ArentFox Schiff and Vance Center Launch Comprehensive Guide on LGBTQ Rights in Venezuela

ArentFox Schiff and the Cyrus R. Vance Center for International Justice are proud to announce the publication of the “Guide on International & Regional Standards for LGBTQ Rights Applicable to Venezuela,” which aims to empower activists, guide policymakers, and support LGBTQ rights.

The AFS team includes Hunter T. Carter, Maya S. Cohen, Mario A. Torrico, Helenka B. Mietka, and Gamin Kim. You can download the guide here.

The guide, organized into four sections, offers a comprehensive understanding of LGBTQ rights in Venezuela and identifies opportunities for human rights advocacy. The sections include:

  • Section I: Provides an overview of the legal status of LGBTQ rights in Venezuela, highlighting challenges and progress.
  • Section II: Examines relevant international legal instruments that Venezuela has ratified or is considering for future ratification to protect LGBTQ rights.
  • Section III: Explains the international human rights mechanisms to protect LGBTQ rights in Venezuela.
  • Section IV: Outlines actions that Venezuela should take to protect LGBTQ persons in the future.

With countries like Venezuela facing challenges and potential avenues for safeguarding these rights, the guide aims to foster a more inclusive society where LGBTQ individuals are fully recognized and protected.

ArentFox Schiff maintains a strong commitment to supporting individuals and organizations needing access to thoughtful and effective legal services, viewing it as an integral part of our legal practice. Our pro bono work encompasses a wide range of issues, including human rights, civil liberties, housing insecurity, and racial injustice. The firm dedicates substantial resources to these efforts, with its attorneys contributing thousands of pro bono hours annually to support those in need and uphold justice. Learn more information about our pro bono and diversity initiatives.

The Vance Center engages lawyers across borders to support civil society and an ethically active legal profession. It is a unique collaboration of international lawyers that brings together leading law firms and other partners worldwide to pioneer international justice initiatives and provide pro bono legal representation to social justice non-governmental organizations, catalyzing public interest innovation.

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