![]() These measures not only violate the rights of LGBT young people, but also hamper the efforts of activists and organizers who are advocating for issues that directly affect this population, such as access to comprehensive and youth-friendly HIV/AIDS information and services. In many countries around the world we have seen laws, either enacted or proposed that punish LGBT people and create a climate of fear and hostility. This violence further puts young people at a crossroad between having to choose between leading a life of secrecy, or face discrimination and violence. ![]() Young people aged 10-24 constitute one quarter of the world’s population with majority of them living in the global south and even though statistics on LGBT youth are hard to find, over the course of the last several years, we have seen a continuation of violence and harassment targeting LGBT youth across the globe. Culture and religion are often used to defend anti LGBT sentiments and the guise of “protecting minors” becomes a proxy to further advance an anti-LGBT agenda. In every region of the world, transgender individuals face significant human rights violations. Globally, around 76 countries currently criminalize same-sex relations and five countries impose the death penalty on people caught engaging in same-sex activities.
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