UN Mechanisms
Malaysia’s marginalisation of LGBTIQ and gender-diverse people on the international stage
UN Mechanisms
Malaysia’s marginalisation of LGBTIQ and
gender-diverse people on the international stage
As a UN member state, Malaysia takes part in several periodic treaty-based and voluntary human rights reviews. Through these procedures, Malaysia has come under international attention for human rights violations and marginalisation, particularly of LGBTIQ+ people.
Treaty bodies-based processes
Treaty bodies-based processes
There are 9 human rights treaties. The implementation of each treaty is monitored by a group of experts. For example, the International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination (ICERD) is monitored by the Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination (CERD).
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Universal Periodic Review (UPR)
The Universal Periodic Review (UPR) is a unique process that involves a periodic review of the human rights records of all 193 UN Member States. It is a significant innovation of the Human Rights Council based on the principle of equal treatment for all countries.
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Voluntary National Review (VNR) - Sustainable Development Goals
The UN SDGs refer to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals – a set of 17 goals and 169 targets agreed upon by the United Nations member states in 2015. These goals aim to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure that all people enjoy peace and prosperity by 2030. The goals include elements such as eliminating hunger and improving access to quality education and healthcare, as well as promoting gender equality and reducing inequality both within and between countries.
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Treaty bodies-based processes
There are 9 human rights treaties. The implementation of each treaty is monitored by a group of experts. For example, the International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination (ICERD) is monitored by the Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination (CERD).
Universal Periodic Review (UPR)
The Universal Periodic Review (UPR) is a unique process that involves a periodic review of the human rights records of all 193 UN Member States. It is a significant innovation of the Human Rights Council based on the principle of equal treatment for all countries.
Voluntary National Review (VNR) - Sustainable Development Goals
The UN SDGs refer to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals – a set of 17 goals and 169 targets agreed upon by the United Nations member states in 2015. These goals aim to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure that all people enjoy peace and prosperity by 2030. The goals include elements such as eliminating hunger and improving access to quality education and healthcare, as well as promoting gender equality and reducing inequality both within and between countries.