OHCHR | Speeches and statements on combatting discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity

Speeches and statements on combatting discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity

2020

COVID-19: Targeted actions needed to protect LGBTI people amid pandemic – Bachelet (17 April 2020)

2019

Bachelet dismayed by Kenyan High Court Decision upholding criminal sanctions for same-sex relations (24 May 2019)
Bachelet welcomes Botswana High Court decision decriminalizing same-sex relations (11 June 2019)

2018

UN Human Rights Chief calls for end to violence and killings of LGBTI people, 26 September 2018
UN Human Rights Chief applauds Indian Supreme Court decision to decriminalize same-sex relationships (7 September 2019)

2017

2016

2015

OHCHR and the Rights of LGBTI people

About LGBTI people and human rights

OHCHR’s role in protecting LGBTI people

Intersex People

Publications and Resources

Feature Stories

Initiatives

LGBTI Fellowship

UN Free and Equal Campaign

UN Standards of Conduct for Business to tackle LGBTI discrimination

Others Involved

Independent Expert on sexual orientation and gender identity