The United Nations First Committee on the Rights of 2SLGBTQIA+ People
Committee Description
Following the growing Gay Rights movements across the globe during the second half of the 20th century, many states have chosen to implement laws that safeguard 2SLGBTQIA+ rights. Whilst the United Nations currently recognizes discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity, it has not yet taken the initiative to create a committee solely focused on queer rights. This committee will therefore be the first UN committee strictly addressing LGBTQ+ rights. With a focus on empowering social and legal self-advocacy, this committee will concentrate on uplifting local queer communities around the world.Taking into consideration member states’ diverse religious, ethnic, cultural, and socio-economic backgrounds, delegates will work together to promote and protect 2SLGBTQIA+ communities around the world.