2nd panel "Supporting LGBT Rights Nationally and Internationally:

How Governments, Equality Bodies and Ombuds Offices can implement international and national commitments that support the human rights of LGBT people".

Keynote speakers:

  • Hans Ytterberg, The Ombudsman against Discrimination on grounds of Sexual Orientation, Sweden;
  • Laima Vengale, Advisor, Office of the Lithuanian Equal Opportunities;
  • Xavier Verdaguer i Ribe, Catalan Programme on LGBT equality;
  • Ben Baks, Dutch Government LGBT Programme;
  • Professor Michael O’ Flaherty, Rapporteur of Yogyakarta Principles Expert, United Nations.

"Equality for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people in Europe"