Congratulations to Michael O'Flaherty on his election as Commissioner for Human Rights for the Council of Europe; and warm thanks and congratulations to Dunja Mijatovic for her exceptional performance in this vital role!

Delighted by this acknowledgement of Fionnuala Ní Aoláin's competence and talent.

In my work I have met thousands of dedicated people; hundreds that are brilliant; dozens, visionaries; few who lead by example. I have known Federico Villegas for decades: this is what a dedicated, brilliant, visionary and exemplary leader looks like. Good luck in your new endeavors!

En mi trabajo he conocido miles de personas dedicadas; cientos que son brillantes; docenas, visionarias; pocas que lideran con su ejemplo. He conocido a Federico Villegas por décadas: así es como luce un diplomático dedicado, brillante, visionario y líder ejemplar. ¡Buena suerte!

I am delighted that Sirpa Rautio will be the new #EURightsAgency Director. Sirpa is a superb choice for this crucial role.

An important message from the new Graeme Reid. I encourage you to follow Graeme's work; your support is vital for his important mandate!

I'm excited for today's conversation with Victor Madrigal-Borloz, & to hear his reflections after recently completing six years as the UN Independent Expert on preventing violence and discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity. Join us at Harvard Divinity!

We are happy to note the decision of ECHR CEDH to hear an appeal against a French anti-prostitution law.

Learn more about our work on the human rights of sex workers👉 ohchr.org/en/special-pro…

Durante mi última visita a México tuve ocasión de celebrar el nombramiento de OCIEL BAENA. Su muerte me consterna profundamente; exhorto a las autoridades a asegurar una investigación pronta y eficiente y, en caso pertinente, sentar las responsabilidades.

I warmly welcome this Judgment by the UK Supreme Court. As I said at the end of my country visit to the UK, this policy would not be in line with the UK's obligations under international human rights law: shar.es/ag3QhB

The second session of series, 'LGBTQ+ Rights Under Attack: The Weaponization of Free Speech and Religious Freedom' is on Nov 16!

Register now at tinyurl.com/LGBTQ-Global to hear Victor Madrigal-Borloz present a global perspective in conversation with Susie Hayward.
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🎙️ L'homophobie est un héritage colonial, affirme un expert de l'ONU

🎧Écoutez notre entretiens avec Victor Madrigal-Borloz UN Special Procedures

news.un.org/fr/audio/2023/…

New Statement on #SOGI and Cultural Life:

'Everyone must be able to access, take part in & contribute to cultural life; to freely express their world views, values & ways of life; to see themselves represented in public spaces, media & institutions'.

🔗 tinyurl.com/5amd3s49

During my last day as #IESOGI , it was great to meet with the UN LGBTI Core Group in New York, to share reflections on common achievements, lessons learned, and remaining challenges. Deeply thankful.

LGBT+ persons living with disabilities face a pervasive perception that, unless they are ‘cured’ or ‘corrected’, they are lesser or somehow inferior to other human beings.

Read my joint statement w/ UN SR Disability Rights - G. Quinn, with guidance & 9 recommendations here: buff.ly/499dHUX

Waking up to CBS Sunday Morning when in New York is always special, made more special by P I D G E O N | Intersex Educator & Creator ✨'s insightful and informative piece this morning. Highly recommended.

Older LGBT+ persons are at heightened risk of human rights violations. Some of the challenges arise from lack of recognition of chosen families & discrimination at care institutions.
Read the joint statement I issued with Dr Tlaleng Mofokeng & Claudia Mahler - UN Independent Expert: tinyurl.com/22cf5h9u

Understanding and addressing the impact of colonial processes is a crucial step in deconstructing violence and discrimination based on SOGI.
Read more about the Report on Colonialism I presented to the UN General Assembly here: ow.ly/JPeq50Q1oEJ

UN expert Victor Madrigal-Borloz calls for scrapping of colonial laws and policies that marginalise LGBT persons. “Addressing colonial law and policy-making processes & their impact is crucial for building a new future” he says. ow.ly/JPeq50Q1oEJ