NATIONAL ACTION 2: Promote gender equality and mainstream the recognition of WHRDs C. Protection for trans and non-binary HRDs In accordance with the APF’s 2019 Gender Equality Strategy, APF will support members to mainstream gender in the context of diverse identities, and recognises women as inclusive of trans women and trans girls. APF will also ensure that gender mainstreaming work includes targeted components on trans and non-binary HRDs. Trans and non-binary HRDs face even greater threats of violence and intimidation than WHRDs. Your NHRI can play a key role in awareness raising and communication on specific risks faced by trans and gender non-binary HRDs. This should always be led by and in consultation with trans and non-binary HRDs. Particularly in national contexts where the legal system or societal perspectives on gender is strictly binary or critical of trans and of non-binary HRDs, a security risk assessment must always be completed with trans and non-binary HRDs prior to any campaign or action in relation to violations against them, in line with the do no hard approach identified at the start of this guide. APF will provide resources and training programmes on gender mainstreaming30 and how that can be implemented by members in their day to day functioning, this will also include trans and nonbinary HRDs. 30 https://www.asiapacificforum.net/resources/nhri-guidelines-mainstreaming-rights-women/ 19