TAG: sexual identity
International Day against Homophobia and Transphobia
May 17th has become the International Day against Homophobia and Transphobia (IDAHO) since the WHO Assembly declared as invalid the code 302.0 of the International Diseased Classification, in 1990. Almost 20 years later, IDAHO was celebrated in a wide range of creative ways all over the globe. Some of the initiatives can be seen here.
Read moreDAY 1 – 2nd session – Negotiating multiple identities
The second session of the meeting discussed aspects related to the negotiation of multiple sexual identities being politically expressed within Asia, but are denied recognition by states. However, some are just starting to gain some visibility and rights. Saira Shameen, from the Gender and Development Program of the Asian and Pacific Development Centre in Malaysia, […]
Read moreNegotiating Multiple Identities
This session would aim to peel away the layers of meaning that exist between the personal and political. It would cover religion, culture, class, sexualities, gender and various other permutations of the word ‘identity’, and the way in which people negotiate these multiple identities and, in the process, interact with the state and other socio-economic […]
Read moreLauching Yogyakarta Principles in New York
Summary of the panel discussion on the Yogyakarta Principles on the Application of International Law in Relation to Issues of Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity This report below was made by ISHR in cooperation with IGLHRC and HRW This panel discussion was organized to promote the release of the Yogyakarta Principles at UN Headquarters. The […]
Read moreYogyakarta Principles
During the 4th session of the Human Rights Council, one key event was the launching of the Yogyakarta Principles on the Application of International Human Rights Law in relation to Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity. They affirm binding international legal standards with which all States must comply. Available in different languages (also translated into Portuguese […]
Read moreKey Issues and Plan for the Asian Regional Dialogue
It was agreed that the broad focus of the Dialogue would be on the politics of sexuality: the political processes, actors and outcomes that have shaped sexuality and sexuality-related issues in the region. But this would go beyond being a descriptive/analytical exercise. The Dialogue would seek to identify ‘tipping points’ for policy interventions, and come […]
Read moreOs Princípios de Yogyakarta
Por Daniel Sarmento* Uma das mais importantes questões de direitos humanos no mundo atual diz respeito à discriminação em razão de orientação sexual ou identidade de gênero. Apesar dos avanços ocorridos em alguns países, a violação sistemática de direitos, o preconceito, e a violência, real ou simbólica, permanecem sendo a regra neste campo, gerando a […]
Read moreThe 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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