In 80 countries around the world, it is still a criminal offense for homosexual or transsexual people to openly declare their orientation - up to and including the death penalty. This is what the SOS Children's Villages announce. “It is shocking the violence and discrimination they are still subjected to ,” says Boris Breyer, press spokesman for the organization. On the occasion of “ Pride Month ” June, in which those affected increasingly draw attention to their concerns, the aid organization provides an overview of the legal situation worldwide and calls for an end to discrimination.
Death penalty in eleven countries:
The situation is most devastating in Brunei, Iran, Yemen, Mauritania, Nigeria and Saudi Arabia. Homosexuality is punishable by death there. The situation is not much different in Afghanistan, Pakistan, Qatar, Somalia and the United Arab Emirates: There the death penalty can be carried out under certain conditions. Breyer says: “All these states violate children’s and human rights in the most brutal way!”
Criminal law consequences in 69 countries:
In another 69 countries, homosexual people face criminal prosecution. Breyer says: “The legislation continues in the societies of the countries. People whose gender identity does not correspond to the norm are openly treated with hostility, persecuted and despised, and in many cases government agencies that are responsible for their protection actively contribute to the threat. Discrimination and violence reach deep into families. This is a catastrophe for young people, with mostly lifelong consequences.”
Although the conditions in most Western societies are significantly more progressive, there are also clear grievances and worrying developments here. Just in April, a law was passed in the state of Florida that prohibits discussing homosexuality in elementary school lessons. Breyer says: “ Our answer to all of this can only be: Homophobia and discrimination must be ended in all its facets worldwide!”
The SOS Children's Villages often advocate for the rights of homosexual and transsexual young people. In campaigns, for example, societies in Latin America are made aware of the issue and children and young people in many countries are supported and encouraged to live out their identity.
Source: Homosexuality
Also read: LGBTQI, Pride Month and the rainbow flag – what does that actually mean?
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