Embrace diversity and energize humanity 2017, para. 39
Paragraphe
Paragraph text
Several States have also taken steps to decriminalize transgender persons on the basis of their gender identity or expression. For example, Samoa removed provisions on “impersonation of a female” that were used to arrest and fine transgender persons and the fa’afafine when it revised its penal code in 2013.
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
Equality & Inclusion
Gender
Personnes concernées
LGBTQI+
Année
2017
Type de paragraphe
Other
Paragraph focus
Decriminalization of consensual same-sex relations and gender identity (covering also gender expression)