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Guest writer, Lisa Bryne Mathiassen, Intern from The Institute of Human Geography
Despite the fact that LBGTQI + rights have seemed to progress with marriage equality, hate-crime legislations and anti-discriminatory protections, these apparent gains are rapidly regressing with homophobia, transphobia and anti-LGBTQ rhetoric on the rise. It is alarming to witness the hostile movements towards the LGBTQI + community and especially towards trans people, under Trump’s presidency and in right-wing movements around the world.
Within the first two weeks of his presidency, Donald Trump signed over 40 executive orders, targeting the community and particularly attacking trans people’s rights. In the aftermath of the 2024 election, The Trevor Project reported a staggering 700% surge in the use of their crisis services for LGBTQI+ youth. This shows the psychological cost of Trump’s presidency on this group in the U.S. Many young people in this community are afraid, anxious, and scare about Trump’s presidency.
These orders aim to erase the existence of transgender identities by recognising only two “biological” sex categories, male and female, thus denying transgender and non-binary people recognition of their preferred gender or X-marker on their documents. Additionally, many trans individuals are also facing denial of essential and life-saving medical care, as some states move to ban healthcare for trans youth.
Another order, “Ending Radical Indoctrination in K-12 Schooling”, misleadingly asserts that children are being coerced into surgical and chemical mutilation without parental consent.
This rhetoric not only distorts reality but also fuels misinformation within the public discourse on transgender rights. Such misinformation is strategically used to support state and federal policies that restrict access to transition related healthcare, using harmful myths to justify these measures.
Yet, Davis, the leader of a non-profit for Bipoc trans individuals in New York, remarked; “Even in the face of policies meant to erase us, our resilience and community will endure”.
What is happening in the United States with the LGBTQ+ community does not only affect this country; on the contrary, it sends worrying signals to the world, especially in countries where this community already has limited or annulled rights. That is why we have compiled some information about the current situation for the LGBTQI+ community in the U.S. with a focus on mental health and care resources. We hope you find this useful and share it with your colleagues, family, and friends.
LGBTIQ+ Rights in USA
The LGBTIQ+ community in the United States faces a critical moment in history, with ongoing legislative battles that impact access to healthcare, education, and overall civil rights. Find more information on this shelf.
How State Policy Affects the Well-Being and Relocation ...
2025The Trevor Project
LGBTQ+ young people in states with a lower LGBTQ+ policy index were more likely to cross into another state to access health care or consider moving out of the state altogether compared to those in states with a higher LGBTQ+ policy index.
Mapping Attacks on LGBTQ Rights in U.S. State Legislatu...
2025American Civil Liberties Union
The ACLU is tracking 456anti-LGBTQ bills in the U.S. Choose a state on the map to show the different bills targeting LGBTQ rights and take action. While not all of these bills will become law, they all cause harm for LGBTQ people.
From criminalization to erasure: Project 2025 and anti-...
2025CQ Quinan. Crime Media Culture
Many would be quick to point out that LGBTQ + rights have come a long way in recent years. Indeed, the past two decades have largely been characterized by mainstream media as emancipatory for LGBTQ + communities, with gains like marriage equality, ha...
The Politics of Transgender Health Misinformation
2024Thomas J. Billard. Political Communication
Health misinformation has become a central feature of public discourse on transgender rights, where it has been mobilized to advance state and federal policies that limit (or in extreme cases, prohibit) the provision of trans-related health care. The...
They are Giving Folks Permission to Discriminate and Ha...
2023Stephen M. Haas & Pamela J. Lannutti
Five dominant themes emerged across the four years: (1) an actively anti-LGBTQ administration, (2) regression of LGBTQ + rights and protections, (3) increased societal anti-LGBTQ + hate/bigotry, (4) negative LGBTQ + psychological impact due to increa...
Overview of President Trump’s Executive Actions Impacti...
2025KFF Health News
Starting on the first day of his second term, President Trump began to issue numerous executive actions, several of which directly address or affect health programs, efforts, or policies to meet the health needs of LGBTQ+ people. This guide provides ...
LGBTIQ + Organisations and sites
Different organisations and institutions working with LGBTIQ + topics. Find more information on this shelf.
The Trevor Project
The Trevor Project focuses on crisis intervention and suicide prevention for LGBTIQ youth but also works to promote understanding and inclusivity in educational and workplace settings.
Human Rights Campaign (HRC)
The HRC is one of the largest LGBTIQ advocacy groups and political lobbying organisations in the United States. They publish the Corporate Equality Index, which rates workplaces on their LGBTIQ policies and practices.
Stonewall
Stonewall is a leading LGBTIQ rights charity in the UK that works with employers to create inclusive and accepting environments for LGBTIQ employees. They run the Diversity Champions program to promote workplace equality.
PFLAG (Parents, Families, and Friends of Lesbians and G...
