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Gay, lesbian, bisexuals, trans and intersex individuals have actually historically been discriminated against on such basis as their orientation that is sexual identification, sex phrase, and the body variety, and keep on being victims of discrimination, physical physical violence, persecution along with other abuses; which infringes to their individual liberties protected by worldwide and inter US instruments.

The Commission has received ample information on the situation of the rights of gay, lesbian, bisexuals, trans and intersex persons in the Americas, and in particular, the serious discrimination and violence these persons face on the basis of their sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression in performing its mission, particularly during onsite visits to countries and through public hearings. (more…)