Article 1 – The right to equality, to equal protection before the law and to be free from discrimination based on sex, sexuality or gender. All human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights and shall enjoy equal protection before the law against any discrimination based on their sex, sexuality or gender.

Article 2 – The right to participation for all, regardless of sex, sexuality or gender Everyone has the right to an environment in which he or she can actively, freely and meaningfully contribute to and participate in the civil, economic, social, cultural and political dimensions of human life, at local, national and international levels. This contribution and participation promote the fulfilment of human rights and fundamental freedoms.

Article 3 – The right to life, liberty, security of person and bodily integrity Everyone has the right to life, liberty and freedom from torture and cruel, inhuman and degrading treatment in all circumstances and in particular on the grounds of sex, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, actual or perceived sexual history and/or behaviour and HIV/AIDS status. Everyone also has the right to exercise their sexuality without being subjected to any form of violence or coercion.

Article 4 – The right to privacy Everyone has the right to be free from arbitrary interference with his or her privacy, family, home, documents or correspondence. Everyone has the right to respect for his or her private life, which is essential to the exercise of sexual autonomy.

Article 5 – The right to autonomy and recognition before the law Everyone has the right to recognition before the law and to sexual freedom. This includes the opportunity for everyone to exercise control over matters related to his or her sexuality, to decide freely on matters related to his or her sexuality, to choose sexual partners, and to pursue his or her full sexual potential and enjoyment, in a non-discriminatory context and with full regard for the rights of others and the evolving capacities of the child.

Article 6 – The right to freedom of thought, opinion and expression; and the right to freedom of association Everyone has the right to exercise his or her freedom of thought, opinion and expression regarding sexuality, sexual orientation, gender identity and sexual rights, without arbitrary interference or limitations based on cultural beliefs or the prevailing political ideology, or on discriminatory notions of public policy, public morality, public health or public security.

Article 7 – The right to health and to benefit from advances in science Everyone has the right to the enjoyment of the highest attainable standard of physical and mental health, including the determinants of health, and access to sexual health care for the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of any sexual problems or conditions.

Article 8 – The right to education and information Everyone, without any discrimination, has the right to the education and information necessary and useful for the exercise of his citizenship in the private, public and political spheres.

Article 9 – The right to choose whether or not to marry, to found and plan a family and to decide whether, when and how to have children Everyone has the right to choose whether or not to marry, to found or not to found a family, to decide whether or not to have children, to decide freely and responsibly the number of his or her children and the spacing of birth, and to do so in an environment in which laws and policies recognize the diversity of family forms, including those not defined by descent or marriage.

Article 10 – Liability and redress Everyone has the right to effective, adequate, accessible and appropriate educational, legislative, judicial and other measures and remedies to ensure and hold accountable those who have a duty to uphold sexual rights. This includes the ability to monitor the implementation of sexual rights and access to full redress through restitution, compensation, rehabilitation, satisfaction, guarantees of non-repetition and any other means.

Sources : IPPF.