Celebrating 10 years of the Yogyakarta Principles: What have we learnt and where to now? Group 4: Engaging UN agencies Rapporteur Brianna Harrison, UNAIDS • It is important to recognise that the UN system is diverse and there are so many entry points to influence • UN agencies can also develop stronger policies internally to sensitise staff on the Yogyakarta Principles and SOGIESC issues • There is a need to develop broader attention to gender identity issues • Better integration and reflection of the Yogyakarta Principles into the work programmes • Common country assessments must better integrate the Yogyakarta Principles • “Being LGBTI in Asia” as a flagship programme of UN agencies is recognized and valued • The WHO’s current review of the International Classification of Diseases (ICD) needs to recognise the – human rights of people with intersex variations • Importance of drawing red lines and identify accountability areas • Enhancing engagement with CSOs • UN agencies could play a stronger and visible role in advocating for the Yogyakarta Principles and their implementation • Issue of programming and using SDGs as entry points for Principles – Operationalisation of the Principles through entry points in SDGs • Building partnerships around the UN and LGBTI communities and providing legal support and advice • Improve inclusion of intersex people and their issues in UN development documents and strategies. Overall, all four groups provided insights into new techniques for enhancing cooperation with the key stakeholders. At the end of the day, the idea was proposed to nominate the Yogyakarta Principles, or the key people involved in their development and promotion, for the Nobel Peace Prize. This was seen as a way to bring SOGIESC issues to the forefront of international efforts. Creative proposals to take this idea forward and mobilisation of support from NHRIs and other agencies was called for. 22