Resources

This fact sheet by the United Nations Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights discusses intersex issues from a global human rights perspective, including a list of action points for states, media, and individuals. 

This is the text of a speech given on intersex and ageing to a New South Wales audience on Monday 2 February 2015 by Morgan Carpenter of OII - Intersex Australia. It follows the 2012 publication of an intersex-inclusive national strategy for LGBTI ageing and aged care. A massive subsequent shift in terminology from LGBT to LGBTI hasn’t been matched by an increase in understanding or action. This speech addresses some of these issues. 

This report offers a snapshot of the disproportionate impact of COVID-19 on displaced LGBTQI+ individuals seeking resettlement, due to the closure of borders, pausing of resettlement acceptances, and travel between countries. It includes an analysis of current literature on COVID-19 responses, as well as interviews with human rights workers representing civil society organizations working at the frontline of the COVID-19 response. The report concludes with four policy recommendations including: 1) Uphold the right to asylum during COVID-19, 2) Resume the resettlement of LGBTQI refugees, 3) Release LGBTQI asylum seekers being held in detention centres, and  4) Increase resources dedicated to supporting LGBTQI refugees. 

The Equal Rights Coalition (ERC) is a coalition of 42 Member States, co-chaired by the governments of the United Kingdom and Argentina and works with over 120 LGBTQ+ civil society organizations. This report addresses critical issues affecting the LGBTQ+ community amidst COVID-19. These issues are broadly categorized into three themes: healthcare, economic well-being, and social issues. Each of these three complex themes are explored, providing literature, reports, and research to reflect on. The report concludes with 12 recommendations for policy makers and practitioners which address a range of issues including economic empowerment, healthcare, refugee and immigration policy, education, and emergency strategies among others. 

This is an organizational self-assessment and capacity-building tool that looks at ALL parts of an organization: Community Based Approach (which includes Positive Spaces), Governance and Strategic Leadership, Operations, and Human Resources.

Policy on Discrimination and Harassment Because of Sexual Orientation by the Ontario Human Rights Commission 

Approved 2000. Revised 2006. Minor revisions 2009.