GENEVA - The UN Independent Expert on protection against violence and discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity, Graeme Reid, will conduct a country visit to Mongolia from 18 to 29 May 2026.
During the visit, the Independent Expert will assess the implementation of national and international human rights standards to combat violence and discrimination against lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and other gender-diverse (LGBT) persons.
The expert will travel to Ulaanbaatar, Erdenet, and Darkhan to meet with Government officials, civil society representatives, and other actors involved in the protection of the human rights of LGBT persons across the country, as well as with LGBT persons themselves.
By gathering information on violence and discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity, Reid aims to identify good practices and opportunities for improvement and develop recommendations to the Government of Mongolia and other relevant stakeholders on how to address ongoing challenges and strengthen protections for LGBT persons, in line with international human rights law and standards.
