Report of the Conference Workstation 8: Sustainable development goals Facilitator Zainab Noronha, UNDP Rapporteur Twyla Rubin, NHRI Philippines Question 1: Gaps in Yogyakarta Principles in relation to sustainable development goals • There is no reference to Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in the Yogyakarta Principles – [Note: the Principles pre-date the SDGs] • There should be a reference to SDGs in any update to the Principles • SDGs are often overlooked in SOGIESC advocacy • Application of the SDGs to SOGIESC can also happen in a separate document rather than a revision in the Principles • Data on LGBTI issues – there is no mention of data in the Principles • There is a need to bridge the data gap in relation to what we want to assess – and include data collection separately • Prioritising which issues in SDGs should be included in the Principles • Question on how development is viewed – material vs emotional development dimensions • Intentional inclusion as entry point of LGBTI rights – matches SDGs with human rights • Use of the Principles in advocacy for SDGs and LGBTI inclusion (development infographics/tools to take to court) – perhaps as a separate document • Understanding access to SDGs – voluntary reporting, data and prioritising programmatic areas • Addressing data gaps – building on peer reviewed data as a tool for advocacy, but also ensuring that the Principles are respected in data collection • Review of accountability mechanisms, monitoring and data • Data safety security contexts – which data to be collected and included • Work of special procedures (with SOGIESC contents) and links with SDGs • Work of CSOs in different areas of SDGs to inform advocacy for LGBTI inclusion • High level panel – developing precedents in reporting LGBTI inclusion. Question 2: Roles of specific actors States • Multiple stakeholders advocating for the Yogyakarta Principles (including courts, CSOs, States) • Conscious level of engagement and consultation. NHRIs • NHRIs should monitor SDGs level advocacy • Strengthen NHRIs on the use of the Yogyakarta Principles by developing tools and systems. 39