As in 2016, the year in which the mandate was created, Spain has co-sponsored and voted in favour of the resolution by which the Human Rights Council recognises that the rights of LGBTI persons may be breached because of their sexual orientation and gender identity, for which the mandate of the mechanism designed to protect anyone who may suffer persecution, violence and/or discrimination for these reasons is extended.
Spain congratulates Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Mexico and Uruguay for leading this initiative, and encourages the rest of the States of the international community to support the work of the Independent Expert and to collaborate with his investigations and visits.
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