UN grave fights for women and LGBTQI+ rights: a combative argument

UN grave fights for women and LGBTQI+ rights: a combative argument

gender justice in focus: discussions in the United Nations

The current arguments among the United Nations are increasingly about the rights of women and LGBTQI+ people. Some countries want to delete all references to the protection of these rights from UN documents. This development ensures violent debates and resistance.

Why are gender topics so controversial?

The abbreviation LGBTQI+ stands for lesbians, gays, bisexuals, transpetical, interlexible and queer people who do not classify themselves in the classic gender image. This broad term includes diversity and the fight against discrimination due to gender and sexual orientation.

global alliances and countermovements

The discussion in the UN Human Rights Council reflects the tensions that are surrounded by gender topics. Countries such as Pakistan, Egypt and some African states face resolutions with a gender cover. It seems as if they are defending themselves against western influences and colonial attitudes that are pushed for them.

The USA, the Vatican and Russia were identified as driving forces in the counter -movement. They are committed to measures that would enable better protection for LGBTQI+ people. These developments are in the context of a global shift of values and ideologies.

a global trend?

The discussions at the United Nations also reflect developments at the national level. In Germany there is also resistance to gender topics, which is mainly promoted by populist and conservative groups. This dynamic reflects the global trend towards nationalist and culturally shaped values, which is perceived by some as a distraction of pressing social issues.

It remains to be seen how the discussions and grave wars will develop in relation to gender justice in the United Nations and beyond.

- Nag