent Expert on protection against violence and discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity
- Document type
- Special Procedures' report
- Topic(s)
- Equality & Inclusion
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Person(s) affected
- N.A.
- Year
- 2017
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Embrace diversity and energize humanity 2017, para. 55
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- The present report builds upon the first report submitted by the Independent Expert in April 2017. Recent developments, particularly in regard to development of human rights law and practice at the international and national levels, intersectionality between sexual orientation and gender identity and other issues concerning violence and discrimination, dialogue and cooperation between the Independent Expert and stakeholders, are considered.
- Body
- Independent Expert on protection against violence and discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity
- Document type
- Special Procedures' report
- Topic(s)
- Equality & Inclusion
- Gender
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Violence
- Person(s) affected
- N.A.
- Year
- 2017
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Embrace diversity and energize humanity 2017, para. 58
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- In regard to the second underpinning, anti-discrimination laws and policies can appear in various forms: sometimes general, sometimes specific. Even with a law, there is a need to ensure effective practical implementation, which is correlated with the need for a holistic approach, interlinking laws and policies with responsive programming, case enforcement in the courts (coupled with strategic advocacy and litigation), effective and accessible mechanisms for human rights protection, resource allocation, information and data generation, education and capacity-building, accountability and redress, and space for networking, mobilization and participation for reform.
- Body
- Independent Expert on protection against violence and discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity
- Document type
- Special Procedures' report
- Topic(s)
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Person(s) affected
- N.A.
- Year
- 2017
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Embrace diversity and energize humanity 2017, para. 59
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- The following initial recommendations invite constructive responses from a variety of actors, including States, in cooperation with other stakeholders:
- Body
- Independent Expert on protection against violence and discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity
- Document type
- Special Procedures' report
- Topic(s)
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Person(s) affected
- N.A.
- Year
- 2017
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Embrace diversity and energize humanity 2017, para. 59c
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- There is a need to build checks and balances, especially at the national level, to prevent abuse of power and to ensure compliance with human rights. States should explore collaboration not only with the executive branch of Government, but also with parliamentarians, the judiciary and other actors who may assist in weighing the various actions at the national level to ensure respect for international human rights standards;
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- Independent Expert on protection against violence and discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity
- Document type
- Special Procedures' report
- Topic(s)
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Person(s) affected
- All
- N.A.
- Year
- 2017
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