Its 2019 and gay people are still being forced

In some countries, trans people need medical proof before they can get their gender identity legally recognized. This can be an invasive process and also reinforces the misinformed view that being trans is an illness. Requiring transgender people to undergo unnecessary medical treatments to obtain legal gender recognition violates their right to the highest attainable standard of health, which is protected under international human rights law, including by the UN Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights.

Uganda anti-gay laws: Beaten and forced to flee for being LGBT

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Which countries impose the death penalty on gay people?

FRA calls on governments to take action:. Even though we see signs of progress, bullying, harassment and violence remain constant threats. It is time to act decisively and build on the progress we have made, so everyone in the EU is treated equally and can live with dignity and respect.

A History of LGBT Criminalisation

He says keeping your sexuality a secret takes a heavy toll. Uganda waters down anti-gay law. Welsh refugees speak out on Ugandan anti-gay bill. Life in prison for saying you're gay in Uganda. Kenya wrong to ban LGBT groups registering - court. The Ugandan mother no longer ashamed of her gay son.