GENEVA - The UN Independent Expert on protection against violence and discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity, Graeme Reid, will conduct an official visit to Poland from 18 to 29 November 2024.
The expert will assess the implementation of national and international human rights standards to combat violence and discrimination against lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and other gender-diverse (LGBT) persons in Poland.
Reid will travel to Warsaw, Krakow, Lublin, Wroclaw and Poznan to meet with government officials, civil society representatives, and others involved in the protection of human rights of LGBT persons and others.
By gathering information on violence and discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity, Reid aims to identify good practices and opportunities for improvement and develop recommendations to the Government of Poland on how to address any challenges in line with international human rights law and standards.