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LGBTI Rights

Although lesbians, gays, bisexuals, and transgender and intersex people have won greater rights in recent years, the struggle for equality continues in the United States and around the world. Pulitzer Center grantee stories tagged with “LGBTI Rights” cover the continuing efforts of LGBTI activists and their allies to achieve full legal and social equality with heterosexual and cisgender peers. Use the Pulitzer Center Lesson Builder to find and create lesson plans on LGBTI rights.

 

March 27, 2012 | Pulitzer Center

Jamaica's Soldier Girls

Micah Fink, for the Pulitzer Center

After being shot by anti-gay gunmen, a young lesbian from Jamaica was granted asylum in the Netherlands.

March 22, 2012 | Pulitzer Center

A Safe Haven in Holland

Micah Fink, for the Pulitzer Center

A former military base in the Netherlands is now home to refugees from all over the world, including Simone, who is fleeing homophobic oppression in Jamaica.

March 13, 2012 | Pulitzer Center

Jamaica: Baby Steps Towards Tolerance

Micah Fink for the Pulitzer Center

Jamaican LGBT rights groups strive for acceptance and equality in the face of societal oppression and increasing hostility. More than 60 cases of anti-gay violence were reported in 2011.

December 23, 2009 | World Focus

Ida's Story

Ida Northover is a volunteer community leader battling stigma and discrimination in one of the poorest inner city communities on the outskirts of Kingston, Jamaica.