UN Human Rights Chief @volker_turk welcomes landmark judgment by Trinidad and Tobago’s highest court declaring the criminalization of private, consensual same-sex relations in the country to be unconstitutional.
The unanimous decision is a significant milestone for human rights and equality. It strengthens the principles of dignity, privacy, non-discrimination, and equal protection under the law.
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Online safety can be a serious concern, especially for #LGBTIQ+ youth. Despite these challenges, #YouthLead in creating communities online where they can be themselves and support each other. Let’s support youth in making the internet safe for all!
Fantastic news for Trinidad and Tobago: consensual same-sex relations have now been definitively decriminalised, thanks to Jason Jones’ 10-year fight for equality! 🌈 #LoveIsLove
It’s #IntersexDayOfSolidarity and we’re calling on governments to ban medically unnecessary surgery on #intersex children and discrimination on the basis of sex characteristics.
No one should fear going to school, college or university! Classrooms should be places where ALL young people can be their best selves. Take a stand against bullying. #InclusiveEducation#LGBTIQ+
We’re all different and that’s what makes us special! #HumanRights belong to everyone, no matter their gender, race, ethnicity, ability, age or sexuality! #EndRacism#LGBTIQ+ #LoveWins
State laws should protect everyone! Unfortunately, in some countries laws still actively discriminate and criminalise #lesbian, #gay, #bi and #trans people. #DemandEquality
No child should fear going to school! Classrooms should be places where ALL young people can be their best selves, regardless of who they are or whom they love! 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️ #SpiritDay
We’re all different and that’s what makes us special. Let’s support and encourage each other, no matter who they are or whom they love! #CelebrateDiversity#LGBTIQ+