“The acceptance of difference celebrates diversity. The affirmation of individual dignity offers respect to the whole of society . . . The State that embraces difference, dignity and equality does not encourage citizens without a sense of good or evil but rather creates a strong society built on tolerant relationships with a healthy regard for the rule of law.” Dhirendra Nadan and another v. State, High Court of Fiji, HAA 85 & 86 Of 2005 “All human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights.” Article 1, Universal Declaration of Human Rights “Each State Party . . . undertakes to respect and ensure to all individuals the rights recognised in the present Covenant . . . without distinction.” Article 1, UDHR, Article 2, ICCPR, Article 2, ICESCR “Each person’s self-defined sexual orientation and gender identity is integral to their personality and is one of the most basic aspects of self-determination, dignity and freedom.” Principle 3, Yogyakarta Principles on the Application of International Human Rights Law in relation to Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity ACJ Report: Human Rights, Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity 3

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