“I Don’t Want to Change Myself”
Anti-LGBT Conversion Practices, Discrimination, and Violence in Malaysia

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.
Anti-LGBT Conversion Practices, Discrimination, and Violence in Malaysia
Create Legal Gender Recognition Procedure; Uphold Mexican and International Law
Biden Should Immediately Safeguard At-Risk Groups, Restore Asylum Access
Revoke Law Criminalizing Consensual Same-Sex Conduct
Criminalization, Conversion Practices Threaten Safety, Dignity
Heed Supreme Court Ruling; Create Legal Gender Recognition Procedure
Barbra Banda’s Fundamental Rights Violated
Caribbean Nations Should Repeal Laws Criminalizing Same-Sex Conduct
Immediately Annul Ban on Assembly; Protect LGBTI People from Attacks
Oklahoma Case Highlights Precarity of LGBT Parenthood
Respect Free Expression, Assembly; Stop Crackdown on LGBT Rights Activists