SOGI UN source Archives: Commission of Inquiry on the Syrian Arab Republic
Report of the Independent International Commission of Inquiry on the Syrian Arab Republic, A/HRC/31/68, 11 February 2016
V. Devastation of a nation B. Fracturing of communities 104. Civilians have been deliberately killed in attacks where the belligerents have conflated a community’s ethnic and/or religious backgrounds and its perceived political loyalties. In some cases, there has been intentional targeting of various ethnic, religious and professional communities, as well as sexual minorities. The backing […]
Report of the Independent International Commission of Inquiry on the Syrian Arab Republic, A/HRC/30/48, 13 August 2015
III. Impact of the Syrian conflict on various civilian groups and communities M. Continuing investigations 163. Investigations continue into the impact of the conduct of the warring parties on other groups and communities, including but not limited to the elderly, persons with disabilities, those suffering from chronic illnesses, migrant workers and sexual minorities. 164. Sexual […]
Report of the Independent International Commission of Inquiry on the Syrian Arab Republic, A/HRC/28/69, 5 February 2015
Annex II: Violations documented between 15 July 2014 and 15 January 2015 F. Sexual and gender-based violence 2. Non-State armed groups 184. Accounts have been collected which indicate the vulnerability of women and gay men to sexual assault and harassment at checkpoints run by armed groups. Upon detention, gay men were abused and harmed on […]