Sexual rights

ARTICLE 1: THE RIGHT TO EQUALITY, EQUAL PROTECTION OF THE LAW AND FREEDOM FROM ALL FORMS OF DISCRIMINATION BASED ON SEXSex is an intimate activity between two or more people who share physical closeness. Sex can be practiced in different ways, depending on the preferences and desires of the people involved. The only rule that always applies: sex without mut..., SEXUALITY OR GENDERIn English, there is a difference between 'sex', the biological sex, and 'gender', the social sex. Gender is a term that describes how a society associates certain characteristics and behaviors with men and women. Sometimes there are certai...

Everyone has the right to equality, equal protection under the law. This means that no one may be discriminated againstDiscrimination refers to the disadvantaging or exclusion of people based on certain characteristics, such as age, gender, skin color, sexual orientation, religion or disability. Discrimination can take place on many levels, such as in the w... or treated badly on the basis of gender (female, male, inter*If a person cannot be clearly assigned to the norms of a female or male gender biologically. This can be the case for genetic, anatomical or hormonal reasons - genetic = due to their sex chromosomes - anatomical = due to their sex organs - ...), sexuality (sexual and/or romantic orientationRomantic orientation expresses which gender/sexes a person can fall in love with.) or gender (gender identityrefers to a person's inner certainty about which gender they have and are, i.e. which gender or genders they identify with. There are different gender identities: male, female, non-binary, agender, genderfluid, bigender, transgender, etc.). Everyone has the same opportunities, possibilities and obligations in life. Example: equal pay, freedom, healthcare costs.

ARTICLE 2: THE RIGHT TO PARTICIPATION IRRESPECTIVE OF SEX, SEXUALITY OR GENDER

This means that everyone has the right to participate and must not be excluded because of gender, who the person is sexually or romantically attracted to or what identity that person has.

ARTICLE 3: THE RIGHTS TO LIFE, LIBERTY, SECURITY OF PERSON AND PHYSICAL INTEGRITY

You alone decide about your body and what happens to it. Example: Nobody has the right to do anything with your body without your consent (touching, assault, violenceViolence is when someone deliberately hurts or damages someone else. There are different types of violence, for example physical violence, verbal violence, psychological or structural violence. Violence is never okay. Violence can also be u...). This also applies to circumcisionThe term circumcision refers to the complete or partial removal of the foreskin of the penis (also known as circumcision). It can be performed for traditional/religious reasons (e.g. by Jews or Muslims), but also for hygienic, aesthetic or ... (genitalThis is the medical term for sexual organs. This refers to both the internal and external sexual organs. The external genitalia penis, scrotum and testicles are referred to as male genitalia. The vulva is referred to as the female genitalia... surgery) and forced or child marriageRefers to the moment at which a marriage is entered into. In Switzerland, anyone over the age of 18 can marry without the consent of their parents. Marriage can be entered into between two people regardless of gender.. Your consent is always required. You must be capable of judgment (you know exactly what it is about and what the consequences of this action are for you or the other person).

ARTICLE 4: THE RIGHT TO PRIVACY

All people have the right to privacy. Example: IntimateIntimacy is the feeling of closeness and familiarity that comes from spending time with someone. It can refer to many types of relationships, including romantic, sexual and platonic relationships. It can refer to physical closeness, emotion... and personal things, such as development, masturbationForeign word for masturbation or masturbate. or sexuality do not have to be shared with everyone. You also have the right to shower or change your clothes at home without anyone watching you. You have privacy rights in a relationshipA relationship is a deep, close connection between two or more people. Relationships can be romantic, platonic, sexual or familial and can take various forms, such as couple relationships, friendships or parent-child relationships. Maintain..., which means you don't have to give the other person the login for your cell phone or share your location.

ARTICLE 5: THE RIGHT TO PERSONAL SELF-DETERMINATION AND RECOGNITION BEFORE THE LAW

Everyone has the right to live their chosen sexuality in a self-determined and equal way, or not to live it. Example: You may chooseyour sexual partner freely and without the consent of your parents and live your sexuality with pleasure and without coercion or discrimination, or you may choose not to have sex. You have the right to masturbationMasturbation refers to the stimulation (stroking, rubbing, caressing) of one's own genitals to give pleasure. In colloquial language, men also talk about "wanking" or "jerking off". Everyone can decide for themselves whether they enjoy it o....

