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[...] based on his alleged bisexuality.

The representative of Romania stated that withholding or obstructing in any way the consultative status of non-governmental organizations with valuable contributions to the Council and to society in general ran contrary to the general principle of anti-discrimination and diversity as enshrined not only in resolution 1996/31 and the decisions of the Council in 2006 and 2007 that recognized the importance of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender non-governmental organizations and their contribution to the work of the United Nations, but also to articles 2 and 26 of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights and ultimately to the Charter of the United Nations.

It welcomed the role Uruguay had played in bringing attention to the rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender persons in international forums, and the measures taken nationally, including its leadership in being the first country in Latin America to provide for same-sex civil unions.

In the Special Rapporteur’s view, this type of programme normalizes, stereotypes and promotes images that are discriminatory because they are based on heteronormativity; by denying the existence of the lesbian, gay, transsexual, transgender and bisexual population, they expose these groups to risky and discriminatory practices.

(b) Strengthening its awareness-raising and other preventive activities against discrimination and, if necessary, taking affirmative action for the benefit of children in vulnerable situations, such as Maori and Pacific children, refugee children, migrant children, children with disabilities and lesbian, bisexual, gay and transgender children and children living with persons from these groups

However, the Committee is concerned that in practice certain groups of children, such as: Roma and Irish Travellers’ children; migrant, asylum-seeking and refugee children; lesbian, bisexual, gay, and transgender children (LBGT) and children belonging to minority groups continue to experience discrimination and social stigmatization.

Its main courses of action are as follows: (a) to campaign for the human rights of gay men, lesbians, bisexuals and transgendered persons at the local, national and international levels; (b) to influence political decision-making at the local, national and international levels; (c) to provide information through magazines, newsletters, web-based services and leaflets; (d) to provide counselling services; and (e) to implement projects.

It also expresses grave concern at the persistence of serious violations linked to torture, such as extrajudicial execution, forced disappearance, forced displacement, sexual violation and the recruitment of children in the context of armed conflict, and at the vulnerable situation of certain groups such as women, children, ethnic minorities, displaced persons, the prison population and LGBT persons (art. 2 of the Convention).

Along similar lines, the representative of Bulgaria stated that her delegation was disappointed with the outcome of the vote because it amounted to a discriminatory approach that had prevented the Committee throughout its history from recommending even a single lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender organization for status.

Understand the multiple layers of marginalization and representation by specifically focusing on the diversity of young people, including young women and girls; young people living with HIV/AIDS; young migrant workers; young people who are lesbian/gay/bisexual/transgender/intersexed/ questioning; young sex workers; young people who use drugs; and other young people who are denied their sexual and reproductive rights.

She also welcomed efforts to highlight abuses faced by lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender persons around the world, an issue which would require sustained attention by the Council, as well as its resolution adopted by consensus on combating intolerance, negative stereotyping and stigmatization of, and discrimination, incitement to violence and violence against, persons based on religion or belief.

It should ensure that LGBT persons have access to justice, and that all allegations of attacks and threats against individuals targeted because of their sexual orientation or gender identity are thoroughly investigated.

[...] [...] and bisexual men, sex workers, people [...] [...]

The Government had also promoted policies and programmes to prevent and combat discrimination against persons with disabilities, persons suffering with HIV/AIDS, and lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgendered people.

Act No. 13/2005, allowing marriage between persons of the same sex, and Act No. 3/2007, on gender identity) and institutionally, taking into consideration the involvement and participation of the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community through their activities in support of their demands.

[...] [...] communication and bilingualism, sufficient and adequate information, timely preparation, free participation, legal pluralism, the twin-track approach, coherence, transparency [...]

The parties agreed that UNIFIL would undertake exploratory bilateral discussions with both parties on maritime security issues in general and the Force Commander has written to both sides in this regard.

[...] [...] the complementary nature of our business, [...]

In addition, measuring the programme implementation by expenditure rates of specific object-of-expenditure items may not be appropriate as expenditures at that level of detail are not always incurred in a linear manner during the biennium.

[...] the universal dimension of the Convention, [...] [...]