From the UN

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Harnessing human rights for the AIDS response

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A special section on HIV and human rights has been published in the Health and Human Rights Journal. Eleven papers—covering issues such as HIV-related stigma and discrimination, gender inequality and the effects of the abuse and criminalization of key populations—offer critical reflections on the AIDS response and call for renewed efforts to confront legal, social and structural barriers in order to realize better health for all.

China: Eliminating gender-based violence through policy and legal advocacy

Close to 100 people took part in a national conference this week in Beijing to examine the current state of gender-based violence in schools and families in China, exchange best practices and strategies, and propose policy recommendations to be taken forward with the government.

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UN urges comprehensive approach to sexuality education

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The International technical guidance on sexuality education (the Guidance) was developed to assist education, health and other relevant authorities in the development and implementation of school-based and out-of-school comprehensive sexuality education programmes and materials.

Zeid Ra’ad al-Hussein, Top Human Rights Official, Won’t Seek a Second Term

The United Nations High Commissioner for human rights, who has openly criticized powerful governments, including the Trump administration, has made the unusual decision to not seek a second four-year term, saying it “might involve bending a knee in supplication.”

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Pakistan: UNAIDS lauds Pakistan’s efforts for empowering trans people

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Dr Mamadou Lamine Sakho, country head of the Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS), has appreciated Pakistan over the launch of the Transgender Empowerment Association in the country.

Victor Madrigal-borloz Appointed Independent Expert on Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity

On December 4, 2017, the United Nations Human Rights Council appointed Victor Madrigal-Borloz as the new Independent Expert on protection against violence and discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity to replace Vitit Muntarbhorn, who resigned for personal reasons.