The IE SOGI (UN Independent Expert on protection against violence and discrimination based on Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity) will convene an open consultation with State and non-State stakeholders to consolidate the mandate’s approaches and priorities for the remainder of tenure. This consultation will serve as the main channel through which the IE SOGI will collect views and inputs to inform the preparation of his work plan for 2021-2023. The online consultation will take place through the Zoom platform, on Friday 20 November at 15:00 - 18:00 (CET) / 09:00 – 12:00 (EST). Registration is required to attend the meeting.

The consultation will start with a general segment during which the IE SOGI will introduce his work plan. Thereafter, participants will be invited to present their views and provide inputs to the discussion.

The consultation will be open to States, UN agencies, programmes and funds, regional human rights mechanisms, National Human Rights Institutions, members of civil society organizations, academic institutions, corporate entities, and all other interested stakeholders. The consultation will be held in English - no interpretation will be made available.

To read the Draft Work Plan under consultation and see what are the guiding questions for contributions from participants, visit the HRP blog: https://hrp.law.harvard.edu/blog/