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. Sexual orientation and gender identity are integral aspects of our selves and should never lead to discrimination or abuse. Human Rights Watch works for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender peoples' rights, and with activists representing a multiplicity of identities and issues. We document and expose abuses based on sexual orientation and gender identity worldwide, including torture, killing and executions, arrests under unjust laws, unequal treatment, censorship, medical abuses, discrimination in health and jobs and housing, domestic violence, abuses against children, and denial of family rights and recognition. We advocate for laws and policies that will protect everyone’s dignity. We work for a world where all people can enjoy their rights fully.
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Afghanistan
Letter to the Indian Foreign Minister on Human Rights Crisis in AfghanistanSeptember 13, 2021
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Poland: Escalating Threats to Women Activists
Investigate, Protect Rights Defenders, End Hateful Rhetoric
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South Korea: LGBT Students Face Bullying, Discrimination
Isolation and Lack of Support Put Young People at Risk
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Once Bullied, LGBT South Koreans Advocate for Inclusion
Former Students Share Their Stories to Press for Change
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Protest Demands End to Harmful Surgeries on Intersex Children
Hospital Should Halt Medically Unnecessary Surgeries
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Video Captures Vicious Transphobic Attack in Cameroon
Repeal Anti-Homosexuality Law, Protect LGBT People
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Homophobic Ghanaian ‘Family Values’ Bill is Odious and Beggars Belief
Russia, Nigeria, Uganda and Hungary have all passed odious laws in recent years that discriminate against lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people. Ghana’s proposed legislation takes bad parts from all of these and adds some.
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Uzbekistan: Forced Anal Testing in Homosexuality Prosecutions
President Should Immediately Prohibit Torturous Exams
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"Clean the Streets of Faggots"
Digital Targeting of LGBT People by Middle East/North Africa Governments
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