A CALL TO ACTION HOW CANADA CAN DEFEND AND PROMOTE HUMAN RIGHTS FOR LGBTI PEOPLE AROUND THE WORLD ecent years have witnessed More than 80 countries or territories signifcant progress in many worldwide criminalize the expression, Rcountries around the world in identity or existence of LGBTI people, the realization of the fundamental human with harsh penalties of years or life in rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgen- prison — or even death in a handful of der and intersex (LGBTI) people, from settings. In some places, defending the securing decriminalization of our sexuality human rights of LGBTI people is a crime. BACKGROUND TO THE and protection against discrimination to Political, religious and other community DIGNITY INITIATIVE achieving recognition for our relationships leaders have fomented hatred against LG- In March 2014, motivated by a commitment to and families. BTI people, including calling for extermi- international solidarity against the backdrop nation and beheading. Some media outlets of a rash of new laws and acts of violence But even where important gains have been have actively encouraged prosecution, targeting LGBTI people, dozens of civil society made on some fronts, the recognition and imprisonment and even murderous vio- groups Canada-wide issued an open letter to protection of rights remains uneven. Trans lence against LGBTI people. We have seen the Minister of Foreign Afairs endorsing an people remain particularly vulnerable, and numerous instances of hate crimes and initial plan of action for Canada to play an often without adequate legal protection, mob violence, including horrifc assaults, active and constructive role in supporting the while the rights of intersex people rarely torture and so-called “corrective rape” and global protection and realization of the funda- receive much discussion at all. Mean- murder of LGBTI people and of mental human rights of LGBTI people. In June while, gender-based violence remains a 2014, the international Human Rights Confer- human rights defenders who have dared reality for many LBTI women, including ence at WorldPride in brought together to speak out publicly abuses. violence motivated by real or perceived dozens of groups and hundreds of people from sexual orientation, gender identity or gen- across Canada and around the world. It further The United Nations (UN) Secretary der expression. Factors such as class, race, highlighted the work that remains to be done in General, Secretary General, the UN High ethnicity, (dis)ability, HIV status, migrant Canada to secure full human rights, as well as Commissioner for Human Rights and the struggle for basic human rights still faced status, drug use, incarceration and sex many world leaders have condemned such by LGBTI people elsewhere around the globe. work often exacerbate the vulnerability of violations of basic human rights. They LGBTI people to discrimination, violence have called on countries to desist from To build on these eforts, in 2015 a working and other human rights abuses. such persecution, to decriminalize LGBTI group of committed organizations and people and to protect against violence and individuals came together to launch the Dignity Meanwhile, even as there is progress in abuse. In international forums, Canada has Initiative, with the twin objectives of strength- some countries, there has been a backlash fairly consistently been a solid supporter ening both international solidarity work by in other places against basic human rights Canadian civil society groups and Canada’s of universal human rights protection for for LGBTI people. These troubling devel- foreign policy commitment to supporting the LGBTI people. But such statements are not opments are often part of a broader pattern realization of human rights for LGBTI people enough. Without a more concerted, ongo- of human rights abuses, and of scapegoat- internationally. The working group includes ing response to legislated discrimination ing particular communities and suppress- representatives of organizations from around and public hate-mongering, the message to ing civil society freedoms for political Canada, and is committed, within the scope of political and religious leaders adopting and its resources, to a country-wide, collaborative purposes. All too often, these situations advocating such laws and violence is that approach that involves and engages with groups refect a broader culture of corruption and they can continue to do so with impunity. in every province and territory in pursuit of impunity for those committing a wide The predictable result is the further spread these twin objectives. range of human rights violations. of such persecution and more human rights

1 abuses that destroy lives, families and com- from arbitrary search, arrest and deten- health and rights, gender and racial equal- munities, and that undermine respect for tion; freedom from torture and other cruel, ity, ending poverty, and other fundamental the human rights of all people, as well as inhuman or degrading treatment; and the rights and freedoms. impeding economic development and full range of social and economic rights the full contribution of all members of such as housing, employment and the The Dignity Initiative was developed society to their communities’ and highest attainable standard of health. An through a process of open participation and countries’ well-being. agenda to realize the fundamental dignity input from both Canadian and international of the human person for LGBTI people human rights advocates. This initiative will The Dignity Initiative recognizes the refects that LGBTI people need to be free be a resource to Canadian organizations in universality of human rights and the not only from criminalization, violence and supporting LGBTI human rights advocacy importance of the intersection of vari- discrimination related to sexual orientation internationally, and a guide to securing a ous human rights. LGBTI people face a and gender identity or expression, but also future commitment and action by Canada range of violations of their human rights, to enjoy the full range of universal human in support of such rights globally. including the rights to: life; security of rights that are the entitlement of all people. the person; privacy; freedoms of expres- Such an agenda situates the realization of sion, association and peaceful assembly; the human rights of LGBTI people within a freedom from discrimination; freedom broader agenda of sexual and reproductive