ARTICLE 6: THE RIGHT TO FREEDOM OF THOUGHT AND EXPRESSION

All people have the right to freedom of thought and expression, which includes exploring sexuality, developing dreams and fantasies and being free from fear, shame and guilt. The rights of others must always be respected. Example: You can go to a women's strike and freely express your opinion on women's rights or you can go to PrideChristopher Street Day (CSD) is an annual celebration that takes place in many cities around the world in support and visibility of LGBTQ+ communities. CSD is usually celebrated in June or July and includes parades, rallies, cultural events... and stand up for the rights of LGBT+ people.

ARTICLE 7: THE RIGHT TO HEALTH

The right to health means, among other things, access to sexual health care, including prevention, diagnosis and treatment of all sexual infectionsHaving an infection or being infected means that you have contracted a pathogen. This can be a flu, herpes or HI virus, for example. and problems. Example: You and all people have the right to have protected sexual intercourseIt is a technical term for "having sex" and specifically means when a penis penetrates a vagina or a vagina receives a penis. It refers to a sexual encounter between two or more people. In colloquial language, there are various expressions ... to prevent unwanted pregnancyPregnancy is the time between the fusion of sperm and egg and the birth of the baby, which normally lasts around 9 months. The first sign of pregnancy is the absence of menstrual bleeding, which would otherwise occur regularly. and/or sexually transmitted infectionsThere are some infections that you can only or mainly contract if you have sex with someone who is infected with them. These can be bacteria, viruses, fungi or parasites. Not all STIs can be transmitted in the same way. Take a look at our o..., including HIVHIV stands for "Human Immunodeficiency Virus", which means "human immunodeficiency virus". HIV is a virus that weakens the immune system and can lead to AIDS. You can contract HIV by having unprotected sex, getting blood from someone with H.../AIDS. You may also seek counseling or treatment without the consent of your parents

ARTICLE 8: THE RIGHT TO EDUCATION AND INFORMATION

This includes the fact that all people have a right to holistic sexual educationAlso known as sex education, it involves dealing with sexuality at school. Sex education is one of the central concerns of sex education, which deals with topics such as sexuality, reproductive health and relationships. It aims to educate y... and information. Example: Schools are obliged to teach you about sexuality in understandable language. There are also Specialist centres for sexual health that will be happy to advise you.

ARTICLE 9: THE RIGHT TO MARRIAGE AND FAMILY AND SELF-DETERMINATION IN PROCREATIONProcreation refers to the fusion of egg and sperm, resulting in pregnancy and a child.

All people have the right to decide for or against marriage and also for or against starting and planning a family. Example: If a person with a uterusObsolete word for uterus becomes pregnant unintentionally, they have the right to have an abortionAbortion refers to the premature termination of a pregnancy. This procedure can be carried out in Switzerland during the first twelve weeks after the start of the last period. After this period of 12 weeks, abortion is only legally possible... or choose to give birthAnother word for the birth of a child.. There is also the right to contraceptionDamit ist die Verhinderung, resp. Verhütung einer Schwangerschaft gemeint. Dazu stehen viele verschiedene Methoden und Verhütungsmittel zu Verfügung. Die meisten stehen aber leider nur Menschen zur Verfügung, die auch schwanger werden k... or emergency contraceptionAnother term for the morning-after pill. (morning-after pillAnother term for the morning-after pill.).

ARTICLE 10: THE RIGHT TO ACCOUNTABILITY AND COMPENSATION

You will have access to remedies for violations and to full redress through restitution, compensation, rehabilitation, satisfactionSatisfaction is the feeling of well-being and contentment that is achieved through sexual activities or fantasies. It can be achieved through masturbation, intercourse or other sexual practices. Sexual satisfaction can also be experienced t..., guarantee of non-repetition and all other means. So that what has happened to you is made good as adequately as possible.