Discrimination Against Sexual and Gender Minorities in Ireland Has Increased, UCD Study Finds

Discrimination against sexual and gender minorities in Ireland has increased, UCD study finds

Research demonstrates broad support for LGBTIQ+ people, women’s rights and abortion

UN Members Should Renew Expert on Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity

Next week, the United Nations Human Rights Council will vote on renewing the mandate of the independent expert on protection against violence and discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity. UN member states should support this resolution, which has important implications for everyone.

Iran rejects majority of UN recommendations, says ‘all enjoy rights without discrimination’

The Islamic Republic of Iran has rejected the vast majority of substantive recommendations made by UN member states at the Human Rights Council in Geneva, including regarding its treatment of religious minorities. Of the 346 recommendations made in its fourth Universal Periodic Review (UPR), the Islamic Republic rejected 186, accepted 142 and “noted” a further…