Working Paper 2.

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United Nations UNHRC//RES/0001

United Nations Human Rights Council

June 2020.

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Working paper 2.1

United Nations Human Rights Committee

Sponsors Countries: Canada, The Republic of Costa Rica, The Republic of Portugal
Signatories Countries: the United States of America, United Kingdom of Great Britain
and Northern Ireland, Kingdom of Norway, Republic of Chile, The Kingdom of the
Netherlands, Kingdom of Sweden, The Hellenic Republic, United Mexican States,
Romania

Alarmed by the many struggles and difficulties the LGBT community faces worldwide;

Bearing in mind the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, which states that all human
beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights and that everyone is entitled to all the
rights and freedoms outlined in another opinion, without distinction of any kind, such as race,
color, sex, language, religion, political or another opinion, national or social origin, property,
birth or another status;

Contemplating a global and collaborative approach by all UN members and signatories of the
UDHR to put an end to the persecution and discrimination of LGBT individuals worldwide;

Deeply concerned over the discrimination among the political, social and cultural field
throughout the countries against the LGBT community;

Keeping in mind the need for less developing countries to receive the assistance of more
developed countries;

Recognizing the difference in culture and religious values in different countries, and how this
impacts the rights of the LGBT community;

Seeking for the same opportunities and benefits, the delegations that conform to this
committee will present the following solutions according to the agenda, hoping to make the
world a better place;
LGBTQ+ -phobia. - Trans military and protection (case study of harassment)

a) Calls Upon ensuring the protection of the basic human rights described in the
Universal Declaration of Human Rights for members of the LGBTQ+ community.

b) Encourages that LGBTQ+ people are consulted and participate in the design,
implementation, and monitoring of laws, policies, and programs that affect them,
including development and humanitarian initiatives, these initiatives should begin to
be carried out from the power to be voted in the governments where democracy
decides their rulers;

c) Emphasizes safeguarding the human rights of the LGBTQ + community through

existing laws such as the UNDHR, which all UN member states have signed, using
standards backed by organizations like the UN and NGOs to eradicate discrimination
and allow freedom of expression, association, and peaceful assembly.

d) Designates such human rights of the LGBT community to entail same-sex marriage
(or same-sex civil unions), political rights and suffrage, transgender rights (including
participation in the military) and services, and adoption services for LGBT couples.

e) Recognizes the struggle that trans people and their rights face within the militaries of
countries all over the world, no matter developed or developing countries. (keep
adding to this one) Suggests implementing in the general requirements to be former
military,

f) Supports the presence of trans people in the militaries of each state, according to the
following requirements:

i) Transgender people must wait a set period after transitioning (included but not
limited to reassignment surgery, hormonal injections, and more) established
by their respective state’s medical authorities to be eligible to join the military,
both for their safety and health as well as the proper and effective functioning
of the military.

ii) Trans people entering the military must showcase and exhibit the necessary
physical requirements of the military body they are applying to, according to
their respective state’s guidelines

iii) Protection of transgender people in the military, such as implementing anti-

discriminatory policies specifically aimed at transgender individuals, the
creation of non-disclosure agreements between trans people and military
authorities regarding their gender reassignment, and specific committees
 designated to advocate and address trans people’s rights and possible
violations of such.

g) Further Invites countries to form part of a global refugee network program to provide
asylum for persecuted members of the LGBTQ+ community, which will include
healthcare services for both mental and physical concerns, career services, and
temporary housing. This implies the cooperation of countries from which refugees
depart;

i) Such a refugee program would also ensure the attainment of all human rights
regarding the LGBT community; LGBT refugees under the protection of this
global program would be provided such services. Included are same-sex
marriage, trans and sexual health services, mental health services, and
adoption procedures for LGBT couples.

ii) The funding process would be supported by funds provided through both the
international institutions of the IMF and the World Bank as well as our global
LGBT financial program through which major economic powers such as the
US, the UK, and Canada would also assist financially (further information on
such program can be found in topic 2,f)

iii) Legal and bureaucratic requirements to be eased and manageable to prioritize

their safety and security before any other legal process.

iv) Encourages more conservative countries of origin to comply and assist us in

this program, so as for them to also benefit through the deflection of
responsibility regarding their LGBT citizens, whom they refuse certain
services due to their religious and cultural beliefs. More progressive countries,
would, therefore, be able to provide such for these refugees and take that
responsibility away from conservative states
v) This refugee program would effectively tackle the current legal crisis faced by
the LGBT community in Guyana.

1) The international funding program (refer to point “f” of the second

topic for further information) would channel financial aid through both
the IMF and the World Bank as well as independent economic powers
to facilitate the transportation from Guyana to developing countries
providing the asylum.
 2) The United Kingdom vows to take in 20,000 refugees. Canada vows to
take in 10,000 refugees. The United States of America vows to take in
8,000 refugees. the Kingdom of Sweden can take up to 5,000. The
Kingdom of Norway vows to take in 8,000. Romania can take up to
4,000 refugees. The Netherlands vows to take in 2,000. Portugal vows
to take in 2,000 refugees

3) As a short term solution, implementation of camps for refugees in

countries that can receive them, these camps would offer health
service, direct attention with the consulate, education, and financial
guide.

h) Further recommends to engage in dialogue and to consult with States and other
relevant stakeholders, including United Nations agencies, programs and funds,
regional human rights mechanisms, national human rights institutions, civil society
organizations, and academic institutions.

i) Designates such human rights of the LGBT community to entail same-sex marriage
(or same-sex civil unions), political rights and suffrage, transgender rights and
services, option services for LGBT couples.

