Katrina May P Marzan

LGBTQ Human Rights Advocacy

LGBTQ youth have to feel safe and protected in their families, classrooms, and neighborhoods.
Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and intersex (LGBT) people face bigotry in nearly every part
of their lives. They are refused in housing, schooling, and health care. They are attacked simply
because of their gender identity or alleged sexual orientation. Perhaps most painful, and unlike
most other ethnic groups, many face hostility and rejection from their own family and religious
communities.
As a youth representative in our town I will introduce a LGBTQ Human Rights advocacy on
youth empowerment or development. I propose or recommend some ways to put an end to
this pervasive form of prejudice in our community, school and even in our own houses.
The implementation of municipal ordinances prohibiting discrimination based on
sexual orientation and gender identity. Particularly in school, house, healthcare, and
public accommodations.
Ensure the disciplinary practices focused around constructive and restorative
approaches and that LGBTQ youth are not unfairly targeted.
Repeal laws that make homosexuality and transgender persons unlawful.
Ensure that all LGBT citizens have the right of free speech, union, and peaceful
assembly.
Prevent cruelty and any inhumane, inhumane, or degrading treatment.
Individuals must be protected from homophobic and transphobic abuse.
Educate the youth about gender identity.
All people, regardless of gender, sexual orientation, or gender identity, are entitled to the
protections guaranteed by International Human Rights Law, including the right to life, personal
security, and privacy, the right to be free from torture, arbitrary arrest, and detention, the right
to be free from discrimination, and the right to freedom of expression, association, and
peaceful assembly.
Equal treatment entails more than just passing legislation. The war is truly fought in the hearts
and minds of the community, where it truly matters.
Although openness does not entirely disarm prejudice, it is a strong place to start.