CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORK RIGHTS OF SEXUAL MINORITIES IN LAW

Abstract

In both cultures there is sex between individuals of the same gender. Such activity is also not synonymous with a homosexual orientation in different countries; nevertheless, men who have sex with men often typically have sex with women, get married and have children. Sex between citizens of the same gender is still banned in most Asian states under the sodomy laws enforced by the colonial powers. The activities of UN, its Commission, Cabinet, Commissions, Treaty agencies, the General Assembly and the United Nations Development Program comprise statements and declarations, recommendations, a Special Rapporteur, a Special Envoy and other authorities. The regional instruments would then be used. Any cases determined by International Court of Human Rights and Regional Court of Human Rights are very significant and essential for these study studies. The final portion of this chapter contains the most important "Yogyakarta Principles" particularly on the acceptance of sexual preference and gender-based minority rights, and the legal status of foreign sexual minorities.