There are several reports of targeted killings of LGBT people in the world.In countries like El Salvador, Kyrgyzstan and South Africa, it has been documented that lesbian, bisexual, and transgender women are at risk for being raped or forcibly impregnated, based on the justification that women who are raped by a man will change their sexual orientation (so-called corrective rape).
In the Republic of Georgia, 32 percent of LGBT individuals reported having experienced physical violence.Homophobic and transphobic violence is witnessed in every region of the world “Since 2011, hundreds of people have been killed and thousands more injured in brutal, violent attacks…” “Other documented violations include torture, arbitrary detention, denial of rights to assembly and expression, and discrimination in health care, education, employment and housing.” Discriminatory laws, combined with culture and religion, can lead to extremely dangerous outcomes, such as bullying and violence, lack of access to education and job opportunities, harassment from the police and other institutions, homelessness, violence, and death We have seen the emergence of an incredible and vibrant global LGBT movement however young LGBT people are often excluded (as is also the case within the broader civil society) from decision making processes that define their socio-cultural and political environments which puts them at increased risk of becoming marginalized. These laws do not just prohibit same-sex marriage or conduct, but also typically contain provisions that prohibit the formation of LGBT advocacy and support groups as well as restrict rights to freedom of expression and assembly (most recently in Kyrgyzstan, Nigeria and Uganda) further limiting the ability of young people to have a safe and open environment to live in and learn. These measures not only violate the rights of LGBT young people, but also hamper the efforts of activists and organizers who are advocating for issues that directly affect this population, such as access to comprehensive and youth-friendly HIV/AIDS information and services. In many countries around the world we have seen laws, either enacted or proposed that punish LGBT people and create a climate of fear and hostility. This violence further puts young people at a crossroad between having to choose between leading a life of secrecy, or face discrimination and violence. Young people aged 10-24 constitute one quarter of the world’s population with majority of them living in the global south and even though statistics on LGBT youth are hard to find, over the course of the last several years, we have seen a continuation of violence and harassment targeting LGBT youth across the globe. Culture and religion are often used to defend anti LGBT sentiments and the guise of “protecting minors” becomes a proxy to further advance an anti-LGBT agenda. In every region of the world, transgender individuals face significant human rights violations. When using a search engine such as Google, Bing or Yahoo check the safe search settings where you can exclude adult content sites from your search results Īsk your internet service provider if they offer additional filters īe responsible, know what your children are doing online.Globally, around 76 countries currently criminalize same-sex relations and five countries impose the death penalty on people caught engaging in same-sex activities. Use family filters of your operating systems and/or browsers Other steps you can take to protect your children are: More information about the RTA Label and compatible services can be found here.
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