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BH Ombudsman condemns any activity aimed at discriminating against LGBTI persons

FENA Press release

SARAJEVO, April 3 (FENA) - All human rights, including freedom of speech and expression, freedom of assembly, the right to privacy and family life, should be equally accessible to all, including the LGBTI population, without discrimination.

The Ombudspersons note that, although Bosnia and Herzegovina belongs to a group of countries that has a legal framework to ensure the enjoyment of the rights of members of the LGBT population, there is a discrepancy between normative standards on the one hand and the enjoyment of these rights in practice on the other.

No one should be denied any right in all areas of private and public life solely because of other sexual orientations.

In this context, the BiH Ombudspersons denounce any activity, including statements, aimed at discriminating or otherwise treating the LGBTI population, and urging all authorities to strengthen their capacities to respond promptly to all types of violence targeting members of the LGBT population.

The BiH authorities must ensure equal attention and protection of the rights of every citizen, including the protection of the LGBT population with regard to the right to freedom of expression and assembly.

Failure to take more energetic steps in combating hate speech deepens the division of society and facilitates the formation of social groups that believe they have the right to impose their will on others, while the timely response to hate speech gives the law enforcement authorities the opportunity to anticipate the emergence of serious incidents.

The Ombudsman Institution, in accordance with its mandate, in all cases aimed at discriminating against others and otherwise, will take the measures laid down by law, including initiating investigations of violations of human rights ex officio, stated the BiH Ombudsman Institution.

(FENA) S. R.

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