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👉 The #UnionofEquality is a vital aspect of the #EU mission to ensure fairness, non-discrimination, and equal opportunities for all its citizens. This initiative underscores the commitment to promoting equality across various spheres of life, encompassing gender, ethnicity, age, disability, sexual orientation, and more. Would you like to know how the EU is aiming to create a more inclusive and just society for everyone within its borders? Check the full article here: bit.ly/3YSZHbS 🤩

Yesterday, Global Alliance against Traffic in Women (GAATW) published the new issue of the journal Anti-Trafficking Review. This issue examines the impacts of #COVID19 on the lives of low-wage, migrant, and informal workers. Articles from Australia, Asia, Africa, Europe and the Americas describes the experiences of temporary migrants, victims of #humantrafficking, sex workers, internally displaced persons, and #LGBTQ #asylum seekers with violence, exploitation, discrimination, racism, and (lack of) access to healthcare and social protections. Importantly, it draws lessons from the pandemic and makes policy recommendations to ensure that future disasters do not have the same negative impact on #humanrights. All articles are #openaccess https://lnkd.in/dvHxFVGc

Poland still sits at the end of the EU ranking with 18% points! So sad!🤐 "ILGA-Europe’s Rainbow Map annually ranks 49 European countries on a scale between 0% (gross violations of human rights, discrimination) and 100% (respect of human rights, full equality) on the basis of laws and policies that have a direct impact on LGBTI people’s human rights. The Map ranks each country under seven categories: equality and non-discrimination; family; hate crime and hate speech; legal gender recognition; intersex bodily integrity; civil society space; and asylum. ILGA-Europe are an independent, international non-governmental umbrella organisation uniting over 750 LGBTI organisations from 54 countries across Europe and Central Asia." https://lnkd.in/d8W2mQyt

Today is International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, Intersex Discrimination and Transphobia (IDAHOBIT). IDAHOBIT celebrates our LGBTIQA+ community, it recognises the pride, strength, aspirations and allyship of those who have fought for equality and aims to raise awareness of the discrimination that LGBTIQA+ people still face. This year’s theme is ‘No one left behind; equality, freedom and justice for all’.  We are dedicated to making the public sector an employer of choice for all LGBTIQA+ communities. Our products such as Gender affirmation in Victorian public sector workplaces – A guide for managers: https://lnkd.in/gBRpZy3U and our Wellbeing toolkit: https://lnkd.in/d5ARuzp help managers to support diverse and inclusive teams. 🖤🤎❤️🧡💛💚💙💜 Victorian Department of Families, Fairness & Housing #IDAHOBIT #NoOneLeftBehind #PublicSector 

Human Rights Day holds significant importance for LGBTIQ people as it emphasizes the universal principles of equality, dignity, and non-discrimination. For this community, the day serves as a reminder of the ongoing struggle for equal rights, challenging discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity. It's an opportunity to raise awareness about the importance of recognizing and respecting the human rights of every individual, regardless of their sexual orientation or gender identity, fostering a more inclusive and tolerant society. #HumanRights75 #HumanRightDay

Our Senior Officer on UN Special Procedures and SDGs, Guillermo, participated in a webinar with the Independent Expert on Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity, Graeme Reid, trade unionists and civil society leaders on the rights of LGBTI workers. The event, "Forward despite the backlash: LGBTI rights and the freedom of association," delved into the complexities of advocating for LGBTI rights in the face of increasing global restrictions on freedom of association and expression and the current anti-LGBTI backlash. Read more on the discussion and action items here: https://lnkd.in/et2ZNikZ

Advancing the Women, Peace and Security (#wps ) Agenda in the Indo-Pacific: Advocacy Brief” is released today —the 23rd anniversary of the passing of the United Nations Security Council Resolution 1325 on Women, Peace and Security (UNSCR 1325). This report aims to expand the existing WPS agenda in four key areas — Gender and Sexual Diversity, #Disability, #Education, and #Technology. Doing so will help to embed principles of civilian protection that are so desperately needed today.

Today is IDAHOBIT – the International Day Against LGBTQIA+ Discrimination. A day to celebrate the LGBTQIA+ community while raising awareness of the historical and continuing challenges it still faces. It’s important because of these staggering stats… 68% of LGBTQIA+ employees in Australia are not out to everyone at work. (Out at Work, 2018). 2 in 3 LGBTQIA+ youth experience abuse due to their identity. 35% of LGBTQIA+ Australians have experienced verbal abuse in the past 12 months. Read more about the history of IDAHOBIT https://lnkd.in/gUU_Zri5 Here are some ways you can get involved in IDAHOBIT: https://lnkd.in/gmzNT62J Show your support for the day with these free digital resources: https://lnkd.in/g3sjXS4w We stand with all LGBTQIA+ Queenslanders – everyone deserves to live and work without facing discrimination due to their gender or sexuality. #IDAHOBIT Minus18 Foundation

Help make NSW the equality state! In just a few weeks, the Equality Bill, a ground-breaking omnibus bill put forward by Alex Greenwich MP, will likely go up for debate in NSW State Parliament. The Equality Bill is a massive opportunity to dramatically improve the lives of our entire LGBTSBIQA+ community. If it passes it will update birth certificate laws to allow trans people to amend their gender markers without the need for surgery, better recognise rainbow families, improve discrimination protections, and complete the work to decriminalise sex work. However, these life-changing reforms are under threat. Anti-equality lobbyists have spent months stoking fear to try and fracture political support for the Bill. Furthermore, the NSW Government has thus far refused to pledge its support for the Bill in its entirety. We can't let this opportunity pass us by. That’s why next Monday we are hosting a snap webinar to mobilise support for the Equality Bill. On this free webinar you will have the opportunity to learn the latest information on the campaign, take action to support the Bill, and connect with others who are also ready to make a difference. RSVP now and together let's help make NSW the equality state. https://lnkd.in/gpu2Y9c9

📢 Excited to share a significant milestone in our ongoing efforts to advocate for human rights and social justice! 🌍 I am proud to present our comprehensive report titled"Intersectionality, Gender, and Labor Rights in Migration: A Comprehensive Analysis for Public Awareness." This document delves into critical issues affecting marginalized migrants, with three detailed papers on: 1. Intersectionality and Migration: Exploring how overlapping identities create compounded vulnerabilities and systemic discrimination. 2. Gender and Migration: Investigating the unique challenges faced by women and LGBTQ+ migrants, and advocating for gender-sensitive policies. 3.Migrant Workers' Rights: Addressing exploitation and advocating for fair labor practices and stronger enforcement mechanisms. 📄 Please find the full report attached. Your feedback and insights would be invaluable as we continue to push for positive change and the protection of human rights for all. 🔍 This independent submission aims to raise public awareness and stimulate informed discussions on the pressing issues faced by migrants. By shedding light on these challenges, we hope to inspire action and policy reforms that promote justice and equality. #HumanRights #SocialJustice #Migration #Intersectionality #GenderEquality #LaborRights #Advocacy #FairLaborPractices #PublicAwareness #InternationalMigration #Intersectionality #GenderAndMigration #LaborRights #ClimateInducedMigration #MigrantIntegration #HumanRights #GlobalPolicy #SocialJustice #MigrantWorkers #RefugeeRights #DataProtection #MentalHealth #FamilyReunification #Statelessness #DigitalDivide #Xenophobia #SDGs #Remittances #ClimateJustice