Introduction
Everyone has the fundamental right to live safely, free from harm, repression, racism, and stigma. Worldwide human rights legislation places responsibilities on States to guarantee that everyone, without exception, has access to these rights. Even though we commend the growing efforts being made in many countries to defend the rights of LGBTQ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer), it is of great concern that millions of them endure rampant human rights violations. An alarm should be raised about this, and something should be done (Singh and Durso 30). Serious violations of international human rights law are committed when LGBTQ individual human rights are not honored, and they are not shielded from unjust treatment like discriminatory laws and practices and violence. These violations have a significant adverse effect on society. As a result, there is a greater risk of illness, such as HIV infection, social marginalization, and pressure on families and communities.
Additionally, it adversely affects economic development, suitable employment, and the advancement of the upcoming Sustainable Development Goals. International law places a heavy responsibility on states to safeguard all people against prejudice and violence. Governments, legislatures, courts, and national human rights agencies must act quickly to stop these violations (Keating and Muller 130). Human rights are universal; no group, including LGBTQ people, should be subjected to human rights breaches by invoking cultural, religious, or moral practices, beliefs, or societal attitudes. The article focuses on practical measures that can be governed to ensure that LGBTQ people are not discriminated against and violated.
Plan
The first action that may be taken is to ensure that the state protects LGBTQ people from abuse, torture, and violence. Investigating, prosecuting, and giving redress for crimes of abuse, suffering, and ill-treatment against LGBTQ children, adults, adolescents, and individuals who protect their human rights are just a few examples of how to achieve this (Trau 4). Additionally, the state should strengthen initiatives to stop, track, and report such acts of violence and include homophobia and Tran’s phobia as aggravating circumstances in legislation against hate speech and crimes.
Transgender women, bisexuals and LGBTQ youth are more vulnerable to psychological, sexual and physical abuse in community and family settings.LGBTQ individuals frequently experience discrimination and violation when in times of human crisis and as they are seeking safety from persecution (Drabish and Theeke 111). Additionally, they may undergo mistreatment in medical institutions, such as unethical and dangerous therapies to alter sexual orientation, unnecessary surgeries, treatment of intersex children without their knowledge and coerced sterilization. The inadequate responses to these violations, prosecutions and improper investigations frequently result in the absence of remedies, justice, widespread impunity and lack of support for the victims (Jaffe 50). Defenders of human rights who fight against these violations have their actions restricted in a discriminatory manner and prosecuted.
According to psychological research, actively discussing one’s experiences with others, one knows will likely lessen prejudice toward LGBTQ individuals and boost support for social and political equality. Therefore, creating a space where LGBTQ people can express themselves is another successful strategy that can be implemented (Calhoun 125). National Coming out Day and Tell 3 are grassroots initiatives to support and facilitate cross-group interaction between LGBTQ and non-LGBTQ persons. These will lessen the latter’s prejudice and encourage their active opposition to discrimination. His Know Us Project supports LGBT individuals by collaborating with mental health professionals to promote intergroup interaction that lessens discrimination (The White House). The KUP workshops will be initiated to teach participants how to assess their readiness to act this way and choose the right individuals to speak to. Additionally, they will learn how to use language and nonverbal signals to improve interaction and reduce the listener’s nervousness in a personal chat regarding LGBTQ issues. In these programs, the individuals will learn to deal with uncomfortable emotions that may arise before, during, or after their intergroup interaction and how to regulate their stress to seek professional assistance if necessary.
Solvency
According to research, legal protections for LGBTQ people have a considerable positive impact on the individuals themselves and their larger communities. LGBTQ people have better overall physical health and a lower propensity to report mental health conditions like anxiety, PTSD, dysthymia and sadness in states with safeguards (The Reality Flag). Women who identify as sexual minorities are more prone to convey satisfaction to their medical professionals and to disclose their sexual orientation to them. This finding implies that anti-discrimination laws can increase LGBTQ patients’ faith in the medical system and their access to care tailored to their sexual orientation or gender identity (Chang et al. 210). Moreover, numerous studies have shown that LGBTQ persons experience lower levels of internalized homophobia, higher levels of social support, and fewer negative messages in their contexts (United Nations 5). Evidence also points to a link between a decline in hate crimes and state prohibitions against LGBTQ job discrimination (Alasti and Bronson 67). It implies that opinions of LGBTQ people improve when governments prioritize the protection of these people.
Coming out as a means of expression enables a person to grow as a whole person, promotes greater empowerment, and facilitates the development of a positive self-image. Instead of having to conceal or lie about their identity, the person can communicate with others about who they are and what matters to them by coming out (“Human Rights Campaign”). Coming out helps a person stop living a double life, which can be very stressful and demeaning, and it relieves them of the worry of being “found out (“Answers to Your Questions “).” Finally, coming out makes it simpler to interact with other lesbian, gay, or bisexual people and fosters a sense of community.
Disadvantages
Coming out is a continuous personal and external process that occasionally involves suffering, misunderstanding, and difficulty. For various reasons, disclosing one’s sexual orientation and gender identity can be traumatic (Chang et al. 205). First, many individuals involved in coming out are unsure how others will respond. Secondly, helping others overcome ignorance, lessen discomfort, and improve empathy is complex (Jaffe 35). It might arouse negative emotions in the person coming out due to past prejudice or discrimination they may have encountered. However, these issues will be addressed through the KUP workshop where the individuals will be advocated for the significance of coming out. The Program will be reinstated to ensure that people will not undergo low self-esteem as the focus will be on the process’s benefits rather than the disadvantages.
Conclusion
Despite recent developments, LGBTQ individuals continue to face discrimination, harassment, and other workplace issues. It is necessary to address better job, health care, and public place discrimination through comprehensive legislation like the Equality Act and with focused resources, especially for this population. Additionally, establishing policies like state legislation and giving the LGBTQ people free space to express them can help lessen violence and discrimination. One can make a difference by reporting bias, mainly when using and receiving healthcare services.Hospitals that accept Medicaid funds are expected to have external nondiscriminatory hospital visiting policies, allowing same-sex partners and other family members to see loved ones undergoing treatment. Whether you identify as gay or straight, you may contribute to lessening homophobia, prejudice, and its detrimental impacts on the community’s well-being. Supporting a family member, friend, or coworker is one example of a modest action that can have a significant effect.
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