Sexual Orientation and Gender Diversity
Sexual orientation refers to an enduring pattern of emotional, romantic, and/or sexual attractions to men, women, or both sexes. Human Rights Watch researcher Oryem Nyeko explains how the law has fueled mob violence, extortion, and fear. My name is Simon Kaggwa Njala. A brief history of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender social
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. Hendricks came out publicly as a gay imam in and went on to establish a support network and later a mosque for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender LGBT and other marginalized Muslims. He dedicated his life to helping LGBT Muslims reconcile their sexual orientation and gender identity with their faith, amid backlash from other members of the Islamic faith. LGBT Rights
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 one’s self-identification as male, female, or an alternative gender. 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. 
Facts about “Conversion Therapy”
Increasing the understanding of gender identity, sexual orientation, lesbian and gay parenting, heterosexual bias and more through publications, policy statements, programs and other resources. 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. The same draconian legislation legalized the use of facial recognition technology to identify organizers and participants.
Budapest Pride 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
In , 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 behind. .
Understanding sexual orientation and homosexuality
Journal of Gay and Lesbian Mental Health, 15(3), 7Haldeman, D.C. (). Therapeutic antidotes: Helping gay and bisexual men recover from conversion therapy. Journal of Gay and Lesbian Psychotherapy, 5(3/4), 8Fjelstrom, J. (). Sexual orientation change efforts and the search for authenticity. .
Bullying Resources & Safe Schools for LGBT Students
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 interfaith marriage. .