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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Rwanda: Round Ups-Linked to Commonwealth Meeting
Detention, Ill-Treatment of Poor, Gay, and Transgender People
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News
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Germany: Include Trans People in Coalition Agreement
Existing Gender Recognition Procedure Violates Human Rights
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Australia Moves Closer to Ending Harmful Intersex Surgeries
Rights Body Urges End to Early ‘Normalizing’ Interventions on Children
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India’s Medical Curriculum Gets LGBTI Update
Removing Discriminatory Portrayals a Step Toward Rights-Respecting Care
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Trans Man Fights Japan’s Sterilization Requirement
Revise Regressive Law Compelling Irreversible Surgery
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Hungary’s Path Puts Everyone’s Rights in Danger
The ostensible assault on LGBT+ rights in Hungary, Poland and Russia has a very big target—anyone who signs up to universal norms.
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Rwanda: Round Ups-Linked to Commonwealth Meeting
Detention, Ill-Treatment of Poor, Gay, and Transgender People
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Updated Submission to the Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women
Review of the Combined State Party Report for Indonesia - 80th Session, September 2021
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Once Bullied, LGBT South Koreans Advocate for Inclusion
Former Students Share Their Stories to Press for Change
