Listen to a podcast from the 2019 launch of our ground-breaking report #InjusticeExposed.
The report is the first of its kind, an in-depth analysis of the history, extent and nature of laws that criminalise trans and gender diverse people across the world. Hear activists discuss ways in which laws are used - and misused - to discriminate against trans and gender diverse people. Listen to their powerful calls for urgent legal reform to better protect trans peoples' rights.
The event was chaired by E-J Scott, a fashion historian and curator of the Museum of Transology, who champions 'the importance of fighting for a world where people can live freely and express themselves without fear of criminalisation, discrimination and violence.' With an introduction by our Chief Executive and a presentation of the report's findings by Jonathon Egerton-Peters from our legal panel firm Skadden, the podcast features Tamara Adrian, a professor of law and lawmaker at the National Assembly of Venezuela and Zhan Chiam, Deputy Director of Transgender Europe (formerly of ILGA World). Both activists were part of the working group advising the Trust on the report.
Trans and gender diverse people are often particularly vulnerable to harassment, discrimination and violence from both state and non-state actors, and are uniquely impacted by multiple types of criminalising laws. Building on existing research on the experiences of trans people and the law, this report aims to provide a contribution towards filling the gap in […]
LGBT people are criminalised in 63 jurisdictions worldwide. Find out where with our map.
In 63 countries there are still laws criminalising LGBT people which fuel stigma, legitimise prejudice and encourage violence. The Human Dignity Trust exists to change this. Your donation will help us support activists around the world to bravely challenge these discriminatory laws. Together, we can bring forward the day when no one is criminalised because of who they are or who they love.
