Amnesty International Recognises LGBTQ+ Prisoners of Conscience
After years of persistent lobbying by ILGA and allied organisations, Amnesty International voted at its assembly in Yokohama, Japan to adopt people imprisoned solely for their sexual orientation as prisoners of conscience. This was a major breakthrough in having LGBTQ+ rights formally recognised within the mainstream international human rights framework, extending Amnesty's advocacy and casework to individuals jailed for consensual same-sex relationships.
Impact & Significance
Amnesty International's recognition brought LGBTQ+ rights into the mainstream human rights discourse, providing concrete protections and global visibility for individuals imprisoned for their sexuality.
Reference Record
- Date
- 1991
- Era
- 1990-1999
- Sources
- 1
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