The Yogyakarta Principles

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The Yogyakarta Principles address a broad range of human rights standards and their application to issues of sexual orientation and gender identity.

In 2006, in response to well-documented patterns of abuse, a distinguished group of international human rights experts met in Yogyakarta, Indonesia to outline a set of international principles relating to sexual orientation and gender identity. The result was the Yogyakarta Principles: a universal guide to human rights which affirm binding international legal standards with which all States must comply. They promise a different future where all people born free and equal in dignity and rights can fulfil that precious birthright.

The Yogyakarta Principles are available on the website in English, Spanish, French, Russian, Arabic, and Chinese.

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