LGBT Rights: Frequently Asked Questions Explains sexual orientation, gender identity and intersex identity, homophobia and transphobia, laws and rights on homosexuality, and a number of other basic issues. UN Free and Equal Campaign. For factsheets on International Human Rights Law and Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity, and information on other aspects of the rights on LGBTI people click here.
Love is a human right A short article arguing that everybody whatever their sexual orientation or gender should be treated equally. Amnesty International, 7 Apr 2015.
The Changing Landscape of Global LGBTQ+ Rights Although LGBTQ+ people in every region of the world face marginalization and repression, their human rights have steadily advanced. Council on Foreign Relations January 29, 2021
Equaldex is a collaborative LGBT knowledge base with data about the situation of LGBT people and their rights in countries around the world.
What you need to know about LGBT rights in 11 maps Maps that look at a range of issues relating to LGBT rights including the legality of homosexuality, same-sex marraige, the right to adopt children for same-sex couples, the right to serve in the military for LGBT people, the right to change gender, and laws against discrimination in areas such as housing and employment. World Economic Forum, 1 Mar 2017
LGBT Rights by Country 2022 (worldpopulationreview.com) "LGBTQ+ rights vary greatly between countries. In some countries, homosexuality is illegal, while in others it is legal but organizations and promotion of “nontraditional sexual relations” are illegal. "
LGBTQ+ worldwide - Statistics & Facts | Statista While in many countries sexual orientations other than heterosexual are acknowledged, accepted, and respected, in some other countries this is still an issue. Statista, Jun 21 2022
Views of Homosexuality Around the World | Pew Research Center The Global Divide on Homosexuality Persists, but increasing acceptance in many countries over past two decades, Pew Research Center, June 25 2020
The 10 Most LGBTQ Friendly Countries in the World (globalcitizensolutions.com) We have curated a list of the ten most LGBTQ friendly countries in the world. Global Citizen Solution,
LGBT Rights - Amnesty International Around the world, people are under attack for who they love, how they dress, and ultimately for who they are. Amnesty International
The Riddle In 76 countries it’s illegal to be gay, lesbian, bisexual or transgender. And in at least five, it can be punished by death. The UN is here to make it clear that LGBT rights are human rights. Together, we can build a world that is free and equal. UN Free & Equal.
Why We Fight The global movement for lesbian, gay, bi and trans (LGBT) equality encompasses millions of individuals, groups, organizations and campaigns all of whom are fighting for change in their own countries and communities.
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender and Intersex People A information sheet from the United Nations (Commissioner for Human Rights) mostly explaining the rights of LGBTI people in international law and in UN resolutions, and looking at the policies and laws in UN members states and discrimination against LGBTI people and violations of their rights.
How the world feels about LGBT people This article summarizes a recent report about attitudes to sexual and gender diversity around the world. Washington Post, 17 May 2016.
The Price of Exclusion Do you know how much discrimination really costs? Rates of poverty, homelessness, depression and suicide have been found to be far higher among lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people than in the general population. UN Free & Equal.
The Rights of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender People Explains the history of LGBT rights in the US, why equal rights for LGBT people is not special treatment and looks at some specific areas of LGBT rights. American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU).
LGBTI rights are human rights Amnesty International Canada