UN Independent Expert on SOGI:

UN Independent Expert on SOGI:

UN Independent Expert on SOGI:

The Independent Expert on protection against violence and discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity has been mandated through Human Rights Council resolution 32/2 and is appointed by the UN Human Rights Council.

The mandate holder has been invited to assess the implementation of existing international human rights instruments with regard to ways to overcome violence and discrimination against persons on the basis of their sexual orientation or gender identity, and to identify and address the root causes of violence and discrimination.