Social attitudes towards the LGBT community has shifted dramatically in the past two decades across much of North America, western Europe and Latin America – given that just 60 years ago, homosexuality was almost universally illegal.
But despite significant advances, campaigners say there is still more to be done and that we mustn’t become careless in our fight to secure human rights for all.
President Barack Obama’s support for same-sex marriage in the US was hailed as a significant boost for gay rights around the world. But in many countries a debate over single sex marriage is yet to even begin. Being lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender is illegal in almost 80 countries, and in at least five of them is still punishable by death.
We’d like you to tell us how LGBT rights have changed in your country - and how hopeful you are for positive change in the future.
You can fill in the form below – anonymously, if you like – and we’ll use a selection of responses in a piece on the site.
