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What is a fundamental aspect of human rights as described?
What is a fundamental aspect of human rights as described?
- Human rights are universal and interdependent. (correct)
- Human rights are only applicable to certain groups.
- Human rights can be prioritized based on nationality.
- Human rights are optional and can vary by culture.
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a form of human rights violation related to sexual orientation or gender identity?
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a form of human rights violation related to sexual orientation or gender identity?
- Sexual assault and rape
- Arbitrary detention
- Access to healthcare (correct)
- Extra-judicial killings
Which statement is true regarding the international response to human rights violations based on sexual orientation and gender identity?
Which statement is true regarding the international response to human rights violations based on sexual orientation and gender identity?
- The international response has been fragmented and inconsistent. (correct)
- The international response has been wholly effective.
- States have no obligation to respond to these violations.
- The international response has been overly consistent.
What do many States currently assure in their laws and constitutions?
What do many States currently assure in their laws and constitutions?
Which of the following best describes the relationship between sexual orientation and gender identity according to the content?
Which of the following best describes the relationship between sexual orientation and gender identity according to the content?
What is the main aim of collating and clarifying State obligations under international human rights law?
What is the main aim of collating and clarifying State obligations under international human rights law?
What is often used by States and societies to control individual identities?
What is often used by States and societies to control individual identities?
What is the significance of the Yogyakarta Principles?
What is the significance of the Yogyakarta Principles?
Which of the following reflects a major concern regarding human rights violations?
Which of the following reflects a major concern regarding human rights violations?
Who contributed significantly to the drafting and revision of the Yogyakarta Principles?
Who contributed significantly to the drafting and revision of the Yogyakarta Principles?
What has the international system achieved regarding gender equality?
What has the international system achieved regarding gender equality?
What role do the Yogyakarta Principles assign to other actors besides States?
What role do the Yogyakarta Principles assign to other actors besides States?
In what year was the experts' meeting held that led to the adoption of the Yogyakarta Principles?
In what year was the experts' meeting held that led to the adoption of the Yogyakarta Principles?
What do the Yogyakarta Principles affirm regarding binding international legal standards?
What do the Yogyakarta Principles affirm regarding binding international legal standards?
How many distinguished experts were involved in the drafting of the Yogyakarta Principles?
How many distinguished experts were involved in the drafting of the Yogyakarta Principles?
What promise do the Yogyakarta Principles hold for the future?
What promise do the Yogyakarta Principles hold for the future?
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Study Notes
Human Rights for Everyone
- All human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights
- Everyone is entitled to human rights. They're universal, interdependent, indivisible, and interrelated
- Sexual orientation and gender identity are integral to every person's dignity and humanity and must not be grounds for discrimination or abuse
- Many laws and constitutions guarantee equal rights and non-discrimination
- Despite this, human rights violations against individuals because of their sexual orientation or gender identity are a global and entrenched pattern of serious concern
- These violations include extrajudicial killings, torture, sexual assault, invasions of privacy, detention, denial of employment and education, and serious discrimination
- Many States and societies impose gender and sexual orientation norms through custom, law and violence
- The international system has made strides toward gender equality and protections against violence
- The international response to human rights violations based on sexual orientation and gender identity has been fragmented and inconsistent
- To address this, a consistent understanding of international human rights law and its application to issues of sexual orientation and gender identity is necessary.
The Yogyakarta Principles
- The Yogyakarta Principles were developed by a group of human rights experts from 25countries
- They address a broad range of human rights standards and their application to issues of sexual orientation and gender identity
- The Principles affirm the primary obligation of States to implement human rights.Â
- The Principles are accompanied by detailed recommendations to States.Â
- The experts agree that the Principles reflect the current state of international human rights law in relation to issues of sexual orientation and gender identity.
- They also recognise that States may incur additional obligations as human rights law continues to evolve.
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