Embrace diversity and energize humanity 2017, para. 25d

Paragraphe
Paragraph text
[The Independent Expert underlines the key role of civil society and human rights defenders and the need for more effective action to counter threats and reprisals against them. Of note is a submission to the Human Rights Council by a number of non-governmental organizations earlier this year, in which they called upon States, inter alia:] To ensure that organizations working on issues related to sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, and sex characteristics can seek, receive and use funding and other resources from individuals, associations, foundations or other civil society organizations, foreign Governments and aid agencies, the private sector, the United Nations and other entities.
Status juridique
Non-negotiated soft law
Organe
Independent Expert on protection against violence and discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity
Type de document
Special Procedures' report
Mode d'adoption
N.A.
Thèmes
  • Gender
  • Governance & Rule of Law
Personnes concernées
  • Activists
Année
2017
Type de paragraphe
Other
Paragraph focus
Key developments
Paragraph number
25d