Patchy data means it’s hard to get a staunch picture of the risks globally. But even some of the most restrictive nations are taking steps forwardWhere are the most dangerous places in the world to be lesbian,homosexual, bisexual or transgender (LGBT)? It’s not an easy question to reply. “Comprehensive data on dislike crimes and state-sponsored violence against LGBT people is just non-existent in a lot of countries, or ” says Jessica Stern,executive director at OutRight International, an advocacy group. “The most consistent violence tends to actually be where there is the least government documentation [of violence], or the least civil society presence.” Related: Six countries making progress on LGBT rights Related: On the run from persecution: how Kenya became a haven for LGBT refugees Related: 'The exorcism was over in 15 minutes but nothing changed' - LGBT life in Nigeria Continue reading...
Source: theguardian.com