LGBT Rights | Human Rights Watch
Oct 22, 2025 · Human Rights Watch works for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender peoples' rights, and with activists representing a multiplicity of identities and issues.
LGBT at 20: Triumphs and Challenges for Rights Around the World
Jun 4, 2024 · Marking its 20th anniversary, the LGBT rights program at Human Rights Watch authored this collection of articles to present an exploration of the challenges LGBT people …
Trump Administration Moves to Reject Transgender Identity, Rights
Jan 23, 2025 · Within hours of returning to power Monday, United States President Donald Trump issued a stunningly broad executive order that seeks to dismantle crucial protections for …
Hungary Bans LGBT Pride Events - Human Rights Watch
Mar 20, 2025 · Hungary deepened its repression of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) people on March 18 as the parliament passed a draconian law that will outlaw Pride …
Pride Banned, Hate Authorized in Hungary - Human Rights Watch
Jun 20, 2025 · Police in Hungary have banned lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) Hungarians and their supporters from peacefully assembling to celebrate Pride, while instead …
Uganda: Anti-LGBT Law Unleashed Abuse - Human Rights Watch
May 26, 2025 · Human Rights Watch found that the law has ramped up already existing abuse and discrimination against LGBT people to unprecedented heights.
Russia: First Convictions Under LGBT ‘Extremist’ Ruling
Feb 15, 2024 · Russian courts have issued the first known extremism convictions arising from the 2023 Supreme Court ruling designating the “international LGBT movement” as extremist.
Human Rights Violations Against LGBTQ+ Communities in the …
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 …
World Report 2025: Russia | Human Rights Watch
At least three groups supporting LGBT rights shut down their operations in Russia to avoid prosecution.
HRW: EqualityActJapan
How does the Olympics relate to LGBT rights in Japan? The Olympic Charter specifically protects against discrimination, including on the basis of sexual orientation.