Overview
Through their action plans, OGP members have made more than 20 commitments that use transparency, participation and accountability to address the needs and priorities of the LGBTQIA+ community.
These commitments range from improving policy-making by engaging with LGBTQIA+ communities, collaborating with LGBTQIA+ organizations as part of the co-creation process, or designing commitments that specifically advance LGBTQIA+ rights or reduce discrimination.
As of June 2022, 49 members have made 166 commitments that focus on gender, with a small sub-section of those commitments focused on LGBTQIA+ communities. 5 percent of OGP members are implementing LGBTQIA+ commitments. One-quarter of members in the Americas have made at least one commitment in this area.
These numbers show that open government is an underutilized resource to support the rights, civil liberties, and policy needs of the LGBTQIA+ community. Transparent and reliable data can ensure policy is driven by evidence and facts, particularly related to discrimination and the impact of policy on the LGBTQIA+ community. Participation by the LGBTQIA+ community in policy-making and service delivery can ensure that LGBTQIA+ voices are heard and changes are more likely to effectively reflect their needs. Mechanisms for members of the LGBTQIA+ community to monitor and provide oversight can ensure their unique experiences and suggestions lead to more accountable and inclusive government and public services.
OGP sees examples of these opportunities from within the Partnership, from improving policy-making by engaging with LGBTQIA+ communities in Canada and Uruguay, to raising awareness about LGBTQIA+ rights in Germany, to working to eradicate violence against people due to their gender or sexual orientation in Ecuador.

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