ADDRESSING HUMAN RIGHTS HERE AT HOME Strengthening Canada’s support for human rights abroad for LGBTI people does not mean that the fght for human rights here at home is fnished. Among other things, trans people must enjoy explicit protection against discrimi- CANADA’S ROLE IN nation and hate crimes in Canadian law, ad- EXPORTING HOMOPHOBIA equate and non-discriminatory health services, and access to documents refecting their iden- Sadly, there are Canadian organizations and individuals who have not only tity properly. LGBTI youth still face harassment mobilized against the rights of LGBTI people in Canada, but have also promoted and abuse, and high levels of homelessness and hatred beyond our borders, including encouraging the retention or adoption poverty; they need safe services. So, too, do of anti-LGBTI laws in other countries. One way to act in solidarity with LGBTI LGBTI seniors. Canada has some of the most people around the world is to expose and challenge these organizations and egregious laws in the world unjustly criminal- individuals in Canada. izing people living with HIV. Violence touches the lives of at least one quarter of women in Canada at some point, and some women - in particular, Indigenous women – face even higher rates. Racialized people face much higher rates of policing and police violence, and are disproportionately imprisoned. One of the world’s most aggressive and expansive criminal law regimes puts sex workers at greater risk of harm. Asylum-seekers are denied essential health care. The struggle for human rights is universal; action abroad must be matched by action at home.

2 RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE CANADIAN FEDERAL GOVERNMENT We call upon the Government of Canada to act, individually and in concert with other like-minded governments, to defend the fundamental human rights of LGBTI people around the world. In particular, we call upon Canada to take the following actions, widely supported by Canadian civil society and refecting appeals from LGBTI advocates around the world facing hostility, criminalization, violence and discrimination:

when LGBTI people or their allies are options for redirecting any such REACH OUT to LGBTI activists charged under discriminatory laws funding within a country, while and human rights defenders in criminalizing them or their defense taking care to preserve essential countries where such rights are of human rights. health and social services, so as to denied or violated, and actively support service providers that are participate in regional and global ENHANCE FUNDING to inclusive and address the needs initiatives that work to amplify the support organizations around the of LGBTI people, and to support voices of LGBTI activists around world and in Canada working to community advocacy eforts to the world. defend and promote human rights, protect the human rights of including of LGBTI people. 1. Speak out publicly in support of LGBTI people. governments that take positive ac- 4. Strengthen the capacity of both 7. Mainstream LGBTI rights into tions ito support human rights for LGBTI and non-LGBTI human development funding policies and LGBTI people. Follow the advice rights organizations to defend basic processes, such that monitoring of local LGBTI activists regarding human rights, including for LGBTI and evaluation mechanisms oblige whether, when and how to speak people. Provide support for build- organizations, where appropriate, out publicly and/or privately ing the capacity of lawyers, law to report on the extent to which against the adoption of anti-LG- enforcement personnel, national projects have worked with LGBTI BTI laws and against violence or human rights institutions and judi- populations to protect and ad- other hate crimes targeting LGBTI cial systems to respect and defend vance their well-being and rights. people. Recognizing that there human rights, including the rights

