Stereotypes and misconceptions linked to sexual orientation and
gender can have adverse consequences on the health of lesbians.
The aim of this project is to demystify "myths and realities" on
three aspects of lesbians’ health; Breast and Cervical cancers,
HIV and Sexually Transmitted Infections, and Well-being. >>>
Oral declaration by Norway, signed by 33 States. The Norwegian
government stated that there is a need to integrate the issues
of violence based on sexual orientation and gender identity in
the work of the United Nations, through the establishment of a
relevant mechanism, at the appropriate time. >>> NGOs are
concerned on the attack from some States on the format of the
Working Group report of the Universal Periodic Review and their
decision to consider some recommendations as "non relevant".
Statement read by Roland Chauville >>> A new report released
today by a coalition of global advocacy organizations shows that
the International AIDS Conference (IAC) program continues to
lack meaningful covera