Dignity
The proposed convention would articulate this universal guarantee in the lived context of LGBTQ persons.
The proposed instrument
The SHIELD Convention
A proposed international framework for the elimination of discrimination and the protection of LGBTQ persons
01 · Purpose
Translating universal rights into specific obligations
The proposed convention would clarify and consolidate how existing universal human-rights principles apply to LGBTQ persons, creating clear, specific and comprehensive obligations for states.
02 · Proposed objectives
A comprehensive standard
- Eliminate direct and indirect discrimination
- Repeal laws criminalizing LGBTQ persons
- Prevent and punish hate-motivated violence
- Guarantee equal protection before the law
- Protect privacy, identity, family life and personal autonomy
- Ensure equal access to education, healthcare, employment and housing
- Protect freedom of expression, association and peaceful assembly
- Protect LGBTQ refugees, asylum seekers and displaced persons
- Establish state reporting and international monitoring mechanisms
- Support education, prevention and long-term cultural change
03 · Proposed structure
A future treaty, article by article
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01Preamble
This proposed article will be developed through comparative legal research, expert consultation and civil-society participation.
02Definitions and general principles
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03State obligations
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04Equality and non-discrimination
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05Protection from violence
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06Decriminalization and legal reform
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07Legal personality and identity
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08Privacy, family and relationships
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09Health and bodily autonomy
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10Education
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11Employment and economic participation
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12Housing and public services
This proposed article will be developed through comparative legal research, expert consultation and civil-society participation.
13Freedom of expression, association and assembly
This proposed article will be developed through comparative legal research, expert consultation and civil-society participation.
14Asylum, migration and international protection
This proposed article will be developed through comparative legal research, expert consultation and civil-society participation.
15Children and young LGBTQ persons
This proposed article will be developed through comparative legal research, expert consultation and civil-society participation.
16Older LGBTQ persons
This proposed article will be developed through comparative legal research, expert consultation and civil-society participation.
17Persons facing multiple forms of discrimination
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18Data, research and public policy
This proposed article will be developed through comparative legal research, expert consultation and civil-society participation.
19International cooperation
This proposed article will be developed through comparative legal research, expert consultation and civil-society participation.
20Monitoring committee and reporting mechanism
This proposed article will be developed through comparative legal research, expert consultation and civil-society participation.
21Complaints and optional protocol
This proposed article will be developed through comparative legal research, expert consultation and civil-society participation.
22Final provisions
This proposed article will be developed through comparative legal research, expert consultation and civil-society participation.
04 · Legal foundations
Rights that already belong to everyone
Equality before the law
The proposed convention would articulate this universal guarantee in the lived context of LGBTQ persons.
Non-discrimination
The proposed convention would articulate this universal guarantee in the lived context of LGBTQ persons.
Privacy
The proposed convention would articulate this universal guarantee in the lived context of LGBTQ persons.
Personal security
The proposed convention would articulate this universal guarantee in the lived context of LGBTQ persons.
Freedom of expression
The proposed convention would articulate this universal guarantee in the lived context of LGBTQ persons.
Freedom of association
The proposed convention would articulate this universal guarantee in the lived context of LGBTQ persons.
Freedom from torture and degrading treatment
The proposed convention would articulate this universal guarantee in the lived context of LGBTQ persons.
Economic, social and cultural rights
The proposed convention would articulate this universal guarantee in the lived context of LGBTQ persons.
05 · Development status
A transparent path from concept to consideration
CompletedFoundational concept
PlannedResearch and comparative legal analysis
PlannedDrafting principles
PlannedExpert consultation
PlannedCivil-society consultation
PlannedDraft convention
PlannedInternational advocacy
PlannedInstitutional consideration