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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
- Date added
- Aug 19, 2019
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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
- Date added
- Aug 19, 2019
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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;
- 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
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Person(s) affected
- N.A.
- Year
- 2017
- Date added
- Aug 19, 2019
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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.
- 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
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Person(s) affected
- N.A.
- Year
- 2017
- Date added
- Aug 19, 2019
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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:
- 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
- Person(s) affected
- N.A.
- Year
- 2017
- Date added
- Aug 19, 2019
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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.
- 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
- Violence
- Person(s) affected
- N.A.
- Year
- 2017
- Date added
- Aug 19, 2019
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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.
- 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
- Violence
- Person(s) affected
- N.A.
- Year
- 2017
- Date added
- Aug 19, 2019
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