may not always be local groups of LGBTI people. Examples include 8. Ensure that LGBTI rights are sys- to work with, it is important to providing support for non-govern- tematically integrated into other connect with regional organiza- mental organizations challenging intersecting international develop- tions, international NGOs already discriminatory anti-LGBTI legisla- ment and human rights funding involved in that country, or the tion in courts, or funding security programs, such as those to alleviate diplomatic missions of countries and safety measures for human poverty, protect against discrimina- familiar with the area. rights defenders facing threats of tion, promote civil liberties, address violence. gender-based violence, and/or 2. Work with respected jurists and promote health (i.e., including HIV faith leaders, as well as other hu- 5. Beyond simply responding to prevention and care, and sexual man rights defenders and commu- urgent situations of attacks on hu- and reproductive health more nity leaders, both in Canada and in man rights, provide fnancial sup- broadly). countries where LGBTI people face port for LGBTI movement-build- criminalization, discrimination and ing around the world, including USE DIPLOMACY to clearly and violence, to support a wide and core and program support to orga- publicly defne a commitment to diverse array of voices speaking nizations working in areas such as the human rights of LGBTI people up for the human rights of LGBTI health, community development, in Canada’s broader foreign people. Canada should be sensi- and engagement of religious lead- policy, including with respect to tive to the concern that sometimes ers and institutions, so as to assist international development. Use speaking out publicly can cause in mobilizing key constituencies all available diplomatic channels more harm than good. speaking out in support of human to advance and support human rights for LGBTI people. rights of LGBTI people around the 3. Intervene when human rights world. It is important to acknowl- def-enders are detained, including 6. Ensure that ofcial development edge that one size does not ft all by having diplomatic personnel assistance (ODA) does not go to and diplomatic approaches will raise objections and monitor trials of non-governmental organizations vary from region to region. human rights defenders and others that promote or support legisla- targeted under anti-LGBTI laws. tion criminalizing LGBTI people or 9. Use bilateral diplomatic engage- When deemed appropriate by local that encourage hatred or violence ment and dialogue with countries LGBTI advocates, speak out publicly against LGBTI people. Examine to pursue the repeal of anti-LGBTI

3 laws and to discourage countries implementevant departments a coordinated to pursue strategy and SUPPORT REFUGEES and from adopting such legislation. toimplement advance athe coordinated human rights strategy of facilitate asylum in Canada for Engage in a dialogue about the LGBTIto advance people the humanglobally. rights of LGBTI people feeing persecution benefts realized from moving LGBTI people globally. because of their sexual orientation beyond such persecution and Enhance the human rights capac- or gender identity or expression, instead fostering more inclusive 13. ity of theDFATD, GAC including through in the case of both those seeking societies based on the principle the provision of additional asylum from within Canada and that fundamental human rights are resources to human rights policy those seeking assistance abroad. to be universally enjoyed. Canada and legal divisions, to support a should be mindful that our exist- 17. Expand and make permanent the more comprehensive and consis- ing and future trade relationships government’s Rainbow Refugee tent approach to the promotion of should not afect our commitment Assistance Program to support human rights, including those of to promoting human rights for LG- LGBTI refugees in need of LGBTI people. BTI persons, regardless of country protection.

or region. 14. Monitor comprehensively on the 18. Recognize the need for priority human rights situation for LGBTI 10. In countries where there have processing of LGBTI people who people globally, including the state been signifcant violations of hu- are “at risk” or in need of protec- of legislation that criminalizes man rights of LGBTI people, or tion under the “Urgent Protection or otherwise persecutes LGBTI adoption of new anti-LGBTI laws, Program.” people. Canada should instruct its diplo- 19. Reduce wait times for private matic representatives to consult 15. Work with other like-minded sponsorship applications so that with local human rights defenders countries to support LGBTI hu- time from application to arrival is on how best to engage govern- man rights and oppose anti-LGBTI less than one year. ments in making the case for measures or statements in inter- compliance with international and national and regional forums. Join 20. LGBTI refugee claimants in regional human rights standards. and support the existing LGBT Canada, like all refugee claimants, Informed by those discussions Core Group at the United Nations should be eligible for basic and with local advocates, Canada’s on Ending Violence and Dis- extended healthcare through the diplomatic representatives in- crimination to coordinate eforts Interim Federal health Program, country should consult with the to support LGBTI human rights for which funding should be fully Minister and senior staf regarding movements and defenders. restored. appropriate actions to take that Broaden private sponsorship pro- can best support eforts to defend 16. Support the work of UN and 21. grams to include countries with and promote human rights in that regional human rights mechanisms high levels of LGBTI persecution. specifc country context. in documenting and addressing LGBTI human rights violations 22. Ofer asylum to LGBTI human 11. Provide tools and additional around the world. Such mecha- rights defenders and other LGBTI resources to support the work of nisms can be used to hold states people who are unwillingly “out- Canadian diplomats in advanc- accountable for such violations and ed” by media outlets or political ing LGBTI rights as a clear foreign to build a body of internationally- leaders in countries where LGBTI policy objective. Develop guid- recognized norms protecting and people are criminalized, or where ance, such as a manual, for use promoting the universal human such outing is intended, or can by Canadian embassies and high rights of LGBTI people, consistent reasonably be expected, to incite commissions in supporting local with the Yogyakarta Principles (on violence, criminal prosecution or LGBTI human rights movements, the application of international hu- other forms of persecution. including the allocation of support man rights law in relation to sexual from the Canada Fund for Local orientation and gender identity). Initiatives.

