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Beyond Tolerance: A future for sexual orientation and gender identity rights in the Commonwealth

Beyond Tolerance: A future for sexual orientation and gender identity rights in the Commonwealth

Joining forces to promote SOGI rights

"International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia is marked every year on 17th May. To celebrate, this year we’ve brought together the testimony of our members to produce an animated film: ‘Beyond Tolerance’. Narrated by Victor Madrigal-Borloz, the UN Independent Expert on Protection against violence and discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity, ‘Beyond Tolerance’ reminds everyone of the importance of upholding the human rights of LGBTI (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex) people and the work of our members to achieve this.

Every person has the right to be treated equally and to live a life free from discrimination and persecution. However, in the Commonwealth, nearly two-thirds of countries still criminalise same-sex activity between adults and many people continue to face discrimination, violence and abuse because of their sexual orientation and/or gender identity.

The theme for IDAHOBIT 2020 is ‘Breaking the Silence’ and across the Commonwealth NHRIs are raising our voices to promote the human rights of LGBTI people."

Find out more HERE

Link to the animation HERE

Upholding human rights for LGBTI people in Cyprus HERE

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Beyond Tolerance: A future for sexual orientation and gender identity rights in the Commonwealth