LGBTI equality

Campaign lowdown

Why we work on sexual orientation and gender identity issues

We all have the right to be treated as equals, regardless of our gender identity or sexuality. But being lesbian, gay, bisexual, transexual or intersex is a crime in many countries around the world.

Love is a human right. Find out why.

Gender identity for beginners: a guide to being a great trans ally

An introduction to gender with advice on how to support trans people and be a great trans ally.

Northern Ireland: first same-sex marriage takes place

Cáitlín and Holly are among the first same-sex couples to be married legally in Northern Ireland.

Russia: Book publishers arrested in 'ruthless campaign' against LGBT+ people

The case is built on allegations of distributing more than 900 copies of ten LGBT+ themed publications within Russia

Wales: Welsh government must 'accelerate action' to deliver commitment on women's rights

We call on the Welsh government to honour its commitment to incorporate the UN Convention of the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW) on International Women's Day 2025.

Hong Kong: LGBTQ+ couples still denied equality one year on from landmark ruling

Same-sex relationships still not recognised in law

Reflections on the DfE Draft Relationship and Sex Education Guidance from our Youth Collective

Highlighting the issues raised by the 2024 RSHE consultation - which attacks children’s right to education, and the rights of LGBT students - and encouraging you to stand alongside Amnesty UK against it.

SRE Consultation

Amnesty International UK response to the draft revised Relationship and Sex Education guidance

The previous government opened a consultation on proposed changes to the guidance on Relationship and Sex Education (RSE). The consultation is open until 11th July and it is essential to share your views.

Malawi: Court’s decision to keep same-sex relations ban is ‘bitter setback’ for human rights

‘The court’s refusal to overturn these laws means LGBTI people in Malawi will continue to face discrimination and persecution simply for who they love’ - Khanyo Farise

Namibia: decision to overturn 'sodomy' laws is a victory for human rights

Namibia: decision to overturn 'sodomy' laws is a victory for human rights

Thailand: State-backed digital abuse used to silence women and LGBTI activists - new report

Evidence points to Thai government’s involvement in use of highly-invasive Pegasus spyware against activists

Hong Kong: Transgender activist in danger of being sent back to mainland China

Lai Ke was detained in a psychiatric centre throughout her sentence and denied access to vital medicines

Africa: LGBTI people face 'relentless' oppression after surge in discriminatory laws - new briefing

31 countries still criminalise consensual same-sex sexual activity

The Fight for Human Rights in 2023

Although 2023 has felt, at times, to be a bleak year for human rights, there have been many inspiring moments of hope. Here's a snapshot of just some of the ways humanity won in 2023.

Russia: Move to label LGBT movement extremist opens floodgates to persecution

If enacted any LGBTI person in Russia would be at the mercy of arbitrary measures from the authorities

Japan: Court makes 'landmark decision' ruling surgery not required for legal gender change

The court’s ruling is an important step forward, but the fight for LGBTI rights in Japan remains an uphill battle.

Hong Kong: Same-sex marriage ruling ‘a moment of hope’ for LGBTI rights

Ruling does not go far enough to recognise same-sex marriage

Iraq: Authorities must immediately reverse media ban on the terms ‘homosexuality’ and ‘gender’

Move is latest in attacks on freedom of expression

Russia: 'Abominable' new legislation will inflict 'unbearable suffering' on transgender people

Country has imposed blanket ban on sex change procedures

Becoming An LGBTQ+ Activist

A guide on how to utilise your passion about human rights and equality for the LGBTQ+ community to make a difference.

Northern Ireland: Police figures reveal ‘deeply worrying’ rise in hate crimes

New PSNI report shows increase in sectarian, disability and transphobic hate crimes

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