Series: ADB Safeguard Policy Review and Update: Phase 2 Consultations Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, Gender Expression, and Sex Characteristics (SOGIESC) 6 to 7 June 2022 via Zoom 6 June 2022, 5:00 p.m. Manila (GMT +8) / 2:00 p.m. Pakistan (GMT +5) / 2:30 p.m. India (GMT +5:30) Consultation with Civil Society and Non-Government Stakeholders in South Asia and Central and West Asia 7 June 2022, 10:00 a.m. Manila (GMT +8) / 2:00 p.m. Fiji (GMT +12) Consultation with Civil Society and Non-Government Stakeholders in East Asia, Pacific, and Southeast Asia 7 June 2022, 9:00 p.m. Manila (GMT +8) / 9:00 a.m. Washington DC (GMT –4) / 3:00 p.m. Frankfurt (GMT +2) Consultation with Civil Society Organizations and other Non-Governmental Stakeholders in North America and Europe This consultation shared preliminary findings from a benchmarking study on Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity and Expression, and Sex Characteristics (SOGIESC) which compares ADB's current policy environment and practices on the topic to those of other multilateral financial institutions. The session sought feedback from stakeholders to help ADB understand where there are gaps and convergences in this area, and where it needs to go further in meeting evolving safeguards needs. The views and opinions received during the consultations informed appropriate entry-points for SOGIESC and safeguards and linkages to safeguards needs of other potentially vulnerable groups. Program and Learning Materials 06 June 2022 Session / Activity Title Speaker(s) Summary of the Study Summary of the Analytical Study for the SPRU: Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, Gender Expression, and Sex Characteristics (SOGIESC) English Summary of the Study Summary of the Analytical Study for the SPRU: Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, Gender Expression, and Sex Characteristics (SOGIESC) Русский Presentation ADB Safeguard Policy Review and Update: Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity and Expression, and Sex Characteristics (SOGIESC) Azim Manji, Bruce Dunn, Madhumita Gupta Presentation ADB Safeguard Policy Review and Update: Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity and Expression, and Sex Characteristics (SOGIESC) (Hindi Translation) Presentation ADB Safeguard Policy Review and Update: Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity and Expression, and Sex Characteristics (SOGIESC) (Chinese Translation) Presentation ADB Safeguard Policy Review and Update: Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity and Expression, and Sex Characteristics (SOGIESC) (Russian Translation) Presentation ADB Safeguard Policy Review and Update: Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity and Expression, and Sex Characteristics (SOGIESC) (Bahasa Indonesia Translation) Videos [VIDEO] 06 June 2022 (05:00 p.m. Manila), Consultations on SOGIESC with Civil Society Organizations and other Non-Governmental Stakeholders in South Asia and Central and West Asia Safeguard Policy Review and Update (SPRU): This is a video recording of the regional consultation on Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, Gender… [VIDEO] 07 June 2022 (10:00 a.m. Manila), Consultations on SOGIESC with Civil Society Organizations and other Non-Governmental Stakeholders in East Asia, Pacific, and Southeast Asia Safeguard Policy Review and Update (SPRU): This is a video recording of the regional consultation on Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, Gender… [VIDEO] 07 June 2022 (09:00 p.m. Manila), Consultations on SOGIESC with Civil Society Organizations and other Non-Governmental Stakeholders in North America and Europe Safeguard Policy Review and Update (SPRU): This is a video recording of the regional consultation on Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, Gender… Disclaimer The views expressed on this website are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views and policies of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) or its Board of Governors or the governments they represent. ADB does not guarantee the accuracy of the data included in this publication and accepts no responsibility for any consequence of their use. By making any designation of or reference to a particular territory or geographic area, or by using the term “country” in this document, ADB does not intend to make any judgments as to the legal or other status of any territory or area. Event Coordinator/s Madhumita Gupta Related Full Agenda ADB Organizer/s Climate Change and Sustainable Development Department Topics Capacity Development Gender Equality