Local Policies for the Protection and Empowerment of LGBTI+ People: Toward the Practical Implementation of Anti-Discrimination Standards
Local communities play a crucial role in protecting and empowering LGBTI+ rights, particularly when politicians, institutions, and civil society organizations jointly use their mandates, resources, and expertise. The most effective approach combines local policymaking, functional protection mechanisms, partnerships with LGBTI+ organizations, and active political support. The Tuzla Open Center (hereinafter: TOC), a non-governmental organization working on LGBTI+ rights in Tuzla Canton and...
