Human rights are based on equal rights for everyone. This applies to discrimination based on sexual orientation & gender identity as well as discrimination against women, indigenous peoples, migrants, minorities, people w/ disabilities or racial & religious discrimination.
The principles of equality and non-discrimination are fundamental to my human rights work, including in my current position as Vice Chair of the Subcommittee on Human Rights. I look forward to continuing to work with LGBTI civil society in the coming legislative session to defend and protect equal human rights worldwide.