"Punishing these incidents could infringe upon the right to equality, the dignity and value as human and the right to pursue happiness"
U.S. among 39 member countries
Country's Human Rights Commission has threatened legal action against Steve Hofmeyr
African country decriminalized homosexuality in 2021
Scott Morrison noted position ahead of May 21 general election
Case underscores violence against LGBTQ people
Several victims found tied up
National Academy of Legal Studies and Research made announcement on March 26
Iranti made announcement on Transgender Day of Visibility
UNAIDS applauded move in spite of NGO questions