“All This Terror Because of a Photo”
Digital Targeting and Its Offline Consequences for LGBT People in the Middle East and North Africa
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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“This Is Why We Became Activists”
Violence Against Lesbian, Bisexual, and Queer Women and Non-Binary People
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Poland: Rule of Law Erosion Harms Women, LGBT People
EU Action Needed to End Undermining of Institutions that Protect Rights
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“I Don’t Want to Change Myself”
Anti-LGBT Conversion Practices, Discrimination, and Violence in Malaysia
News
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Sex Testing Rules Harm Women Athletes
Regulations Used for Surveillance Based on Stereotypes, Not Science
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Ugandan Parliament Passes Extreme Anti-LGBT Bill
President Should Reject Bill, Stop Systemic Oppression
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G7 Letter Highlights Japan’s LGBT Rights Gaps
Ambassadors Call on the Prime Minister to Take Domestic Action
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FIFA Reverses Saudi Sponsorship of Women’s World Cup
Victory for Players Promoting Women’s and LGBT Rights in Sport
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Uganda: New Anti-Gay Bill Further Threatens Rights
Follows Broader Crackdown on LGBT-Rights Groups, Civil Society in General
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Uganda’s Parliament Threatens to Criminalize Homosexuality
Protect, Don’t Punish Vulnerable Minorities
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Russia: Man ‘Disappeared,’ Apparently for His Sexual Orientation
Chechen Authorities Should Immediately Free Idris Arsamikov
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El Salvador Fails to Meet Deadline for Trans Rights Ruling
Legislative Assembly Should Urgently Create Gender Recognition Procedure
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South Korea Court Recognizes Equal Benefits for Same-Sex Couple
Ruling Finds Discrimination Based on Sexual Orientation
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Middle East, North Africa: Digital Targeting of LGBT People
Arbitrary Arrests, Torture Follow Online Abuses, Illegal Phone Searches
