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Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) network

All over the world lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) people are criminalised, tortured or treated badly because of their sexuality

Supporters of LGBT rights at Baltic pride 2009We're working to expose human rights abuses targeted towards individuals who are gay, lesbian, bisexual or transgender.

We challenge governments and authorities to fulfil their responsibility to protect LGBT people from such abuses.

We campaign to protect human rights defenders who can put themselves at risk by speaking out against abuses based on sexuality or gender identity.

Our LGBT Network is made up of Amnesty members (and affiliated groups) interested in raising awareness and campaigning against human rights violations based on sexual orientation or gender identity. Interested? Register online to join the network

Serbia: 2011 Belgrade Pride banned

Activists holding rainbow flag at the Riga Pride March, on 31 May 2008. In September 2012 the Serbian authorities bowed to pressure from right-wing groups and announced that the Pride march would not be held due to it being a 'security risk'.

Extremist groups had reportedly threatened violence and arson throughout the city if the event went ahead. This is a huge step backwards for human rights in Serbia. Read our full reaction


Turkey: LGBT discrimination continues

Pride march in Istanbul Fear of violence and prejudice forces many LGBT people in Turkey to conceal their sexuality, even from their families.

With the new government amending the Turkish constitution to ensure greater human rights protections, now is the time for Turkey to bring in anti-discrimination legislation.