
Despite legal advancements and greater openness about sexual orientation, discrimination and violence against LGBTQ+ people is on the rise in places including Europe – while elsewhere in the world many countries still criminalise same-sex relationships.
May 17 is International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia – and this year's theme is No one left behind: Equality, freedom and justice for all, highlighting both the progress and ongoing challenges in protecting LGBTQ+ rights.