African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights – Resolution 275
In 2014, the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights adopted Resolution 275 which sought to protect LGBTI people from human rights violations. The resolution is titled, ‘Resolution on the Protection against Violence and other Human Rights Violations against Persons on the Basis of their Real or Imputed Sexual Orientation or Gender Identity’.
Briefing on Russia’s Federal ‘Anti-Propaganda’ Law 2014
This briefing note, prepared by the Human Dignity Trust, analyses Russia’s 2013 law ‘On the Protection of Children From Information Liable to be Injurious to their Health and Development’, commonly known as the Anti-Propaganda Law.
National Legal Services Authority v. Union of India [Writ Petition (Civil) No. 400 of 2012]
In 2014, the judgment of the Supreme Court of India recognised the constitutional rights of transgender people to equality before law, to non-discrimination, to equality of opportunity, to freedom of expression and to life and personal liberty.
Briefing on the Ugandan Anti-Homosexuality Act (2014)
On 24 February 2014, Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni signed his assent to the Anti-Homosexuality Act 2014 (AHA), passed by the Ugandan Parliament on 20 December 2013. This is the Human Dignity Trust's briefing on the Anti-Homosexuality Act.
Expanded Criminalisation of Homosexuality in Uganda: A Flawed Narrative
A report produced by Sexual Minorities Uganda (SMUG) debunking the myths that have led to the passing the Anti-Homosexuality Bill at the Parliament of Uganda in 2014, showing evidence that homophobia, not homosexuality, is the Western import to Uganda.
Suresh Kumar Koushal & Ors. v. Naz Foundation & Ors., Supreme Court of India, SLP (c) 15436/2009
On 11 December 2013 the Supreme Court of India declared Section 377 of the Indian Penal Code, which criminalises same-sex activity between men, as constitutionally valid, setting aside a 2009 judgment of the Delhi High Court. The Supreme Court held that Section 377 is constitutional while stating that it would be up to the Parliament to consider repealing the law.