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Published on March 15, 2023We note that the Expert pointed out the seriousness of the fact that in 40 years of democracy, the Argentine State, which tried those responsible for the last civil-military dictatorship, has not implemented any mechanism to find the truth in relation to the foreign debt taken by the dictatorship itself. For at least 30 years there has been a social demand to audit foreign debt and cancel the debt contracted by the dictatorship, because it is not legitimate.
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Published on March 15, 2023Destacamos que la Experta ha señalado la gravedad del hecho de que en 40 años de democracia el Estado argentino, que juzgó a los responsables de la última dictadura cívico-militar, no implementó ningún mecanismo para hallar la verdad en relación a la deuda externa tomada por la misma dictadura. Desde hace al menos 30 años ha habido un reclamo social de que se audite la deuda externa y que no se pague la deuda contraída por la dictadura, porque no es legítima.
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Published on March 09, 2023Saludamos el informe presentado por el Relator Especial sobre los derechos humanos y el disfrute de un medio ambiente seguro, limpio, saludable y sostenible.
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Published on March 09, 2023Side-event during the 52nd session on the UN Human Rights Council Monday 20 March 13:00 to 14:00 CEST In person: Palais des Nations, Room XXII Online on Zoom: https://bit.ly/HealthRightsSRI
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Published on March 09, 2023Evento paralelo durante la 52ª sesión del Consejo de Derechos Humanos de la ONU Lunes 20 de marzo 13:00 a 14:00 CET En persona: Palais des Nations, Sala XXII En línea en Zoom: https://bit.ly/HealthRightsSRI
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Published on March 09, 2023Évènement parallèle dans le cadre de la 52e session du Conseil des droits de l’Homme de l’ONU Lundi, 20 Mars, 13:00 à 14:00 CET
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Published on February 28, 2023SRI Statement to the Full-Day High-Level Meeting on the Right to Development at the 52nd session of the Human Rights Council.
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Published on February 22, 2023
The 52nd session of the UN Human Rights Council will take place from 27 February to 4 April 2023.
Below you can find information about:
Anticipated sexual rights-related resolutions, panels and reports
UPR outcomes
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Published on February 22, 2023
La 52ª sesión del Consejo de Derechos Humanos de la ONU se celebrará del 27 de febrero al 4 de abril de 2023.
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Published on February 22, 2023
La 52e session du Conseil des droits de l’homme (CDH) de l’ONU se déroulera du 27 février au 4 avril 2023.
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Published on February 17, 2023
Below is our list of sexual rights-related highlights from each UPR 42 review. This list presents recommendations made related to sexual rights, including State responses to date.
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Published on February 15, 2023
In response to the UN Special Rapporteur on violence against women and girls, Reem Alsalem’s harmful position against legal gender recognition through self-identification, the Sexual Rights Initiative has decided to stop engaging with this mandate-holder, and encourages other feminist organizations and activists to do the same.
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Published on February 15, 2023
En respuesta a la posición nociva de la Relatora Especial de la ONU sobre la violencia contra las mujeres y las niñas, Reem Alsalem, contra el reconocimiento legal del género a través de la autoidentificación, la Iniciativa por los Derechos Sexuales (SRI) ha decidido dejar de relacionarse con esta titular de mandato y alienta a otras organizaciones feministas y activistas a hacer lo mismo.
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Published on February 15, 2023
En réponse à la position préjudiciable de la Rapporteuse spéciale de l’ONU sur la violence faite aux femmes, Reem Alsalem, qui s’oppose à la reconnaissance légale du genre par auto-identification, l’Initiative pour les Droits Sexuels (Sexual Rights Initiative, SRI) a décidé de ne plus collaborer avec cette titulaire de mandat et encourage toutes autres organisations et activistes féministes à faire de même.
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Published on February 14, 2023
Around the world, health systems and health financing have been eroded, undermined and weakened by decades of neoliberalism, austerity, privatisation and structural adjustment programs and an emphasis on minimising State intervention and relying on a discourse of “personal responsibility.
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Published on February 14, 2023
The rising inequalities, made even starker due to the COVID-19 Pandemic, are a symptom of the failed economic system that prioritises profit over people and impoverishes people. It is very important to look at the impact of the erosion of public systems through privatisation and financialisation and resulting human rights violations and abuses. In particular, to delve deeper into why public health systems were woefully inadequate to deal with the Pandemic.
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Published on February 14, 2023
As we embark on another year of activism for sexual rights, we wanted to share with you our highlights of 2022. While the UN human rights system continues to be confronted by multiple challenges –from funding shortages, geopolitical tensions and polarisation and attempts to undermine multilateralism to the presence and influence of regressive and conservative actors, we have made steadfast progress in advancing sexual rights in this system. Read below for our highlights of 2022.
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Uploaded on December 15, 2022
Current discourse about the nature of sex work in Zambia and the experiences of sex workers is narrow. Discussions on laws criminalising sex work are often informed by arguments on morality. Morality is a complex and subjective issue, heavily informed by patriarchal, religious norms and standards - criminal laws must comply with international human rights standards.
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Uploaded on December 15, 2022
2. This joint submission assesses the Zambian Government’s human rights record since the third cycle of UPR in 2017, and highlights some of the emerging or increasing challenges, especially in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. It specifically assesses Government’s fulfilment of adolescent and young people’s sexual reproductive health and rights, providing follow-up recommendations on key areas of concern Government should prioritise in the coming cycle.
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Uploaded on December 15, 2022
This report is submitted by SEXUAL HEALTH Switzerland and the Sexual Rights Initiative. It examines the human rights situation in Switzerland, with a focus on sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR).
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Uploaded on December 15, 2022
This submission, prepared ahead of the 4th Cycle of the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) for the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, examines the challenges faced by the young people living with HIV in Pakistan in relation to HIV, AIDS treatment and human rights.
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Uploaded on December 15, 2022
This joint stakeholder report assesses Pakistan’s progress since its third cycle review in meeting its obligations to respect, protect, and fulfill the sexual and reproductive health and rights obligations it has towards young people, particularly women and transgender persons. The submission focuses on access to safe abortion, the sexual rights of LGBT people, and access to sexual and reproductive health information, education and services.
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Uploaded on December 15, 2022
2. This report is jointly submitted by nine (9) national, regional, and international civil organizations striving to promote SRHR. It highlights ongoing issues concerning SRHR in Japan with a focus on six (6) topics: access to contraceptives including emergency contraception, access to safe abortion, redress for victims of forced sterilization, discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity and expression (SOGIE), law reform of the crimes of sexual violence including rape, and universal access to comprehensive sexuality education.
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Uploaded on December 15, 2022
This report is submitted by REDJUAMUGEN, The PACT and SRI and the Sexual Rights Initiative (SRI). This report is the result of a consultation convened to contribute to the UPR in Guatemala, led and implemented by REDJUAMUGEN, was carried out through a multisectoral analysis. This identified the needs and demands of Guatemalan youth, guaranteeing the gender approach by investigating the current national situation in different sectors, forming a holistic analysis, then generating milestones to formulate recommendations for the country and the diverse Guatemalan youth.
