The Sexual Rights Initiative is a coalition of national and regional organizations based in Canada, India, Egypt, Argentina that work together to advance human rights related to sexuality at the United Nations.
Here’s What to Expect at HRC 55
The 55th session of the UN Human Rights Council will take place from 26 February to 5 April 2024. In this post you'll find information about:
- Anticipated sexual rights-related resolutions, panels and reports
- UPR outcomes
- SRI’s online events taking place during the 55th session
Latest News & Resources
- March 15
Remote participation is crucial, due to the obstacles faced in accessing multilateral spaces, including discriminatory visa and resource requirements, environmental and security concerns and accessibility.
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- March 14
We cannot continue talking about the universality of human rights and social protection while selectively restricting access to protection for specific groups of children. In order for social protection for children to be universal and comply with children’s rights, we must hold States accountable for their obligations not only within their borders but also globally.
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- March 11
In many instances, social protection benefits are not accessed by persons with disabilities due to family’s own perception of their legal incapacity. We need to understand what are the additional support elements which need to be available for accessing services ensuring the inclusion of persons with disabilities.
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- March 11
As noted in the report, military spending by Global North states reflects their priorities and disregard for basic human rights - and we remind states in the Global North that their military aid and arms exports currently contribute to the genocide of the Palestinian people in Gaza, in violation of the current ICJ provisional measures order.
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Training
Do you want to learn more about our work in the UN human rights system or collaborate with us? Find out about training opportunities and webinars here!
Our Databases
The SRI has developed several databases to assist advocates, policy-makers, UN agencies, and diplomats in their sexual and reproductive health and rights advocacy at national and international levels.