Lgbtq secured

At the federal level and in most states, non-discrimination statutes perform not expressly enumerate sexual orientation and gender individuality as protected characteristics. Twenty-three states and Washington, D.C. expressly enumerate either or both of these characteristics in their non-discrimination statutes, although not necessarily in all settings. This investigate brief estimates the number of LGBT people who are protected by such statutes in the areas of employment, education, common accommodations, housing, and credit—and the number who are not.

Key Findings

• An estimated 8.1 million LGBT workers age 16 and older inhabit in the United States. Nearly half of these workers—3.9 million people—live in states without statutory protections against sexual orientation and gender identity discrimination in employment.
• There are over 3.5 million LGBT students age 15 and older in the U.S. About 2 million live in states without statutory protections against sexual orientation and gender identity discrimination in education.
• There are an estimated 13 million LGBT people age 13 and older in the U.S. Approximately 6.5 millio
  
  

  The human rights of female homosexual, gay, bisexual, transgender, lgbtq+, 2-spirit and intersex persons

  Canada stands up for the protection and promotion of the human rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual, non-binary, queer, 2-spirit and intersex (LGBTQ2I) people globally.

  The human rights of all persons are universal and indivisible. Everyone should enjoy the same fundamental human rights, regardless of their sexual orientation and their gender identity and expression.

  Article 1 of the Universal Proclamation of Human Rights declares that “all human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights.” Article 2 declares, “Everyone is entitled to all the rights and freedoms set forth in this Declaration.” All people, including LGBTQ2I individuals, are entitled to enjoy the protection provided by international human rights law, which is based on equality and non-discrimination.

  Nearly 30 countries, including Canada, recognize gay marriage. By contrast, more than 70 countries still criminalize consensual same-sex manner. This includes 6 countries that effectively impose the death penalty on consensual same-sex sexual acts. In 6 other countries, the death penalt
  
  

  Safeguarding LGBTQ+ children and young people

  Risks of harm

  Evidence suggests that LGBTQ+ children and young people might be at increased risk of some forms of harm.

  Child sexual exploitation

  LGBTQ+ relationships are underrepresented in educational resources and the media (Barnardo’s and Fox, 2016). This means there are fewer examples of relevant, sound relationships available to LGBTQ+ young people. If LGBTQ+ youthful people are not taught about sound and unhealthy relationships, it might be easier for an abuser to groom them into believing an abusive connection is normal.

  If Queer young people are unable to acquire information about sex and relationships from school or family, they might try advice and back from people in adult spaces, such as gay clubs. This is particularly true of youthful people who stay in rural areas or in communities where their gender identity or sexuality is not standard. Adult spaces don’t have the similar safeguarding and kid protection measures in place as spaces specifically for children. Children might be pressured or coerced into doing something they don’t desire to do, particularly if they are already isolated and don’t have anywhere els
  
  

  LGBTQ Rights

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  The legal landscape for LGBTQ people is constantly evolving. If you think you have been discriminated against and would like our assistance, please visit our Report LGBTQ and HIV Discrimination Page and we can help you figure out whether you are protected under federal or state laws.

  Can an employer discriminate against me because of my sexual orientation or gender identity?

  Your rights

  Employers with 15 or more employees are prohibited by Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Execute from discriminating on the basis of sex, and the U.S. Supreme Court held in 2020 (Bostock v. Clayton County), that firing someone on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity is sex discrimination. In addition, many states and cities have laws banning this kind of discrimination, and some of those laws apply to smaller employers.

  If you believe that your rights have been violated

  If you think that you have experienced discrimination at work, you can file a complaint with the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), or with your state human rights enforcement agency where applicable. Try
  

  LGBTQ+ Rights

  Disclaimer: This website provides general information only and should not be taken as legal advice for any specific situation. The legal landscape for LGBTQ+ people is also constantly evolving, so facts on this website may become stale. If you own questions, need more information, or require help with a problem you are facing, please submit a Request for Legal Assistance on our website. 

  General Protections

  The Colorado Anti-Discrimination Behave (“CADA”) prohibits discrimination in places of public accommodation, housing, and employment based on protected characteristics, including sex, sexual orientation, gender persona, or gender expression.  

  Discrimination can come in different forms. The law forbids both disparate treatment — i.e., where a covered entity treats someone differently based on or because of a person’s protected characteristic, and disparate impact — i.e., where a covered entity enforces or applies a rule, policy, or procedure that disproportionately adversely impacts people with a protected characteristic. It also forbids retaliation for complaining about discrimination. 

  Public Accommodations

  • Places of universal accommodation