United Nations Human Rights Council votes to renew the mandate of the Independent Expert on sexual orientation and gender identity
The 41st session of the United Nations Human Rights Council ended on Friday with measures taken to address various issues including violence and discrimination against the LGBTI community. The Council agreed to adopt a text with 27 votes in favour, 12 against and seven abstentions. The resolution, sponsored by Latin American States, extends the mandate of the UN-appointed…