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Human Dignity Trust

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We use the law to defend the human rights of LGBT people globally.

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Earlier this month, our Chief Executive, Téa Braun, chaired the session Striking Down Laws that Criminalise LGBT People: A Success Story for Human Rights and the Rule of Law at the 24th Commonwealth Law Conference 2025. It marks a decade since she last spoke at the conference on

Earlier this month, our Chief Executive, <a href="/TeaBraun/">Téa Braun</a>, chaired the session Striking Down Laws that Criminalise LGBT People: A Success Story for Human Rights and the Rule of Law at the 24th Commonwealth Law Conference 2025. It marks a decade since she last spoke at the conference on
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This #LesbianVisibilityWeek, we’re drawing attention to the fact that 41 countries criminalise private, consensual sexual activity between women using laws against ‘lesbianism’, ‘sexual relations with a person of the same sex’ and ‘gross indecency’. Even in jurisdictions that

This #LesbianVisibilityWeek, we’re drawing attention to the fact that 41 countries criminalise private, consensual sexual activity between women using laws against ‘lesbianism’, ‘sexual relations with a person of the same sex’ and ‘gross indecency’. 

Even in jurisdictions that
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In March 2025, the Court of Appeal of Trinidad and Tobago allowed the appeal of the Attorney General in the case of Jason Jones v. Attorney General of Trinidad and Tobago, thereby overturning the 2018 High Court ruling that had decriminalised consensual same-sex sexual activity.

In March 2025, the Court of Appeal of Trinidad and Tobago allowed the appeal of the Attorney General in the case of Jason Jones v. Attorney General of Trinidad and Tobago, thereby overturning the 2018 High Court ruling that had decriminalised consensual same-sex sexual activity.
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When supporting governments with protective legislation, we understand that drafting is just the starting point. For a law to be truly effective, it must be clearly understood and effectively enforced. That’s why, where possible, our technical support goes beyond the drafting

When supporting governments with protective legislation, we understand that drafting is just the starting point. For a law to be truly effective, it must be clearly understood and effectively enforced. That’s why, where possible, our technical support goes beyond the drafting
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This International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia, we’re honouring “The Power of Communities”, a celebration of the courage, solidarity and collective action that fuels the global LGBT movement. Joel Simpson, Founder and Managing Director of SASOD Guyana,

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This International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia, we’re celebrating “The Power of Communities”, a reminder of the strength, resilience and solidarity that drive the global struggle for equality. Hear from Jeshua Bardoo, founder of Equal Rights, Access and

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Last week, the Trust was invited by Lesotho's Ministry of Law and our partner organisation, The People’s Matrix, to deliver hate crimes and communications training in the capital Maseru. The meetings were attended by legislators, government officials, and leaders representing a

Last week, the Trust was invited by Lesotho's Ministry of Law and our partner organisation, The People’s Matrix, to deliver hate crimes and communications training in the capital Maseru. The meetings were attended by legislators, government officials, and leaders representing a