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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,
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