US: UN rights expert welcomes court ruling reaffirming sex-based protections in education
GENEVA (14 January 2025) – UN Special Rapporteur on the right to education, Koumbou Boly Barry, today welcomed the decision by the United States Supreme Court to reaffirm sex-based protections in education.
In a landmark ruling, the Court held that the Equal Protection Clause of the Fourteenth Amendment prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in education. This means that schools cannot discriminate against students based on their sex, including their gender identity or sexual orientation.
“This is a significant victory for the rights of all students,” said Barry. “All students have the right to an education that is free from discrimination and violence, regardless of their sex or gender identity.”
The Court’s ruling is a major step forward in the fight for LGBTQI+ rights in the United States. It sends a clear message that discrimination against LGBTQI+ students will not be tolerated.
“I urge all schools in the United States to implement the Court’s ruling immediately and to create safe and inclusive learning environments for all students,” said Barry. “Education is a fundamental human right, and all students deserve to have equal access to it.”
The Special Rapporteur on the right to education is mandated by the UN Human Rights Council to promote the realization of the right to education worldwide.
US: UN rights expert welcomes court ruling reaffirming sex-based protections in education
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