Violence Based on Gender Identity and Sexual Orientation

People face violence of various forms such as physical, sexual, mental or emotional violence due to their sexual orientation or identity. People who like or are sexually attracted to someone of the same gender or of both genders or a people who identify with another gender than that which was assigned to them at birth. It is important to identify this violence and reach out for help or to take action to stop the violence. This explainer is specific to the violence faced by people based on their sexual orientation or gender identity. The most recent developments on the laws applicable to this topic have not been included in this explainer.