There has been an increased interest in the potential for supranational human rights frameworks to promote societal transformation through their ability to hold governments accountable for violations...
The United Nations has adopted many documents, declarations, and conventions that aim to protect the rights of all people around the world. Among them is the Universal Declaration of Human Rights...
LGBT individuals face unique challenges when it comes to accessing basic human rights in many parts of the world. In some countries, there are laws that criminalize same-sex relations or impose...
The United Nations Declaration of Human Rights (1948) and other international treaties provide a framework for protecting the rights of all people, including those who identify as lesbian, gay,...
How can international law reconcile human rights obligations with local cultural practices to provide meaningful protections for LGBT populations?
International law has been instrumental in...
International legal frameworks are crucial in providing protection to LGBT populations, but they need to be reimagined to balance respect for cultural diversity, national sovereignty, and universal...
In order to understand how international law balances respect for sovereignty with the defense of queer lives, one must first define what is meant by both terms. Sovereignty refers to a state's right...
Global human rights initiatives are designed to protect the basic rights and freedoms of all individuals, regardless of their gender identity or sexual orientation.
Navigating the tension between...
The term LGBTQ+ refers to people who identify themselves as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, plus other identities. International laws are guidelines that govern behavior, especially...
International human rights courts are often tasked with navigating the tension between cultural relativism and universalism when adjudicating cases involving allegations of human rights violations....