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A discussion of lesbian, gay, bisexual, & transgender (LGBT) rights as human rights examines articles of the International Convention on Civil & Political Rights that indicate all groups should be protected against discrimination. LGBT rights were most likely not intended to be included when human rights were first established since LGBT behavior was considered criminal at the time. Changes in thinking about LGBT rights are illustrated through rulings in various cases that came before European & American courts. Attention is given to the importance of the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women that was ratified by most of the world's countries with the notable exception of the US. The wide range of religious attitudes towards LGBT rights & human rights includes acceptance of LGGBT rights as part of general human rights; support of human rights but not LGBT rights, & a refusal to accept human rights as relevant. The challenge to international rights posed by cultural relativism & religious extremism is discussed. References. J. Lindroth

In recent years in Latin America, the rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) people have received greater institutional attention, and legislative gains have been made across the continent. Using a typology of legal frameworks, this article explores trends, challenges and prospects for advancing efforts to address discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation in Latin America. It argues that deepening and adequately understanding LGBT rights and how they can be protected and promoted at multiple levels is an indispensable task for legal authorities, professionals and civil society. By proceeding in this direction, a fruitful dialogue can be established between law-making and jurisprudence, public policies, and civil society initiatives. This dynamic can help overcome an exclusionary and stigmatising culture in relation to LGBT, as well as resistance to freedom of sexual expression. (IDS Bull/GIGA)

This article presents the development of the rights movement for the LGBT population in Colombia within the international context. As part of the Latin-American tradition and Spanish heritage, the behaviour and attitude towards sexuality in general and towards homosexuality in particular, were very conservative in the country. The beginning of the gay liberation movement in Colombia is presented, along with its historical, psychological and legal aspects, the ideas of homosexuality as a sin, as a criminal offence, as a mental disease, or as an alternative lifestyle. Described are the developments of what is referred to as sexual rights, as human rights, marriage equality, the adoption of children by same-sex couples, homo-parental families, the topics of health, identity, the psychological health of LGBT people, and the attitudes of the Colombian society in relation to these aspects. The roles of psychology as a discipline and the professional psychology associations are shown in a historical perspective.

International audience ; The individual gets everything, the couple gets only a little and the family gets nothing: that is how could briefly decribe French legal reality in terms of rights of homosexual in 2006

International audience ; The individual gets everything, the couple gets only a little and the family gets nothing: that is how could briefly decribe French legal reality in terms of rights of homosexual in 2006

There is a wide spectrum of sexual acts, practices and identities worldwide. The existing language of sexual rights has emerged largely in relation to lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) people. In turn, this language seems to cater primarily to LGBT or similar such identities. Heterosexuals may be excluded, as well as indigenous same sex practising or transgender people who do not identify as LGBT, such as the hijras of South Asia. The challenge is to make human rights accessible to all. There is therefore a need to expand the human rights discourse beyond narrow notions of identities, to secure a firm foundation for sexual rights. The author takes the example of the British colonial law, Section 377 of the Indian Penal Code 1860, which makes illegal 'carnal intercourse against the order of nature'. This law remains in force in India and is a source of constant human rights violations. Although a literal reading of the law does not explicitly condemn any particular sexual identity, homosexual or heterosexual, in effect it criminalises all forms of consensual same sex activity. Due to its own lack of focus on identities, Section 377 is a fitting test-case for a broader and newly proposed human right: the right to sexual autonomy.(IDS Bull/GIGA)

"Sexuality and Human Rights: A Global Overview focuses on the controversial issues of human sexuality and the legal challenges that LGBT individuals face. Internationally recognized legal experts thoroughly discuss the status of important sexuality and human rights laws around the world. Reviewing the progression from historical foundations and shifting public opinions through the most recent landmark legal cases, this is a valuable text accessible to the general reader as well as an essential resource on the status of human rights laws pertaining to sexuality."--Jacket

Discusses the ongoing denial of human rights to lesbian, gay, bisexual, & transgender people around the world, which has implications for their health. While the United Nations offer some support for LGBT human rights, it is not a perfect forum for claiming those rights because of the threat of opposition from various sectors, including the Vatican &, recently, the US. References. Adapted from the source document.

In this commentary on the debate on cultural studies, the commenter questions Susan Burgess's article Queer(Theory)Eye for the Straight(Legal)Guy (this volume), the author finds value in the juxtaposition of Queer Eye & the Rehnquist courts as a makeover & as a reversal, but claims that only three of the four central claims of queer theory that Burgess relates to the study of judicial politics are persuasive & relevant. Burgess contribution is asserted to be in providing illumination on the change of homosexual as a distinct legal category of person. Burgess ironic parody is concluded to offer insight, but LGBT rights advocates are warned of the possible diminishing of their power to wrest greater liberty & equality that has already been achieved with the weapons of liberal legalism. References. J. Harwell

Belgium is considered as being in the forefront of a number of rights for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people (LGBT). In the 1990s, the law on legal cohabitation made it possible for same-sex couples to draw up cohabitation contracts. Belgium then became the second country in Europe to authorise marriage between same-sex partners in 2003, as well as opening up access to parenthood in 2006. The aim of this paper is to describe the changes that have taken place in Belgian legislation from traditional family law through to the opening up of marriage and parenthood to same-sex couples, analysing the arguments which have been put forward in support and against it, as well as the potential rationale behind shared agendas. It will also describe the emergence of the LGBT movement in Belgium, the various non-governmental organisations that are active in the country and the role they play. An overview of current events will be presented (changes in the number of marriages, divorces and adoptions in Belgium). Finally, the paper will discuss the issues concerning social acceptance of same-sex couples and families, and the challenges that LGBT people living in Belgium still have to face.