Lgbtq+ rights

Conversion Therapy

Practices aimed at changing a person's sexual orientation or gender identity, widely condemned as harmful

Hate crime

A crime motivated by prejudice, such as against LGBTQIA+ individuals.

Closeted

Someone who hasn't shared their LGBTQIA+ identity publicly.

Inclusive

Open and accepting of all people, regardless of their identity.

Empowering

Giving someone confidence and control over their life.

Authentic

True to one’s self or genuine..

Resilient

Able to recover quickly from difficulties or discrimination.

Supportive

Providing encouragement or assistance.

Marginalized

Treated as less important or excluded from society

Proud

Feeling deep satisfaction in one's identity or achievements.

Advocate

To publicly support or recommend a cause or group

To be in the closet

To keep one's sexual orientation or gender identity a secret, often due to fear of discrimination or lack of acceptance.

Curtail

To reduce, limit, or restrict