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Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity and HIV

The Factsheet highlights the intersectional forms of discrimination, abuse and violence based on sexual orientation, gender identity, gender, actual and perceived HIV status, socioeconomic status, race age and/or other diversities diminish the ability of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex (LGBTI) individuals to realise their human rights, including their right to health care. It also speaks to the various factors that increase the likelihood of acquiring HIV for people from different LGBTI communities.