ICJ calls for decriminalization of consensual sexual relations
Speaking at the UN Human Rights Council, the ICJ today urged States to decriminalize consensual sexual relations, including between people of the same sex. (more…)
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Botswana: ICJ welcomes High Court judgment striking down law criminalizing consensual same-sex sexual relations
The ICJ today applauded the 11 June judgment of the Botswana High Court striking down criminal law provisions criminalizing same-sex relations. (more…)
ICJ delivers statement at UN Consultation on Human Rights in the HIV Response
Entitled “Developing principles to address the detrimental impact on health, equality and human rights of criminalization with a focus on select conduct in the areas of sexuality, reproduction, drug use and HIV”, the ICJ statement was delivered today at the UN. (more…)
India’s Supreme Court gets another chance to decriminalize same-sex relationships
The SC is set to reconsider the criminalization of consensual same-sex relationships between adults, in response to a writ petition with significant ramifications for addressing the full range of human rights violations based on sexual orientation or gender identity in India said the ICJ. (more…)
ICJ submission on Brunei to Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women
The ICJ has made a submission to the CEDAW in advance of the examination of the combined combined initial and second periodic reports of Brunei Darussalam under Article 18 of the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women. (more…)