El Consejo de Derechos Humanos de las Naciones Unidas ha presentado este martes una declaración, firmada por 85 países, en la que exhortan a la comunidad internacional a poner fin a las violaciones de los derechos humanos basadas en la orientación sexual y la identidad de género.
La declaración, que se presenta en el marco de la sesión anual del Consejo reunida hasta el 25 de marzo, expresa la preocupación de los firmantes “ante la persistencia de elementos que atestiguan, en cada región, actos de violencia y violaciones de los derechos humanos, fundados en la orientación sexual y la identidad de género [...], incluyendo muertes, violaciones y torturas“.
Desde el ministerio de Asuntos Exteriores británico, Jeremy Browne declaró estar “encantado de que esta declaración haya atraído un apoyo tan generalizado [...] Más de 80 países han firmado esta declaración, el mayor número de firmantes hasta ahora para una resolución de la ONU sobre temas LGTB“.
Comparada con la Declaración Conjunta similar del Consejo de Derechos Humanos sobre este tema de 2006 (en nombre de 54 Estados) y a la Declaración de la Asamblea General de la ONU de 2008 (en nombre de 66 Estados, y que presento Argentina en Nueva York), esta Declaración reconoce por primera vez los desarrollos positivos del reconocimiento de derechos humanos LGBTI en cada región del mundo. También establece como un principio que “nadie debe enfrentarse a la estigmatización, violencia y abuso por ninguna razón, y que al manejar asuntos sensibles, el Consejo debe guiarse por los principios de universalidad y no discriminación. Esto fue promovido por la histórica Declaración de la Asamblea General de la ONU de 2008 presentada por Argentina, precedente, que por primera vez incluyó orientación sexual e identidad de género en la interpretación de la ONU de la Declaración Universal de Derechos Humanos, al reafirmar el principio de derecho internacional de no discriminación, requiriendo que los derechos humanos aplican igualmente a cada ser humano.
La Declaración Conjunta apoya lo que los organismos de derechos humanos de la ONU han expresado una y otra vez: que ninguna persona debería padecer violaciones a sus derechos por causa de su orientación sexual e identidad de género. Desde aquél pronunciamiento histórico, de 1994, en el Comité de Derechos Humanos de la ONU, en el que se afirmó que la orientación sexual es un punto protegido en contra de la discriminación, los expertos de las Naciones Unidas han actuado en repetidas ocasiones contra los abusos (entre otros, asesinatos, tortura, violaciones sexuales, violencia, desapariciones y discriminación en muchas áreas de la vida) que eligen como blanco a las personas LGBT. Los órganos de los tratados de la ONU han hecho llamados a los Estados para que se ponga fin a la discriminación en las leyes y políticas. El Comité de Derechos Humanos está encargado de vigilar que los Estados Partes cumplan con el Pacto Internacional de los Derechos Civiles y Políticos.
Para la Comunidad Homosexual Argentina (CHA), “es un signo muy prometedor la cantidad de firmas en una declaración como esta, que se acerca a la mayoría de los miembros de la ONU, ya que reconoce la mayor sensibilidad de los gobiernos nacionales y el trabajo en el ámbito internacional, regional y local de activistas de los derechos humanos LGBTI de todo el mundo”, expresaron en un comunicado difundido hoy.
Cesar Cigliutti, Presidente de la CHA manifestó que “es una excelente noticia para los derechos humanos, y una clara afirmación de que los Estados deben respetar y garantizar los derechos de las personas lesbianas, gays, bisexuales, travestis, trans e intersex en cada rincón del mundo. Es responsabilidad de los Estados poner fin a años de injusticia y vergüenza, reafirmando la ciudadanía plena. La CHA ha trabajado desde sus comienzos en el ámbito internacional y ha estado presente en las Naciones Unidas trabajando por la no discriminación por orientación sexual e identidad de género en nuestro país y en el resto del mundo. Es también un orgullo que Argentina haya cambiado su política internacional en el tema de la homo,lesbo, transfobia y que tenga, en estos momentos una voz clara y fuerte en la defensa de los derechos de nuestra comunidad”.
Por su parte, Pedro Paradiso Sottile, Coordinador del Area Jurídica de la CHA y Secretario Regional Gay de ILGA para America Latina y Caribe, indicó que “estamos orgullosos, porque es un momento histórico, nuestras voces se escuchan y reconocen logrando un consenso internacional sin precedentes, donde se afirma la universalidad de los derechos humanos y se reconoce que debe darse fin a las violaciones de derechos y toda forma de discriminación basada en la orientación sexual e identidad de genero de las personas”.
