Protection of LGBT+ People in Times of Armed Conlict

Haridian BOLAŇOS FRASQUET

Master's thesis

Protection of LGBT+ people in times of armed conflict

Abstract:

Some groups, such as women and children, have been the subject of international discussion and even have regulations specifically mentioning them. The LGTB+ collective suffers serious human rights violations even in times of peace. Although there have been advances at both the national and international level, these attacks can be increased during the course of an armed conflict. In addition, the impact of the conflict on this group is more specific as they are constantly targeted for discrimination and have special needs. To date, few studies specialise in them exclusively. This thesis examines which rules and procedures of international law can be applied in the context of an armed conflict in order to protect persons belonging to this group, including not only humanitarian law, but also human rights and international criminal law rules. It will be deduced whether there is a specific procedure or rule for this group and, in the absence of such a specific rule, whether it is considered necessary.

Abstract:

Some groups, such as women and children, have been the subject of international discussion and even have regulations specifically mentioning them. The LGTB+ collective suffers serious human rights violations even in times of peace. Although there have been advances at both the national and international level, these attacks can be increased during the course of an armed conflict. In addition, the impact of the conflict on this group is more specific as they are constantly targeted for discrimination and have special needs. To date, few studies specialise in them exclusively. This thesis examines which rules and procedures of international law can be applied in the context of an armed conflict in order to protect persons belonging to this group, including not only humanitarian law, but also human rights and international criminal law rules. It will be deduced whether there is a specific procedure or rule for this group and, in the absence of such a specific rule, whether it is considered necessary.

Keywords

LGTB+ people, armed conflict, protection, international law

Language used: English

Date on which the thesis was submitted / produced: 8. 4. 2021

Thesis defence

• Supervisor: JUDr. Martin Faix, Ph.D.

Palacký University Olomouc

Faculty of Law

Master programme / field:
International and European Law / International and European Law