JEAN-JACQUES GAUTIER NPM SYMPOSIUM 2015 this is valid for all monitoring activities, it is especially the case for visits that focus on a specific group or situation. Such visits require collaboration and exchange with all actors engaged in protecting the rights of LGBT persons. As was pointed out during the first day of the symposium, decisions regarding the allocation and protection of LGBT detainees should be taken with their informed consent, in accordance with the principle "nothing about us without us". It is also important for NPMs to deepen their knowledge of these issues in order to better understand the risks to which LGBT detainees are exposed, in particular through consultation with relevant experts. During their visits, NPMs are expected to advocate for nondiscrimination and openness with regard to sexual diversity, to sensitise the authorities and staff on the importance of this issue, and to promote dialogue with detainees. These objectives stand a better chance of being met if detention visits are conducted by a team combining diverse skills and profiles. During monitoring visits, the need to identify LGBT detainees must be balanced with the risks that could be created for those concerned. Finally, in order to give greater visibility to the difficulties faced by LGBT detainees, it was suggested that NPMs include this issue in their annual reports or, if appropriate, in specific reports dedicated to this topic. 6