MDHC establishes national strategy to promote access to employment and income for LGBTQIA+ people

Summary:

The Ministry of Human Rights and Citizenship (MDHC) has established the National Strategy for Decent Work, Education, and Income Generation for LGBTQIA+ individuals in vulnerable social situations. The goal is to promote economic and financial autonomy for this segment of society by integrating them into the workforce, education, and income generation. The strategy is coordinated by the National Secretariat for LGBTQIA+ Rights and involves partnerships with government agencies, international organizations, business entities, and civil society organizations. The plan aims to increase education levels, offer vocational training, create job opportunities, and monitor the integration of LGBTQIA+ individuals into the formal workforce. The strategy prioritizes Black people aged 18 or older who are unemployed, regardless of whether they earn income informally. The Ministry will establish a Committee for Accompaniment and Monitoring and a Committee for Economic Opportunities for LGBTQIA+ individuals to oversee the strategy.