Thank you, Madam President. I make this statement on behalf of the Coalition of African Lesbians and the Sexual Rights Initiative. We welcome the Special Rapporteur's report’s emphasis on the…
Advocacy and solidarity are what drive CAL’s endeavour for the acknowledgement, respect and upholding of women, in particular, lesbians and bisexual women’s rights and freedoms. As such, CAL participates in a myriad of activities to raise awareness and increase the visibility of women on various issues.
Find you will find our statements from our participation in various activities and efforts
25Sep 19
Statement on the report of the Working Group of Experts on People of African Descent
Thank you Mr President, Action Canada makes this statement on behalf of the Sexual Rights Initiative and the Coalition of African Lesbians. We welcome the working group’s reaffirmation of white…
25Sep 19
Déclaration sur les résultats de l’EPU de la République Démocratique du Congo
Merci Monsieur le Président, Action Canada fait cette déclaration au nom de Si Jeunesse Savait (SJS), la Coalition Africaine des Lesbiennes (CAL) et l’Initiative pour les droits sexuels (SRI). Nous…
19Sep 19
Statement on Clustered ID with Independent Expert on the promotion of a democratic and equitable international order
[This statement was not delivered orally] Thank you Mr President, Action Canada makes this statement on behalf of the Sexual Rights Initiative and the Coalition of African Lesbians. We welcome…
19Sep 19
Statement on Item 3: Clustered ID with Special Rapporteur on the right to development
Thank you Mr President, Action Canada makes this statement on behalf of the Sexual Rights Initiative and the Coalition of African Lesbians. We welcome the Special Rapporteur’s reaffirmation that development…
18Jul 19
HRC41: Interactive dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on Racism
[This statement was not delivered orally] Thank you, Mr. President. I make this statement on behalf of the Coalition of African Lesbians and the Sexual Rights Initiative. We welcome the…
25Mar 19
Joint Statement: Results of the UN HRC40 Session
CAL in partnership with the Sexual Rights Initiative, the Center for Reproductive Rights, CREA, Women Enabled International, ARROW, Akahatá, Action Canada for Sexual Health and Rights, and the Federation for…
14Mar 19
HRC40: Statement UPR Nigeria
Thank you Mr. President, Action Canada makes this statement on behalf of Women Action for Gender Equality (WAGE), the Coalition of African Lesbians (CAL) and the Sexual Rights Initiative. We…