Understanding sexual orientation and homosexuality
Oct 29, 2008 · Sexual orientation refers to an enduring pattern of emotional, romantic, and/or sexual attractions to men, women, or both sexes.
A brief history of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender social …
Mar 16, 2023 · Most historians agree that there is evidence of homosexual activity and same-sex love, whether such relationships were accepted or persecuted, in every documented culture.
Sexual orientation and gender diversity
Sexual orientation is a component of identity that includes sexual and emotional attraction to another person and the behavior and/or social affiliation that may result from this attraction. Gender identity is …
LGBT Rights | Human Rights Watch
Nov 10, 2025 · Human Rights Watch works for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender peoples' rights, and with activists representing a multiplicity of identities and issues.
Openly Gay Imam Gunned Down in South Africa - Human Rights Watch
Feb 20, 2025 · On February 15, Muhsin Hendricks, an openly gay imam, Islamic scholar and LGBT rights activist was shot and killed in Gqeberha, South Africa as he was leaving to officiate an …
“Why Are You Gay?” -- From Viral Clip to State-Sanctioned Violence
Jul 14, 2025 · In 2012, a Ugandan TV host asked trans activist Pepe Julian Onziema a now-infamous question: “Why are you gay?” The clip went viral, spawning internet fodder around the world – but …
Human Rights Violations Against LGBTQ+ Communities in the United …
May 28, 2025 · During its 2020 Universal Periodic Review cycle, the United States of America (U.S.) received recommendations from Iceland, Belgium, France, and Malta regarding LGBTQ+ rights.
Budapest Pride 2025: A Record Crowd Stands Up for Democracy
Jun 30, 2025 · Budapest Pride was more than a celebration of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) rights; it was a clear and courageous stand for democracy, dignity, and the rule of law.
Russia: Rising Toll of LGBT ‘Extremism’ Designation
Jun 30, 2025 · Russian courts have issued 101 “extremism”-related convictions for allegedly participating in the “International LGBT Movement” or displaying its alleged symbols.
World Report 2025: United Arab Emirates | Human Rights Watch
Activists hold a portrait of UAE human rights activist Ahmed Mansoor during a protest in support of political prisoners at the COP29 United Nations climate change conference, in Baku, Azerbaijan ...