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Book SynopsisAn in-depth look at the global movement to curtail LGBTI rightsand how the LGBTI movement responds to it
In the past three decades, remarkable progress has been made in numerous countries for the rights of individuals marginalized due to their sexual orientation and gender identity. The advancements in LGBTI rights can largely be attributed to the tireless efforts of the transnational LGBTI-rights movement, forward-thinking governments in pioneering nations, and the evolving human rights frameworks of international organizations. However, this journey towards equality has been met with formidable opposition. An increasingly interconnected and globally networked resistance, backed by religious-nationalist elements and conservative governments, has emerged to challenge LGBTI and women''s rights, even seeking to reinterpret and co-opt international human rights law.
In The Global Fight Against LGBTI Rights, authors Phillip M. Ayoub and Kristina Stoeckl investiga
