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| Date Added to Site: 21st October 2003 | ||
| Short Summary | ||
| Title | Sexual Orientation and Zimbabwe’s New Constitution: A Case for Inclusion | |
| Author | Gays and Lesbians of Zimbabwe (GALZ) | |
| Publication Date | January 1999 | |
| Publisher | Gays and Lesbians of Zimbabwe (GALZ) | |
| Short Summary | Why is there a need for development to talk about
sexual orientation? All over the world lesbians and gay men suffer
sexual identity-based discrimination in legal, social and cultural
arenas. The role of law in upholding ‘morality’ has significant
consequences in the case of sexuality when legislation can impinge
on the right to be free from discrimination. This paper shows how
the human rights approach to development which sets universal standards
can be used by sexual minorities to claim equality and freedom from
discrimination. The document provides valuable lobbying points such
as how the role of law is there to protect the vulnerable and not
prevent actions that do no harm. Concrete examples are given of the
use of different clauses of treaties and covenants such as the Universal
Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR), the International Covenant on
Civil and Political Rights, the African charter and the Convention
on the Elimination of all forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW). Contact: Gays and Lesbians of Zimbabwe (GALZ) Pvt. Bag A6131, Avondale, Harare, Zimbabwe Tel: +263 (0)4741736 Fax +263 (0)4741736 Email: galz@mweb.co.zw |
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