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🏳️⚧️💘 The Australian Human Rights Commission's consultation on current and emerging threats to trans and gender diverse human rights has been extended until 5 May! With so many threats facing trans, gender diverse, Brother Boy and Sister Girl communities, this work is so important. Find out more: https://lnkd.in/gEggHHQx #TransRightsAreHumanRights #ProtectTransLives

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On this International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia, we are thrilled to share the progress of our project supporting human rights legislation and policy in #Thailand, particularly focusing on LGBTQI+ rights in the workplace and in a public/government setting. Collaborating closely with Thailand’s Ministry of Justice Department of Rights and Liberties Protection, Canadian expert Carolyn Tanner, made significant contributions in fostering a more inclusive environment for LGBTQI+ individuals.  Highlights of the initiative include:   🔍 Our expert travelled to Thailand to understand the context and identify needs with the Ministry of Justice    🌍 Collaborated with local civil society organizations and LGBTQI+ community members to gather insights 🤝Identified 8 key areas for LGBTQI+ inclusion, refined through extensive consultations and feedback sessions 📄Proposed a final Action Plan for LGBTQI+ Inclusion  Additionally, our initiative integrates Gender-Based Analysis Plus (GBA Plus), focusing on workplace assessment, policy development, and progress monitoring. It complements the United Nations Development Programme’s efforts to support diversity, equity and inclusion efforts in the workplace and reinforces Thailand's push for a more inclusive society. Let’s continue working towards a future where everyone feels valued and respected, regardless of their sexual orientation or gender identity.  🌈  TAP-EDM is a Affaires mondiales Canada | Global Affairs Canada initiative implemented by Alinea International. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/eW9s57zh Video: https://lnkd.in/eAwAgitz #TACanada #Thailand #May17 #inclusion #GBAplus #LGBTQI+ 

🔎 Would you like to gain a better understanding of human rights impacts within your own operations and along your supply chain? Do you need guidance on addressing human rights issues? The Business & Human Rights Navigator offers you numerous case studies, background information and guidance on ten specific human rights topics. 🤝 The BHR Navigator is informed by and aligned with the Ten Principles of the United Nations Global Compact and the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights (UNGPs). The aim of the BHR Navigator is to enhance companies’ understanding of how the UNGPs can be understood and implemented in practical terms, with particular reference to ten of the most common human rights topics for business including child and forced labour, gender equality and migrant workers. In order to equip companies in managing their direct and indirect human rights risks, each issue is presented in association with a case study including: 💡 An overview of the human rights issue 💡 Risk factors for key industries 💡 Due diligence suggestions 💡 Additional recommended resources Our online tool was developed in cooperation with the United Nations Global Compact and Verisk Maplecroft. Check out the video for more information: 👉 https://lnkd.in/dJVF8M3g #bizhumanrights

Our team recently met with the National Human Rights Commission of Taiwan (NHRC) to discuss capacity development, leadership, and best practices for National Human Rights Institutions (#NHRIs). The NHRC shared their current priorities, which include setting up monitoring mechanisms for child rights and the rights of people with disabilities, advising on the implementation of the UN Convention against Torture, and supporting the development of Taiwan’s Equality (Anti-Discrimination) Law. We also discussed their efforts to strengthen operational effectiveness through staff and capacity development. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/efZgBc-k #HumanRights #AsiaPacific #CapacityDevelopment #Leadership

The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) has launched a public consultation on their draft strategic plan for 2025-2028, which will be open for feedback until the end of October. One of the central themes of the draft plan is "Justice and the Balance of Rights," with a specific focus on sex and gender. With some controversy surrounding the EHRC recently, it is absolutely vital that the public contributes to the newest strategy being developed. Your participation in the consultation survey is crucial. When responding, please prioritise transgender inclusion - https://hubs.ly/Q02Jd1YL0 #transinclusion #transrights #inclusivity #transgenderawareness

The Working Group of United Nations seeks to provide further gender-related guidance to both States and businesses to adopt a #LGBTI lens in implementing the UNGPs, with practical recommendations for what it means to protect, respect and remedy the rights of LGBTI persons in the context of #business #operations. It aims to contribute to a step forward in helping States and businesses translate their respective human rights obligations and responsibilities into practical action on the ground, and to seize an important opportunity to enlarge the role of business in tackling #discriminatory practices in countries around the world. Your voice matter! 🙌 Next Steps Input should be sent by e-mail. They must be received by 1 March 2024. 📧 Email address: hrc-wg-business@un.org 📧 Email subject line: GA 79th submission ❗ Accepted languages: English, Spanish, French Learn more 👉 https://lnkd.in/eyakddZM #IDAHOBIT2024 #pride365 #corporateculture UN Working Group on Business and Human Rights United Nations

The call for inputs by the Independent Expert on sexual orientation and gender identity (IE SOGI) presents a comprehensive exploration of the challenges faced by individuals with diverse sexual orientations and gender identities in participating meaningfully in electoral processes. Here are some key findings and understandings derived from the call: 1. Obstacles to Electoral Participation: The report aims to identify and analyze the structural obstacles individuals face in exercising their electoral rights, particularly concerning sexual orientation and gender identity (SOGI). These obstacles can arise from laws, policies, regulations, administrative practices, and actions by state and non-state actors. 2. Intersectionality: The report recognizes that obstacles to electoral participation intersect with other forms of discrimination based on factors such as race, caste, religion, ethnicity, disability, and immigration status. Understanding these intersections is crucial for addressing the varied experiences of discrimination and violence faced by individuals with diverse SOGI. 3. Legal and Administrative Barriers: Legal measures, administrative procedures, and political practices may create de facto disenfranchisement for LGBT persons. For example, restrictions on suffrage based on criminal conviction or imprisonment disproportionately affect LGBT individuals targeted by laws criminalizing same-sex conduct. 4. Political Discourse and Rhetoric: Intolerant rhetoric, hate speech, and discriminatory political campaigns can undermine the electoral participation of LGBT individuals. Political actors may propagate moral panic for political gain, contributing to a hostile environment for LGBT candidates, activists, and voters. 5. Role of Civil Society: Civil society, including citizen election observer groups and NGOs focusing on LGBT issues, plays a crucial role in protecting and promoting human rights during elections. However, restrictive laws and practices may limit their ability to operate effectively. 6. Call for Inputs: The report invites inputs from a wide range of stakeholders, including states, civil society organizations, academics, international organizations, corporations, and activists. Submissions are encouraged to address specific laws, policies, practices, and challenges related to electoral participation and SOGI issues. Overall, the call for inputs underscores the importance of addressing barriers to electoral participation faced by LGBT individuals and promoting inclusive electoral processes based on the principles of equality, non-discrimination, and human rights.

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