Publication : Press Release

The Cambodian Center for Human Rights (“CCHR”) commends the Third Committee of the General Assembly of the United Nations (the “Third Committee”), which is responsible for issues related to human rights, for including gender identity – for the first time – as a characteristic in need of protection, in a resolution on extrajudicial, summary and arbitrary executions (the “Resolution”). An amendment to remove sexual orientation and gender identity from the Resolution was introduced by the United Arab Emirates, on behalf of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation, but was defeated by a vote of 86 against 44.

Information Source : CCHR applauds the inclusion of gender identity in the UN Draft Resolution on Extrajudicial, Summary and Arbitrary Executions

• CCHR