“The Vienna Declaration and Programme of Action affirms the principles of universality and non-discrimination, and yet many people continue to be denied their rights solely because of their sexual orientation and gender identity…. We therefore welcome the joint statement on human rights, sexual orientation and gender identity, delivered at the General Assembly last December by Argentina on behalf of 66 States from all UN regional groups…”
Joint Statement to UN Human Rights Council, 10th Session re: Follow-up and implementation of the Vienna Declaration and Programme of Action (Item 8)
Author
International Lesbian and Gay Association—Europe, Canadian HIV/AIDS Legal Network, et al.
Topics
2SLGBTQ+ Rights, Discrimination
Language
English