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.
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.
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 …
“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 …
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 …
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.
Journal of Gay and Lesbian Mental Health, 15(3), 242-259. 7Haldeman, D.C. (2001). Therapeutic antidotes: Helping gay and bisexual men recover from conversion therapy. Journal of Gay and …
Lesbian and gay parenting: Theoretical and conceptual examinations
Includes a summary of research findings on lesbian mothers, gay fathers and their children, an annotated bibliography of the published psychological literature and additional resources relevant to …
Bullying Resources & Safe Schools for LGBT Students
Resources for LGBT students, including the Coalition Letter to Secetary Sebelius on Bullying, Cyberbullying and Harassment Recommendations, Stop Bullying Now! campaign, the Gay, Lesbian …
Russia: Rising Toll of LGBT ‘Extremism’ Designation
Jun 30, 2025 · Russian courts have issued 101 “extremism”-related convictions for allegedly participating in the “International LGBT Movement” or displaying its alleged symbols.