Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity
OUR APPROACH TO SEXUAL ORIENTATION AND GENDER IDENTITY
As part of our mission to end poverty on a livable planet, the World Bank works to ensure that everyone can share in the benefits of projects we support. For example, that all people can access health services, regardless of whether they are disabled or not, or whether they are from the majority ethnic group or not. This includes people who may otherwise be excluded because of their real or perceived sexual orientation or gender identity. This commitment to non-discrimination is a core part of the policy framework governing our operations, in particular the Environmental and Social Framework.
Where requested by our clients, we support work to address obstacles facing particular groups, including based on sexual orientation and gender identity. This is the case for example in Brazil, Serbia, and North Macedonia where we supported research to estimate economic costs of exclusion.
RESEARCH & PUBLICATIONS
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Social Development
Social Development focuses on the need to “put people first” in development processes. It promotes social inclusion of the poor and vulnerable by empowering people, building cohesive and resilient societies, and making institutions accessible and accountable to citizens.