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  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. 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 …

  4. 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.

  5. “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 …

  6. 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 …

  7. 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.

  8. 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.

  9. World Report 2025: Honduras | Human Rights Watch

    Lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) people in Honduras continue to suffer high levels of violence and discrimination in all areas of life, forcing some to flee.

  10. Respondiendo a sus preguntas sobre orientación sexual y …

    Este folleto está diseñado para proveer información precisa para aquellos que quieren entender mejor la orientación sexual y el impacto del prejuicio y discriminación de aquellos que se identifican como …