TAG: sexual identity
The Yogyakarta Principles
By Daniel Sarmento* One of the most important human rights issues in the current world regards discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity. Notwithstanding advances that have been achieved in some countries, the systematic violation of human rights, the prejudice and the violence – physical or symbolic – are still the rule in this […]
Read moreSPW participates in First Meeting “La Sexualidad frente a la Sociedad”
By Gloria Careaga* The First Latin American and Caribbean Meeting “La Sexualidad frente a la Sociedad” (Sexuality at the Forefront of Society) took place in Mexico City from July 28th to 31st, 2008. The event was organized by the Grupo de Estudios en Sexualidad y Sociedad (GESyS) of the Fundacion Arcoiris por el respeto de […]
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Consejo de Derechos Humanos Por Gloria Careaga* Este primer año de trabajo del Consejo de derechos Humanos de la ONU, fue presidido por el embajador mexicano Luis Alfonso de Alba. El Consejo trabajó para alcanzar el acuerdo sobre el texto para realizar la Evaluación Periódica Universal, la revisión del sistema de Procedimientos Especiales, y la […]
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Human Rights Council: the institutional building process By Gloria Careaga* In its first year of existence the Human Rights Council has been presided over by the Mexican Ambassador Luis Alfonso de Alba. During this period the Council debates have been oriented towards reaching consensus with respect to the following key institutional matters: Universal Periodical Review […]
Read moreWorking Paper N.2, by Ignacio Saiz
The SPW report, “Bracting Sexuality: Human Rights and Sexual Orientation”, written by Ignacio Saiz, analizes the recognition of rights realting to sexual orientation within the United Nations human rights system.
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