Sign to Demand Equality for the LGBT+ Community

Gay Men Threatened with Stoning, Trans Women Murdered Because of Who They Are: The Battle For LGBT+ Rights Is Far From Over. Sign to Join the Fight. Sign Now Dear friends, Despite several milestones in the LGBT+ community over the last year, there are still a host of threats, both legal and physical, that members face every day. Governments have outright targeted gays, lesbians, trans folks and others because of who they are and who they love. And there is still a long road ahead before true equality is ever reached. Sign to demand equality for the LGBT+ community. In the U.S., trans women — especially trans women of color — face more violence and hate on a daily basis than possibly any other community. Since 2013, 95% of the 128 trans people killed in the US were women and of those, nearly 80% were women of color.Women like Chynal Lindsey and Muhlaysia Booker, who were murdered in the span of just a few weeks in the same city this year. The tiny nation of Brunei passed a law that requires anyone "guilty" of having same-sex sexual relationships to be stoned to death in accordance with strict Sharia law. And in Brazil, newly-elected president Bolsonaro ostensibly ran on a right-wing, anti-gay platform. Similar to the rise in hate crimes against minorities in the U.S. after Trump, attacks against gays, lesbians and other members of the community in Brazil have also risen. In fact, according to the Washington Post, at least three trans women were stabbed to death by men yelling Bolsonaro's name. Clearly, the LGBT+ community still has a long fight ahead, but together we can make a difference, work to strengthen equal rights, and safeguard members of the community from violence. That's why members of Care2's LGBT+ community and our allies have launched the Pride Pledge. We are asking you to join us. By signing up, you will receive emails about petitions to help fight against injustices that are happening every day against vulnerable members of our society across the globe. So, are you ready to make a difference? Please sign to fight for justice! Thank you,   Andrew M The Care2 Petitions Team P.S. Tell governments around the world that it's time to respect the rights of all LBGT+ people. Sign the petition.