GENEVA, July 8 (C-Fam) The UN Human Rights Council narrowly adopted a resolution establishing the position of “independent expert on protection against violence and discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity,” with 22 votes in favor, 19 against, and 6 abstentions.
The independent expert will be the first official focus point for promoting special new LGBT rights at the United Nations. His reports and statements will not be binding and only suggestions for states. Up until recently such a post was thought impossible.