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The International Gay and Lesbian Human Rights Commission (IGLHRC) is a leading international organization dedicated to human rights advocacy on behalf of people who experience discrimination or abuse on the basis of their actual or perceived sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.
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This report addresses four areas of concern: sexual and reproductive rights for women with disabilities; sexual violence and gender-based discrimination in armed conflicts; systematic discrimination against transgender people; lack of adequate health care for pregnant women with HIV, women assaulted with chemical agents and transgender people.
The International Gay and Lesbian Human Rights Commission (IGLHRC) welcomed an unprecedented Ministerial Meeting at the United Nations on September 26 to address violence and discrimination against individuals based on their sexual orientation and gender identity.
IGLHRC mourns the loss of Sunila Abeysekera, a visionary feminist and leading human rights activist from Colombo, Sri Lanka. Sunila's contributions to human rights created an everlasting legacy.