Understand Global Context
Take action to support this goal:
Learn about the criminalization of sexual orientation around the world.
In approximately 70 countries around the world, it is a crime to be LGBT+; in 12 of those countries, the penalty could be death.
Steps you can take:
Review ILGA's map of sexual orientation laws in the world.
Learn about different types of anti-LGBT laws around the world from Human Rights Watch.
Share timely calls to action.
We share timely calls to action from our partners regarding anti-LGBT policies and human rights abuses around the world.
Steps you can take:
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Share our calls to action. Tag your posts with #IAmAWitness — and tag your elected leaders.