World of Politics

Trinidad and Tobago: IACHR Welcomes Decision to Decriminalize Consensual Sexual Relations between Same Sex Adults

The Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (IACHR) welcomes the decision of the High Court of Justice of Trinidad and Tobago to declare unconstitutional the criminalization of consensual sexual relations between same sex adults.

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Expression abridged: legal analysis of anti-lgbt propaganda laws

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Sexual orientation and gender identity are inherent aspects of someone’s self and should never lead to persecution, stigma and abuse. In the words of the UN, the fight against LGBT discrimination is in fact a ‘development imperative’, and the UN Sustainable Development Goals highlight multiple times the need of ‘leaving no-one behind’.

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US: Education Dept. Begins Dismissing Civil Rights Cases in Name of Efficiency

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The Education Department’s Office for Civil Rights has begun dismissing hundreds of civil rights complaints under a new protocol that allows investigators to disregard cases that are part of serial filings or that they consider burdensome to the office.

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US: Plan Would Cut Back Health Care Protections for Transgender People

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The A.M.A. “stands behind” those protections and “opposes any modifications to the rule that would jeopardize the health and well-being of vulnerable populations.”

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Acceptance of LGBT people and rights has increased around the world

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New Global Acceptance Index ranks 141 countries on LGBT acceptance and legal protections and provides a link between inclusion and GDP per capita. 

Switzerland: IPU 138th Session – a step backwards for LGBTI rights?

It was clear: the majority of countries present felt that this matter should be debated. However, because of time restrictions and the fact that all committees had to return to the General Assembly to report back to it, it was agreed that this matter be placed on the agenda of the next assembly later this year in Geneva.