The Stonewall Riots, which took place in New York City in 1969, are widely regarded as a pivotal moment in the LGBTQ+ rights movement, sparking widespread activism and awareness.

The LGBTQ+ rights movement encompasses a wide range of objectives, including securing equal rights and protections, increasing visibility and representation, and challenging discrimination and prejudice.

In 2015, the Supreme Court ruled in Obergefell v. Hodges that the fundamental right to marry is guaranteed to same-sex couples by the Due Process and Equal Protection Clauses of the Fourteenth Amendment.

Coming out refers to the process of disclosing one's sexual orientation or gender identity to others, often involving a journey of self-discovery and acceptance.

Harvey Milk, the first openly gay elected official in California, was tragically assassinated in San Francisco City Hall in 1978.

Homophobia, transphobia, and biphobia are terms used to describe the prejudice, discrimination, and hatred directed towards LGBTQ+ individuals based on their sexual orientation or gender identity.

ILGA is a global federation of LGBTQ+ rights organizations that advocates for the human rights of LGBTQ+ people worldwide.

Gender transition refers to the process by which a person changes their gender identity and/or physical appearance to align with their gender identity.

The Netherlands became the first country in the world to legalize same-sex marriage in 2001.

Non-binary, genderqueer, and androgynous are terms used to describe individuals who do not identify exclusively as male or female.

Alice Walker, an American novelist, poet, and activist, is known for her Pulitzer Prize-winning novel 'The Color Purple' and her contributions to the LGBTQ+ rights movement.

Legal gender change refers to the process by which a person's gender is officially recognized by the government and reflected on legal documents.

In 2009, Iceland became the first country in the world to elect an openly gay prime minister, Jóhanna Sigurðardóttir.

Homosexual, gay, and lesbian are terms used to describe individuals who are attracted to people of the same gender.

Annise Parker, an American politician, served as the first openly gay mayor of Houston, Texas, from 2010 to 2016.