Right to health and criminalization of same-sex conduct and sexual orientation, sex-work and HIV transmission 2010, para. 26
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A right-to-health approach requires that States decriminalize same-sex consensual conduct, as well as repeal laws that discriminate in respect of sexual orientation and gender identity, in order to meet core obligations of the right to health and create an environment enabling full enjoyment of the right.
Legal status
Non-negotiated soft law
Body
Special Rapporteur on the right of everyone to the enjoyment of the highest attainable standard of physical and mental health
Document type
Special Procedures' report
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N.A.
Topic(s)
Equality & Inclusion
Gender
Health
Person(s) affected
LGBTQI+
Year
2010
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Other
Reference
SR Health, Report to the HRC (2010), A/HRC/14/20, para. 26.