Los Estados signatarios de la declaración conjunta presentada ante el Consejo de Derechos Humanos son: Albania, Andorra, Argentina, Armenia, Australia, Austria, Bélgica, Bolivia, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Brasil, Bulgaria, Canadá, República Centroafricana, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Croacia, Cuba, Chipre, República Checa, Dinamarca, Dominica, República Dominicana, Ecuador, El Salvador, Estonia, Fiyi, Finlandia, Francia, Georgia, Alemania, Grecia, Guatemala, Honduras, Hungría, Islandia, Irlanda, Israel, Italia, Japón, Letonia, Liechtenstein, Lituania, Luxemburgo, Malta, Islas Marshall, México, Micronesia, Mónaco, Mongolia, Montenegro, Nauru, Nepal, Países Bajos, Nueva Zelanda, Nicaragua, Noruega, Palaos, Panamá, Paraguay, Polonia, Portugal, Rumania, Ruanda, Samoa, San Marino, Serbia, Seychelles, Sierra Leona, Eslovaquia, Eslovenia, Sudáfrica, España, Suecia, Suiza, Tailandia, Timor Oriental, Tuvalu, Ucrania, Reino Unido de Gran Bretaña e Irlanda del Norte, Estados Unidos, Uruguay, Vanuatu, Venezuela, y la Antigua República Yugoslava de Macedonia.
Además de que más países han firmado la declaración conjunta, 85 este año comparado con 66 en 2008 y 54 en 2006, también hay más países del Sur que firman, incluyendo países de regiones donde estos asuntos todavía son altamente sensibles como África, Asia y el Caribe. Entre los nuevos firmantes de la declaración se encuentran países como: Dominica, Honduras, República Centroafricana, Ruanda, Sierra Leona y Seychelles
FRANCIA PUBLICITA OFICIALMENTE SU APOYO A ESTA RESOLUCIÓN
http://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/en/france-priorities_1/human-rights_1101/sexual-orientation-and-gender-identity_7351/human-rights-violations-on-the-grounds-of-sexual-orientation-and-gender-identity-22.03.11_15275.html
Human Rights Council - Declaration calling for an end to violence and human rights violations on the grounds of sexual orientation and gender identity (March 22, 2011)
France welcomes the declaration delivered today, on the occasion of the 16th session of the Human Rights Council in Geneva, with the support of 83 States, calling for all States to put an end to human rights violations on the grounds of sexual orientation and gender identity, as well as violence against lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) people.
As homosexuality remains a crime in just under 80 States - and is punishable by death in seven of them - this declaration also calls on States to take all measures necessary to remove these criminal penalties. Having been prepared for several months by a transregional group of States, including France, this text has received a great deal of support from all continents, showing the universality of this cause.
Following the 2006 declaration by the Human Rights Council, supported by 54 States, and the declaration presented in 2008 to the United Nations General Assembly, instigated by France and the Netherlands and supported by 68 States, the success of this new initiative shows that constant progress is being made on this issue within the United Nations and among States.
As LGBT people are still far too often the victims of intimidation, acts of violence or arbitrary arrests, France will continue to call for the universal decriminalisation of homosexuality, protect human rights defenders engaged in these issues, support action by civil society and ensure that the United Nations remains seized of the matter.
This commitment is demonstrated through concrete action, as is clear from the existence of the support fund of €210,000 established by France in 2010, with the support of the Netherlands and Norway, to assist the initiatives of NGOs involved in the fight against human rights violations on the grounds of sexual orientation and gender identity in countries where the needs are greatest.
LA NOTICIA CREA REVUELO EN EL ÁREA JURÍDICA INTERNACIONAL
http://www.trust.org/trustlaw/news/un-human-rights-council-a-stunning-development-against-violence
During the same general debate, an intervention delivered by Nigeria on behalf of the African Group, still reaffirmed the critical point that “laws that criminalize sexual orientation should be expunged”. Other UN Member States and entities, for example, the Russian Federation and the Holy See, also spoke out against violence and discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation. South Africa, a signatory to the State joint statement, emphasized in a separate intervention, that sexual orientation is not a new issue for that country, and called for an inter-governmental process to ensure open dialogue on the issue.
Earlier in this 16th session of the Human Rights Council, the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Navanethem Pillay, had stated to the Council:[1]
“We are not trying to create new or special rights. We are simply trying to address the challenges that prevent millions of people from enjoying the same human rights as their fellow human beings just because they happen to be lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender.”
A powerful civil society statement was delivered on behalf of 119 organizations from over 60 countries welcoming the Joint Statement. Civil society also encouraged future dialogue within the Council, with the support of those States which did not yet feel able to join the statement, but which share the concern of the international community at these systemic human rights abuses. They also reiterated that the Council cannot refuse to address or discuss human rights violations against any individuals.
A group of 19 National Human Rights Institutions, including those from Korea, Senegal and South Africa, also delivered a strong statement on the importance of condemning human rights abuses based on sexual orientation and gender identity. These institutions are important for addressing the human rights violations – including investigating complaints, reviewing laws and policies, holding national inquiries and public education – to better protect and promote the rights of LGBTI people.
