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Amnesty International OUTfront! Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Human Rights

Around the world, the human rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) people are violated daily. People are beaten, imprisoned and killed by their own governments simply for engaging in homosexual acts. Those suspected of being LGBT are also routinely the victims of harassment, discrimination and violence. Many of those who speak up for LGBT rights - regardless of their sexual orientation or gender identity - are themselves persecuted with impunity. Learn More »

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Speak Out Against Homophobic Violence in Mexico

A prominent human rights activist who campaigned for the rights of people with HIV/AIDS has been murdered in what appears to have been a homophobic hate crime, in the central Mexican city of Queretaro. His partner and other activists for the rights of sexual minorities in the city are in danger. More Actions »

Human Rights Goals


Amnesty International believes that LGBT people are entitled to the full range of human rights protections afforded to anyone else, and that governments have an obligation to protect and promote the basic human rights of LGBT people. Amnesty International considers people imprisoned solely because of their sexual orientation or gender identity to be prisoners of conscience.

Amnesty International calls on governments to:
Repeal sodomy laws and all other laws criminalizing homosexuality, including discriminatory age of consent legislations.
Enact non-discrimination laws that are inclusive of LGBT people.
Condemn torture and ill-treatment, including forced "medical" treatment of LGBT people, and release immediately and unconditionally all LGBT prisoners of conscience who are imprisoned solely for their real or perceived sexual orientation or gender identity.
End impunity and protect LGBT people against violence in the community by acting with due diligence to promote and protect the human rights of LGBT people, including by taking seriously and responding properly to human rights abuses targeting LGBT people.
Work to ensure that the protection and promotion of the human rights of LGBT people are effectively advanced within the United Nations (UN) and other international governmental bodies.