"As of June 2023, 35 countries recognize same-sex marriage."
The struggle for legal and social recognition and protection of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and other gender and sexual minorities.
LGBT+ terminology: Understanding the meaning and use of terms such as gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, and more.
Gender identity: Exploring the concept of gender and how it relates to one's personal sense of self.
Transgender rights: Understanding the struggles of transgender individuals and advocating for their rights.
Homophobia and transphobia: Identifying and confronting instances of discrimination or prejudice against LGBT+ individuals.
The Stonewall Riots: Learning about the pivotal event in LGBT+ history that sparked the modern LGBT+ rights movement.
LGBT+ representation in media: Examining the portrayal of LGBT+ individuals in various forms of media and the impact it has on societal attitudes towards them.
Marriage equality: Advocating for the right of same-sex couples to marry and have their marriages recognized legally.
Conversion therapy: Understanding the dangers and harm caused by the widely-discredited practice of trying to change someone's sexual orientation or gender identity.
Intersex rights: Advocating for the rights and dignity of individuals born with intersex traits.
Intersectionality: Recognizing the complex and intersecting identities of LGBT+ individuals and how it affects their experiences and struggles.
LGBT+ health disparities: Examining the disparities in healthcare faced by LGBT+ individuals and advocating for equal access and treatment.
LGBT+ youth: Understanding the unique challenges faced by LGBT+ youth and advocating for their rights and well-being.
LGBT+ community: Exploring the rich history and culture of the LGBT+ community and advocating for its rights and recognition.
LGBT+ refugees and asylum seekers: Advocating for the rights and protection of LGBT+ individuals seeking refuge from persecution in their home countries.
Employee non-discrimination: Advocating for laws and policies prohibiting workplace discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity.
Marriage Equality: This is the right of all individuals, regardless of their sexual orientation or gender identity, to marry and enjoy the same legal benefits.
Employment Discrimination: LGBTQ+ people should be free from discrimination while seeking employment or while at a job.
Hate Crime: LGBTQ+ individuals should be protected from hate crimes.
Bullying Protection: All individuals, regardless of their gender identity or sexual orientation, should have a safe learning environment free from bullying.
Adoption Rights: Same-sex couples have the right to adopt children just like heterosexual couples.
Housing Discrimination: Housing providers should not discriminate against LGBTQ+ individuals.
Transgender Rights: Transgender people deserve the right to live their lives without fear of violence or discrimination.
Military Inclusion: All individuals, regardless of their sexual orientation or gender identity, should be allowed to serve in the military.
Health Equity: All individuals, regardless of their gender identity or sexual orientation, have the right to be treated with dignity and respect in the healthcare system.
Legal Recognition: LGBTQ+ people should be recognized as equal under the law in all areas.
"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."