Everyone is born free and equal

On 17 May, we will be celebrating the International Day against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia, in Geneva as elsewhere in the world.

This represents an opportunity to highlight prevention and awareness-raising initiatives and to remember that many people are still subject to discrimination and violence because of their sexual orientation or gender identity.

Despite contexts in which the rights of LGBTQI+ people are neglected or even contested, progress is possible and concrete measures can be taken and implemented, particularly in the context of the UPR.

To read the full article, click here (only in French).

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