A/HRC/44/2 143. At the same meeting, the representatives of Japan and the Republic of Korea made statements in exercise of a second right of reply. Independent Expert on protection against violence and discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity 144. At the 12th meeting, on 7 July 2020, the Independent Expert on protection against violence and discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity, Victor Madrigal-Borloz, presented his reports (A/HRC/44/53 and Add.1) (by video message). 145. At the same meeting, the representative of Ukraine made a statement as the State concerned. 146. During the ensuing interactive dialogue, at the 14th meeting, on 8 July 2020, and at the 16th meeting, on 9 July 2020, the following made statements and asked the Independent Expert questions: (a) Representatives of States Members of the Human Rights Council: Australia, Austria, Brazil, Czechia, Denmark (also on behalf of Estonia, Finland, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway and Sweden), Germany, Italy, Nepal, Netherlands, Spain (by video message), Uruguay (also on behalf of Albania, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Costa Rica, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Fiji, Finland, France, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Iceland, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, México, New Zealand, Norway, Panama, Portugal, Romania, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Ukraine and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland), Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of); (b) Representatives of observer States: Albania, Belgium, China, Costa Rica, Cuba, Ecuador, Finland, France, Georgia, Greece, Iceland, Ireland, Israel, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Malta, Montenegro, Panama, Portugal, South Africa, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland; (c) Observers for United Nations entities, specialized agencies and related organizations: UN Women, UNICEF; (d) Observer for an intergovernmental organization: European Union; (e) Observers for non-governmental organizations: Asociacion HazteOir.org, European Region of the International Lesbian and Gay Federation (also on behalf of International Lesbian and Gay Association), Federatie van Nederlandse Verenigingen tot Integratie van Homoseksualiteit – COC Nederland (by video message), International Humanist and Ethical Union (by video message), International Lesbian and Gay Association, Right Livelihood Award Foundation, Stichting CHOICE for Youth and Sexuality (also on behalf of Rutgers) (by video message), Swedish Federation for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Rights. 147. At the 16th meeting, on 9 July 2020, the Independent Expert answered questions and made his concluding remarks (by video teleconference). Special Rapporteur on the human rights of internally displaced persons 148. At the 13th meeting, on 8 July 2020, the Special Rapporteur on the human rights of internally displaced persons, Cecilia Jimenez-Damary, presented her reports (A/HRC/44/41 and Add.1) (by video message). 149. At the same meeting, the representative of Iraq made a statement as the State concerned. GE. 31

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