Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Law

Sexual orientation and gender identity laws protect individuals from discrimination based on who they are or whom they love. Sexual orientation refers to whether someone is attracted to people of the same, different, or both genders. Gender identity relates to a person’s deeply felt sense of their own gender, which may differ from the sex they were assigned at birth. These laws aim to ensure equal rights in areas such as employment, housing, and public accommodations, and may also provide protections against harassment and violence. They promote respect and fairness for all individuals, regardless of their sexual or gender identity.