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Women's autonomy is fundamental in the fight for queer justice

The latest attack on reproductive rights isn't just a U.S. issue. Learn about these rulings' global impact and the fight for fertility treatment access and parental rights with Human Rights Watch's Erin Kilbride.

Decriminalizing same-sex relations is an imperative for universal human rights

The historic decriminalization of same-sex conduct in Dominica joins a growing global trend, disproving the notion that such measures are "Western imposed" and affirming that the decriminalization of same-sex intimacy is a universal human rights imperative, writes Human Rights Watch's Cristian González Cabrera.

An urgent call to protect gender-affirming care

While efforts to ban or severely limit access to gender-affirming care are blunt and sweeping, gender-affirming care is anything but, writes Human Rights Watch's Yasemin Smallens.

Iraq postpones vote on bill punishing gay sex with death

The vote was postponed ahead of a same-day visit by the country’s Prime Minister with Pres. Joe Biden in the Oval Office earlier this week.

Nepal must not move backwards on trans rights

A trans woman leading Nepal's premier LGBTQ+ organization voices concern over the slow backslide in trans rights despite historic victories for gender identity recognition and legal protection.

Equality Day: Why Is June 26 Momentous for LGBTQ+ Rights

The day has traditionally been a good one for queer rights!