A/76/152 United Nations General Assembly Distr.: General 15 July 2021 Original: English Seventy-sixth session Item 75 (b) of the provisional agenda* Promotion and protection of human rights: human rights questions, including alternative approaches for improving the effective enjoyment of human rights and fundamental freedoms Protection against violence and discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity Note by the Secretary-General The Secretary-General has the honour to transmit to the General Assembly the report of the Independent Expert on protection against violence and discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity, Victor Madrigal-Borloz, submitted in accordance with Human Rights Council resolution 41/18. * A//76/150. 21-09839 (E) 120821 *2109839*

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