Health Concerns

a) Considers providing appropriate equity training to ensure that suicide response and
crisis intervention staff approach LGTBQ+, established a sponsor to call for victims
that could suffer violence or any kind of harassment.

b) Declares Accordingly the creation of a task force dedicated to LGBT holistic health:
Conjunction of sexual, physical, and mental health in dedicated departments
specialized in the LGBT community. In Canada, we already implement most of these
measures through our public healthcare system.

c) Encourages Comprehensive Sex Education (CSE) as a useful public health tool to

address the risk of STI and HIV transmission, end gender-based violence, improve the
physical and mental health of the LGBTQ+ community, and improve sexual,
reproductive, maternal and paternal health, working in close collaboration with the
 educational sector. The inclusion of CSE in the international curriculum will help
young people to have a healthier sexual and reproductive life, free of stigma and
discrimination.

d) Further invites countries to create clinics with easy and safe access for trans people to
be able to get the treatment they need for them to feel comfortable in their skin and
embrace who they are safely.

e) Further Requests creating an independent, national organization committed to

safeguarding the rights of people affected by HIV and working to reduce the spread of
HIV and AIDS. Due to the LGBTQ+ individuals remain a high-risk group for
HIV/AIDS and the organization offers individual counseling and guidance,
particularly concerning rights in health care, social security, and workplace matters.

f) Further Proposes the creation of an international LGBT funding program that would
assist NGO’s, IGO’s and healthcare providers in lesser developed and more
conservative countries

i) Canada, the US, and the UK would be willing to financially assist to provide
healthcare services. We entice other states to also follow along with LGBT
rights and jump on this train that the entire world is joining.

ii) At the international level, the IMF and the World Bank collaborate amongst
the UNHRC to further strengthen this programme.
iii) The UN and UNHRC would also count on the assistance of other international
monetary organizations, such as the International Monetary Fund and the
World Bank.

iv) Reiterate the complete sovereignty of countries to review and implement such
healthcare services according to their legal code and cultural stance.

g) Takes note of conversion therapy and vows to address this issue through the
following:

i) Specification; despite conversion therapy being “illegal” in many countries, it

often continues to exist due to a lack of clarification and specification
regarding what can be classified as conversion therapy. A clearly highlighted
definition must be developed on what conversion therapy entails to eliminate
any possibility of avoiding following set laws.
 ii) Prohibition; Conversion therapy is based on a conglomerate of Christian and
religious methodologies that have been disproven by science, therefore lacking
any base whatsoever for its practice. Furthermore, it has also been proven to
generate long-lasting psychological trauma and effects such as PTSD,
depression, anxiety, and suicidality.

iii) Rehabilitation; Prohibition, though a crucial root solution, must not be the
only measure. Provision of services (mainly psychological) must be provided
through each state’s healthcare system with a specific focus on trauma work
and trauma-informed therapy.

iv) The funding will be provided by The FMI, World Bank Group and the
national donations of developed nations within our LGBT global financial
assistance programme. Such would also interact with and collaborate with.
NGO’S, IGO’S and non-governmental donors AmplifyChange, and the UN
Refugee Agency.

h) Recommends increasing social understanding and acceptance of LGTBQ+ to people,

civil society should promote testimonies and documentation from people who have
experienced “conversion therapy” to raise awareness about the fact that such practices
never work but instead cause lasting trauma.

LGBTQ+ Education

A. Understands the vast role that education plays in the acceptance and tolerance of the
LGBT community worldwide and within specific states. Ignorance leads to fear and
such fear is what ultimately provokes LGBT-phobia and hatred. A holistic solution
must take the education of future generations into account.

B. Considers the inclusion of information about sexual orientation and gender identity in
the national curriculum based on guidelines set forth by the United Nations, Scientific
and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) and the United Nations Population Fund
(UNFPA)
C. Further Proclaims the implementation in schools around the world gender-identity
based classes with solely informative purposes. They will include sex education,
LGBTQ+ history, and also education on different terminologies. This will promote
tolerance and respect toward the LGBTQ+ community in schools and future
generations. These classes will be given under each country’s jurisdiction and
preference.

D. Further Proposes the creation of an international LGBTQ+ funding program that

would, again, assist NGO’s, IGO’s and education providers in lesser developed and
more conservative countries.

i. Canada, the US, and the UK would be willing to financially assist to

provide services and education. We entice other states to also follow
along with LGBTQ+ rights and jump on this train that the entire world
is joining.

ii. At the international level, the IMF and the World Bank to collaborate
amongst the UNHRC to further strengthen this programme.

iii. The UN and UNHRC would also count on the assistance of other
international monetary organizations, such as the International
Monetary Fund and the World Bank.

iv. Reiterate the complete sovereignty of countries to review and

implement such educational services according to their legal code,
values, and cultural stance.