Human rights are essential for all people regardless of their gender identity or sexual orientation.
There is no one-size-fits-all approach to promoting and safeguarding these rights globally due...
Can International Human Rights Frameworks Provide Meaningful Protections Without Overriding Local Autonomy?
International human rights frameworks are designed to promote universal principles of...
The protection of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender (LGBT) individuals is one of the most pressing challenges facing international law today. Although there have been significant advancements made...
LGBTQ+ people face discrimination and violence all around the world due to their identities. International law has been created to protect these vulnerable groups from persecution but is it doing...
The topic of international disparities in LGBTQ+ law can be seen to raise important questions around cultural relativism, universal human rights, and ethical obligations. On one hand, many countries...
The international legal framework for LGBTQ+ rights is varied and complex, reflecting different moral philosophies across countries. Some jurisdictions have progressive laws that recognize and...
International Legal Frameworks for Protection of LGBT Populations
Sexual orientation and gender identity are deeply personal aspects of human experience that have been historically suppressed and...
Can international law hold states accountable for failing to protect LGBT communities?
The question of whether international law can be used to hold states responsible for failing to protect LGBT...
I will discuss how differences in international LGBTQ+ rights can show the underlying philosophical beliefs concerning fairness, freedom, and individual respect across civilizations. Fairness is an...
International human rights frameworks have played an important role in mediating the tensions between cultural specificity, religious beliefs, and universal protections for LGBT populations. These...