Take Action in your Oversight Role

Ensure that national budgets allocate adequate resources to programmes and policies that address the needs of LGBTI people in all their diversity.

Include and promote the discussion of human rights, sexual orientation and gender identity within the framework of existing regional cooperation mechanisms and facilitate the exchange of information and best practices among member countries.

Monitor the implementation of government policies and plans that advance equality and non-discrimination for all individuals and be sure they specifically address the needs of LGBTI people.

Monitor and oversee public institutions (including the police) on their training and actions related to LGBTI rights and inclusion, and if significant concerns arise, consider calling for a parliamentary inquiry.

Call on the governments to protect LGBTI activists facing threats of violence or death.

Identify systemic barriers to equality created by the implementation of particular policies, plans, or laws.

Guarantee the allocation of adequate resources for new and existing policies and laws that uphold respect for human rights of LGBTI people and ensure their effectiveness.

Partner with National Human Rights Institutions to collaborate in bridging the gap between civil society and the government.

Promote a culture of complying with reporting obligations under human rights treaties, protocols, special reviews, etc.

Promote the inclusion of LGBTI people in national development plans and in SDG reporting, including by supporting the involvement on youth-led LGBTI organizations and movements in SDG implementation, monitoring and accountability.