Nov 20, 2025 · LGBT Rights People around the world face violence and inequality—and sometimes torture, even execution—because of who they love, how they look, or who they are.

Mar 16, 2023 · The increasing expansion of a global LGBT rights movement suffered a setback during the 1980s, as the gay male community was decimated by the Aids epidemic, demands for …

Sexual orientation is a component of identity that includes sexual and emotional attraction to another person and the behavior and/or social affiliation that may result from this attraction. Gender identity is …

Jun 4, 2024 · Marking its 20th anniversary, the LGBT rights program at Human Rights Watch authored this collection of articles to present an exploration of the challenges LGBT people face globally. …

Oct 29, 2025 · A government proposal would pave the way to bring criminal charges against lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) people in Türkiye, one of the most alarming rollbacks of …

May 26, 2025 · LGBT people told Human Rights Watch they faced a range of physical attacks and online harassment because of their sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or their LGBT …

Oct 29, 2008 · Sexual orientation refers to an enduring pattern of emotional, romantic, and/or sexual attractions to men, women, or both sexes.

Jul 12, 2023 · In June, the Japanese Diet, the national legislature of Japan, passed its first-ever law on sexual orientation and gender identity. It seeks to “promote understanding” and avoid “unfair ...

Nov 11, 2025 · Adopting a “LGBT propaganda ban” would blatantly violate Kazakhstan’s international human rights commitments, including children’s rights to education, health, and information, the …

Jun 30, 2025 · Russian courts have issued 101 “extremism”-related convictions for allegedly participating in the “International LGBT Movement” or displaying its alleged symbols.