PFLAG provides support, education, and advocacy to create an inclusive environment for LGBTIQ individuals in all aspects of life, including the workplace.
Out & Equal Workplace Advocates
This organisation focuses on achieving workplace equality for LGBTIQ individuals and provides resources, training, and advocacy to help companies create inclusive environments.
United Nations Free and Equal
In July 2013, the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) launched UN Free & Equal – an unprecedented global UN public information campaign aimed at promoting equal rights and fair treatment of LGBTI people. In 201...
ILGA – the International Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans ...
The world federation of national and local organisations dedicated to achieving equal rights for lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans and intersex (LGBTI) people across the globe. Established in 1978, ILGA enjoys consultative status at the UN Ecosoc Council...
Transrespect versus Transphobia Worldwide
(TvT) is a comparative, ongoing qualitative-quantitative research project conducted by Transgender Europe. The project provides an overview of the human rights situation of trans persons in different parts of the world and develops useful data and ad...
The online platform for Taylor & Francis Group con...
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The Coalition of African Lesbians
A formation of more than 30 organisations in 19 countries in Africa committed to advancing justice for lesbian and bisexual women and transdiverse people.
Association of Gay and Lesbian Psychiatrists (AGLP)
AGLP traces its roots to the late 1960s when gay and lesbian members of the American Psychiatric Association (APA) met secretly at the annual meetings. In 1973 the APA removed homosexuality from the diagnostic manual (DSM) allowing a more open associ...
The Society for the Psychological Study of Lesbian, Gay...
The pages in this section contain links to documents, websites, and other resources related to LGBT psychology that are consistent with the mission of Div. 44. These links are provided as resources for our members and visitors to this site. Please no...
Queer World
Queer World is a Norwegian interest organization for LGBTQ+ individuals with minority backgrounds. The organisation is an independent, non-religious, and non-partisan organization that works diligently towards a society where everyone, regardless of ...
The World Professional Association for Transgender Heal...
A non-profit, interdisciplinary professional and educational organization devoted to transgender health. Our professional, supporting, and student members engage in clinical and academic research to develop evidence-based medicine and strive to promo...
Immigration Equality
Since 1994, Immigration Equality has been proud to support and represent lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender (LGBT), and HIV-positive immigrants seeking safety, fair treatment, and freedom.
OutRight Action International
OutRight Action International is a leading international organization dedicated to human rights advocacy on behalf of people who experience discrimination or abuse on the basis of their actual or perceived sexual orientation, gender identity or expre...
Astrea Foundation
Astraea is a public foundation, rooted in LGBTQI communities and movements, and work in strategic partnership with foundations, individuals and governments to ensure that their resources reach the activists who need them most and who are best positio...
The Initiative for Equal Rights (TIERs)
TIERs is a Nigerian-based organization that promotes and protects the rights of LGBTQ+ individuals in Nigeria and West Africa. They have various programs, including mental health initiatives, that address the specific needs and challenges faced by LG...
LGBT mental health syllabus
This website was created by the LGBT Issues Committee of the Group for the Advancement of Psychiatry (GAP) to teach psychiatry residents about caring for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and intersex patients. However, we hope it will also be use...
Lagablab LGBT Network
LAGABLAB is a Philippine advocacy network that works for the promotion and protection of LGBTQ+ rights in the Philippines. They engage in legislative advocacy, policy reform, and community empowerment (only on Facebook).
RAINN – Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network
The nation’s largest anti-sexual violence organization. RAINN carries out programs to prevent sexual violence, help survivors, and ensure that perpetrators are brought to justice.
All our gender-based violence manuals can be downloaded for free from the MHHRI website
Three gender-based violence manuals have been developed to support helpers working with women, boys and men, and children who have experienced sexual violence.
These manuals are available in multiple languages, enabling survivors and helpers to access the content in their preferred language while maintaining consistent headlines and numbering. This multilingual approach facilitates teaching when participants and trainers speak different languages. Each manual includes a toolbox of grounding exercises that survivors can use on their own, to manage emotions or in collaboration with a helper. Additionally, helpers can use these exercises for their own self-care.
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Upcoming events
The 13th Nordic conference on child abuse and neglect.
“Resilience and Trauma – Responsibility and Hope”, and addresses Detection, Interventions and Challenges, for Children and Youth with Traumatic Experiences. Copenhagen, Denmark, May 25 – 28, 2025.
IASP 33rd World Congress
The International Association for Suicide Prevention to prevent suicide and suicidal behaviour. Vienna, Austria June 10-13 2025.
18th biennial conference of the European Society for Traumatic Stress Studies.
New Approaches for Healing and Recovery in Times of Global Uncertainty and Extreme Stress. Tbilisi, Georgia, June 12-15 2025.
Summer School in Cinema, Human Rights and Advocacy.
Summer school – video advocacy for human rights and social change, in context with the Venice International Film Festival. Application Deadline 30 April 2025, Venice, Italy.
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