The impact of the work of the UN Independent Expert on Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity
Channel: ISHRGlobal
Date: 03/10/2022

Video credit: ilga.org

This event, held during the 50th UN Human Rights Council in June 2022, hosted an important discussions on the impact of the work of the UN Independent Expert on Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity in the promotion and protection of human rights. During the event, panelists also shared their ideas to address the challenges in the implementation of the mandate in the future. 

OPENING REMARKS:
H.E. Ms. Michelle Bachelet, United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights
H.E. Mr. Federico Villegas, President of Human Rights Council. 

CHAIR: 
H.E. Ms. Claudia Fuentes, Ambassador and Permanent Representative of the Permanent Mission of Chile to the United Nations and other international organizations. Opening remarks. 

SPEAKERS: 
Mr. Victor Madrigal-Borloz, United Nation Independent Expert on violence and discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity
Ms. Julia Ehrt, ILGA World’s Executive Director
Ms. Alba Rueda, Special Representative on Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Argentina. 
Ms. Alejandra Costa, Deputy Permanent Representative of the Permanent Mission of Uruguay to the United Nations and other international organizations. 

ORGANISERS:
Permanent Missions to the United Nations in Geneva of Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Mexico and Uruguay; ILGA World; ISHR