We are all born as equals, and should all be able to enjoy the same human rights as our neighbours. Two principles fundamental to these rights are, equality and nondiscrimination. These should include all people regardless of their sexuality or gender-identity, for them to have the right to live their life and be true to themselves, without fear from those in society who still harbour deep-seated homophobic attitudes, and who seem to think they have the right to ridicule and violate any person of this nature.
Sadly this goes on in all regions of the world, and by people of all ages. If you are of lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender orientation, then there’s a chance you will be discriminated against in the workplace, in hospitals, in schools etc. The struggle for being accepted can be daunting, as some are disowned or mistreated by their own family, which can leave them homeless to fend for themselves in a world where trust and safety can be hard to find, as some are physically attacked, beaten, sexually assaulted, tortured and even killed on streets of towns and cities.
Discriminatory laws criminalise any private, consensual, same-sex relationship, in up to 76 Countries, which puts people of LGBT orientation at risk of arrest, prosecution, imprisonment and in some cases, even death.