This is a blog is related to my academic work in the International Academic Forum on SOGIESC Law but meant to serve anyone who wants to contribute to improve the protection of human rights worldwide. It is intended to keep interested readers informed about legal developments relating to sexual orientation, gender expression and identity and sex characteristics (SOGIESC). Hopefully, it will make it easier to find correct legal information about the developments in all regions of the world and, in particular, with regard to international law.
NEW RESEARCH United Nations human rights committees increasingly support same-sex marriage
Our new report finds that United Nations human rights monitoring committees are increasingly rejecting a ruling used since 2002 to dismiss same-sex marriage claims in courts around the world — reflecting an evolution in international human rights. Between 2016 and 2024, three United Nations treaty bodies we studied expressed support for same-sex marriage in 44 Concluding Observations, either by recommending its legalization, expressing concern about its absence, or praising same-sex civil unions.