Jain, A. (2025). LGBTQ+ Rights in Law: progress, challenges, and future directions. International Journal for Multidisciplinary Research, 7(1). https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2025.v07i01.35802
Abstract:
This study looks at the progress, challenges, and future directions of LGBTQ+ rights in law. It reviews historical discrimination, landmark legal milestones, and the role of advocacy organizations like the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) and ILGA World in driving reforms. The research will use a mixed-methods approach, combining surveys and analysis of primary and secondary data. The paper outlines some of the key findings, which include disparities in the world regarding LGBTQ+ rights, persistence in cultural resistance, and the gap in enforcing protection, including legal progress like marriage equality and anti-discrimination laws. It also suggests recommendations on building stronger legal frameworks, cultural barriers, and international collaboration that can make the world equal and inclusive for all the LGBTQ+ people. This research contributes to the greater conversation on how to achieve universal human rights by identifying problems that persist and proposing solutions that are actionable.