A/HRC/41/45/Add.2 recognition should be based on self-determination by the applicant, be a simple administrative process, be exempt from abusive requirements, recognize non-binary identities, and be accessible to minors (see A/73/152); (d) Train law enforcement and judicial staff to ensure that the law on domestic violence is properly implemented and effectively protects same-sex partners. 81. With regard to the policy framework, the Independent Expert recommends that the Mozambican authorities: (a) Establish a basic knowledge base to learn about the human rights situation of its lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans populations and understand the barriers they face with regard to the enjoyment of their human rights, including access to education, health, work and other public services, but also to assess the extent of the violence they face in all areas of life. Good practice when assessing the lived experience of lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans people takes as points of departure health, education, economic well-being, personal security and violence, and political and civic participation; (b) In collaboration with civil society actors, design and implement an education campaign about sexual orientation and gender identity with a view to dispelling myths and misconceptions, combating gender-based stereotypes, sharing knowledge to break the cycle of discrimination and exclusion, promoting positive social change and building an inclusive society where everyone can live free and equal; (c) Create educational programmes and materials to promote equality, combat discrimination and violence based on sexual orientation and gender identity, and challenge gender norms; (d) Institutionalize and scale up training for State officials, including police and penitentiary staff, judicial staff, health professionals and teachers, on human rights, sexual orientation and gender identity. Such training should be extended to traditional and religious leaders, traditional healers, journalists and other media personnel; (e) Formulate public policies and protocols for key institutions, from the chain of justice through public health or social services, to eradicate violence and discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity and to promote the social inclusion of lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans persons; (f) Together with the communities affected, design methods and protocols for the collection and use of data related to sexual orientation and gender identity with a view to making visible and understanding the nature and extent of discrimination and violence faced by lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans people in order to inform public policies. In doing so, State authorities should adopt a human rights-based approach to data collection and use, and take into consideration people’s right to self-identification regarding their sexual orientation and gender identity, the participation of concerned communities, the privacy of individuals involved in data-collection efforts, confidentiality of information received, transparency and accountability. 82. With regard to the right to liberty and security, the Independent Expert recommends that the Mozambican authorities: (a) Adopt all measures necessary to prevent, investigate and punish violence against and harassment and discriminatory treatment of trans and gay sex workers by police officers and provide victims with reparation. In order to increase reporting and ensure assistance for victims of abuse, establish lesbian, gay, bisexual and transfriendly reporting and support mechanisms for victims, for instance by adding lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans people as beneficiaries of the police station-based violence victim support units and by developing integrated assistance to victims of abuse; (b) Conduct an inquiry into the “conversion therapies” that are reportedly perpetrated by clergy members and traditional healers (curandeiros) to allegedly “free” lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans people through prayers and other practices, 17

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