In recent years there has seen increasing support for LGBT+ rights, both domestically and internationally. Since the establishment of the Yogyakarta Principles in 2006, LGBT+ rights have clearly gained momentum. However, progress has been uneven. The status of LGBT+ rights remains controversial. They have often been undermined and overlooked. Following the 10-year anniversary of the Principles, many states are yet to incorporate LGBT+ rights into their laws and give effect to them in practice. The HRLC's 18th Annual Student Human Rights Conference provides an excellent opportunity to explore the successes of LGBT+ rights whilst recognising the barriers and discussing future reforms.
The Conference will explore the advancements made in the application of human rights law for LGBT+ people and will critically examine the progress that must be made to ensure that all people are 'free and equal'. Keynote speakers will present their insights into LGBT+ rights from a variety of perspectives.
Contributions will also be made by student panellists. The Conference Committee encourages the submission of papers from post-graduate students in any discipline on any of the themes outlined in the Call for Papers (PDF). Papers can be submitted using the Abstract Application Form (Word). The deadline for submissions is Friday 6 January 2017.
Authors of selected papers will be offered the opportunity to discuss their work in panels which will take place as part of the conference, alongside leading practitioners and academics working in the field. Applications are open to university students in any discipline who are enrolled at a recognised university. Papers and presentations should be in English.
If you have any queries, please do not hesitate to contact the Student Conference Committee on humanrightsconference@nottingham.ac.uk
Posted on Tuesday 22nd November 2016