LGBTQ+ culture is defined by shared values, artistic expressions, and a history of resistance against discrimination.

Increased risks of suicide and depression often linked to societal stigma and lack of support.

The acronym represents L esbian, G ay, B isexual, T ransgender, Q ueer/Questioning, I ntersex, and A sexual identities.

How a person communicates their gender to others through behavior, clothing, or hairstyles.

Despite increasing visibility, the transgender community continues to face significant disparities. Organizations like Funders for LGBTQ Issues note that these include: