Skip to main content

"What are the changes that have occurred in the rights of the LGBT community in the US over the past 50 years?"

 


A movement that had been simmering for years was rekindled and ignited at the Stonewall Inn on a June night in 1969.When police stormed the well-liked pub on June 28, 1969, New York City's then-underground queer community resisted police brutality. In the history of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) rights movement, the Stonewall riots constituted a turning point.In a series of maps illustrating the status of LGBT rights around the world, Human Rights Watch celebrates global progress toward decriminalising consenting same-sex relationships and marriage equality during this Pride Month and on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of Stonewall.Botswana and Angola have decriminalised same-sex relationships since January. Similar measures have been adopted in Bhutan, and Austria, Ecuador, and Taiwan have eliminated legal barriers to same-sex unions. 

The same-sex spousal benefits were recently granted by Hong Kong's high court, which found that "the absence of a majority consensus as a reason for rejecting a minority's claim is inimical in principle to fundamental rights." The court also struck down penal code provisions that discriminated on the basis of sexual orientation. The high court of Botswana overturned the country's "unnatural offences" statutes, ruling that any legislation that "oppresses a minority" constitutes "discrimination against all."The equality clause of Ecuador's constitution was used by the country's constitutional court in its decision that the government must permit same-sex unions.

 However, a year that was cause for celebration also included setbacks. The US suggested reversing non discrimination laws that protected the right to health of transgender people, and Kenya's high court upheld its discriminatory colonial-era law. Although Brunei adopted a cruel penal code that punishes men having sex with the death penalty, it responded to the outcry from around the world by announcing a moratorium on the death penalty.As the preamble of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights so beautifully states, the struggle will go on as long as governments do not fully respect and protect the "inherent dignity" and "equal and inalienable rights of all members of the human family," regardless of their gender identity, gender expression, or sexual orientation. 

Transgender persons, bisexuals, lesbians, homosexual men, and runaway adolescents who had grown weary of eluding the law stood up against persecution at Stonewall fifty years ago.They have served as an inspiration to numerous generations of activists and jurists who have devoted countless hours to removing legal barriers to equality. Their boldness is responsible for a lot of the advancement we now see. This Pride Month, we've shared both laughter and tears, but we've also carried Stonewall's spirit forward. The light must not be extinguished.To continue creating awareness about LGBT rights we provide content based on their journeys, to learn more please do check us out on our
EORTV
app.

Comments

Popular posts from this blog

International Trans Day of Visibility

  What is the Trans Day of Visibility?     The transgender community is honoured on Trans Day of Visibility. In 2009, the year it was established by Rachel Crandall and Andrea James, the first Trans Day of Visibility was observed. Since then, it has developed into a global movement that aims to raise awareness of transgender issues and advance equality for all people, including those who identify as transgender or gender non-conforming (GNC).               Those who identify as transgender frequently encounter discrimination because of this; they may face bullying at work or school, be denied housing because of this, or even be denied medical care because of this. Trans Day of Visibility was established as a method for members of this community to unite in support of one another and fight against the injustices that occur daily in our community.                                What Is the Importance of Trans Day of Visibility?     Trans Day of Visi...

Navigating the Impact of Coming Out as an LGBT Person

  A recent study found that parental reactions towards homosexuality can be a significant factor that contributes to the stigmatization of LGBT individuals. The study also noted that many LGBT people are only deemed acceptable by their families if they conform to heterosexual norms. Prince Manvendra Singh Gohil, who famously came out and now leads several initiatives to support LGBT individuals, cautions against getting carried away by the media's portrayal of coming out experiences. He advises people to be financially prepared and emotionally detached before making this life-changing decision, as the consequences of coming out can be severe. For instance, he shares the story of someone who lost their home and job after coming out to their family. On the other hand, Anwesh Sahoo, Mr. Gay India 2016, believes that waiting for the "perfect time" is not ideal. Staying in the closet can be a tremendous mental burden, and he encourages people to come out whenever they feel rea...

फियरलेस टायगर : देशासाठी प्राण अर्पण करणार्‍या एका रिअल लाईफ वीराची ही कथा आहे

  फियरलेस टायगर रिलीज तारीख :  फियरलेस टायगर हि वेब सिरीज येत्या १५ ऑगस्ट ला eortv ott platfrom वर रीलीज होत आहे. The Last Flight, Born Warrior असे देशभक्तीचे वेब सिरीज सादर करणारा दिग्दर्शक म्हणजे दीपक पांडे. त्यांनी ज्या ताकदीने देशसेवेतील सैनिका बद्दल विषय हाताळले तितक्याच मांडणीतून ते तरुणांना भावतील असे चित्रपट साकारतात. सध्या चर्चा आहि ती Fearless Tiger वेब सिरीज ची, Fearless Tiger हि सत्य घटनेवर आधारित वेब सिरीज आहे ती म्हणजे शहीद रिअल लाईफ हिरो IPS ऑफिसर अशोक कामटे ह्यांच्या जीवनावर प्रकाशित.  फियरलेस टायगर कास्ट:  Dreamz Images Studio निर्मिती असलेल्या आणि दीपक पांडे यांच्या दिग्दर्शनाने सजलेल्या या मालिकेच्या टिझरने आता प्रेक्षकांना वेड लावलं आहे. आता वेब सिरीज कधी एकदा प्रदर्शित होतोय याची सगळे वाट पाहत आहेत. 'फीयरलेस टायगर' मध्ये अशोक ह्यांच्या भूमिकेत आपला लाडका राकेश बापट (Raqesh Bapat) आहे आणि त्यांची पत्नी मलिका ह्यांच्या भूमिकेत कीर्ती नागपुरे (Kirti Nagpure)आहे. विशेष म्हणजे आजवर कधीच न बघितलेल्या अवतारात कीर्ती नागपुरे आपल्याला यात दिसणार आहे...