December 10th, 2023
On 10th December 1948, the General Assembly of the United Nations adopted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR). This year, the UN LGBTI Core Group commemorates the 75th Anniversary of the signing of the UDHR by demonstrating how LGBTI people are protected by five selected Articles of the Declaration.
The UN LGBTI Core Group reaffirms that LGBTI rights are Human Rights.
Article 3: Everyone has the right to life, liberty and the security of person.
LGBTI persons are targeted in war-torn contexts around the world. Explore the findings of the report of the Independent Expert on protection against violence and discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity, Victor Madrigal-Borloz.
Article 5: No one shall be subjected to torture or to cruel, inhuman, or degrading treatment or punishment.
LGBTI people are subject to torture in detention facilities on the basis of their sexual orientation and gender identity. Read this piece on the topic.
Article 9: No one shall be subjected to arbitrary arrest, detention, or exile.
LGBTI persons are arrested and imprisoned for just being who they are. Check out this page Free and Equal, NOT Criminalized.
Article 20: Everyone has the right to freedom of peaceful assembly and association.
Laws prevent LGBTI organizations from registering and operating openly. Check out the Born Free and Equal Report.
Article 25: Everyone has the right to a standard of living adequate for the health and well-being of himself and of his family, including food, clothing, housing, and medical care
LGBTI youth are much more likely to experience not having a home than their peers. Learn about the Safe Home initiative.