Black trans & nonbinary youth experience high rates of victimization & attempts by others to change their sexual orientation/gender identity
A humanitarian catastrophe is occurring that must have the attention of Western governments and all LGBTQ people and their allies
The openly gay teen was described as "having an amazing smile and "he loved to make everyone laugh, even if you were having a bad day"
Survey data shows that 45% of LGBTQ+ actively avoid using gender-segregated school bathrooms because it makes them feel unsafe
86% of transgender & nonbinary youth say state laws restricting the rights of transgender people have negatively impacted their mental health
Poor mental health, suicidal thoughts are increasing- Overall, young people experiencing a level of trauma/distress that requires action
Connecticut lesbian plans to open doors to PROUD Academy this fall in or near the city of New Haven, the home of Yale University
LGBTQ youth with body dissatisfaction reported higher rates of depression symptoms, anxiety symptoms, self-harming behaviors
“Homeland Security Investigations has not observed any sextortion investigations that refer specifically to gay teenagers”
It’s a tradition carried out for over 60 years that started accidentally in 1955. Since then, NORAD has continued its annual mission
