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April is Fair Housing Month. On April 11, 1968, President Lyndon B. Johnson signed the Fair Housing Act, a civil rights law that prohibits housing discrimination based on race, color, religion, gender, national origin, and disability. NAR goes further to include sex, familiar status, sexual orientation, and gender identity. #TARDEI #FairHousing #NARFairHousing #TucsonFairHousing #CivilRights

Woodhull has stood on the front lines at the intersection of sexual and human rights for more than 20 years. Sexual freedom is a fundamental human right, and our work will continue until every one of us has the right to control our own bodies.   Sexual freedom is the foundation of human dignity, equality, and civil liberties, enshrined in the U.S. Constitution and the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR).  Human sexuality is a natural, fundamental, and precious aspect of life that cannot be confined by prescription or legislation.  What are your thoughts on the importance of sexual freedom in upholding human rights? Share your views below!  #sexualfreedom #freeexpression #humanrights #equalrights #censorshipsucks #righttoprivacy #lgbtqrights

**PODCAST ALERT** CLG's newest podcast on Alberta's Controversial Transgender Policies, features 3 experts to help dismantle the myths and reveal the realities behind Alberta's 'parental rights' policies. We invite you to listen in and consider the legalities and the true effect on our community's future. #governmentofalberta #humanrights #legal #yyclawyers #law #constitutionallaw #canada LISTEN NOW: https://lnkd.in/eiit8jaA

As a former civil rights investigator, I have seen a myriad of ways that people both intentionally and unintentionally discriminate against others based on gender, race, sexual orientation, disability, and other protected class identifiers. Many people believe that such discrimination is in the past, but the truth is that it’s a prevalent issue across all aspects of our society, and it hampers our communities in reaching their full potential. That is why programs like certification through the MA Supplier Diversity Office are so important - it’s a leg up over the quagmire that is discrimination, putting us all back on equal footing. Reach out to me at jsharrow@baconwilson.com for any questions on navigating the process. #smallbusiness #businesslaw #businesslawyer #westernmass #entrepreneur #diversity #diversityinbusiness

Navigating School Policy: Ensuring Privacy in Locker Rooms FULL VIDEO: https://lnkd.in/d5Hc6-Py Follow us: https://lnkd.in/dgdVVveY https://lnkd.in/dS2CRBBN #cos #conventionofstates #conventionofstatesnow #titleix Explore the rights of teachers, students, and parents regarding gender privacy in school locker rooms. Learn how to uphold religious accommodations while respecting individual privacy rights. #SchoolPolicy #GenderPrivacy #LockerRoomRights #ReligiousAccommodations #TeacherRights #StudentPrivacy #ParentalInvolvement #LegalRights #PrivacyMatters #EducationPolicy

🚨Please mark your calendars and Save the Date to join us this coming *Wednesday* in Alexandria as we lift up the voices of #survivors and call out the need to strengthen laws and protections for them, while increasing funding to support #victims this #SexualAssaultAwarenessMonth ➡️ Speakers will be announced and topics include: ⚫️ Sexual Assault ⚫️ Sexual Harassment ⚫️ Defamation ⚫️ Title VII A federal civil rights law that prohibits employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex and national origin. ⚫️ Title IX A federal civil rights law that prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in education programs and activities. We’ll address the challenges victims face as a result of weak laws, lack of enforcement, high legal costs, and other barriers to bringing cases. It is unfortunate that perpetrators and institutions that enable them are often not held accountable and this behavior and rape culture are allowed to fester. We know there are not enough protections in place to make things easier for victims who ultimately suffer lifelong consequences. We hope you can make it to #liftourvoices #sexualassault #sexualharassment #defamation #consent #pain #mentalhealth #congress #title7 #title9 #civilrights #genderdiscrimination #genderequality #equality #gender #ERANow #ERAYes #EqualRightsAmendment #rape #rapeculture

We have written to Equality and Human Rights Commission with Transgendertrend calling for the EHRC to withdraw the recommendation that government & schools should collect data on children's sexual orientation and whether they are transexuals. The recommendation to collect data on these sensitive adult questions appears to have been made without any consideration of safeguarding and child-welfare implications, or understanding of child development or anti-bulling strategies. We recognise the protected characteristics can apply to children. But this does not justify routine classification in school. It is unacceptable for the EHRC to pass responsibility for considering whether its recommendation is compatible with safeguarding to the other bodies. We call on EHRC to 1. put recommendation under review 2. investigate and publish details of how it was developed 3. publish any safeguarding assessment undertaken, and revisit it 4. if safeguarding assessment inadequate, recall the recommendation. Read our letter here. https://lnkd.in/erq6z8Rh

In a Today's Family Lawyer article, Teertha Gupta KC and Ralph Marnham discuss challenges in UK Family Courts and schools surrounding transgender children. The article explores the Council of Europe's guidance, problems arising from delays in non-statutory school guidance, and the evolving legal landscape post-notable cases such as Bell v Tavistock 2021 and R (L) v HCC 2022. Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/e_UY2Cjn #FamilyLaw #TransgenderRights

Human Right Day concludes 16 Days of Activism, however the conversations are far from over. This year’s theme for Human Rights Day is Freedom, Equality and Justice for All. The Universal Declaration of Human Rights is now 75 years old and contains an agreed list of globally recognised rights that everyone has access to, regardless of age, gender, sex, or religion. Domestic, family, and sexual violence is a violation of the Declaration of Human Rights. Help us fight for change by keeping the conversations going with friends, family, and co-workers! #HumanRights #EndDV #HumanRightsDay2023 #16DaysOfActivism

On Human Rights Day, let's reaffirm our commitment to protecting and promoting the human rights of all people, regardless of race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, or any other factor. #HumanRightsDay #StandUp4HumanRights #HumanRightsForAll