Category: lgbti

Table 9: LGBTI Health and Freedom of Expression and Information Examples of Human Rights Violations  Young people are denied information about HIV and AIDS, safer sex, and condoms, as well as about sexual behaviors such as homosexuality. A state agency in charge of newspaper distribution refuses to distribute an LGBTI publication. A trans-gender student is forced by school authorities to dress according to his “biological sex.” Yogyakarta Principle Principle 19:…

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Table 10: LGBTI Health and the Right to Marry and Found a Family Examples of Human Rights Violations  A government refuses to accord to unmarried same-sex couples the same rights and responsibilities it accords to unmarried different-sex couples. A lesbian woman is denied the right to artificial insemination services. A single gay man is denied the right to adopt a child. Applicable Yogyakarta Principle Principle 24: Everyone has the right…

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Table 11: LGBTI Health and the Right to Education Examples of Human Rights Violations  No information in school curriculum about LGBTI heath/sexual health education for future protection against sexually transmitted illnesses such as HIV and AIDS. Sexual education should be broadened to include specific information about the health of LGBTI persons. LGBTI communities do not have access to opportunities and resources for lifelong knowledge because of discrimination based on their…

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Table 12: LGBTI Health and the Right to Work Examples of Human Rights Violations  LGBTI individuals are not able to challenge employment decisions based on their sexual orientation and gender identity. An LGBTI individual is dismissed, harassed or denied promotion as a result of their sexual orientation or gender identity. The right to work with equal opportunities is denied to LGBTI persons because of their sexual orientation or gender identity.…

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Table 13: LGBTI Health and the Right to Social Security Examples of Human Rights Violations and failures to progressively realise the human right  Health benefits and insurances are not made available to LGBTI individuals, because of their sexual orientation or gender identity, including funds for body modifications. Parental benefits must be equal and accessible to homosexual couples without any discrimination on the basis of their sexual orientation. Yogyakarta Principle Principle 13: Everyone…

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Example 1: Gay rights advocacy in Romania  Project Type: Advocacy The Organization ACCEPT Association Romania E-mail:  irena@acceptromania.ro Web:  http://accept-romania.ro/ Formed in 1994, ACCEPT Association (ACCEPT) is the first LGBT (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender) nongovernmental organization to operate in Romania. Its mission is to “defend [ ] and promote the rights of LGBT in Romania as human rights.” The Problem LGBT persons in Romania faced rampant discrimination and state-sponsored homophobia. With the…

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Example 2: Lesbian rights and women’s rights in Namibia  Project Type: Advocacy The Organization Sister Namibia Windhoek, Namibia E-mail: media@sisternamibia.org Web:  http://www.sisternamibia.org/ Sister Namibia is a nongovernmental organization (NGO) committed to gender and racial equality. The Problem The elimination of all forms of discrimination against women, the protection of gender equality, and the promotion of women’s health must include lesbian as well as heterosexual women. Yet it can be challenging to…

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Example 3: The rights of transgender persons in The Netherlands Project Type: Advocacy The Organization Transgender Netwerk Netherland (TNN) Amsterdam, Netherlands E-mail: info@transgendernetwerk.nl Web:  http://transgendernetwerk.nl/ Transgender Netwerk Nederland (TNN), ‘works towards a gender-diverse society, for the emancipation of transgender people and for their well being as well as their relatives.’ The Problem The Netherlands generally has progressive policy with regards to the rights of gay and lesbian people. However, the focus…

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Example 4: Criminality of same-sex sexual activity in Belize Project Type: Advocacy The Organization United Belize Advocacy Movement (UNIBAM) Belize E-mail: unibambusiness@gmail.com Web:  http://unitedbelizeadvocacymovement.blogspot.com/ United Belize Advocacy Movement (UNIBAM) is the only organisation in Belize working on issues of sexual orientation. Their work focuses mainly on HIV/AIDS prevention and access to treatment for men who have sex with men (MSM), as well as on advocacy for legal reform and public education…

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Example 5: The rights of children born with variations of reproductive or sexual anatomy in the US Project Type: Advocacy and Litigation The Organization Advocates for Informed Choice California, United States Web:  http://aiclegal.org/ Facebook:  www.facebook.com/aiclaw Advocates for Informed Choice (AIC) is an organisation based in the US, which uses innovative legal strategies to advocate for the rights of children born with variations of reproductive or sexual anatomy. The Problem Some children who…

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