“Gender Identity and Sexual Orientation”

Gender identity is a person’s deeply felt internal experience of their own gender, which may or may not align with the sex they were assigned at birth. Sexual orientation refers to the pattern of a person’s emotional, romantic, or sexual attractions to others, such as being attracted to people of the same gender, different genders, or multiple genders. Both are core aspects of human identity that are uniquely individual; understanding them helps promote respect and inclusivity for diverse experiences and expressions.