Last year, the United Nations Independent Expert on Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity, Victor Madrigal-Borloz, visited Ukraine. He assessed the implementation of existing national and international human rights standards for combating violence and discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity. In an online panel discussion organized by HRMMU, Mr. Madrigal-Borloz will present information about his visit.

Date: 9 September, 15:00

Place: Live stream on our Facebook page.

Organizer: UN Human Rights Monitoring Mission

During the online meeting, Mr. Madrigal-Borloz will present key findings and recommendations from his report, followed by speeches and comments by panelists from State bodies and civil society. Together with the panelists, he will be available to respond to your questions.

Speakers:

• Victor Madrigal-Borloz, Independent Expert on Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity
• A representative of the Ministry of Justice of Ukraine
• A representative of the Ombudsperson’s Office
• Olena Shevchenko, NGO “Insight”
• Andriy Kravchuk, NGO “Nash Svit”

During the presentation you will learn about:

• key findings of the Independent Expert on the implementation of national and international human rights standards in relation to sexual orientation and gender identity in Ukraine;
• the Independent Expert’s recommendations about how to improve protection against violence and discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity; including through changes in criminal and other types of legislation;
• positive changes and progress made, for instance in securing events and peaceful assemblies and in creating an inclusive environment in schools.

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