The Joint Statement supports what UN human rights bodies have repeatedly expressed: that no one should face rights violations because of their sexual orientation and gender identity. Since the UN Human Rights Committee’s landmark decision in 1994, affirming that sexual orientation is a protected ground against discrimination, United Nations experts have repeatedly acted against abuses that target LGBT people, including killings, torture, rape, violence, disappearances, and discrimination in many areas of life. UN treaty bodies have called on states to end discrimination in law and policy. The Human Rights Committee monitors State Parties’ compliance with the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights.
Signatories to the Human Rights Council joint statement include: Albania, Andorra, Argentina, Armenia, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bolivia, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, Central African Republic, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Croatia, Cuba, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Dominica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Estonia, Fiji, Finland, France, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Guatemala, Honduras, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Marshall Islands, Mexico, Micronesia, Monaco, Mongolia, Montenegro, Nauru, Nepal, Netherlands, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Norway, Palau, Panama, Paraguay, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Rwanda, Samoa, San Marino, Serbia, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, Timor-Leste, Tuvalu, Ukraine, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, United States of America, Uruguay, Vanuatu, Venezuela, and the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia.
LA NOTICIA CREA REVUELO EN EL ÁREA JURÍDICA INTERNACIONAL
http://www.trust.org/trustlaw/news/un-human-rights-council-a-stunning-development-against-violence
UN Human Rights Council: A stunning development against violence
23 Mar 2011 22:50
U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton addresses the high level segment of the 16th session of the Human Rights Council at the United Nations European headquarters in Geneva, February 28, 2011. REUTERS/Valentin Flauraud
(March 22, 2011) In a stunning development for the principles of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, at the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) in Geneva, today, Colombia delivered a Joint Statement during General Debate (Agenda Item 8 – Follow-up and implementation of the Vienna Declaration and Program of Action) that called on States to end violence, criminal sanctions and related human rights violations based on sexual orientation and gender identity, and urged the Human Rights Council to address these important human rights issues. The statement was delivered on behalf of a broad grouping of 85 States from all regions of the world.
Today’s statement enjoyed the support of the largest group of countries to-date, on the topic of sexual orientation, gender identity and human rights. It builds on a similar statement delivered by Norway at the Human Rights Council in 2006 (on behalf of 54 States), and a joint statement delivered by Argentina at the General Assembly in 2008 (on behalf of 66 States). It is clear that every time these issues are addressed there is measurable increase in state support.During the same general debate, an intervention delivered by Nigeria on behalf of the African Group, still reaffirmed the critical point that “laws that criminalize sexual orientation should be expunged”. Other UN Member States and entities, for example, the Russian Federation and the Holy See, also spoke out against violence and discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation. South Africa, a signatory to the State joint statement, emphasized in a separate intervention, that sexual orientation is not a new issue for that country, and called for an inter-governmental process to ensure open dialogue on the issue.
Earlier in this 16th session of the Human Rights Council, the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Navanethem Pillay, had stated to the Council:[1]
“We are not trying to create new or special rights. We are simply trying to address the challenges that prevent millions of people from enjoying the same human rights as their fellow human beings just because they happen to be lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender.”
A powerful civil society statement was delivered on behalf of 119 organizations from over 60 countries welcoming the Joint Statement. Civil society also encouraged future dialogue within the Council, with the support of those States which did not yet feel able to join the statement, but which share the concern of the international community at these systemic human rights abuses. They also reiterated that the Council cannot refuse to address or discuss human rights violations against any individuals.
A group of 19 National Human Rights Institutions, including those from Korea, Senegal and South Africa, also delivered a strong statement on the importance of condemning human rights abuses based on sexual orientation and gender identity. These institutions are important for addressing the human rights violations – including investigating complaints, reviewing laws and policies, holding national inquiries and public education – to better protect and promote the rights of LGBTI people.
The Joint Statement supports what UN human rights bodies have repeatedly expressed: that no one should face rights violations because of their sexual orientation and gender identity. Since the UN Human Rights Committee’s landmark decision in 1994, affirming that sexual orientation is a protected ground against discrimination, United Nations experts have repeatedly acted against abuses that target LGBT people, including killings, torture, rape, violence, disappearances, and discrimination in many areas of life. UN treaty bodies have called on states to end discrimination in law and policy. The Human Rights Committee monitors State Parties’ compliance with the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights.
Signatories to the Human Rights Council joint statement include: Albania, Andorra, Argentina, Armenia, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bolivia, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, Central African Republic, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Croatia, Cuba, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Dominica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Estonia, Fiji, Finland, France, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Guatemala, Honduras, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Marshall Islands, Mexico, Micronesia, Monaco, Mongolia, Montenegro, Nauru, Nepal, Netherlands, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Norway, Palau, Panama, Paraguay, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Rwanda, Samoa, San Marino, Serbia, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, Timor-Leste, Tuvalu, Ukraine, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, United States of America, Uruguay, Vanuatu, Venezuela, and the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia.
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