Discriminatory laws and practices and acts of violence against individuals based on their sexual orientation and gender identity

17-Nov-2011

Publication : Report

Discriminatory laws and practices, as well as acts of violence against LGBT individuals, due to their true or perceived sexual orientation or gender identity, occur in all parts of the world. International human rights law can be utilized to end such discrimination and human rights abuses, and guarantee human rights to every individual, independent from their sexual orientation or gender identity.

Information Source : Discriminatory laws and practices and acts of violence against individuals based on their sexual orientation and gender identity