LGBT Rights
Many LGBTQ rights in the United States have been established by the United States Supreme Court, which invalidated state laws banning protected class recognition based upon homosexuality, struck down sodomy laws nationwide, struck down Section 3 of the Defense of Marriage Act, made same-sex marriage legal nationwide, and prohibited employment. Hodges ruling legalized same-sex marriage nationwide. This project builds on a similar survey we conducted in among gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender adults and a series of focus groups that explored the experiences of transgender and nonbinary adults.
LGBTQ Americans
The legal landscape for LGBTQ people is constantly evolving. If you think you have been discriminated against and would like our assistance, please visit our Report LGBTQ and HIV Discrimination Page and we can help you figure out whether you are protected under federal or state laws. Navigating the landscape of LGBTQ laws can be complex, as they vary significantly by country, state, and locality. This guide provides a clear, authoritative overview of the legal rights, protections, and current challenges facing the LGBTQ community.
LGBTQ Rights
Welcome We are glad you found us. The Department of Health and Human Services’ Office for Civil Rights (OCR) understands that many people, family members, friends, and health care providers are facing fear and concerns about efforts by some state and local governments to prevent people from accessing health care and human services on the basis of their sexual orientation or gender identity. Living as a lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender or intersex LGBTI person can be life-threatening in a number of countries across the globe. Discrimination and violence against LGBTI people can come in many forms, from name-calling, bullying, harassment, and gender-based violence, to being denied a job or appropriate healthcare. 
Understanding LGBTQ Laws
The Fight for Equality: Past, Present, and Future of LGBTQ+ Rights Each June, as rainbow flags fly and communities come together in celebration, Pride Month serves as both a joyful tribute to love and identity—and a solemn reminder of the ongoing struggle for equality. 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.
LGBT Rights
The gay rights movement is a civil rights movement that advocates equal rights for LGBTQ persons—that is, for lesbians, gays, bisexuals, transgender persons, and queer persons—and calls for an end to discrimination against LGBTQ persons in employment, credit, housing, public accommodations, and other areas of life. . LGBT+ Rights
Human Rights Watch works for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender peoples' rights, and with activists representing a multiplicity of identities and issues. . The Fight for Equality
For example, our research on the rights of intersex people was one of the first of its kind from a human rights perspective and strongly influenced new laws in Denmark, Finland, Greece and Norway. Amnesty also helps activists around the world by producing resources on various issues that affect LGBTI people. . LGBTQ rights in the United States
How lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer adults view the impact of Obergefell and social acceptance for LGBTQ people more broadly 10 years after the Supreme Court decision legalizing same-sex marriage. .