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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
- 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.
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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
- Date added
- Aug 19, 2019
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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
- Date added
- Aug 19, 2019
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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
- Date added
- Aug 19, 2019
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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
- Date added
- Aug 19, 2019
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