OHCHR - GENDER EQUALITY AND HUMAN RIGHTS

Gender

roles, attributes and entitlements assigned to people by society based on their six

Six

refers to human biological characteristics of being female, male or other

Intersex

people born with physical or biological six characteristics, including anatomy, reproductive organs, hormonal patterns, and or chromosomal patterns that do not fit the typical definitions of female

Gender identity

refers to a person’s deeply felt internal and individual experience of gender, which may or may not correspond with the sex assigned at birth, including the personal sense of the body and other expressions of gender, such as dress, speech and mannerisms

Sexual orientation

a person’s physical, romantic and/or emotional attraction towards other people

sex and gender-based discrimination

any distinction, exclusion or restriction made on the basis of people’s sex or gender in a way that prevents them from enjoying their fundamental rights and freedom, even unintentionally

direct

when the differentiated treatment is explicitly based on the grounds of sex

indirect

when a requirement or condition that appears neutral results in unequal treatment of one of the sexes

gender equality

refers to the equal rights, responsibilities and opportunities for people of all sexes and gender identities.

gender equity

used to refer to fair treatment of women and men, according to their respective needs.

gender integration

process of assessing the implications for women, men and others of any planned action, including legislation, policies or programmes