The UN Independent Expert on protection against violence and discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity, Victor Madrigal-Borloz, will conduct an official visit to the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland from 24 April until 5 May 2023.
“The visit provides a valuable opportunity to assess the implementation of existing national and international human rights standards to combat violence and discrimination against lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and other gender diverse persons (LGBT) people in the country,” Madrigal-Borloz said.
The Independent Expert will travel to England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, and Wales to meet with government officials, political representatives, and civil society organisations working on issues related to the human rights of LGBT persons, and others.
The expert will study the different manifestations of violence and discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity. Madrigal-Borloz hopes to identify good practices as well as challenges towards the elimination of violence and discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity during his visit, on the basis of which he will provide recommendations to UK authorities based on international human rights law and standards.
