"As of June 2023, 35 countries recognize same-sex marriage."
Understanding the intersection of migrant rights and LGBTQIA issues, exploring how they are connected and impact each other.
Intersectionality: The concept of understanding how different forms of oppression intersect and affect each other, such as racism, sexism, homophobia, and ableism.
Allyship: The act of supporting and advocating for marginalized groups, even if you do not directly belong to the group.
Queer theory: A field of study that explores the social construction of gender and sexual identity.
Gender identity and expression: Understanding the difference between biological sex and gender identity, as well as the ways in which individuals express themselves through their gender identity.
Homophobia and transphobia: Examining the ways in which these prejudices manifest in society and advocating for the rights of LGBTQIA individuals.
Immigration reform: Advocating for fair and just policies and treatment of migrants.
Ableism: Understanding and confronting the ways in which individuals with disabilities are stigmatized and advocating for their rights and equal treatment in society.
Racism and xenophobia: Examining the ways in which these prejudices manifest in society and advocating for the rights of individuals from marginalized racial and ethnic groups.
Sex work decriminalization: Advocating for the decriminalization of consensual adult sex work to protect the rights and safety of sex workers.
Healthcare disparities: Examining the ways in which marginalized groups may face disparities in accessing quality healthcare and advocating for their rights to equitable care.
Political advocacy and activism: Learning about different forms of advocacy and activism, including lobbying, protesting, and community organizing, and how to use these skills to effect change in society.
Grassroots organizing: This type of activism involves creating alliances and building networks among communities to promote rights and fight against discrimination. The focus is on the local level, connecting with people on the ground and bringing about change from the bottom up.
Advocacy: Advocacy seeks to influence policy-making, legislation, and public opinion to bring about systemic change. Activists work to influence politicians and policymakers to support anti-discrimination laws and policies.
Legal support and representation: This form of activism involves providing support and legal representation for migrants and LGBTQIA+ individuals who have been discriminated against or who have violated migrant laws.
Educational campaigns: This type of activism focuses on educating the public on issues related to migrants and LGBTQIA+ individuals. Activists aim to raise awareness about discrimination and prejudice by providing educational resources, such as workshops, seminars, and training sessions.
Community building: This form of activism centers around creating safe spaces for marginalized communities. The focus is on building supportive communities, where individuals can gather and share their experiences, and find strength in their identities.
Direct action: This type of activism involves taking direct action to challenge barriers, such as through public demonstrations, rallies, and civil disobedience. Activists seek to create visible protests that raise awareness of discriminatory practices and push for changes.
Social media campaigning: Social media campaigning involves using social media platforms to raise awareness about the discrimination faced by LGBTQIA+ and migrant communities. Activists aim to create a social media presence that amplifies their message and reaches a wider audience.
Research and data analysis: This type of activism focuses on conducting research and data analysis on issues related to migrant and LGBTQIA+ discrimination. Activists aim to gather data that supports policy-making and advocacy efforts.
"Iran and Afghanistan are believed to impose the death penalty on consensual same-sex sexual acts."
"LGBT people face extrajudicial killings in the Russian region of Chechnya."
"Sudan rescinded its unenforced death penalty for anal sex (hetero- or homosexual) in 2020."
"Fifteen countries have stoning on the books as a penalty for adultery."
"This is enforced by the legal authorities in Iran and Nigeria (in the northern third of the country)."
"In 2011, the United Nations Human Rights Council passed its first resolution recognizing LGBT rights."
"The report documented violations of the rights of LGBT people, including hate crimes, criminalization of homosexual activity, and discrimination."
"The United Nations urged all countries which had not yet done so to enact laws protecting basic LGBT rights."
"A 2022 study found that LGBT rights were correlated with less HIV/AIDS incidence among gay and bisexual men independently of risky sexual behavior."
"The Nordics, Uruguay, Canada, the Netherlands, Spain, the United Kingdom, and the United States are ranked among the best for LGBT rights."
"Yemen, Brunei, Afghanistan, Somalia, Mauritania, Palestine, and Iran are ranked among the worst."