LGBTQIA+ HUMAN RIGHTS ON AN INTERNATIONAL PLATFORM

Abstract

When human rights are spoken of as universal and indivisible, you would swear that the world is perfect. However, a closer observation of the contemporary reality across the globe shows beyond any iota of doubt that this is a mere theoretical phenomenon. Today those who envision a better future, have every reason to tremble, cry and mourn the loss of humanity. It is extremely heart-breaking that in the 21st century people still die for who they are, who they kiss, who they choose to have sex with, and how they want to identify themselves as. When they live as who they truly are, their dignity is violated, and their human rights are denied. How sad! Not only are LGBTQIA+ persons vulnerable to discrimination but human rights advocates are also exposed to the same risks. And society’s unsurprising tendency to question their sexuality is just as annoying and nauseating. Consequently, very few are keen to explore these issues openly. Nevertheless, the international platform has become a space to protect LGBTQIA+ human rights but there is still a lot to fight against. With great pride, this paper explores the LGBTQIA+ Human Rights on an International stage. It will examine, inter alia, the essence, origins, sources, and organizations involved in developing and protecting LGBTQIA+ human rights. A comparative methodology will also serve as the basis for an effective evaluation. This research offers a perfect opportunity to contribute unabashed personal opinions on what could be improved.