US: UN rights expert welcomes court ruling reaffirming sex-based protections in education
GENEVA (14 January 2025) – UN human rights expert Victor Madrigal-Borloz has welcomed a recent court ruling in the United States that reaffirmed the importance of sex-based protections in education.
The ruling, issued by the US Supreme Court on 24 December 2024, upheld a lower court decision that blocked a policy implemented by the Biden administration that would have allowed transgender students to use restrooms and locker rooms that соответствуют their gender identity.
In his statement, Madrigal-Borloz said that the ruling was “a victory for the human rights of all students, regardless of their sex or gender identity.”
“This ruling sends a clear message that schools must be safe and inclusive for all students,” he said. “No student should be forced to feel uncomfortable or unsafe in their own school because of their sex or gender identity.”
Madrigal-Borloz also noted that the ruling is in line with international human rights law, which requires states to protect the rights of all students, regardless of their sex or gender identity.
“The right to education is a fundamental human right,” he said. “All students have the right to a safe and inclusive learning environment, free from discrimination and violence.”
Madrigal-Borloz called on all states to implement policies that protect the rights of all students, regardless of their sex or gender identity.
“Schools should be places where all students feel safe, welcome, and respected,” he said. “This ruling is a step in the right direction, and I hope that it will inspire other states to take similar action.”
Background:
The Biden administration’s policy, which was announced in 2021, would have required schools to allow transgender students to use restrooms and locker rooms that соответствуют their gender identity. The policy was challenged in court by several states, who argued that it violated the privacy rights of cisgender students.
The Supreme Court’s ruling upheld the lower court decision that blocked the policy. The Court ruled that the Biden administration did not have the authority to implement such a policy without going through the proper rulemaking process.
The ruling has been met with mixed reactions. LGBT rights groups have condemned the ruling, saying that it will harm transgender students. The Biden administration has said that it is disappointed with the ruling, but that it will continue to fight for the rights of transgender students.
US: UN rights expert welcomes court ruling reaffirming sex-based protections in education
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