12. Introduce a a federal federal task task force force bringing together together the Global Department Afairs GlobalofCanada Foreign Afairs (GAC) Afairs, Canada and Trade other (GAC) and rele De-- velopmentvant departments (DFATD) to and pursue other and rel-

4 THE WAY FORWARD Violence, criminalization and discrimination against LGBTI people require a comprehensive and consistent response from the Government of Canada. Canada has a valuable role to play in advancing the rights of LGBTI people. The Dignity Initiative is inspired by Canada’s existing eforts to protect and promote these rights. It is time for Canada to step up its eforts and take bold, strategic actions, in collaboration with local community advocates, to champion LIMITATIONS OF LGBTI rights at home and globally. LANGUAGE The Dignity Initiative recognizes the limita- tions of using the terms lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex. There is a spectrum of gender identity and sexual diversity both in Canada and around the world, and there are many other words in various languages to the struggle in their local context. describe this diversity, refecting the culturally- INFORMED BY Our recommendations have been and historically-specifc ways in which sexual GLOBAL VOICES created in consultation with such and gender identities are recognized and The Dignity Initiative believes organizations and individuals expressed. For example, in Canada, the term that international solidarity eforts working on human rights, and “two-spirited” is used by and within Indig- should be informed by engage- will continue to be informed by enous communities, refecting the history ment and discussion with local these perspectives. among some peoples of describing those human rights defenders and who difered from gender norms and crossed LGBTI organizations leading gender boundaries as carrying both male and female spirits. We use LGBTI because it is widely understood in the Canadian context and in international settings, but acknowledge its limitations.

DIGNITY INITIATIVE WORKING GROUP Brenda Cossman, Mark S. Bonham Centre for Sexual Diversity Studies (Toronto) Jonathan Niemczak, Rev. Brent Hawkes, Metropolitan Community Church (Toronto) Karim Ladak, Alliance for South Asian AIDS Prevention (Toronto) Carlos Idibouo, Arc-en-ciel d’Afrique (Montréal) Kim Vance, ARC International (Halifax) Corrie Melanson, Rainbow Refugee Association of Nova Scotia (Halifax) Kris Wells, Institute for Sexual Minority Studies, University of Alberta (Edmonton) Dallas Barnes, InterPride (Calgary) Martine Roy, Fondation Émergence, Pride At Work (Montréal) Dara Parker, () Maurice Tomlinson, LGBTI Aware Caribbean and the Canadian HIV/AIDS Legal Network (Toronto) Doug Kerr, Dignity Initiative Project Lead (Toronto) Michelle Emson, KyivPride Canada (Hamilton) Erin Aylward, Researcher (Toronto) Richard Elliott, Canadian HIV/AIDS Legal Network (Toronto) Fanta Ongoiba, Africans in Partnership Against AIDS (Toronto) Sandeep Prasad, Action Canada For Sexual Health and Rights (Ottawa) Freddie Arps, researcher (Toronto) Stephen Seaborn, ILGA-North America (Toronto) Jacqie Lucas, #EndHateLaws (Toronto) Steven Ross, Fierté Montréal Pride Jean-François Perrier, Fierté Montréal Pride Val Kalende, researcher (Kingston)

With additional research and support provided by: Janet Butler-McPhee (Canadian HIV/AIDS Legal Network),Vijaya Chikermane (Alliance for South Asian AIDS Prevention), Lauryn Kronick (Canadian HIV/AIDS Legal Network), Evan Vipond (Bonham Centre graduate student) and Ashley Mantha-Hollands (Bonham Centre graduate student).

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This initiative has been supported fnancially and in-kind by the Canadian HIV/AIDS Legal Network, the Mark S. Bonham Centre for Sexual Diversity Studies at the University of Toronto, the Institute for Sexual Minority Studies at the University of Alberta, and a generous individual donor. Raymond Helkio

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