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LBQ+ Research Reports Worldwide

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LGBT at 20: Triumphs and Challenges for Rights Around the World

Marking its 20th anniversary, the LGBT rights program at Human Rights Watch authored this collection of articles to explore the multifaceted challenges LGBT people face globally. Through this sequenced narrative, we aim to illuminate diverse facets of LGBT rights, spanning legal landscapes and political trajectories, both on a global scale and within regional contexts.
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LBQ+ Women Face Brutal Attacks, Discrimination at Every Turn

Lesbian, bisexual, and queer (LBQ+) women and non-binary people around the world face violence from security forces, family members, and others, along with widespread discrimination that prevents them from building relationships, homes, and families, Human Rights Watch said in a report released today.
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Interview: The Importance of LBQ+ Rights

Life-altering violence and discrimination confronted by lesbian, bisexual, and queer women (LBQ+) rarely take center stage. LGBT reports rarely mention laws restricting women from owning or inheriting land, and in most women’s rights research, it’s straight women who seem to be interviewed. This gap in LBQ+ documentation is often dubbed “lesbian invisibility.” For a new Human Rights Watch report “This Is Why We Became Activists,” Erin Kilbride launched an investigation across 26 countries, asking LBQ+ activists and community leaders about the toughest issues they face. Kristen Sibbald speaks with Kilbride about her findings.
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This page compiles worldwide reports on LBQ+ women from key research organizations such as Human Rights Watch (HRW), Mama Cash, and other globally recognized institutions. These reports offer insights into the lived experiences, rights, and advocacy efforts of LBQ+ women.

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In the future, these reports will be part of the LesbianGlobal Data Connect Research Repository, an AI-assisted resource including both global research and data from our AI-powered research tool. This repository will be a key reference for researchers, advocates, and funders prioritizing LBQ+ women’s issues.

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Use the search bar to find reports by keywords or topics, or submit your own to contribute to this growing body of knowledge.

All submissions will be reviewed and, if approved, added to the repository.

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