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Dean is a dedicated human rights activist with over 30 years of experience. As a committed union activist, he served in multiple leadership roles, including shop steward, local secretary, and temporary stand-in for local president. Dean also held a regional position on the national Human Rights Committee, where he represented LGBTQIA interests and advocated for equality. Dean proudly represented his union at numerous conferences, both regionally and nationally, and contributed to building and strengthening the union’s executive team. Dean throughout his life has staunchly been a LGBTQ+ rights activist and has promoted peace at great personal risk. Dean has contributed to various reports on LGBTQ+ rights, including submissions to the ILGA, the Centre for Human Rights at the University of Pretoria, and the UN Human Rights Committee. His activism includes amplifying the voices of marginalized groups globally, with a focus on strengthening safeguards in education, legal safeguards for euthanasia policies, and advocating for climate and peace justice.
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Global Human Rights in Focus – by Dean Bordode

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Current Challenges and Pathways
to Progress

Introduction

The global state of human rights in the 21st century continues to evolve, with notable advances in areas such as LGBTQ+ rights and gender equality, alongside persistent challenges like systemic discrimination, conflict-induced displacement, and the rise of authoritarian regimes. Despite progress, marginalized communities remain vulnerable, and civil liberties are under constant threat.

This report explores the current human rights landscape, drawing on contributions to various advocacy initiatives, including my work supporting Jewish groups and activists, amplifying the voices of LGBTQ+ communities, and addressing key global challenges. With decades of experience in human rights advocacy, I’ve supported efforts by Jewish rapporteurs in the U.S. and Canada, as well as contributed to reports on LGBTQ+ rights through submissions to bodies like the ILGA, the Centre for Human Rights at the University of Pretoria, and the UN Human Rights Committee via SOGI (Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity) submissions. These efforts emphasize the need for a collective, coordinated approach to addressing the pressing issues we face today.

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