For many lesbian, gay, bi, trans, intersex and queer (LGBTIQ+) people, leaving their communities in search of a safer and more welcoming place to call home is the only way to find a job, get access to healthcare or find safety from poverty, family rejection, criminalization, threats and violence.
UNAIDS Message on Zero Discrimination Day 2021
The world is off track to end AIDS by 2030 not because of a lack of knowledge, capability or means but because of structural inequalities that stand in the way. For example, research shows that punitive laws regarding sexual orientation double the likelihood of acquiring HIV for gay men and other men who have sex with men. Repealing such laws is central to beating the HIV pandemic.
Uganda: Closing Inequality Gaps Will Halt HIV Infections
UN Expert Raises Alarm Over Reports Of LGBT Child 'Torture' In Iran
UNAIDS: Modelling shows the value of favourable societal environments
Mexico: Misunderstood and mistreated; transgender women in Mexico
OHCHR: Calls for inputs on the right to peaceful assembly and of association
Comment by UN Rights Office Spokesperson Marta Hurtado on Venezuela
We are deeply concerned by continuous and increasing attacks in Venezuela against civil society organizations, human rights defenders and journalists. In the latest incident, on 12 January in Zulia state, military counter-intelligence and regional police officers raided the NGO Azul Positivo. Documents were seized and six staff members were arrested. Five of them remain in detention. They have not been able to see their lawyers or families.
Venezuela: Prison for five workers of NGO Azul Positivo
UNAIDS says calling LGBT+ people ‘deviant’ is wrong and could worsen access to HIV/AIDS treatment
UNAIDS calls for the LGBT community in Uganda to be treated with respect and dignity at all times
UNAIDS is concerned that the vilification of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) communities in Uganda could lead to heightened violence, stigma and discrimination against them and reduce their access to HIV and other essential services. In a recent media interview, the President, Yoweri Museveni, described being LGBT as a “deviation”.