In May 2010, the International Bar Association’s Human Rights Institute (IBAHRI) passed the Resolution on Sexual Orientation and Human Rights. The Resolution recognises that discrimination against anybody on the grounds of their sexual orientation and gender identity is contrary to fundamental principles of human rights. As a result of this recognition, the IBAHRI is committed to the repeal of criminal laws imposing penalties against people in respect of consensual, adult, private sexual conduct.Read Resolution in full
Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity and Expression, and Sex Characteristics at the UPR
In November 2016, the IBAHRI published a report in collaboration with ARC International and the International Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and Intersex Association (ILGA) that found the Universal Periodic Review of the United Nations Human Rights Council to be the most progressive arena for the protection of the human rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans and intersex (LGBTI) persons at the international level.
Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity and Expression, and Sex Characteristics at the UPR gives a revealing overview of the role played by the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) in shaping the protection of LGBTI rights, giving light to its significant successes, in addition to prividing specific recommendations for states, NGOs, and legal professionals and associations.Download the report