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UN LGBTQ+ rights expert concerned by political discourse on refugees and asylum seekers in UK

Graham Robson May 14, 2023

“I am deeply concerned about increased bias-motivated incidents of harassment, threats, and violence against LGBTQ+ people, including a rampant surge in hate crimes in the UK,” said Victor Madrigal-Borloz, the UN Independent Expert on protection against violence and discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity, who visited the UK from 24 April to 5 May 2023.

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1,117 organisations worldwide urge the UN to renew its human rights expert mandate on sexual orientation and gender identity

Graham Robson June 17, 2022

1,117 civil society organisations from 134 states and territories have delivered a joint global statement calling for the renewal of the mandate of the UN Independent Expert on violence and discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity (SOGI).

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IGLA releases homophobia report

Rachel Badham December 16, 2020

LGBTQ+ organisation, IGLA, has released its 2020 State Sponsored Homophobia report, which provides data on laws that affect LGB people.

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June 30: a day for the worldwide promotion of family equality

June 28, 2020

International Family Equality Day and the Global Interfaith Network for People of All Sexes, Sexual Orientations, Gender Identities and Expressions to co-host UN online side event, The Recognition and Respect of Diverse Families in Times of a Global Pandemic

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UN – COVID19 CREATIVE CALLING closing date tomorrow!!

April 8, 2020

UN – COVID19 CREATIVE CALLING closing date tomorrow!!

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